2013 Honda Accord Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

179Engine complaints

12.6%Of all 1,418 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING493 · 34.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM390 · 27.5%

ENGINE179 · 12.6%

Unspecified / other118 · 8.3%

SERVICE BRAKES108 · 7.6%

Share of the 1,418 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Honda Accord overview page.

What owners report

“ON COLD STARTS THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO DRIVE WITH FULL POWER. IS HAPPENING ABOUT 10 TIMES A MONTH. FEELS LIKE CAR OPERATES WITH ONLY…”NHTSA complaint 10547380 — filed 10/09/2013

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10534313 — filed 08/08/2013

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10534198 — filed 08/08/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Accord have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Honda Accord: 179 of 1,418 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Honda Accord have in total?

1,418 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 67 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 59 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.