Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Honda Accord
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Honda Accord has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,427 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V422000 Driveshaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V769000 Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V418000 Battery Sensor May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V297000 Possible Fuel Tank Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 499 complaints
- Electrical System 417 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
- Unknown or Other 120 complaints
- Service Brakes 111 complaints
- Power Train 110 complaints
Of the 1,427 complaints on file, 67 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 1,427 complaints, owners report 59 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Honda Accord has a moderate number of owner complaints with 1,425 cases and 5 recall campaigns, indicating some reliability concerns but no major red flags. Most complaints concern steering and the electrical system. Recall issues such as driveshafts and fuel systems suggest potential areas to monitor. Given these factors, the overall reliability rating is average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system servicing
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotations and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering system noises
- Electrical component failures
- Engine misfires or noises
- Fuel system leaks
- Unusual brake behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.