2013 Honda Accord Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 499 steering complaints for the 2013 Honda Accord, 35% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 50,000, with 21 crashes, 16 injuries, and 1 fire reported, though there are no related recalls in the data.
- Steering complaints
- 499
- 35% of 1,421
- Crashes reported
- 21
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the electric power steering suddenly failing or cutting out while driving, leaving the car hard to control.
- Several reports describe the steering wheel locking up mid-turn, including on ramps and at intersections, leading to loss of control.
- Some drivers report the steering wheel spinning without the tires responding, causing the car to drift across lanes.
- Multiple complaints describe steering failures ending in crashes into poles, trees, curbs, or medians.
- One owner reported a temporary fix after a dealer software update, but said the steering problem returned afterward.
When 2013 Honda Accord steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 6, 2013, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common problem on the 2013 Honda Accord?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 499 steering complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 35% of all complaints filed for that year and the largest share among all Accord model years in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Accord steering problems?
- The data shows no related recalls listed for this steering complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2013 Accord steering problems usually happen?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,000 miles at the time of steering failure.
- Have steering failures led to crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA records 21 crashes, 16 injuries, and 1 fire linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Honda Accord.
- How does 2013 compare to other Accord years for steering complaints?
- The 2013 Accord's 499 steering complaints and 35% share are far higher than nearby years, such as 2012 (51 complaints, 14%) and 2014 (142 complaints, 14%).