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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.

2013 Honda Accord brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter132013 Q12014 Q32016 Q42019 Q22020 Q42023 Q12024 Q32026 Q1
144 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (13).

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.

  1. 2010134 (23%)
  2. 201116 (5%)
  3. 201246 (12%)
  4. 2013144 (10%)
  5. 2014147 (15%)
  6. 201554 (9%)
  7. 201644 (7%)
  8. 201749 (9%)
  9. 2018275 (15%)
  10. 201996 (14%)
  11. 202060 (17%)
  12. 202131 (13%)
  13. 202215 (6%)
  14. 202316 (19%)
  15. 202411 (8%)
  16. 20258 (9%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.