2013 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,892 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Honda Accord, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 5 defect investigations. It scores 71/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 50,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2013 Honda Accord sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990–1993, 2011, 2020–2022.
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Where 2013 sits among all Accord years
What owners report
“The EPS has failed. The steering wheel automatically turns to the left on its own which almost caused an accident and it is difficult to turn the steering wheel”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
“Starter failure, starter just clicks. I have the same starter problem as all the other compliants for a 2013 honda accord.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
“Early failure of starter. The starter failed within 5 years of purchase (new car) with very low mileage 46k miles. I could not start my engine on multiple occasions.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
“Car developed problems starting. All lights, radio, etc would turn on but the starter will not start the vehicle. It began slowly and got increasingly worse with time. Problem got even worse after the recalled battery sensor was replaced.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
“Honda Accord 9th Gen ABS/VSA Issues - DTC Code 81-20 /32-11. TPMS/ABS/VSA/Brake/Power Steering lights are on. Dealer claim is an ABS module issue and need replacement.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
“Antilock brake system module failure/solenoid causing multiple engine light failure and transmission”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Accord
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 1,042 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 46,046 miles. Half of those reports fall between 20,000 and 75,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission. The affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda…
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois,…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began…
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2013 Honda Accord drew 1,892 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 71/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).
What are the most common 2013 Honda Accord problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Honda Accord are steering (498 complaints), electrical (432), and engine (186).
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Accord problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Honda Accord problems around 46,046 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 20,000 and 75,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Honda Accord have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2013 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.