8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$4,390
Average Mileage:
68,550 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. head gasket replacement (1 reports)
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problem #1

May 262024

Accord Hybrid EX 2.0L Dohc

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,536 miles

2018 Honda Accord 67,966 - Purchased Sept. 2018 - 67,966 miles Indicator: Engine Temperature Near Limit. Avoid Heavy Acceleration And High Speed.

Honda's report: [Primary]: DIAG : CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE IS SHOWING NEARING ENGINE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE PLEASE CHECK AND REPORT $195 DIAG $4,050.00 + Shop Charges: $49.99 + NJ State Tax $283.50 = Total $4383.49

Head Gasket Replacement: customer states overheating message displayed on the dash. scanned vehicle for dtc. Found no codes for overheating. - Checked the coolant overflow tank - Pulled the plugs, coils and performed a coolant pressure test found coolant leaking into cylinders 1 and 2

Recommend replacing the head gasket and check for warpage CD

The head gasket is located between the engine’s cylinder head and block. When a spark ignites gasoline in the engine, the explosion creates pressure in the engine. The head gasket provides a seal that keeps that pressure contained within the engine’s cylinder. The head gasket also provides a seal for internal engine water and oil passages.

My input: Found this, YT and other sites with similar situations at similar mileage.

Only car owner and not used for speeding/racing (It's a hybrid not a hot rod). Maintenance done on time with OEM or better components. Always using Mobile1 or Amsoil filter with Mobile1 Synthetic Between 3-5k miles on average. Vehicle is very well maintained, no body damage.

Solution: Honda recall soon? Anyone had a courtesy repair since it's odd that it's happening with low mileage? Similar cases easily found with searches.

- Charles B., Hackensack, NJ, US