2013 Honda Accord: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Honda Accord, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

5Safety recalls
1,417Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

5 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline
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 speci
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, Delaware, District of
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
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, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

No-start / starting problems — 116 owner complaints
Steering problems — 104 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 64 owner complaints
Excessive oil consumption — 23 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 15 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Steering
497
Electrical System
412
Engine
178
Unknown Or Other
118
Service Brakes
115
Power Train
109

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Accord years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
1,417
2014
969
2015
592
2016
587
2017
523
2018
1,787
2019
643
2020
334
2021
209

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Accord have?

The 2013 Honda Accord has 5 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Honda Accord?

NHTSA has 1,417 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Accord. The most-reported issues are no-start / starting problems, steering problems, stalling / loss of power while driving. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.