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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1HGCV1F3XJA116406 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 37

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1HGCV1F3XJA•••••• 2018 Honda ACCORD

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda ACCORD build (37 vs 12).

37on this build
1796on the model
145builds in total
Most reported Engine 14 Service Brakes 7 Fuel/propulsion System 5 Forward Collision Avoidance 5

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Engine Apr 2026
Blown head gasket. This appears to be a widespread issue amongst all 10th gen honda accords due to a poorly designed engine by Honda
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned on the hazard lights. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three…
Service Brakes May 2025
My 2018 Honda Accord Sport has been experiencing issues with its automatic emergency braking system, specifically the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). The system has been activaing unexpectedly, causing the car to brake without an apparent reason. I’ve been trying to…
Power Train Mar 2025
All dash lights are on and the Honda dealership told me I have a blown head gasket, need a turbo replacement & fuel pump in which I wasn’t able to drive the car for 7 months at 112,276 miles..This seems like a known issue for this make and model vehicle after 100,000 miles
Fuel System Nov 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCV1F3XJA116406 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.