2013 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 135
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 135 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine does · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- intermittent starting · 7 records
- starter motor · 7 records
- safety issue · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving to chicago (2 hours away) with my wife and 11 year old my maintenance minder light came on to tell me it was time to get an oil change. Since it was a sunday i couldn't take it in. I couldn't make an appointment until 7/16 to get in for an oil change. On 7/16 i sat in my car to go home, but my dash lights were all lit up. Brakes, electric steering, abs, check engine, my speedometer wasn't working and…
ODI 10611115
Engine
Since i had the car when i pushed the start button the car made a grinding noise and would not start. I figured it was the starter and dealt with it. I recently had my brakes fixed and the mechanic said it was the fly wheel. I looked on line and saw numerous complaints and a class action law suit. There if obviously a defect in the part. The service bullitn was issued in 2013 so my car would have been under…
ODI 11109686
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I recently had a very serious issue with my 2013 honda accord regarding unintended acceleration. While pulling into a parking spot at a garden nursery i applied the brakes but they did not respond in anyway, the engine then revved up making a loud noise, the car lunged forward over several railroad tie barriers, bushes, hit a truck that was parked in the lot and came to rest in a mulch pile. Luckily the truck and…
Crash reported
ODI 10587668
Engine
This has happened to me several times during the past two years. When i slow down to turn a corner, or slow down for a traffic light, going at a slow speed from approx. 15 mph to 25 mph, the car appears to stall. As if the engine has stopped. When i push on the accelerator nothing happens. If i take my foot off the gas, then push down again, the car surges ahead. I have called this to the attention of the dealer and…
ODI 10700722
Engine · Power Train
In general i like my accord 2013; however, i have been noticing hesitation and/or abrupt downshift of gear when i drive below 25 miles. I was searching for this issue, found numerous other people has the same problem. Shame on honda for not fixing this issue. I just recommended two of my relatives to buy toyota, they are quick at recall. *tr
ODI 10564694
Engine
Honda refuses to take responsibility for defective torque converters problem. The car will not start (major safety issue) or as they put it in the tsb starter grinds. There is probably only a small amount of defective torque converters that may or may not issue a recall
ODI 11207071
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle does not start easily. 3-5 ignition attempts are needed to start it every time. However, once it starts everything seems fine. The battery was checked by the dealer and found to be fine. The problem is not cold related as it occurs even at 40 f. *tr
ODI 10561325
Engine · Power Train · Steering
As my vehicle was accelerating onto a highway on-ramp, i lost almost all power to my vehicle, and it became more difficult to steer. The check engine light came on, the electric power steering light came on, the traction control light came on, and my tire warning light started flashing. Was barely able to make it into the emergency lane, and probably would have been rear-ended had a car been following close behind.…
ODI 10558195
Engine
Oil lamp indicator light began blinking and heard noise from the engine. The car was taken to the dealership and they did an oil consumption test and basically the engine is burning oil about 2 quarts are burning around 3000 miles and oil lap indicates oil change is not due for another 70 percent. I did the test many time and they are buying time. If i don't check oil and keep driving then the engine will burst. The…
ODI 10594955
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
At 11:00 a.m. On nov.6 i was driving my 2013 honda accord. I pulled into a store parking area at about 5 miles per hour. I put my foot on the brake and turned to enter the parking space when my car accelerated with my foot on the brake. I heard the car rev-up and pushed on the brake more. The revving stopped, but the car continued to move forward slowly. The car moved over the parking barrier and headed for the…
Crash reported
ODI 10551560
Engine · Power Train
Oil or fluid leak between transmission to engine mating surface. *js
ODI 10669502
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Ongoing issue. Sometimes when i start my car in the morning, or when leaving the office in the evening, and put it in reverse and give it gas the engine revs, rpms go up, but the car won't go. I will roll down my driveway (it's on an incline), put the car in drive and still have the issue. Then, without warning, the car will respond to me giving it gas and take off. This is a very dangerous issue! I have almost…
ODI 10551435
Engine · Power Train
Upon acceleration from a stop or a speed under 15 mph, the car occasionally hesitates for 2-4 seconds. Nearly have gotten t-boned several times when making a left turn well in front of approaching traffic. Have been to dealer three times. They installed a hardware/software to the cvt to no avail, but have been unable to duplicate, as it typically happens about once a week. This is definitely a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10637840
Engine
Hi. I've notice oil leak on my brand new 2013 accord v6 this morning. I already made an appointment with the dealer, but i'm disappointed to see brand new car (especially honda) with this type of problem. After researching this online, looks like more people are having similar issue. I hope this is nothing major and they don't have to replace an engine block like mentioned below.…
ODI 10534198
Engine
This was instance #3 and worst occurrence. Stopped at traffic light, made a left turn when break in traffic, half way into turn engine lagged with no response like it shutdown, then took off. Almost t-boned by oncoming traffic. Lag between start of turn and then engine response was at least 2-3 seconds. Same issue has happened 2 times before. Both of those instances were right turns on red, with no oncoming traffic.…
ODI 10532381
Engine
When i start up the car it wouldn't start. The light, acc, radio everything turns on but the engine wont start. I try several times but it will not start, i got out the car lock it, them i decide to try again and them it started. I bought the car in may 2013 this is the 3rd time it happen same exact way. Also a buzzing noise coming from the radio or bluetooth. I took it to the dealer they could not found anything…
ODI 10532062
Engine
At slow speeds the honda would stall. Also happened when initially shifting from park to drive. Rpms would just cut out. Happened 5-6 times. Stalled out while moving through intersection. Called tow company and had them tow to dealer. Dealer replaced computer sensors. I'm not really sure what it was. Vehicle has not had problem since however gas mileage is down significantly since fix. Not happy with mileage. Was…
ODI 10568143
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
There is a hesitation/jerk/shudder when accelerating at various speeds. *tr
ODI 10533047
Engine
I purchased 2013 honda accord on oct 2012. The car has only 3,000 miles on it. Recently my car has engine oil leaking from engine gasket seal. Honda has serious problem with engine oil leaking. *tr
ODI 10534313
Engine · Steering
My new 2013 honda accord ex-l has a push button start/stop. While driving with my foot on the gas and the car in drive (its an automatic), if you accidentally push the engine start/stop button, it cuts the power to the engine. So you can effectively turn the car off, loose power to the engine and loose the power steering while the car is in drive and you are driving. I believe this is a severe safety issue, since…
ODI 10519960
Engine
I bought this honda accord lx 2013 in aug 2012. About a few months later, i notice the car engine oil level keep decreasing. Then i see there are oil leak marks at the overhead cover where it is tightened to the engine block. In august 2013, i brought my car to nearby honda dealer. They kept my car for two days and said they replaced the gasket. But after one month, i still see oil leaking out at the same spot.…
ODI 10556233
Engine · Power Train
This started off as an intermittent issue but progressively got worse (twice a day) until honda flashed an update [a2a690] to my car. Now it's intermittent again (once or twice a week). The problem always happens from a cold start. The issue is after cranking my car, when i put the car in gear (reverse or drive) the transmission doesn't engage. I can press the gas pedal and the rpm's will shoot up but the mph…
ODI 10521455
Engine · Power Train
When i start my car in the morning and put the transmission into reverse, i have to depress the gas pedal quite far for the car to start moving. I am on a flat surface in my garage when i do this. The rpms go high and i am barely moving. When i place the car in drive, everything seems fine and the rest of the day there are no problems. The weather is not cold or hot when this happens. Around 70 degrees in an…
ODI 10522394
Engine · Power Train
Honda accord 2013, wife was driving and car stuttered and quit in middle of road and then stopped. Had to have car towed to dealer. Car is 3 days old and we where told that the transmission is shot. They are in the middle of ordering a new one to replace it. Fcw system fail flashed on dash. *tr
ODI 10509489
Engine · Power Train
After accord ex-l with 2.4l engine & cvt sits overnight in garage it does not back out normally. Must press accelerator to get movement. Normal just taking foot off brake & vehicle to roll out on own. Press accelerator to get car to go, rpm's increase & transmission feels like slipping when backing into the street. Shift to drive & cvt slips until travel ~100 feet. Then cvt seems to respond normally to accelerator.…
ODI 10568371