Honda Accord Complaints (2013)

1,427 consumer complaints on file.

#11433824September 21, 2021
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car will intermittently lose power steering all of the sudden and jerk the car to the right. On other occasions the car will automatically steering right at a stand still. It is believed to be either electrical or mechanical but involving the EPS and rack and pinion. The vehicle was inspected by a certified Honda technician. My personal safety and safety of others that have entered my car have been at risk any time I am in this vehicle. On most occasions the EPS light would fail to come on when this occured. It may be on one out of every ten times the issues occured. The code that occurs is a visa system malfunction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433862September 21, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The driver's side sun visor will not stay in the upright position, sometimes blocking my view of traffic signals or other items, even those below the level of the rear-view mirror. Honda wants $150 for the part. There are may YouTube videos about the problem caused by a failure of a cheap piece of plastic that is prone to breaking. It seems to me that Honda should fix this safety feature as part of a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433679September 20, 2021
STEERING
On 9/3, I filled up my Accord with gas and went to start my car again. Upon starting, I saw my power steering light had come on. I called my local shop to see if I could take it by there Friday morning and they couldn't accommodate due to the busy Labor Day weekend. So I called the Honda Dealer (Right Honda) in North Scottsdale and was able to schedule a visit for 7:30am on 9/4. I drove my car home on 9/3 and by the time I made it home, the power steering had come back but the light was still on. The morning of 9/4 I get in my Accord to take it to Right Honda... the power steering light was not on anymore and the car was steering fine. Right Honda told me they can't do anything for me since the light wasn't on anymore... that weekend, 9/5, my light comes back on while I'm away from town and I have to drive it back home without power steering, which felt kind of dangerous. I scheduled a time to take it in for service on 9/7 at my local service center, not Right Honda. It is now 9/20 and I'm being told the part I need is on a national shortage. We've been waiting for almost two weeks now and I'm curious how/why this part can be allowed to be on national shortage when it's a defect of Honda's? I've seen there's plenty reports (100+) of the electronic power steering failing in 2013-2015 Honda Accords and I'm surprised they have the replacement part on a national shortage. This is disappointing as a loyal Honda customer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433368September 17, 2021
STEERING
The power steering failure while driving on highway ( Check Engine, EPS, VSA, Tire pressure 4 lights turn on the dashboard at the same time) , it's suddenly and unpredictable. I keep driving on outside lane prevent any broke down or crash other vehicles. It's hard to control and accelerate . my car just finished the regular maintenance one month ago, and in very good shape. It's very dangerous situation, I decide drive to dealer for check, and report to NHTSA for safety reason. upload the dealer check worksheet page, and will upload more files if needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433176September 16, 2021
STEERING
I was driving with my 2 kids after school on Highway 40 West towards exit 192, the car suddenly pulled to the left side without any warning, Though the situation was scary and horrible I managed to stop the car in the grass area between east bound and west bound highway. The steering does a perfect 90 degree turn automatically. I took the car to the nearest Honda service center next day morning (Sep. 14, 2021). They came back with a diagnosis to replace the entire transmission which costs$3,000 plus tax.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432206September 8, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Drivers-side CV Axle Broke on 9/8/2021. Lost all drive power on residential street while backing out a driveway. No accident occurred. Was diagnosed by AAA and Service Center as Driver Side Broken CV Axle. No warning lamps, messages or other warnings. Car was in for a full service and inspection at a Honda dealer on 3/8/2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432017September 7, 2021
STEERING
The power steering just stopped working in my 2013 honda accord. I am not able to drive the vehicle safely. A mechanic has confirmed this issue. There were no signs or symptoms and no warning lights beforehand. The warning light came on just as the steering stopped working. This occurred in June 2020.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431831September 6, 2021
STEERING
Steering very stiff and pulls towards the right, very hard to turn to left, smelling like something is hot - burning - sensor light is on Took to dealership states rack and piñon needs replaced over $2,000.00 repairs- I would notice when driving on straight highway and let go of steering wheel would pull to right then the burning smell & hard to turn to left all while having to drive my 2 1/2 year old grandson to work & childcare always been satisfied with car very heartbreaking and expensive
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431755September 4, 2021
STEERING
Steering feels like it holds when driving in curve and doesn’t want to turn back straight.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431206August 31, 2021
STEERING
Hello, The steering wheel starts puling me to the left without any warning, while i was driving at 20 mph. It almost cause me to crash. Since it happened the steering wheel almost constantly pulls me to the left. My Accord 2013 has only 62,000 miles. I took car to the dealer. Upon inspection found steering gearbox/eps unit has internal failure. Estimate 3258.95. Honda's corporate office does not reply to my complain. Thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431037August 30, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to turn. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430888August 29, 2021
ENGINE
starter needed to be replaced at around 84000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430889August 29, 2021
ENGINE
Engine burns oil excessively. Following the maintenance minder oil change schedule, the oil was under the minimum. Car was at around 83000 miles. Since within 5 year dealership asked to do a oil consumption test but car would be out of 5 yr window by end of it. Eventually this issue led to catalytic converter needed to be changed at 98500 miles due to the buildup from burning oil
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430465August 25, 2021
STEERING
Car suddenly began pulling and steering to the right. Have to apply force to steering to keep it straight or turn or correct to the left. Happens when driving, and even when parked the front wheels and steering wheel will pull some to the right, steering wheel turns right on its own. Checked front tire pressure and that's OK, didn't resolve the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430253August 24, 2021
STEERING
Streeling wheel is constantly steering to the left even when the car is stationary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430009August 21, 2021
STEERING
Steering wheel start puling to the left. It doesn’t stay in the neutral position ( wheels straight). I have to apply unnecessary force to keep it straight or make a right turn. Feels extremely unsafe.No warning signs indicated on dashboard. Planning to take it to the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429943August 20, 2021
STEERING
Electric powered steering (EPS) just failed on me, fortunately I was able to handle it and take car to secure location.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429253August 16, 2021
STEERING
My car started jerking to the left uncontrollably. For safety reasons I am not driving because I lose control of the steering wheel. Took it to a Honda dealership and they said that I need to replace power steering rack and inner rods. The cost is $3100. This vehicle only has 119,000 miles , this should not happen
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428301August 9, 2021
STEERING
Driving on highway with grooved pavement felt steering wheel start pulling to left needed to hold steering very tight to control car. Pulled car into a parking lot and when applying brakes and loosing hands from steering wheel the car pulled left and steering wheel started to turn on own doing a complete 360 degrees or more. Brought car to an auto center to have assessed and was told rack and pinion gear is damaged. The part is on National back order from Honda according to service center. No warning lights or symptoms appeared prior to this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428221August 8, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The car has been driving funny for a few weeks. The car will not go into gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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