2013 Honda Accord steering problems
497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Honda Accord — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Whenever in park or reverse the vehicle suddenly power cycles. The vehicle also power cycles when steering and locks the wheel. This can be fatal if it happens on the public road in the middle of traffic.”
filed Jul 4, 2026
“The first time it happened, the power steering of the car suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. Now it happens randomly and usually start with a quick jerking motion of the steering wheel. I've looked into this and lot of Honda Accord owners had this issue before. I want to file a…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2013 Accord which fit the criteria listed below.
APaS11292021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 29, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2013 Accord which fit the criteria listed below.
APaS11162021902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2013 Accord which fit the criteria listed below.
APaS10142021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 14, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2013 Accord which fit the criteria listed below.
AHPa08262021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2021
Steering problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 37 | 49% |
| 2024 Accord | 44 | 33% |
| 2023 Accord | 14 | 17% |
| 2022 Accord | 13 | 6% |
| 2021 Accord | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 Accord | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 Accord | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 Accord | 59 | 3% |
| 2017 Accord | 24 | 5% |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 Accord | 78 | 13% |
| 2014 Accord | 140 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.