repaired · 2026 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied.
2013 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,427 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-422 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Honda Accord has problems
1,427 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
499Steering21 crash/fire/injury
417Electrical system16 crash/fire/injury
179Engine7 crash/fire/injury
111Service brakes13 crash/fire/injury
110Power train4 crash/fire/injury
51Air bags
51Vehicle speed control
47Seats
46Forward collision avoidance
25822 other systems18 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 499 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 417 | 16 |
| Engine | 179 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 111 | 13 |
| Power train | 110 | 4 |
| Air bags | 51 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 51 | 17 |
| Seats | 47 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 46 | 1 |
| 22 other systems | 258 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Honda Accord recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 261 steering complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
69under 30k miles215under 100k miles46100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
48 owners mentioned a cost$2,600median
Middle half: $1,500 – $3,125
Electrical system
39 owners mentioned a cost$850median
Middle half: $749 – $1,200
Service brakes
16 owners mentioned a cost$1,700median
Middle half: $1,475 – $3,000
Unknown or other
10 owners mentioned a cost$775median
Middle half: $463 – $1,307
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Accord year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord median. How we score
00022710722135411188861922122061863695434724601,2001,1351,1839221,0501,9871,0186564335241,5217275812963741,4279826026135421,9027023702482679115710315
'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Honda Accord safety ratings
2013 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Honda Accord, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Direction ControlNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Loss of Direction ControlNo recall
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Electric Power Steering FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Accord owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Honda of Nanuet declined to fix the recall issue on my 2013 honda accord sport. a recall in regards to "A corroded drive shaft could break under high torque applications" They did not notify me of the issue until after the expiration date of the time standard for the recall notice. I took the…
The contact's spouse owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel turned to the left independently and failed to remain straight. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as…
Whenever in park or reverse the vehicle suddenly power cycles. The vehicle also power cycles when steering and locks the wheel. This can be fatal if it happens on the public road in the middle of traffic.
Own a 2013 Accord?
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