Honda Accord Complaints (2013)

1,427 consumer complaints on file.

#11772945October 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2013 Honda Accord is currently at an authorized Honda dealership in Mississippi for a safety recall involving the driveshafts (axles). I purchased this vehicle in Minnesota and drove it there for approximately five years before moving to Mississippi. Given Honda’s published information identifying road salt and de-icing chemicals as contributing factors in driveshaft corrosion associated with this recall, I believe my vehicle’s history of use in Minnesota is relevant to the corrosion now affecting the repair. The dealership has informed me that it cannot remove the affected driveshafts because corrosion is preventing their removal. I was told that additional undercarriage components may need to be cut out and replaced to complete the recall repair. Honda has denied my request for additional financial assistance. This leaves me facing potentially significant out-of-pocket expenses to address corrosion that is preventing the completion of a safety recall. I am concerned that the safety recall remains unresolved and that I may be unable to obtain the necessary repair because of the additional costs. Honda’s recall information identifies the risk that a corroded driveshaft could break, potentially causing a loss of motive power or allowing the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not set. I respectfully request that NHTSA review the circumstances, including the vehicle’s history in a state where road salt is used, the dealership’s inability to complete the recall repair because of corrosion, and Honda’s denial of additional assistance. I would appreciate clarification regarding whether further action is warranted to ensure that the recall repair can be completed safely and that the manufacturer’s approved repair procedure is being followed. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Honda dealership. I can provide the dealership’s findings and Honda’s response upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771405October 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that a mileage discrepancy was discovered after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 120,000. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 209,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770415October 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770063October 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the front drive shaft (axle) suddenly snapped completely in half without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power to the wheels, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving the vehicle stranded. Upon inspection, the drive shaft broke directly beneath the rubber dynamic damper (vibration damper). The area under the rubber ring shows heavy rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the unbroken drive shaft on the opposite side of the vehicle shows a heavily dry-rotted rubber dynamic damper ring, raising immediate concerns that it will fail next. This failure matches the physical description of the defect found in NHTSA Recall Number 20V-769 (Manufacturer Recall Code OM2, corresponding to Honda Service Bulletin 20-125). Under that safety campaign, Honda states that moisture and road salt seep under the dynamic damper, causing hidden corrosion that ultimately breaks the axle. However, Honda has restricted the scope of Recall 20V-769 exclusively to vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). Because my vehicle has a 6-speed manual transmission, my VIN is excluded from coverage. Despite having a different transmission, my vehicle was built with factory axles that suffered the exact same corrosion failure in the exact same location. The exclusion of manual transmission vehicles from this recall leaves drivers exposed to a known safety hazard. I request that the NHTSA review this failure on manual transmission models to determine if the recall population needs to be expanded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769786October 8, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VSA Module failure There appears to be thousands of owners of Honda Accords 2013 that have this component fail. It appears that the country of Thailand was able to get Honda to do a recall on this part in their country. The repair cost is is greater than $4,000 (USD). Please research this issue and force Honda to recall this part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767674September 29, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I have received a warning on my dashboard "FCW SYSTEM FAILED" at 106,000 miles. It is available for inspection upon request. I am now at 108,000 miles and I am fearful of my safety when driving on the highway and especially during bad, rainy, snowy weather. This puts me and others on the road at high risk. This problem has been confirmed by Hall Honda in Virginia Beach VA. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance reps. Yes, a warning did appear on my dash after the battery and starter were replaced on this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765802September 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered after checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 224,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764815September 16, 2026
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Honda of Nanuet declined to fix the recall issue on my 2013 honda accord sport. a recall in regards to "A corroded drive shaft could break under high torque applications" They did not notify me of the issue until after the expiration date of the time standard for the recall notice. I took the vehicle into the service center to fix the recall. They stated they would not work on the vehicle unless they were authorized to fix a different part that they claimed needed to be removed to access the drive shaft. That fixing the different part would cost approximately $1500 and that they would not address the recall issue unless i paid the estimated amount on the different part. I have since contacted Honda My Garage to get the issue resolved as i received another notice to recall the part. they have not responded to me in regards to fixing the recall. Instead I have only received a letter from honda of nanuet to buy my car. THey are avoiding fixing the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761942September 3, 2026
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact's spouse owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel turned to the left independently and failed to remain straight. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with charging system failure and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749462July 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-20 INTERNAL CIRCUIT FAILURE. CLEARED DTC. ROAD TEST VEHICLE, 81-20 DTC RETURN REPLACE VSA MODULATOR W/BRAKE FLUSH, STARTER MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY SEIZING UP, FRONT ENGINE MOUNT LEAKING, BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS LEAKING GREASE, VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING. HIGH MILEAGE AND NO HISTORY. RECOMMEND VALVE ADJUSTMENT, SPARKPLUGS AND VALVE COVER GASKET, RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT WORN, VTC ACTUATOR FAULTY, RATTLE NOISE AT START UP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11748251July 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Whenever in park or reverse the vehicle suddenly power cycles. The vehicle also power cycles when steering and locks the wheel. This can be fatal if it happens on the public road in the middle of traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747796July 1, 2026
STEERING
The first time it happened, the power steering of the car suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. Now it happens randomly and usually start with a quick jerking motion of the steering wheel. I've looked into this and lot of Honda Accord owners had this issue before. I want to file a complains on this and see if the NHTSA can do anything to have Honda address/fix this issue for me. Thanks,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11747825July 1, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
Honda Accord 9th Gen ABS/VSA Issues - DTC Code 81-20 /32-11. TPMS/ABS/VSA/Brake/Power Steering lights are on. Dealer claim is an ABS module issue and need replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745479June 21, 2026
STEERING
Sudden and total loss of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) while driving. The EPS light came on and the steering wheel became too heavy to safely steer, creating an immediate crash hazard. The dealer found diagnostic trouble code 34-05.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743076June 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
I was just driving normally when, completely out of nowhere, my whole dashboard suddenly lit up with a massive cluster of warning lights all at the exact same time. The power steering light, ABS light, traction control (VSA), tire pressure light, and the main brake light all popped up instantly. The most confusing part is that my steering and brakes actually feel completely fine. There is mechanically nothing wrong with how the steering turns or how the brakes stop, but the car is flashing these major warnings anyway. It feels like a total electronic malfunction or a computer glitch where the car is falsely screaming that there's a catastrophic failure when everything is physically working fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742420June 6, 2026
STEERING
Upon taking hand off steering wheel car turns tires to the left all the way to the lock all by itself
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739264May 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The stated that the vehicle was taken for the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V422000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the vehicle was not apart of the recall. The dealer advised the the when alignment was not apart of the recall repair and would be at the owners expense. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed that the alignment was part of the recall. The contact stated that while driving after the repair, the vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably, the vehicle felt loose and an adjustment has to be made while driving to straighten the steering wheel. The vehicle was not returned again to the dealer however the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as being severely misaligned. The contact believed that the recall repair was not properly repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,965
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739319May 21, 2026
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Reporting severe dealer negligence and physical structural damage during secondary repairs for Federal Safety Recall 20V-769 / Campaign W9F at Darcars Honda (Fairfax, VA). The technician severely violated Honda TSB 20-125 protocols, physically mushrooming the steel on the left lower control arm (LCA) boss. This blunt-force mechanical damage compromises the structural integrity of the suspension and creates a high probability of out-of-spec ovality in the steering knuckle/mating bore, creating an ongoing dynamic safety hazard. Please see the attached formal documentation and photographic evidence for full details.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738399May 17, 2026
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
I would like to report a potential safety concern involving the Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Rotational Car Seat. My child is [XXX] old and is able to independently press the harness release/loosening button located between her legs while seated in the car seat during normal vehicle operation. Once she presses the button, she is able to lean forward, loosen the harness straps significantly, and climb out of the seat on her own while the vehicle is in motion. This has happened repeatedly during everyday use and not during a crash. My concern is that the harness release mechanism is too accessible to a young child and allows the child to defeat the restraint system while riding in the vehicle. I am concerned that if this occurred during a collision or sudden stop, my child could be seriously injured or ejected from the seat due to the loosened harness. The seat has been used according to manufacturer instructions to the best of my knowledge. I believe this may represent a design or safety issue that should be reviewed further. I am submitting this complaint because I believe other caregivers may experience the same issue, and I am concerned about the risk of injury associated with a child being able to loosen the harness independently during normal travel. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736524May 8, 2026
STEERING
Steering mechanisms stopped functioning properly. Steering wheel was very loosely turning to the left and very difficult to turn to the right. Car would veer to one direction when driving unless I was holding the wheel steady. Driving the car was dangerous and I pulled over immediately when I noticed the difference. Carefully brought it immediately to a mechanic and did not want it on the road. Driving the car put myself at risk, my children and husband and other drivers on the road. Luckily, I noticed it right away. There were no warning signs, no lights on the dashboard and all exterior looked normal. It happened spontaneously and was very scary. The vehicle has been inspected and driven by my local mechanic and he said the driving was crazy and is showing signs of a faulty steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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