1,418 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict AVOID 19/100
“Diagnostic trouble code 81-20 internal circuit failure. cleared dtc. road test vehicle, 81-20 dtc return replace vsa modulator w/brake flush, starter motor intermittently seizing up, front engine mount leaking, both front sway bar end links leaking grease, valve cover gasket leaking. high mileage and no history. recommend valve adjustment, sparkplugs and valve cover gasket, right engine mount worn, vtc actuator faul”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Honda Accord owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Honda Accord owner
“The first time it happened, the power steering of the car suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. Now it happens randomly and usually start with a quick jerking motion of the steering wheel. I've looked into this and lot of Honda Accord owners had this issue before. I want to file a complains on this and see if the NHTSA can do anything to have Honda address/fix this issue for me. Thanks,”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Honda Accord owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 29/06/2017 | Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery SAFETY | 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 |
| 08/07/2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline SAFETY | 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 |
| 10/12/2020 | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 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, De |
| 18/12/2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETY | 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 |
| 07/07/2025 | Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 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, |
On the federal record it scores 19/100: 1,418 owner complaints (109.08 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 497 of 1431 categorised reports.
The 2013 Honda Accord scored 19/100 on the federal record.