2013 Honda Accord: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2013 Honda Accord
On the 2013 Honda Accord, the failure owners report most often is other steering problem, and the reports cluster around 50,000 miles. The earliest to appear is other visibility problem, reported by a median of 1,100 miles. Overall it scores 72 out of 100, high risk for a 2013.
High risk for a 2013 — 129th riskiest of the 284 2013 vehicles we can rate. 1,892 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What breaks on the 2013 Honda Accord
Owners have reported 75 named failure modes on the 2013 Honda Accord, and the three most-reported carry 34% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other steering problem leads with 306 reports, about 1.1 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 26k to 79,000 miles.
Other electrical problem follows with 210 reports, usually reported between 30k to 68,000 miles. 6 of those reports mention a fire.
No-start or intermittent start failure follows with 119 reports, usually reported between 40k to 67,500 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into steering (452), electrical (313) and engine (265).
At what mileage it happens
1,139 of the reports on the 2013 Honda Accord came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 42,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 58% by 50,000 miles, 86% by 100,000 miles and 96% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed, with 6 filed above the top of the chart.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 22% of the dated reports.
43% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.
In the order they tend to show up: other visibility problem around 1k, other speed control problem around 3k, other body or interior problem around 3k and CVT failure around 6k.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 75. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A further 6 reports came in above that, which is why the line stops short of the top. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
Severity, and what it costs
Across the named modes, 96 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 61 an injury and 1 a fatality. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.16, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other steering problem at $350–$2,400, other electrical problem at $250–$2,000, no-start or intermittent start failure at $200–$1,800 and other engine problem at $300–$4,000. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
21% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other steering problem | steering | 306 | 164 | 26k | 50k | 79k | 1.1 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 210 | 144 | 30k | 50k | 68k | 0.7 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 119 | 95 | 40k | 52k | 68k | 0.4 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Other engine problem | engine | 96 | 71 | 8k | 39k | 63k | 0.3 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 85 | 8 | 86k | 120k | 168k | 0.3 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 81 | 38 | 32k | 63k | 97k | 0.3 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 70 | 51 | 140 | 3k | 24k | 0.2 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Loss of power steering | steering | 56 | 36 | 33k | 46k | 75k | 0.2 | $600–$2,800 | Critical |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 53 | 38 | 3k | 22k | 59k | 0.2 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 48 | 25 | 5k | 46k | 105k | 0.2 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| CVT failure | transmission | 41 | 35 | 600 | 6k | 14k | 0.1 | $3,000–$8,500 | Critical |
| Lane keep or steering assist fault | adas | 38 | 13 | 110k | 136k | 160k | 0.1 | $200–$1,600 | High |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 34 | 17 | 26k | 60k | 118k | 0.1 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 33 | 27 | 175 | 1k | 32k | 0.1 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure | electrical | 32 | 24 | 30k | 41k | 89k | 0.1 | $250–$1,500 | High |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 29 | 22 | 400 | 3k | 21k | 0.1 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Excessive oil consumption | engine | 26 | 16 | 43k | 55k | 71k | 0.1 | $900–$6,500 | High |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 24 | 5 | — | 38k | — | 0.1 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 23 | 4 | — | 59k | — | 0.1 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 23 | 16 | 925 | 21k | 81k | 0.1 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Alternator or charging system failure | electrical | 22 | 14 | 56k | 71k | 97k | 0.1 | $450–$1,600 | High |
| Starter failure | electrical | 19 | 15 | 46k | 48k | 70k | 0.1 | $350–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Backup camera failure | infotainment | 16 | 10 | 2k | 12k | 23k | 0.1 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 16 | 12 | 6k | 15k | 27k | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Tire pressure monitor failure | wheels | 15 | 9 | 3k | 132k | 132k | 0.1 | $80–$600 | Low |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 13 | 10 | 18k | 19k | 35k | 0.0 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| Software fault or failed update | software | 13 | 13 | 20k | 40k | 68k | 0.0 | $0–$600 | Moderate |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 12 | 4 | — | 8k | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| Airbag inflator rupture | airbag | 12 | 3 | — | 63k | — | 0.0 | $0–$0 | Critical |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 12 | 8 | 10k | 12k | 18k | 0.0 | $200–$900 | High |
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 160k | — | 0.0 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 10 | 8 | 11k | 15k | 30k | 0.0 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Wheel bearing or hub failure | drivetrain | 9 | 8 | 43k | 50k | 58k | 0.0 | $350–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 9 | 7 | — | 16k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Air conditioning failure | hvac | 9 | 8 | 3k | 9k | 20k | 0.0 | $400–$2,800 | Moderate |
| Timing chain, belt or tensioner failure | engine | 8 | 5 | — | 70k | — | 0.0 | $1,200–$4,500 | Critical |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 8 | 2 | — | 109k | — | 0.0 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 8 | 7 | — | 38k | — | 0.0 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Audio or connectivity failure | infotainment | 7 | 4 | — | 2k | — | 0.0 | $150–$900 | Low |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 7 | 7 | — | 89k | — | 0.0 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Headlight failure or clouding | lighting | 7 | 6 | — | 2k | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 7 | 3 | — | 23k | — | 0.0 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Oil leak | engine | 6 | 5 | — | 8k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,200 | Moderate |
| Harsh or jerky shifting | transmission | 6 | 5 | — | 323 | — | 0.0 | $600–$4,000 | Moderate |
| Torque converter failure | transmission | 6 | 4 | — | 34k | — | 0.0 | $1,100–$3,200 | High |
| Infotainment screen failure | infotainment | 6 | 3 | — | 10 | — | 0.0 | $400–$2,600 | Low |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 6 | 5 | — | 20 | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 6 | 4 | — | 27k | — | 0.0 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Water pump failure | cooling | 5 | 5 | — | 112k | — | 0.0 | $500–$2,200 | High |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 5 | 3 | — | 10k | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 5 | 4 | — | 8k | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Premature brake pad or rotor wear | brakes | 5 | 4 | — | 3k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault | airbag | 5 | 3 | — | 5k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,600 | High |
| Tire blowout or tread separation | wheels | 5 | 5 | — | 26k | — | 0.0 | $200–$1,500 | Critical |
| Head gasket failure | engine | 4 | 2 | — | 60k | — | 0.0 | $1,400–$4,000 | Critical |
| Transmission will not engage a gear | transmission | 4 | 3 | — | 30k | — | 0.0 | $1,500–$6,000 | Critical |
| Rust or structural corrosion | body | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $500–$6,000 | High |
| Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure | body | 4 | 2 | — | 34k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,500 | Moderate |
| Wiper or washer failure | glass | 4 | 4 | — | 4k | — | 0.0 | $120–$800 | Moderate |
| Complete engine failure or seizure | engine | 3 | 1 | — | 145k | — | 0.0 | $4,500–$12,000 | Critical |
| Transmission slipping | transmission | 3 | 3 | — | 1k | — | 0.0 | $1,200–$5,500 | High |
| Door latch or handle failure | body | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,200 | High |
| Other seat belt problem | airbag | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $200–$900 | High |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 2 | 2 | — | 52k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Engine sensor failure | electrical | 2 | 2 | — | 9k | — | 0.0 | $180–$900 | Moderate |
| Paint peeling or clear coat failure | body | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $600–$6,000 | Low |
| Catalytic converter failure | emissions | 2 | 1 | — | 90k | — | 0.0 | $900–$3,500 | Moderate |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 1 | 1 | — | 27k | — | 0.0 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Radiator or coolant leak | cooling | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,900 | High |
| Overheating | cooling | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| Differential or transfer case failure | drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | 161k | — | 0.0 | $900–$4,200 | High |
| Power steering pump or fluid leak | steering | 1 | 1 | — | 100k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Alignment fault and uneven tire wear | suspension | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $150–$1,200 | Moderate |
| DPF, EGR or DEF system failure | emissions | 1 | 1 | — | 95k | — | 0.0 | $800–$5,000 | High |
| Unclassified problem | other | 102 | 52 | 33k | 62k | 90k | 0.4 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2013 Honda Accord draws about 6.6 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 87th percentile of complaint rates among 2013 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 287,137 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2013 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Other steering problem
I was driving down the highway and a car was veering into my lane. As I went to the left my steering wheel just kept spinning and the tires were going all over the place. I couldn't control the car because the steering wheel was not corresponding with the tires. We jerked across the highway from lane to lane until we finally crashed into the concrete wall of the highway. We then spun out into the middle of the highway where we rested. Honda had not responded at this time but everyone including the guys at the his body ship feel that this is a manufacturer defect. *tr
As I was driving down the highway I veered to the left and the steering wheel started free spinning and the tires were not controlled by the steering wheel any longer. I had no control of the vehicle. I hit a wall and stopped in the middle of the highway. Honda has never come to inspect the vehicle as I was told they would. My vehicle is still sitting at the local honda service department without anything done to it. Honda will not look into what caused my vehicle to lose steering. *tr updated 06/13/13*lj
Other electrical problem
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 must reach to the furthest-right knob and twist. This moves the list down one item. So selecting any list item while driving takes the driver's eyes off the road, causes bodily contortions (it is a long reach), and makes I impossible to actually scroll more than a few dozen places down the list. *tr
I have purchased a 2013 honda accord touring model. It is equipped with a front collision warning system (fcw) which has a radar sensor in the grille. The system alerts can be set for long, normal or short. When set for long the alert should come on about three car lengths away from the vehicle ahead. If the system determines a collision is possible, it should give both visual & audible alerts, including a heads-up warning that flashes on the windshield. The fcw system is not working as it is described in the owners manual. In fact it only alerts @ random times. I have had the dealers technician check it out on highways, main streets & local streets. He could only get the system to give an alert once when the car ahead was standing at a red light. The alert came when we were about one car length away from the vehicle ahead. He tried it again @ the next red light & it did not give any alert. I have tested the system at all speeds & distances driving behind a car driven by my wife, no alerts. The technician said the system does not seem to be working & he would call american honda to get information on how the system should work…
No-start or intermittent start failure
It's been over 2 moths and 5 visit to dealer still got same problem car is honda accord 2013 and it's smart start car won't start sometimes it takes 20 min 40-50 try to start the car lost of same year honda owners are having same exact problem you can see it in google search or youtube dealer always told us the car got no problem but were having same problem 2-3 times a day we get stuck every where we go since car does not start. *tr
I was driving s on I-55 a few miles n of west memphis. As I attempted to change lanes my steering wheel was very hard to turn. I looked all over the dash & found a small light shaped like a steering wheel on the far left of the dash. Fortunately I was near an exit and was able to get to a station. Turning in & parking was almost impossible. The owners manual said to turn car off and on. This corrected the problem and I drove the approximate 200 miles to my home. I planned to get it checked out at honda. Two days later the keyless ignition failed about ten times before finally starting. The dome lights had come on but no dash lights came on & it just beeped at me. Previously I had a low battery (listened to music too long) which failed to start but even then the dash lights lit up & flashed. It seemed like both incidents indicated an electrical or ecu problem. I drove to the dealership and reported the problem. I was told they would have to recreate the incidents. They have had my car 3 1/2 days with no word. I finally called today. Was told they couldn't recreate it so couldn't do anything! I told them I didn't feel safe driving…
Recalls on the 2013 model year
NHTSA has issued 5 recall campaigns covering the 2013 Honda Accord, affecting an estimated 462,671 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover power train:driveline:driveshaft, fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump and electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
Recalls also distort complaint counts. Publicity about a campaign reminds owners that complaining is possible, so reports for a recalled component often spike after the recall rather than before it.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
72,256 vehicles 2025-07-07- Defect
- 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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2,490,460 vehicles 2023-12-18- Defect
- 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 CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
235,034 vehicles 2020-12-10- Defect
- 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, 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 drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating…
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1,148,550 vehicles 2017-06-29- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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's number for this recall is KG0.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1,659 vehicles 2013-07-08- Defect
- 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 fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2013 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2013 compares with the other years
High risk for a 2013 — 129th riskiest of the 284 2013 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 30 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 1997 comes out best at 61 and 2012 worst at 81, with 2013 itself at 72.
If the model year is negotiable, 1997, 1996, 2016, 2025, 2023, 2015 and 2014 score lower than 2013 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2013–2016 generation specifically, 2016 is the strongest year at 67 and 2013 the weakest at 72.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2013-2016 generation, 2016 Honda Accord scores best at 67 and 2013 Honda Accord worst at 72.
What the numbers say to check
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other body or interior problem from about 140, other visibility problem from about 175, other speed control problem from about 400 and CVT failure from about 600.
On a 2013 Honda Accord with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other body or interior problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
None of this is a diagnosis. It is a list of what other owners of the same model year reported, ordered by when they reported it, which is a good place to point an inspection and a poor place to stop.
What this page cannot tell you
1,892 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 1,892 reports, 1,139 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 60% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
Named failure modes come from matching phrases in the complaint text, so a badly worded complaint can land in the wrong bucket. The effect washes out across hundreds of reports and does not wash out across five.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Accord?
The most-reported failures are other steering problem (306 reports, median 50,000 miles), other electrical problem (210 reports, median 50,000 miles) and no-start or intermittent start failure (119 reports, median 52,500 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Accord problems start?
Other visibility problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 1,100 miles and a quarter of reports before 200 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 42,000 miles.
Is the 2013 Honda Accord reliable?
It scores 72 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 129th riskiest of the 284 2013 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2013 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Honda Accord is best?
Within the 2013–2016 generation, 2016 scores best at 67 out of 100 and 2013 worst at 72. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed