Honda Accord 2013–2017
9th generation · CR2/CR3 sedan, CT1/CT2 coupe
NHTSA data through 13 August 20265,741 complaints, 3,156 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 3,156
- Median of reported failures
- 40,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Electrical system (23.9%)
- Recalls
- 8
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 12,000 and 66,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Honda Accord 2013–2017 · 3,156 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 530 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 23 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 12,000
- Median
- 40,000
- 75%
- 66,000
- 90%
- 101,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 530 | 16.8% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 198 | 6.3% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 119 | 3.8% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 133 | 4.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 128 | 4.1% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 130 | 4.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 159 | 5.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 171 | 5.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 152 | 4.8% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 175 | 5.5% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 154 | 4.9% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 139 | 4.4% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 139 | 4.4% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 95 | 3.0% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 82 | 2.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 79 | 2.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 68 | 2.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 57 | 1.8% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 54 | 1.7% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 47 | 1.5% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 49 | 1.6% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 32 | 1.0% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 33 | 1.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 21 | 0.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 30 | 1.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 23 | 0.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 20 | 0.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 17 | 0.5% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 20 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 23 | 0.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 5,741 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, and 3,156 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 12,000 and 66,000 miles. The median is 40,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (23.9% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles), the steering (13.4% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (10.5% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles).
8 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2013–2017 Honda Accord last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2013–2017 Honda Accord were filed by 40,000 miles and 90% by 101,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,156 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
23 reports (0.7%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Accord reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2013–2017 Accord: the 3-minute check
Generated from 3,156 mileage-tagged complaints, 8 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for throttle and speed control repair records. This area fails at a median of 10,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for body structure repair records. This area fails at a median of 9,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check engine on 2013–2017 V6 cars. J35Y V6 VCM oil consumption and spark plug fouling continues from the previous generation.
- Check electrical on 2013–2016 cars. HandsFreeLink Bluetooth module fails to power down, creating a parasitic battery drain and repeat dead batteries; Honda service bulletins direct disconnecting or replacing the module.
- Check airbags on 2013–2016 cars. Takata inflator recalls cover early model years of this generation.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 12,000 and 66,000 miles, with a median of 40,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 48,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Honda Accord 2013–2017
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Transmission and driveline276 reports29,0005,500–69,000Transmission and driveline: 276 reports, median 29,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 69,000 miles.
- Brakes326 reports30,0007,500–70,000Brakes: 326 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 7,500 to 70,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise605 reports42,00015,000–65,000Problems owners could not categorise: 605 reports, median 42,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 65,000 miles.
- Engine569 reports46,00018,000–69,000Engine: 569 reports, median 46,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 69,000 miles.
- Electrical system1,373 reports48,00028,000–69,000Electrical system: 1,373 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 69,000 miles.
- Steering770 reports49,00023,000–80,000Steering: 770 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 23,000 to 80,000 miles.
- Forward collision avoidance204 reports74,00050,000–118,000Forward collision avoidance: 204 reports, median 74,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 118,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,373 | 23.9% | 48,000 | 28,000–69,000 |
| Steering | 770 | 13.4% | 49,000 | 23,000–80,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 605 | 10.5% | 42,000 | 15,000–65,000 |
| Engine | 569 | 9.9% | 46,000 | 18,000–69,000 |
| Brakes | 326 | 5.7% | 30,000 | 7,500–70,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 276 | 4.8% | 29,000 | 5,500–69,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 204 | 3.6% | 74,000 | 50,000–118,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 190 | 3.3% | 38,000 | 22,000–50,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 187 | 3.3% | 38,000 | 10,000–75,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 158 | 2.8% | 10,000 | 2,500–36,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Honda Accord 2013–2017 · 3,156 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 69% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (23) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
69% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Electrical system — middle half 28,000–69,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 23,000–80,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 15,000–65,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 18,000–69,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 7,500–70,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 5,500–69,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — middle half 50,000–118,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 48,000 mi
- Steering — median 49,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 42,000 mi
- Engine — median 46,000 mi
- Brakes — median 30,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 29,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Forward collision avoidance — middle half 50,000–118,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
93% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 48,000 mi
- Steering — median 49,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 42,000 mi
- Engine — median 46,000 mi
- Brakes — median 30,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 29,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 74,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 40,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 23.9% of complaints (1,373 reports, 777 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 48,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 28,000 and 69,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 13.4% of complaints (770 reports, 385 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 49,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 23,000 and 80,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.5% of complaints (605 reports, 270 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 42,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 65,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 9.9% of complaints (569 reports, 369 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 46,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 69,000 miles.
The brakes account for 5.7% of complaints (326 reports, 122 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,500 and 70,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 4.8% of complaints (276 reports, 172 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 29,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 69,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 1,892 complaints — while 2017 drew the fewest at 769. The median year sits at 825.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 2.3 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 8 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (2), the fuel system (2), the airbag system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 5,741 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 351 (6.1%)
- Fires
- 64
- Injury reports
- 220
- Fatality reports
- 6
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2013–2017 V6
J35Y V6 VCM oil consumption and spark plug fouling continues from the previous generation.
Electrical 2013–2016
HandsFreeLink Bluetooth module fails to power down, creating a parasitic battery drain and repeat dead batteries; Honda service bulletins direct disconnecting or replacing the module.
Airbags 2013–2016
Takata inflator recalls cover early model years of this generation.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,892 | 1,137 |
| 2014 | 1,436 | 836 |
| 2015 | 825 | 485 |
| 2016 | 819 | 375 |
| 2017 | 769 | 323 |
Recalls (8) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2016–2017 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Aug 2025 · 2013 · Power TrainA broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission. The affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The driveshaft may corrode and break, due to damage from road salt or other contaminants.
What can happen. A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OM2. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769.
Mar 2024 · 2013–2017 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Feb 2021 · 2013–2015 · Power TrainA broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more suscep
What can happen. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Mar 2019 · 2015–2017 · Fuel System, OtherReduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
What can happen. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Nov 2017 · 2013–2016 · Electrical SystemAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
What can happen. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Mar 2015 · 2014–2015 · Engine and Engine CoolingLoss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
What can happen. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Aug 2013 · 2013 · Fuel System, GasolineAn insufficent seal may LED to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Accord vehicles that are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) II rated that were manufactured January 15, 2013, through April 5, 2013. The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
What can happen. An insufficent seal may LED to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Honda's recall number is JA9. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000.
What owners reported
The head restraint causes serious neck pain. The seat design is improper and does not allow for comfortable seating. My legs go numb which can lead to invalid response in braking. Stiff neck pain can cause me to miss blind spots or have reaction time neccessary to avoid dangerous collisions. These seats have not been…
2013 · 5 miles · Seats
the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a turn there was a slight loss of engine power. The failure recurred numerous times while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to locate the problem. The…
2013 · 10 miles · Engine
After the vehicle has been parked for a while the transmission will not engage properly. It happens in both reverse and drive. When i put my foot on the accelerator the engine revs really high (4,000 to 5,000 RPM) but the car barely moves at all. The problem goes away after about 20 - 30 seconds even after shifting…
2013 · 10 miles · Transmission and driveline
Since delivery date of vehicle from dealer my vehicles navigation and stereo have not worked. I brought it in the service dept could not figure out what was wrong, they replaced the navigation and stereo and the problem still to this day exist. When this radio is on sometimes it freezes and the nav unit states the…
2013 · 10 miles · Electrical system
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