Honda Accord 2013–2017
9th generation · CR2/CR3 sedan, CT1/CT2 coupe
NHTSA data through 12 August 20265,738 complaints, 3,156 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 12,000 and 66,000 miles.
- 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% |
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 5,738 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.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system48,000median 48,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 69,000
- Steering49,000median 49,450 miles, middle half 23,000 to 80,000
- Problems owners could not categorise42,000median 41,692 miles, middle half 15,000 to 65,000
- Engine46,000median 46,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 69,000
- Brakes30,000median 30,500 miles, middle half 7,500 to 70,000
- Transmission and driveline29,000median 29,250 miles, middle half 5,500 to 69,000
- Forward collision avoidance74,000median 74,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 118,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,372 | 23.9% | 48,000 | 28,000–69,000 |
| Steering | 770 | 13.4% | 49,000 | 23,000–80,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 604 | 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 |
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 (1,372 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 28,135 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 49,450 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 22,826 and 80,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 10.5% of complaints (604 reports, 270 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 41,692 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 17,500 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 30,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,590 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 29,250 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,517 and 69,382 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 767. 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
Of the 5,738 complaints filed against this generation, 351 reported a crash; 64 reported a fire; 309 reported an injury; 6 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 6.1% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
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.
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 | 1,435 | 836 |
| 2015 | 825 | 485 |
| 2016 | 819 | 375 |
| 2017 | 767 | 323 |
Recalls (8)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | 2026-07-06 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger |
| 25V422000 | 2025-08-11 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| 23V858000 | 2024-03-29 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 20V769000 | 2021-02-04 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| 19V060000 | 2019-03-25 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 17V418000 | 2017-11-08 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery |
| 15V121000 | 2015-03-27 | Engine and Engine Cooling:engine |
| 13V297000 | 2013-08-13 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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
Tl* 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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