2013 Honda Accord Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2013 Honda Accord, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 7,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “suddenly accelerated” (14% of reports).
- 51vehicle speed control complaints
- 7,500median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Parking lot: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Honda Accord vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 3% | 6,090 |
| 2024 Accord | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 11 | 4% | 1,700 |
| 2021 Accord | 8 | 3% | 17,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 13 | 4% | 10,600 |
| 2019 Accord | 32 | 5% | 7,500 |
| 2018 Accord | 111 | 6% | 10,514 |
| 2017 Accord | 18 | 3% | 12,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 23 | 4% | 10,600 |
| 2015 Accord | 26 | 4% | 26,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 41 | 4% | 8,739 |
| 2013 Accord | 51 | 4% | 7,500 |
| 2012 Accord | 26 | 7% | 20,592 |
| 2011 Accord | 11 | 4% | 4,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 23 | 4% | 37,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 21 | 3% | 45,056 |
| 2008 Accord | 33 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 41 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 24 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 58 | 9% | 75,250 |
| 2004 Accord | 58 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 81 | 4% | 89,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 46 | 4% | 58,295 |
| 2001 Accord | 57 | 6% | 44,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 64 | 5% | 81,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 51 | 4% | 82,500 |
| 1998 Accord | 67 | 6% | 65,434 |
| 1997 Accord | 38 | 8% | 149,950 |
| 1996 Accord | 29 | 6% | 177,500 |
| 1995 Accord | 27 | 5% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
I have received a warning on my dashboard "FCW SYSTEM FAILED" at 106,000 miles. It is available for inspection upon request. I am now at 108,000 miles and I am fearful of my safety when driving on the highway and especially during bad, rainy, snowy weather. This puts me and others on the road at…
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.
Honda Accord 9th Gen ABS/VSA Issues - DTC Code 81-20 /32-11. TPMS/ABS/VSA/Brake/Power Steering lights are on. Dealer claim is an ABS module issue and need replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Honda Accords have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2013 Honda Accord (4% 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 7,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “suddenly accelerated”, in 7 of 51 complaints, followed by “parking lot” (7).
Other 2013 Honda Accord problems
- Steering problems (499)
- Electrical System problems (416)
- Engine problems (179)
- Service Brakes problems (111)
- Power Train problems (110)
- Air Bags problems (51)
See all 2013 Honda Accord problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Accord years.