2013 Honda Accord Problems
What owners have reported about the 2013 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2013 Honda Accord a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Accord. Owners have filed 1,425 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, electrical system and engine.
1,425 complaints 5 recalls, 2 fire risk 3rd worst of 18 Accord years
Top 2013 Honda Accord problems
Steering problems
499 complaints (35%) name the steering, most often the rack and gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
Electrical problems
416 complaints (29%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and ignition.
Engine problems
186 complaints (13%) name the engine.
Brake problems
118 complaints (8%) name the brakes, most often the ABS warning light and pedals and linkages.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (845 of 1,425). The amber line is the middle value, about 46,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2013 Honda Accord recalls
Driveshaft
Can stallThe affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The driveshaft may corrode and break, due to damage from road salt or other contaminants. 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769.
Recall 25V422000 · Jun 2025Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Driveshaft
Can stallThe drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break. 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.
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.
Recall 20V769000 · Dec 202012v / 24v / 48v battery
Fire riskThe case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Recall 17V418000 · Jun 2017Fuel pump seal may leak, causing fire risk
Fire riskThe fuel tank neck may be out of specification, so the fuel pump may not seal properly to the tank. This can cause a fuel leak, which raises the risk of a fire.
Fix: The dealer will replace the fuel tank, nut, and O-ring gasket free of charge.
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Accord years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2013 Honda Accord problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2013 Honda Accord a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Accord. Owners have filed 1,425 complaints with NHTSA, the 3rd most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, electrical system and engine.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Accord problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, electrical system, engine and brakes. 499 complaints (35%) name the steering, most often the rack and gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Accord steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 28,000–84,000 miles, with a middle value near 51,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Accord have?
5. Driveshaft (25V422000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Driveshaft (20V769000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2013 Honda Accord?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.