NHTSA Complaint #11592467 — 2018 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11592467
Vehicle 2018 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

Failed: 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid 67,966 miles - Headgasket replacement needed (Determined by dealer DCH Honda Paramus, NJ / Reconfirmed by a private mechanic) Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. Safety issue: The engine can suddenly overheat/seize and become inoperable. Warning message: Engine Temperature Near Limit. Avoid Heavy Acceleration and High Speed. A warning message appeared on [XXX] Other details: After searching via Google, YouTube, [XXX], and other sites, the issue seems to start as early as 60~70K miles. The most probable source of the issue appears to be a weak rod or with pressure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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