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P0301 on HONDA ACCORD

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
14
Most Affected
2018, 2020, 2022

What P0301 Means on Your HONDA ACCORD

Real HONDA ACCORD Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"In 2008, i purchase a new honda accord v6 paid with financing $25,000. i purchase a brand new vehicle to not have to be bothered with someone else problems. when my car reached 100 thousand miles in the winter, i heard a loud knocking sound under the hood and i was loosing a lot of oil."

— 2008 HONDA ACCORD owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/03/2019

"On 4/5/19, my wife's honda pilot ex experienced severe engine problems on the road in fairview tn resulting in an inability to accelerate, hesitation when the gas pedal was depressed, and a flashing 'check engine' light."

— 2011 HONDA ACCORD owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/05/2019

"I own a 2018 Honda Accord Sport. About 2–3 months ago, the car began having repeated engine misfires (P0301), hesitation, and stalling while driving."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/01/2025

"My car is having the same issue as the new recall on the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot sport utility vehicles (SUVs), 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S SUVs and 2021-2025 with the power loss and my car is stalling. Sometimes when I turn my car on, put it in drive, impress my gas pedal it will not go."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 03/01/2024

"3 days and 26 miles after picking up my car following the repair for the issue reported in NHTSA issue #11614854, my car again displayed a bunch of various errors on the dashboard and threw P0300, P0301, and P0304 codes via OBDII."

— 2018 HONDA ACCORD owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/13/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0301 on HONDA ACCORD

21.4%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
7.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
1
2011
1
2018
7
2019
1
2020
2
2022
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0301 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026