2013 Honda Accord Seats Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- neck pain · 10 records
- seat back · 9 records
- head forward · 9 records
- head rest · 9 records
- head restraint · 6 records
- back pain · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
The degree of inclination of the front seats head restraints is so pronounced that the driver and the passenger are forced to assume an extremely uncomfortable posture that can result in damage to the spine
ODI 11190498
Seats
The vehicle was stationary. The drivers side seat back was moved forward to allow access to the back seat. Then the drivers side seat back would not lock in an upright position. With no seat back in its upright position, it was near impossible to drive. I took it to a honda dealership. The weld on the seat frame that allowed the back to be locked in its upright position was broken. The dealer replaced the broken…
ODI 11186556
Seats · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact attempted to elevate the front driver's seat. The seat made a clicking noise and failed to elevate. Whenever the seat was elevated, it would fall out of position, which made it difficult for the contact to drive. In addition, the front driver's side window failed to close completely. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an…
ODI 11082082
Seats
Accord v6 coupe bought new (and spotless) and never in accident, 33,000 miles and 47 months old- car was parked in the parking lot and when i returned to the car the driver's seat back was completely flaccid. The driver's seat was essentially in the full reclined position resting against the backseat. It could be moved up and down easily to the touch with absolutely no locking mechanism (ie if it wasn't being…
ODI 10994918
Seats
The design of the drivers seat causes sever back pain
ODI 10781272
Seats
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 corrected and should be replaced immediately. Multiple positions do not help. Driving for extended…
ODI 10822467
Seats
The headrest of this vehicle is so poorly designed that after an hour of so of highway driving my neck and shoulders became stiff and uncomfortable. The only solution was to remove the headrest. I felt this was a safety hazard, so i reinstalled the headrest. Shortly thereafter my neck and shoulder stiffness returned. *tr
ODI 10678519
Seats
These seats have caused so much pain that i now have to go to a chiropractor for weekly treatment. The car is killing me, i'm having to take pain pills and can't drive very long without pain. If i wouldn't loose so much money i would trade the car. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10659151
Seats
I'm in my early 20's and recently developed a searing pain in my lower back that would strike even when i am lying motionless. I still wouldn't have a clue about why it was hurting until another honda accord owner (2015) told me he had the same issue and figured out it was the seats! I bought the sacro ease seat adapter from relax the back ($269) and it fixed my problem immediately. Honda should notify the public of…
1 injury
ODI 10730718
Seats
These comments pertain to my fruitless search for a car without head restraints that force my head down to an uncomfortable, painful position. At 5 ft 10 in i am just 1/2 inch over the average male height in the u.s. This situation, affecting many makes, models and years, is causing people to develop back problems, and in some cases remove or disable safety equipment. Internet searches show hundreds of these…
ODI 10610566
Seats
After about 2 and a half hours of driving, my butt (right side) and leg would hurt unbearably, to the point of me twisting and turning to get comfortable. I would pull over at a rest stop, walk around for 10 - 15 mins, but about 90mins of driving later the pain is back again. This happens in both front seats. I dont know about the back seats as yet. I like the car, but this is terrible.
1 injury
ODI 10762600
Seats
Front drivers seat causes neck and back issues. No adjustment seems to alleviate the problem. Try adding seat and back cushion with no relief. There seems to be no resolution offered by honda. I believe this is a design issue and could cause a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10575533
Seat Belts · Seats
During a snow storm in columbus, ohio, while i was in my house, my car windows automatically rolled down, covering the seats, seat belts and car seats with snow. Due to a feature of the car documented in the owners manual on pages 128-129, if the lock button is compressed twice within 10 seconds, and held down (e.g., in a briefcase or purse when something heavy lands on it), the windows will roll down. This works…
ODI 10564641
Seats
The drivers seat causes severe lower back pain and also neck pain is so uncomfortable i cannot drive this car more than 30 minutes. Tried multiple seat adjustments without success. Very distracted while driving. Almost had an accident while driving because i was distracted with preoccupation with the seat issue. Also my wife complains in the front passenger seat headrest causes here severe neck pain and strain. *tr
ODI 10564546
Electrical System · Seats
On october 9 2013 i had gotten up to go to work, as i got up to go to work that morning i noticed that the seat. Did not move up ward. I started to drive to work but i was uncomfortable in my seating position. So as i went to readjust the seat the who seat slammed to the floor of the car. And i felt like a lower whiplash to my lower back and spine. The seat fell back as i was driving and adjusting the seat i also…
1 injury
ODI 10649542
Head Restraint · Seats
Ltr re a similar version of a petition to review the safety of the seats used in 2012 and 2013 honda accords- the head rest and other seat elements cause driver distraction/impairment (attachment not imaged fwd to nvs-200) *smd the consumer stated the head rest restraint caused discomfort and was a distraction while driving. The driver's seat put the consumer in an awkward position and imposed a long duration static…
ODI 10549121
Seats
I am finding the driver seat in my 2013 honda accord to be unbearable. I am 5' 10" and 160 lbs, and drive 20 miles to work, which takes an average 35 minutes. As many have said, the head rests are pitched too far forward, causing neck pain. I have tried turning the head rest around, but this allows too much space, and is most likely very dangerous, but i have found it to be more comfortable. In addition, there is no…
ODI 10546875
Seats
Head rests on seats are very uncomfortable you need to lean forward and down while driving we removed the head rest, thou it is a safety feature. *tr
ODI 10596005
Seats
I have developed severe back and neck aches due to the design of the drivers seat. I have adjusted the seat in every way possible and the problem just seems to get worse. I have only owned the car for 2 weeks and purchased it new from the dealer. I drive about 140 miles a day. *tr
ODI 10544612
Seats
I bought my honda accord 9/11/13 and even on the test drive noted the uncomfortable seat to the salesman, but feeling positive about honda's reputation and my positive experience driving my 1996 accord for 18 years, i bought the 2013 honda accord, thinking the seats will soften like a pair of sneakers. It has now been only five days since i took delivery and my back pain has gotten worse from the position and…
ODI 10543780
Seats
Soon after purchasing my 2013 honda accord ex-l w/nav, i began to suffer severe lower back pain. It is impossible to adjust this seat into a comfortable driving position. Within 10 minutes, my legs and hips begin to go numb. Fatigue forms in my arms and an acute tightness forms at the abse of my spine. The seats are perforated matte leather and they grip you and create "hot" spots that cause constant shifting in…
1 injury
ODI 10543770
Seats
The memory seat adjustment has never worked properly in my new 2013 honda accord xl. This issue was brought to the attention of honda. It was attributed to a switch failure. The memory seats simply would not adjust themselves to the driver's setting, it was necessary to re-adjust the seats manually. Memory seat adjustment stopped working completely oct. 2014. I am almost sorry i purchased this car. Why should i be…
ODI 10644426
Head Restraint · Seats
Head rests push the head too far forward, causing neck pain when seat back is at a normal upright, driving position. Seats are extremely uncomfortable to drive in, unless the seat back is significantly reclined - which poses an issue with being able to reach the steering wheel and other controls effectively. I find myself pulling myself forward with the steering wheel, so that i can sit up straight without the head…
ODI 10542074
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's side headrest would cause severe neck and back pain to the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the headrest was installed properly and working as designed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure…
1 injury
ODI 10533847
Seats
I bought a 2013 honda accord knowing that there have been complaints online about the headrest issue, but brief test drives prior to purchase don't fully reveal the extent to which this is a safety defect.. An acura (also made by honda) dealer even told me that acura had had these same complaints for several years, but modified the headrest design in the 2013 models to correct the flaw. Honda has not done this yet,…
ODI 10524749