2013 Honda Accord Steering Problems
Owners have filed 499 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2013 Honda Accord, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering rack” (9% of reports).
- 499steering complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering rack: mentioned in 46 of 499 complaints (9%)
- Hard turn: mentioned in 32 of 499 complaints (6%)
- Electronic power: mentioned in 27 of 499 complaints (5%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 26 of 499 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2013 Honda Accord at $3,200, and half of them between $1,900 and $3,700.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 261 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 499 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury.
Honda Accord steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Accord | 41 | 47% | 4,000 |
| 2024 Accord | 52 | 34% | 50,000 |
| 2023 Accord | 16 | 19% | 30,927 |
| 2022 Accord | 14 | 5% | 46,319 |
| 2021 Accord | 8 | 3% | 14,888 |
| 2020 Accord | 23 | 6% | 9,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 27 | 4% | 5,700 |
| 2018 Accord | 60 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 24 | 4% | 19,371 |
| 2016 Accord | 31 | 5% | 21,879 |
| 2015 Accord | 78 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Accord | 142 | 14% | 55,500 |
| 2013 Accord | 499 | 35% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 51 | 14% | 22,181 |
| 2011 Accord | 21 | 7% | 40,750 |
| 2010 Accord | 18 | 3% | 34,975 |
| 2009 Accord | 30 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2008 Accord | 33 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 44 | 8% | 122,513 |
| 2006 Accord | 48 | 11% | 96,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 40 | 6% | 80,655 |
| 2004 Accord | 66 | 6% | 122,400 |
| 2003 Accord | 90 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 24 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 21 | 2% | 62,294 |
| 2000 Accord | 25 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 24 | 2% | 135,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 29 | 2% | 135,500 |
| 1997 Accord | 11 | 2% | 144,000 |
| 1996 Accord | 13 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Accord | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2013 Honda Accord. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Honda of Nanuet declined to fix the recall issue on my 2013 honda accord sport. a recall in regards to "A corroded drive shaft could break under high torque applications" They did not notify me of the issue until after the expiration date of the time standard for the recall notice. I took the…
The contact's spouse owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel turned to the left independently and failed to remain straight. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Honda Accords have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 499 owner complaints about steering for the 2013 Honda Accord (35% of the 1,425 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Honda Accord steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,200 (half paid between $1,900 and $3,700), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “steering rack”, in 46 of 499 complaints, followed by “hard turn” (32).
Other 2013 Honda Accord problems
- Electrical System problems (416)
- Engine problems (179)
- Service Brakes problems (111)
- Power Train problems (110)
- Air Bags problems (51)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (51)
See all 2013 Honda Accord problems or steering problems across all Accord years.