What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2018–2020) Accord Hybrid?

Accord Hybrid owners have made 14 complaints about the 2018–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 15th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some windows and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Accord Hybrid Generations

Common 2018-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Accord Hybrid owners have to deal with.

  1. Denso Fuel Pump Failure

    The impellers inside of Denso branded fuel pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing. This leads to them cracking, absorbing fuel, and deforming so badly that they stop sending fuel to the engine. Honda …

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  2. Honda's Extremely Uncomfortable Seats

    An alarming number of people have complained that their late-model Honda has the most uncomfortable seats of any car they've ever owned. The problem seems to affect the 2008-2014 model years with a particular, back-crippling emphasis on the…

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2018–2020) Accord Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 14 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 15th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent 3rd Generation (2018–2020) Accord Hybrid News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  2. Software mistakes in over 770,000 Honda cars can suddenly disable the power windows, turn signals, windshield wipers, defroster, and rearview cameras.

    That's a lot of very important things. Honda has issued a recall after discovering electrical disruptions in the body control module's controller area network or CAN. Although I guess in this case it's more like a CAN'T, amirite?…

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