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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.
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2013 Honda Accord engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

6000 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. 
7000 mi Radiator fan squeaked as the fan was slowing down. 
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. 
14300 mi Knocking/ticking sound from the rear cylinder head when the engine is warmed up. The cylinder head was replaced under warranty. 
70000 mi

US $360
starter failed and needed replacement. There is a TSB from Honda. 
104000 mi

US $30
Stuck piston in rear left brake caliper. Rebuilt the caliper. Replaced the seals and bushings. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

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

2000 mi Engine has a miss. Worse when cold.  
11160 mi Same problem. The gaz consumption statistics. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

118000 mi

US $100
Replaced spark plugs. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

93000 mi

US $150
Leaking valve cover, replaced vale cover gasket 
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. 
74000 mi Oil leaks around timing chain cover. 
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 
30000 mi Hesitation from a stop 
7000 mi Drive belt snapped because water pump seized. 
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. 
53000 mi replaced tranny mount 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

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

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. 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

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

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2013 Honda Accord Engine Problems

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