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2013 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 247 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord.

2013 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 139 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

Honda Accord in California, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

2000 mi
The car would suddenly stall (stop) when going at low RPMs or when stopped 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Oct 2019
Jul 2016

38220 mi
Did not start,no dash lights,eng.did not turn over. Towed it to dealer,they found a blown fuse 7.5A for the dash lights"meter".They just replaced the fuse,no explanation were given other then todays ca have complex electrical systems. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in New York, United States
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

37000 mi
replaced torque converter under warranty 
Jul 2018

38500 mi

US $245
leaking axle seal 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2020
Jul 2015

30459 mi
Battery Failed. Replaced under warranty 
Jan 2019

75572 mi

US $422
Replace F & R pads 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2022
Apr 2013

6000 mi
Installed update for car info system 
Dec 2016

106000 mi

US $900
Keyless start module needed replaced 
Jan 2022

184000 mi

US $500
Vibration in brake pedal. Warped rotors 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
Feb 2013 Navigation needed up date, was erasing contacts and stereo did not sound good. System was freezing. System needed to be cleaned due to the issues from sitting at the dealer. Wind noise caused annoyance. 
May 2013

7000 mi
Retaining clip needed to be replaced. Brake squeal when turning left. TSB# 12-081 Radiator fan squeaked as the fan was slowing down. 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2018
Aug 2013

1000 mi
Relaxed defective impact sensor. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

45000 mi
Right rear wheel bearing was vibrating. Dealer replaced under warranty 
Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

1000 mi
The passenger blind spot camera was out of focus. Dealer replaced the mirror assembly. 
Apr 2013

2300 mi
The drivers door arm rest was manufactured poorly. The pad was not secured to the door panel and could not be because the plastic clps holding it on we're not drilled properly. 
Honda Accord in Delaware, United States
Mar 2013 - Aug 2015
Oct 2013

13000 mi
Rear passenger door trims between door and windows had to be replaced due to defect Rattling from sub woofer 
Feb 2014

20600 mi
Rattling from rear deck because of subwoofer 
Apr 2014

24500 mi
Chrome on grill was beginning to bubble and warp 
Honda Accord in California, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013

10000 mi
Airbag rattle (TSB 13-029) Wind Noise at Driver's and Passenger's Window (TSB 13-010) Audio and Audio-Navigation Sluggish/Buggy (TSB 13-001) USB cables plugged into USB port get stuck Adjusting subwoofer settings has no effect Interior manual trunk release getting stuck/truck won't shut 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

35000 mi
Keyless entry security system - intermittent warning light. Covered under warranty per Technical Bulletin. Rattle from center console. Unable to duplicate at dealer after car had not been driven for four days. 
Dec 2017

67000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter due to intermittent issues with starter not engaging. Also performed TSB to index torque converter. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2019
Jan 2014

7300 mi
Verify normal operation of variable-displacement system in cold weather. Honda techs worked with TechLine to diagnose. New V6 Accord off truck showed same behavior. Operation more pronounced in cold temps, but otherwise normal. Seatbelt/power "ON"/headlight warning chime sounded like it might fail. Again, techs checked with Honda TechLine, and found that cold weather could cause the behavior. 
Jun 2014

10000 mi
Cowl trim piece was loose and "squeaking" on interior. Found that the part is warped, and a new one is on order. Transmission seems to make a couple more "clunks" than usual. (Forgot to tell them that I heard this with the window down! ;-) ) Note made in the car's record, just in case. Clockspring/cable reel noisy when turning wheel. Tested new Accord V6, and it too made the noise, to a lesser degree. May be covered under TSB, dealer has documented it, and I'll watch the Netz for remedies to suggest. Hairline crack in bezel over center-stack multi-Information display screen. May have it rectified later--dealer documented it, and is willing to do the repair (and Honda will honor the warranty even on this). 
Dec 2014

15000 mi

US $100
Dealer replaced cowl piece. Rattle now almost nonexistent--the whole piece makes slight movements every so often when VERRRRY cold! No longer a major issue! :-) Dealer double-checked SRS clockspring noise per TSB, but did nothing to re-route cable, but may have lubricated things a little--whatever the case, the noise is somewhat quieter. Had a tech listen to transmission while test-driving after other repairs. Nothing unusual, but I was assured that Honda's powertrain warranty of 5 years/50K miles would handle future problems. Wanted dealer to perform infotainment update per TSB--they would not, unless I show a specific problem. (This is the only area where my dealer's given me consistent pushback.) 
Jun 2015

18000 mi
Clockspring replaced per TSB for spontaneous horn activation (which my car's VIN matched, and not the TSB for noisy cable reel itself), but still noisy. Will mention it @ next oil change, but likely will just live with it. :-( Occasionally, the Adaptive Cruise Control will not engage after a vehicle start followed by immediate shift into "Drive." Techs found code related to debris blocking millimeter-wave radar sensor. Could not duplicate. 
Dec 2015

21000 mi
Honda reflashed the Electric Power Steering to prevent a no-assist condition in the event of system "fail-soft." (Torque sensor failure, angle sensor, other.) Done per letter sent from Honda. Listed as TSB. Dealer fixed loose overhead console which had "unsnapped" in the upper-right corner. (I couldn't snap it back in, and didn't want to risk breaking something, even though I have a Honda-certified trim tool!) :-) 
Jun 2016

25000 mi
Infotainment system needed reflashing to current version to correct occasional Bluetooth issues and loss of "Favorites" per TSB.rnrnDealer had been reluctant to do this until problems surfaced. 
Oct 2016

28700 mi
Horn started sounding intermittently, per TSB previously mentioned. Dealer ordered new wiring harness for steering wheel controls. 
Feb 2017

32000 mi
Horn started sounding spontaneously occasionally again. Head tech at dealer adjusted contacts on back of airbag. 
Jun 2017

33315 mi

US $50
Front brake shims were dry, dealer performed "brake service " on front axles; was making a screeching noise. Rear brakes will need the same repairs at some point. 
Dec 2017

37243 mi
Rear brake service. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

52000 mi

US $175
Parking brake (at rear left wheel) was sticking after using it and required to be manually released at wheel. Dealer indicated the cause was the caliber getting seized up which could not be repaired and required replacement. Took till the next day to get a replacement caliber, but had a loaner available. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014

34200 mi
Heard a scraping noise at low speed, especially when turning; also at times a squeaking noise coming from the front wheel. Dealer checked it out, there was a TSB, dealer changed brake shims. 
Sep 2015

66000 mi

US $400
Noticed a squealing noise coming from the rear. Dealer diagnosed it as a failing brake caliper. Replaced the caliper, installed new rear brake pads, polished rotors. 
Dec 2016

97000 mi

US $680
Starter went bad. Made a loud screeching noise and started on the 2nd try. 
Aug 2017

118000 mi

US $400
Rear brakes were severely worn, rotors were shot, so installed new rotors and pads. 
May 2018

138000 mi

US $180
Driver door speaker died, dealer installed a new speaker. 
Jan 2022

225000 mi

US $250
Aftermarket caliper went bad again. Replaced with OEM, new rear pads, resurfaced rotors, parking brake line loose - tightened. Passenger door speaker went bad, dealer replaced with new speaker. 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2013 - May 2016
Apr 2016

34720 mi
An exterior window garnish on the driver's side B-Pillar had come loose and was bowing slightly out to catch wind when the car was in motion. Replaced with a new one. Works fine now. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

47500 mi
P/S went out suddenly, no cause known. Rack replaced. NHTSA investigation is ongoing for this known problem. Honda covered all but $50 of cost. Audio/backup camera system replaced. Was documented under warranty, so replacement was paid by Honda. 
Jan 2022

201600 mi

US $700
Alternator replacement. 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2017
Oct 2013

16000 mi
Brake sounds on turns. Service bulletin under warranty 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2013

7000 mi
Sunroof area rattles. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
May 2013

8000 mi
Random Freezing of audio unit 
Honda Accord in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
Oct 2017

76435 mi

US $531
Judder issue caused by honda trying to optimize the code in the Trans to run for perfect EPA results. cook the fluid. Honda then had me pay for 3 changes of the trans fluid and changed the code.  
Dec 2017

78544 mi

US $150
A few months later, same issue with transmission judder. This time replaced the trans. 
Feb 2019

96876 mi

US $252
replaced the starter 
Jul 2020

120311 mi

US $1964
replaced the torque converter and starter 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

14000 mi
Engine makes knocking sounds when vehicle is at rest after a stop. The problem is likely to be related to VCM. Dealer has reproduce the problem but was unable to diagnose the source of it. The problem is not fixed yet. 
Jul 2014

14300 mi
Knocking/ticking sound from the rear cylinder head when the engine is warmed up. The cylinder head was replaced under warranty. 
May 2019

70000 mi

US $360
starter failed and needed replacement. There is a TSB from Honda. 
Nov 2021

104000 mi

US $30
rear brake caliper was stuck. replacement of seals and rebuilt corrected the issue. Stuck piston in rear left brake caliper. Rebuilt the caliper. Replaced the seals and bushings. 
Apr 2022

116000 mi

US $600
replaced shock absorbers. rear shocks were in poor state. front shocks were not as bad 
Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

12000 mi
Connectivity issues with phone and center stack. Difficulty with Apple 4S communicating with Nav head unit. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013

8000 mi
Slight whistling noise when driving over 50 mph. When rear defroster is turned on, static can be heard on radio. 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2013

6820 mi
Electonic nannies (Lane departure warning and forward collision warning) stopped working. Warning light on dash. Dealer fixed under warranty on same day. 
Jun 2017

62620 mi
Front brake retainer clips are sticking, producing grinding noise when turning. Was quoted $240 to replace the $10 part on each side. Not affecting braking performance so I decided to wait until brakes required (6-9 months) or disassemble, clean and reassemble myself. 
Mar 2018

74400 mi

C $600
Sunroof shattered while driving. Second time a sunroof shattered in this car. Estimated cost $600-1000 to repair. Currently negotiations with Honda Canada I hoped they will cover at least part of the cost. 
Jun 2018

77500 mi

C $800
Sunroof shattered while driving. Needed to be replaced 
Oct 2021

117800 mi

C $1200
Rear brake calipers seized, needed to be replaced along with new pads and rotors 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Sep 2012 - May 2019
Jul 2013

8700 mi
radio locked up occasionally. Recalled for computer update 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.4L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2021
Oct 2014

29000 mi
Keyless entry fob stopped locking the car. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Feb 2019
Jul 2017

73000 mi

US $400
Pads, machine discs 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013

2000 mi
Engine has a miss. Worse when cold.  
Oct 2013

9500 mi
Replaced transmission valve body. Honda Technical Service Bulletin. Hesitation, mostly when the car's warming up. Occasionally the car would not engage reverse when it was cold until pressure seemed to build in the system. Grinding noise and lack of acceleration on freeway and backing out from the new valve body. Honda instructed the dealer to drain the fluid, check for metal or debris and refill. The car still hesitates when cold and occasionally when warm. 
Nov 2013

11000 mi
Front wheel bearing, fixed grinding noise noted earlier. 
Jun 2014

14000 mi
Honda just came out with another fix, new valve body and reprogram the computer. It fixed about 80% of the hesitation. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

16000 mi
Tire low pressure warning light on with normal tire press in all tires. 
May 2022

129850 mi

US $959
Starter intermittently not turning at all. Replaced with rebuilt Honda unit at Honda dealership 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015

21080 mi
drive door weatherstripping (black) not properly installed 
Dec 2015

25420 mi
reinstall weather striping around door 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2019
Mar 2018

87000 mi

US $500
Rear brakes work down and calipers seized. Alignment done as well 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014

19000 mi
The odometer was approaching 10000 miles when it clicked to 16000 miles. No solution. 
May 2015

31000 mi

US $225
Transmission was slow in Reverse . . . took time to even start moving backwards. Transmission fluid was Black . . . took 2 transmission flushes to get MOSTLY Clear. I Dumped the car and traded it in. 
Sep 2015

31000 mi
The Transmission fluid was completely black. Flushed twice and still black. Dumped the car. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2013 - Feb 2021
Jan 2014

24600 mi
The gaz consumption statistics do not transfer to the B trip history display. Honda is still stying to find what is the problem. 
Jun 2014

11160 mi
Same problem. The gaz consumption statistics. 
Mar 2015

19840 mi
Bracket in the front Dashboard went loose and became very Noisy. Have been fixed. 
Mar 2016

31000 mi
MacPherson strut, bearing plus wheels alignment 
Honda Accord in Utah, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2022
Jan 2022

108000 mi

US $700
Starter was worn out, car had trouble starting. It needed to be replaced. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

118000 mi

US $100
Replaced spark plugs. 
Apr 2018

124587 mi

US $457
Replaced front and rear brake pads and machined rotors. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

7300 mi
The chrome trim around the base of the shifter began peeling. They replaced the entire gear shifter free of charge. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

85000 mi

US $1000
alternator went out. Had to replace it w/ new one 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021

130000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear brake calipers, rotors and pads. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

23000 mi
It's a CVT, and it had a low-speed judder, which I gather is pretty common. They did a software upgrade, which fixed the problem. It wasn't a big deal, really. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2016
May 2016

26000 mi
Uncomfortable drivers seat 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2018 - Feb 2023
Oct 2018

96200 mi
replaced ball joint which caused pulsation in front brakes 
Aug 2021

205000 mi

US $770
Replaced starter 
Nov 2021

208000 mi

US $40
Diagnosed problem. Parts too expensive. Not repaired 
Oct 2022

235000 mi

US $45
diagnosed as streering wheel clock spring 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2021
Jan 2017

37200 mi
Right rear wheel bearing failing 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2020

67000 mi

US $500
Rear brakes and rotors replaced. Normal wear & tear. 
May 2021

72000 mi

US $750
Needed a new starter 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

93000 mi

US $150
Leaking valve cover, replaced vale cover gasket 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015

30000 mi
The power seat frame was broken and the motor was replaced 
Apr 2016

41200 mi
Left speaker replaced  seat frame replaced 
Dec 2016

53000 mi
replaced tranny mount 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

74000 mi
Oil leaks around timing chain cover. Oil leaks around axle shaft. 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

59000 mi

US $250
3 wheel bearings replaced under warranty. 1 steering knuckle replaced not under warranty. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
Mar 2021

120000 mi

US $1400
ABS and stability control lights on, would not clear. No error codes. Dealer could do nothing, wanted to replace computer and several sensors. Found the used parts at a junkyard, repaired. Trunk springs failed again. Replaced. O2 sensor, and 3 of 4 TPM sensors. Replaced. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - May 2018
Feb 2015

24700 mi

US $130
OEM battery died in under 2 years. Replaced with non-OEM battery after researching and finding this a common issue for Honda. 
Jun 2017

56000 mi

US $220
Right rear wheel hub and bearing replacement due to noise. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

83000 mi

US $145
replaced wheel bearing assembly 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2017
Nov 2016

50000 mi
Transmission valve body replaced per TSB in order to cure jerky behavior. 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

30000 mi
Hesitation from a stop Glove box rattle Rattle from the right rear passenger window area Clock spring noise when turning the steering wheel Brake clicking noise Wind noise at the upper left corner where the door meets the car frame 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017

60000 mi

US $900
Riding was rough. The inspection found the front and rear shock absorbers leaked badly. Replaced with OEM parts. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017

36000 mi

US $120
new battery required after only three and one-half years 
Nov 2017

37000 mi

US $50
left front low beam headlight bulb replaced 
Aug 2018

44100 mi

US $645
Replaced starter 
Nov 2021

70000 mi

US $150
Replace driver-side headlight 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

89000 mi

US $400
Rear struts replaced. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2019
Apr 2017

49000 mi

US $500
Vehicle continues to have problem with right rear brake and premature pad wear. Latest diagnosis was stuck caliper, problem has recurred a couple of times, keeping an eye on it. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

49000 mi

US $800
All brake pads were replaced, rotors in front were replaced. 
Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2020
Aug 2016

37000 mi
Left rear wheel bearing was causing vibration and was replaced under warranty. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Aug 2017

60000 mi
The car became difficult to start. Went to a local AutoZone, had the battery tested. It was bad, but since I knew it was relative new, set up a visit to the dealer. Battery was replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2017

63000 mi

US $50
The dealer noted the front pads were in need of replacement. I replaced the pads myself. 
Apr 2018

66000 mi

US $650
The car started becoming harder and harder to start. Finally, my wife believed me that it was the starter, took it to the dealer. Sure enough, it was the starter, and the dealer replaced it. 
Mar 2020

91994 mi

US $294
I began to notice an oil leak coming from the cam cover. Dealer confirmed the leaking valve cover and replaced the valve cover gasket. 
Oct 2021

105650 mi

US $572
My wife noticed squeaking from the front end while turning the steering wheel. The dealership diagnosed the inner tie rod ends and replaced them. 
Jan 2022

109553 mi
My wife kept hearing a clunking noise while turning. The dealer notice there was a loose bolt, so they tightened it. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2016

27000 mi
The AC belt was worn out and the CV joint was cracked. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

50335 mi

US $360
RR brake pad froze and rotor rusted. Needed rear pads & rotors replaced after only about 1 year. 
Jun 2018

53000 mi

US $75
RR tire was loose; caused by car owner 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

23000 mi
2 years of our rear camera blacking out. They replaced the audio unit this time. I do not know if there is any fix. I reported defect to NHTSB. I hope this corrects the problem. DriveAccord.com has many similar vehicles with the same issue. I read some on this site as well. I will update if it fixes problem. I have 8 year warranty. Complained to HMC and they never contacted me. I have complaint number. We'll see. 
May 2017

24000 mi
Again, the rear camera blacked out. Leaving only the guidelines visable the day we picked it up. Honda said it is normal for this year and they need to replicate it. We provided many videos. Also the manual states that the camera will come on when reverse gear is engaged. Also, LaneWatch camera has started to stop working intermittently. So sad! 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

44000 mi

US $275
replaced the starter. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 CVT fluid leaking. Originally diagnosed as torque converter seal - when repair was done, diagnosis was changed to wheel axle seal. Repair done under warranty. 
Oct 2013 Continued transmission fluid leak. Dealer found pinhole leak in the CVT casing. Entire CVT assembly was replaced. Dealer had to provide photos to the manufacturer before replacement of CVT was authorized under warranty. Car had 210 miles. 
Dec 2017

16783 mi

US $800
Starter was not working intermittently. After several tries, would finally start. Problem was getting worse as time went on. Starter needed to be replaced. 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Feb 2014

10000 mi
Rear wheel baring had to be replaced. 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

12000 mi
Glovebox squeak, not resolved 
Nov 2013

19900 mi
chipping paint behind head and tail lights Glovebox squeak Jerking CVT. Replaced the valve body and updated the transmission firmware. It was under the associated TSB. 
Oct 2014

40000 mi
3 rattles, only 1 was fixed after 5 days of trying. 2 rattles not fixed 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
Feb 2013

1700 mi
The car wouldn't start when pushing the Start button. The dashboard was just clicking and flashing when pushing the button. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

7000 mi
Sunroof wind deflector was broken and needed replacing. Harsh shifting and judder when starting off cold. 
Jun 2014

12000 mi
Harsh takeoff and judder from CVT. TSB for problem 
Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

65000 mi

US $290
Heater blower motor replaced 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2017
Dec 2016

56000 mi

US $85
Dead battery / replacement 
Mar 2017

64000 mi

US $599
rear caliper 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2020
Jul 2016

71300 mi
Replace front right wheel bearing 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2022
Feb 2016

20000 mi
Faulty Power Seat Switch Drivers Side 
Sep 2016

24000 mi
Radio and dash display went black. Once the car was shut off and restarted the display came back on. Took it to car dealer they did a software upgrade. I don't believe the upgrade was for this particular problem. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

7700 mi
The Hondalink locked up twice. The dealer installed a software update which has been mailed to most owners now. The update seems to have fixed the Hondalink issues. Nice car in general. 
Mar 2014

14000 mi

US $70
The rear, back up and side view cameras will sometime 'freeze'. Issue not duplicated. Goes away with restart of vehicle. The issue is likely a 'coding' matter between side and back up camera modules. 
Jun 2016

30000 mi
Battery discharged. No apparent cause. Car rarely used. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2013

6140 mi
Radio software was upgraded 
Jun 2014

16740 mi
Tweeters in both doors rattled going over bumps. Tweeters were re-mounted properly 
Jun 2017

54560 mi

C $550
check slight oil leak at valve cover, and whatever the hell else they do.... Note: Oil lead so slight.....it's more like a minute weep. No repair required at this point 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

14000 mi
Car went in for a repair under a technical service bulletin from Honda regarding significant juddering from the CVT - this vehicle fell within the VIN range and was experiencing the issue significantly. 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013

9400 mi
Audio speakers would sometimes produce lots of static or no sound at all. This affected all sources when it happened and could be cleared up only by turning off the engine and restarting the car. CVT transmission would surge at times. Valve body was replaced and software updated. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013

10000 mi
Whistling noise from front left wheel when making left turns. 
Jun 2015

58000 mi
Battery dead after not using the car for two weeks 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2016
Jun 2013

4000 mi
Radio wonky; fixed under recall 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012

3000 mi
Rattle in dash. Repositioned and tightened air bag assembly bolts fixed problem. 
Sep 2015

36000 mi
Both visors replaced because hard to move and would not stay up. 
Nov 2016

45400 mi

US $140
Replace battery because car would not start 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

37400 mi

US $150
Rear seat release lever was not working. Dealership was able to fix it. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013

5000 mi
Audio system would freeze at times or have constant static. Honda was aware of this issue and provided a software update. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

7000 mi
Cvt valve body replaced per TSB 13-053rn7,100 miles Drive belt snapped because water pump seized. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

62000 mi
4cyl Engine oil consumption increasing rapidly. No leaks. Level found below dip stick. Oil change % reading always observed in past and Honda oil and filter always used. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013

2000 mi
HondaLink bluetooth would lose phonebook & speed dial list. Dealer installed firmware update. 
Nov 2013

3100 mi
Replaced HondaLink system 
Honda Accord in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

8000 mi
Transmission had slight hesitation and shudder when cold. This has only happened 2 times in the 8,000 miles I have driven. Dealer could not find any problems. Told me to keep an eye on it and if it happened again they would look farther. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
Feb 2015

41700 mi

US $150
Battery was weak for Northern winter climate and failed at 41000 miles, 18 months. 
Apr 2015

47000 mi
Rear wheel bearing failure 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

22320 mi
Air bag light came on, took to dealer and they reset system waiting to see if it happens again 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2014
Apr 2014

5000 mi
intermittent 4-5 sec. delay on accelerating after coming to a rolling stop. if you are trying to cross on coming traffic it can kill you. service adviser says all 2013 accords do it no fix. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
May 2016

27000 mi
Starter failed and was replaced. Both sun visors went floppy. Replaced visors. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Sep 2013

15000 mi
Brake Squeal - Dash Rattle - not fixed. Drivers side B pillar Wind noise 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

63000 mi

US $106
Dead battery. Replaced. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013

1000 mi
Steering wheel was rubbing. Dealership made some adjustments to part of the column that wasn't installed correctly. Fixed. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013 Dull spots on RF fender and hood, small white flecks in LR quarter panel Dealer sent car to body shop, body shop repainted LR quarter and polished hood and RF fender, but polishing process left swirl marks in paint. Took car to professional detailer to correct swirls created by body shop attempt to address original issue. 
Jan 2016 Warning on dash "Check Charging System", charging system checked OK but sensor on battery was faulty and sending false alarm. First tried updated PGM-FI software per TSB. Then replaced sensor on battery. 
Jul 2016

34100 mi
Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty - out of round 
Jul 2018

60140 mi

C $500
Rear rotors and pads 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Mar 2013

1240 mi
Audio/navigation software update 
Honda Accord in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2020
Aug 2015

22900 mi
The problem had to do with the fuse panel, which had to be replaced. 
Dec 2015

25000 mi
A regulator for the driver's side window needed replacing. 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

1000 mi
Software update addressing bugs with the entertainment system. TSB issued, warranty covered. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2013

2500 mi
Tweeter was damaged when car was delivered 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

24000 mi
PANDORA AND BLUETOOTH APP NOT WORKING RIGHT, BACK UP CAMERA AND RADIO SCREEN WENT BLACK had to replace hands free link and entire radio unit 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2015

19200 mi
Drivers seat frame coming apart Interior lights not working 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2018
Apr 2017

51000 mi

US $60
Rear Brakes 
Jun 2017

54000 mi

US $145
Passenger tie-rod end 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Nov 2017

34000 mi
Recall was required to check a battery cable or other. And once the inspection took place they ordered parts to repair the unit. some type battery cable. 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

24200 mi
Navigation system reset. Still not fixed. Prior owner put password in system. Dealer did not communicate the password to me at purchase. Navigation system reset and finally cleared. Forward Collision camera replaced under warranty. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2018 - Jan 2024
Sep 2019

75640 mi

C $150
Drivers side window was binding about halfway up. Window regulator replaced under warranty, but I had to pay for a new window channel out of pocket. 
May 2020

78120 mi

C $200
Rear drivers side caliper is getting partially stuck when releasing the e-brake. It is supposed to spring back into place. E-brake itself is ok. Lubricated in April, worked for a month then seized again in May. Replaced caliper with new Raybestos, changed brake fluid. 
Jul 2023

93620 mi
Air conditioner is getting weak. Blows hot on the driver side, sort of cold on passenger side. Tolerating it for now. 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2016
Apr 2013

2200 mi
Bluetooth and radio issues, software update was performed to fix it. Radio wouldn't produce any sound or a screeching sound would occur. Bluetooth sound was poor, callers couldn't hear me 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Feb 2016

47000 mi
Noise upon cold start, second trip. Diagnosed as faulty VTC actuator. Was told no repair was to be made due to revised part in development. Check back in May for availability of revised VTC Actuator. 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016

61600 mi

US $300
Driver side pillar air bag sensor replaced 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

25000 mi
Seats in this car are terrible, flat hard no support, bad angles with head restraints. No way to cost effectively fix them. Honda doesn't care, we traded the car on a '16 Escape. Check the web before you buy an Accord, still not fixed for 16 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

11700 mi
Smart entry system warning light intermittent illumination. Smart entry sub relay replaced under warranty. 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

3000 mi
Lower weather stripping was loose. Water leaked onto the door sills. Dealer replaced the stripping and the problem was resolved. 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

24500 mi
Starter needed replacement. Car had to be left overnight because dealer did not have part in stock. 
Oct 2016

30300 mi
Battery replaced. Third battery in three years 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

76000 mi
Ignition switch failed. Should be covered under a silent recall bulletin. 

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2012.5 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

Honda in Norway
Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

50220 mi

$130
car battery died. it was approx. 3 years old 

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