2013 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 144 brake complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord, about 10% of its 1,421 total complaints. These complaints are tied to 16 crashes and 10 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 49,000, but there are no related recalls in NHTSA's data.
- Brakes complaints
- 144
- 10% of 1,421
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 49,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal suddenly failing to respond while slowing down or parking, with the car continuing to roll or lunge forward.
- Several describe the vehicle unexpectedly surging forward from a stop despite pressing the brake, sometimes striking curbs, walls, or other vehicles.
- Some drivers report ABS warning lights coming on along with related alerts such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and tire pressure warning, followed by reduced braking ability.
- A few complaints mention loss of braking at low speed (around 15-20 mph) resulting in a collision.
- One owner reported the ABS module failing outright, describing loss of vehicle control at highway speed.
When 2013 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 2, 2013, latest Jul 1, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2013 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 144 brake-related complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord, which is about 10% of all 1,421 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Honda Accord?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2013 Honda Accord brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 49,000 miles.
- Have brake problems in the 2013 Accord caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 16 crashes and 10 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2013 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2013 Accord's brake complaints make up 10% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model year's 23% share and the 2018 model year's 275 total brake complaints.