"How reliable is the 2013 Honda Accord?"

"Based on 1868 NHTSA complaints, the 2013 Honda Accord has a median complaint mileage of 42000 miles. The most common issue is Steering."

"What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord is Steering, accounting for a significant portion of the 1868 total complaints filed."

2013 Honda Accord: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1868 complaints

1868

Total Complaints

42,000mi

Median Mileage

Steering

Top Issue

110

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

13,000 25th Percentile

42,000 Median Mileage

70,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Steering

486

Electrical System

386

Engine

178

Unknown Or Other

117

Service Brakes

105

Power Train

105

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

Seats

Fuel/Propulsion System

Severity Assessment

110

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR HAS A LINE ON IT MAKING THE PART OF THE MIRROR WIDE ANGLE LOSING VISION OF VEHICLES ON THE LEFT SIDE . WHEN I TRIED TO CHANGE LANES RIGHT LANE TO THE MIDDLE I ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE . THE SALESMAN AGREED THAT THEY DON'T CARE FOR THE MIRROR AND COULD CAUSE A ACCIDENT .VEHICLES ARE ..."

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR WAS THE SIZE OF A SPOT MIRROR AND PREVENTED HIM FROM HAVING FULL VIEW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED AND IT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE CURRENT MILEA..."

"MY NEW 2013 ACCORD HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE USER INTERFACE TO THE PHONE AND MUSIC. THE PHONE BOOK, XM, AND USB MUSIC ARE DISPLAYED IN LONG LISTS. MY 32 GB DRIVE HAS 300 ALBUMS. MY FULL COLLECTION HAS MANY MORE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS NO FAST WAY TO SCROLL THESE LISTS. THE DRIVER MUS..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Steering 486 complaints

25th: 27,573 mi Median: 49,780 mi 75th: 83,025 mi

Electrical System 386 complaints

25th: 26,250 mi Median: 50,000 mi 75th: 70,000 mi

Engine 178 complaints

25th: 12,375 mi Median: 42,500 mi 75th: 60,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 117 complaints

25th: 41,092 mi Median: 60,000 mi 75th: 77,092 mi

Service Brakes 105 complaints

25th: 5,300 mi Median: 15,000 mi 75th: 96,959 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 313 TX: 176 FL: 154 NY: 140 NJ: 87 VA: 75 GA: 75 NC: 73 PA: 68 MD: 61

Who Files Complaints?

1.1%

Original Owners

98.9%

Second+ Owners

Honda Accord — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	229	170,011	Door	12
1991	242	159,000	Seat Belts	20
1992	249	120,000	Frontal	47
1993	222	156,000	Frontal	47
1994	476	122,000	Engine	105
1995	673	106,000	Frontal	94
1996	579	110,000	Air Bags	69
1997	546	108,656	Air Bags	51
1998	1428	100,500	Automatic Transmission	133
1999	1345	110,000	Automatic Transmission	92
2000	1505	95,000	Air Bags	138
2001	1157	85,000	Air Bags	199
2002	1267	90,000	Automatic Transmission	165
2003	2378	87,975	Automatic Transmission	187
2004	1303	89,250	Air Bags	127
2005	880	75,000	Air Bags	141
2006	541	77,150	Air Bags	72
2007	700	67,500	Air Bags	128
2008	1850	28,000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	85
2009	855	36,000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	64
2010	700	43,100	Air Bags	47
2011	357	44,500	Air Bags	45
2012	504	25,284	Seats	77
2014	1415	45,683	Electrical System	75
2015	805	41,999	Electrical System	51
2016	783	35,200	Electrical System	50
2017	734	23,000	Electrical System	59
2018	2638	22,000	Engine	66
2019	936	17,000	Engine	48
2020	500	11,000	Automatic Emergency Braking	25
2021	274	38,000	Automatic Emergency Braking	25
2022	248	5,000	Electrical System	4
2023	117	-	Electrical System	11
2024	155	11,000	Steering	7
2025	79	6,090	Steering	9

Active Recalls (5)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

12V/24V/48V Battery

Campaign 17V418000 | 29/06/2017

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

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 November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda

Fuel System, Gasoline

Campaign 13V297000 | 08/07/2013

An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.

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 at 1-310-783-2000.

Driveshaft

Campaign 20V769000 | 10/12/2020

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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 contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel Pump

Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Driveshaft

Campaign 25V422000 | 07/07/2025

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. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OM2. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769.

Protect Your Steering System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28