2013 Honda Accord Reliability
The 2013 Honda Accord has 1,427 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Compared with other Accord model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Accord's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,427
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
67
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Honda Accord complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2012 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 499 | 35% |
| Electrical system | 417 | 29% |
| Engine | 179 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 120 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 118 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 110 | 8% |
| Speed control / throttle | 51 | 4% |
| Air bags | 51 | 4% |
2013 Honda Accord recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2013 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V297000 | Jul 8, 2013 | Fuel system | 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 the… |
| 17V418000 | Jun 29, 2017 | 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. |
| 20V769000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Powertrain / transmission — 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 Columbia, Illinois,… |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system — 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, Passport, 2020 Honda… |
| 25V422000 | Jun 20, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — 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, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of… |
How the 2013 compares with nearby Accord years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Accord analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 296 | 9 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2012 | 381 | 8 | Seats | Solid |
| 2013 (this page) | 1,427 | 5 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2014 | 1,012 | 5 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 | 641 | 6 | Electrical system | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2013 Honda Accord on the used market
- 127 of 1,466 2013 Honda Accord listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2013 Honda Accord
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2013 Honda Accord reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2013 Honda Accord has 1,427 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Compared with other Accord model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Accord's typical year, while the 2011 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Accord problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord are steering (499), electrical system (417), engine (179), unknown or other (120). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Honda Accord have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Accord, including 13V297000 (fuel system) and 17V418000 (electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2013 Honda Accord compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2012 has 381 complaints and 8 recalls (solid); the 2014 has 1,012 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid). The 2013 has 1,427 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2013 Honda Accord?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 Accord, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.