Honda Accord Complaints (2013)

1,427 consumer complaints on file.

#11521481May 11, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, SERVICE BRAKES
No accident to report. Just feel the VSA brake modulator part should be a Honda recall. Mine has failed… and I see online that the connector wires are too thin, and this VSA brake modulator is a widespread problem in Honda Accords from 2012-17. All the dashboard warning lights kick on. Anti skid, FCW, ABS!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520765May 6, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Started vehicle and power steering was not functioning. Steering light illuminated on dashboard. Car was towed to dealership who started they secured the connection and the problem would not happen again. Two days later exact same issue occurred, no power steering and extremely difficult to steer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518422April 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The trunk will not close properly. It appears as if the trunk itself is not even. There is a gap on the side that is larger than the area on the left side. Almost as if the trunk was pulled from another vehicle that wasn't quite the same model. The trunk latch does not close on the first try nor the second or third. Now its not closing at all. Just bought the vehicle Feb. 28, 2023 and already having issues. It was sporadic now it wont close at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518126April 20, 2023
STEERING
The electronic power steering started pulling right unexpectedly. It started without any warning or indication. One day I just started the engine, started driving and power steering began to pull the car to right side. The dealer diagnosed the car and found no error codes and no damage. Dealer said I need to replace entire electric power steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517557April 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
For no known reason numerous warning lights appeared on dashboard (steering, LDW, FCW failure, brakes, low tire pressure). Power steering completely stopped working. It appears ABS, lane departure warning and forward collision warning systems all stopped working. Glad this happened to me and not my wife. It is her car. Dangerous as heck!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517686April 18, 2023
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after parking and returning to the vehicle 30-minutes later, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of vehicle. The contact discovered a small burn mark on the center of the front passenger’s side seat. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515760April 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Abs light, steering, tire pressure and traction light came on while I was parked the dash just lit up when I went to the mechanic he said the same car between 13-16 he has gotten 12 different complaints since week only when checked all came up as faulty abs module.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512853March 20, 2023
STEERING
I turned on my car and I couldn’t move my wheel left or right. It felt like it was locked. I drove a little forward out of my driveway and I was able to turn my wheel a little bit but I had to do it with great force. the power steering or system failed and made my car unsafe to drive. I couldn’t turn the wheel left or right only forward. There were no warning signs that this failure was going to occur. I contacted Honda accord San Leandro and they said it’s a common problem but not covered. The manufacturer stated it is not a defect and they would charge me to fix it. They will not cover it under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512014March 15, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Drivers side front door and passenger rear door lock actuator failed to lock and unlock doors. No warning lamps. Could not access door and could not open doors from inside. 2013 Accord Sport.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511754March 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
The contact owned a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving alone, at approximately 15 - 20 MPH, the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. The vehicle collided with another vehicle in the parking lot and continued on to collide with a vending machine stopping the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver-side air bag was deployed and a broken arm bone injury was sustained. The contact stated that the sole occupant of the vehicle that was struck sustained neck injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and towed to a lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11510306March 6, 2023
ENGINE
2013 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER PUSHING THE AUTO START BUTTON. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY ALMOST $700 TO REPLACE RELAY BOX IN THE VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509409February 27, 2023
STEERING
Vehicle (2013 Honda Accord) repeatedly drifts and pulls to the left while driving under normal conditions; regardless of my speed (10 mph-75mph). I have come close to crossing the center lane into oncoming traffic. I took my vehicle to the Honda dealership for inspection and a wheel alignment and was told I needed to replace the steering rack. The technician stated he had seen this issue before stating the wheel just spun when on the machine. Additionally, I took my vehicle to a local certified mechanic that took my vehicle for a test drive and immediately stated the issue was the steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508471February 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Since 2022 I have been having Abs brake modulator problem. Dealer said it will cost $1700. I have noticed 80% of Honda customers have complained about this to Honda manufacturer but they are refusing to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508420February 21, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was involved that the vehicle stability assist (VSA) module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,870.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11505906February 6, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel is turning to the left on its own and slightly stiff when turning to the right. I recently did a wheel alignment and changed tie rod end inner and outer driver and passenger side front I presently live in the Bahamas
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503790January 26, 2023
ENGINE
Ever since I bought the vehicle, there are times when I cold start that the vehicle moves slowly. And pressing the gas moves the car at 1/10th the power that I am used to. Not every time, but particularly pronounced when cold. Once it warms up and this low power goes away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503409January 24, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, the power steering warning light remained illuminated with the "check charger system" message displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503038January 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car has had problems turning on. The alternator and battery had been changed twice in the past 4 years. I’ve recently changed the battery and alternator and my car still has that problem of turning on my mecanic said it could be the starter now. So battery, alternator and starter problems.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502811January 20, 2023
STEERING
I was backing out of my driveway on to my street when I felt something off with the steering. The steering wheel was very very hard to turn and kept pulling to the right on its own. I managed to get the car in front my house and had the car towed to a honda repair shop. Honda diagnosed a power steering unit failure without any dtc code. I was very lucky I wasn't driving in traffic since I had no control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501005January 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Started noticing problem with steering a few weeks ago. Trying to turn left is very loose and oversteers so much that it almost takes me to a U-turn. Even driving straight, I often notice the car being pulled to the left like it's trying to make a turn on its own. Turning right seems more "normal" but also more difficult that I have to use more force to complete the turn. When I took my car in for state-mandated annual inspection, the inspector immediately notified me something is wrong with the steering rack and wouldn't pass inspection, and I should take the car to a mechanic. Manual examination of the car revealed no issues with physical parts, and alignment check also had no issues. So I had another appointment for the electrical system, which diagnosed that the EPS (electrical power steering) sensor is failing, giving inaccurate readings, pulling too much to left and "skipping" on right. They informed me this was a known issue with all 2013/2014 Honda Accords, and I have to spend $3000+ to replace the entire steering rack. Upon further research, I became aware that there have been thousands of complaints filed with NHTSA regarding the same issue, and there is a service bulletin 15-056 extending the EPS sensor warranty to 13 years. So I took my car to a Honda dealer. The technician and the service advisor both recognized the exact same symptoms as described by bulletin 15-056 and recommended the same $3000+ repair to replace the steering rack. However, they said this will NOT be covered by the extended warranty due to lack of DTC codes. She suggested maybe driving around more until I get a code, which according to the technician, only happens upon a catastrophic failure of the torque sensor. I contacted American Honda, and my request for coverage was out-right rejected. Only 41k miles on the car and had been so scared driving since issue started. Outrageous to me they want me to drive dangerously until sensor COMPLETELY fails when it's a known issue for years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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