2013 Honda Accord steering problems
500 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2013 Honda Accord, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 500 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 262 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 21 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 16 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 42 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 58 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 51 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 27 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 262 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 21 crashes, 1 fire, 16 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at unknown speeds she veered off the road, to the right for unknown reasons and crashed into a tree. The driver received medical attention however, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. There was no report of fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Power steering wheel failure. Power steering wheel warning light came out and can't control the steering wheel while driving. Extremely dangerous!! Recall is mandatory.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Honda Accord
- Electrical system 421 complaints
- Engine 186 complaints
- Brakes 118 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 108 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 52 complaints
- Air bags 51 complaints
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Seats 49 complaints