Honda Accord 2013–2017 problems by year and mileage
9th generation · CR2/CR3 sedan, CT1/CT2 coupe
NHTSA data through 18 October 20264,274 complaints, 2,431 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2013 Honda Accord
Close- Median failure report
- 45,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,426
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2013
- Steering499 reports · median 50,000 mi
- Electrical system417 reports · median 50,000 mi
- Engine179 reports · median 42,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — driveline · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Honda Accord
Close- Median failure report
- 45,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,012
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2014
- Electrical system386 reports · median 50,000 mi
- Engine183 reports · median 50,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise150 reports · median 50,000 mi
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Power train — driveline · Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery
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The 2015 Honda Accord
Close- Median failure report
- 40,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 641
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2015
- Electrical system253 reports · median 50,000 mi
- Engine121 reports · median 48,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise99 reports · median 40,000 mi
Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Power train — driveline · Fuel system, other — delivery
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The 2016 Honda Accord
Close- Median failure report
- 36,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 611
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2016
- Electrical system199 reports · median 46,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise129 reports · median 17,000 mi
- Exterior lighting128 reports · median 40,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Fuel system, other — delivery
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The 2017 Honda Accord
Close- Median failure report
- 26,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 584
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2017
- Electrical system164 reports · median 31,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise137 reports · median 19,000 mi
- Engine68 reports · median 34,000 mi
Recall areas Air bags — sensor · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Fuel system, other — delivery
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Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2013; earliest: the 2017, and the 2013 is 4 years older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2013–2017 Honda Accord reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 40,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 100,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 2,431
- Recalls
- 9
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).
Most reported
- Electrical system33.2% of complaints · median 48,000 mi
- Steering18.4% of complaints · median 49,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise14.8% of complaints · median 41,000 mi
Owners filed 4,274 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2017 Honda Accord; the electrical system leads with 33.2% of them, and half of the 2,431 that record an odometer reading came by 40,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 13,000 to 67,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2013–2017 Honda Accord last?
On the 2013–2017 Honda Accord, half of the 2,431 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 40,000 miles and 90% by 100,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
81 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 24 past 200,000 — each one proof that an Accord reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Honda Accord 2013–2017 · 2,431 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 397 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 24 complaints (1.0%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 13,000
- Median
- 40,000
- 75%
- 67,000
- 90%
- 100,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 397 | 16.3% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 146 | 6.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 94 | 3.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 99 | 4.1% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 106 | 4.4% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 100 | 4.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 120 | 4.9% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 135 | 5.6% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 126 | 5.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 129 | 5.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 118 | 4.9% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 112 | 4.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 102 | 4.2% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 75 | 3.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 66 | 2.7% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 65 | 2.7% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 53 | 2.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 43 | 1.8% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 45 | 1.9% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 34 | 1.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 41 | 1.7% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 18 | 0.7% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 24 | 1.0% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 19 | 0.8% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 24 | 1.0% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Accord problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Honda Accord 2013–2017
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Transmission and driveline285 reportsmedian 29,000middle half 5,500–69,000
- Brakes359 reportsmedian 30,000middle half 7,500–67,000
- Fuel and propulsion system196 reportsmedian 38,000middle half 10,000–70,000
- Problems owners could not categorise634 reportsmedian 41,000middle half 15,000–65,000
- Engine595 reportsmedian 45,000middle half 14,000–68,000
- Electrical system1,419 reportsmedian 48,000middle half 28,000–70,000
- Steering785 reportsmedian 49,000middle half 22,000–80,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,419 | 33.2% | 48,000 | 28,000–70,000 |
| Steering | 785 | 18.4% | 49,000 | 22,000–80,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 634 | 14.8% | 41,000 | 15,000–65,000 |
| Engine | 595 | 13.9% | 45,000 | 14,000–68,000 |
| Brakes | 359 | 8.4% | 30,000 | 7,500–67,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 285 | 6.7% | 29,000 | 5,500–69,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 196 | 4.6% | 38,000 | 10,000–70,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 192 | 4.5% | 38,000 | 22,000–50,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 176 | 4.1% | 86,000 | 58,000–118,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 168 | 3.9% | 10,000 | 2,500–33,000 |
Known problems with the 2013–2017 Accord
Engine 2013–2017
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.
Before you buy a 2013–2017 Accord: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,431 mileage-tagged complaints, 9 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for throttle and speed control repair records. Reports on this area come 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. Same question here: a median of 10,000 miles.
- Check engine on 2013–2017 V6 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check electrical on 2013–2016 cars.
- Check airbags on 2013–2016 cars.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Accord problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi69% below | At 90k mi86% below | At 120k mi93% below | At 150k mi97% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28,000–70,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 22,000–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 15,000–65,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 14,000–68,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 7,500–67,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 5,500–69,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 10,000–70,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Honda Accord 2013–2017 · 2,431 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 69% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 97% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2013–2017 Honda Accord recalls (9)
NHTSA records 9 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (2), the fuel system (2), the airbag system (1) (why one area can repeat).
May 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…
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…
Jun 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…
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…
Dec 2023 · 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…
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…
Dec 2020 · 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…
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…
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…
Jan 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…
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.…
Jun 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…
Sep 2015 · 2014–2015 · Hybrid Propulsion SystemA vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline…
What can happen. A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
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…
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…
Jul 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…
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…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 4,274 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 233 (5.5%)
- Fires
- 40
- Injury reports
- 150
- Fatality reports
- 3
Accord problems by model year
The 2013 drew the most complaints of this generation, 1,426, most of them about the steering, and the 2017 the fewest, 584. A typical year drew about 641.
That makes the 2013 stand out at roughly 2.2 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,426 | 884 | 45,000 | Steering (499) | 5 |
| 2014 | 1,012 | 602 | 45,000 | Electrical system (386) | 5 |
| 2015 | 641 | 398 | 40,000 | Electrical system (253) | 6 |
| 2016 | 611 | 289 | 36,000† | Electrical system (199) | 4 |
| 2017 | 584 | 258 | 26,000† | Electrical system (164) | 3 |
What Accord owners reported
The contact's spouse owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel turned to the left independently and failed to remain straight. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was…
2013 · 100,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, air sensor, hand brake, and a steering wheel with an exclamation mark warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the battery was replaced to fix the issues; however, several days later the warning lights returned. The…
2016 · 139,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly locked up without warning. The vehicle towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective power steering rack and pinion, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was…
2017 · 114,000 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ABS module and ABS solenoid valve failures. The contact was…
2015 · 91,000 miles · Hydraulic brake circuit
Built from 2,431 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Accord generations
- Accord 1994–1997 333 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- Accord 1998–2002 3,201 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline
- Accord 2003–2007 3,578 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline
- Accord 2008–2012 2,461 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- Accord 2018–2022 1,052 reports with mileage, most about the engine