2013 Honda Accord Sport
1HGCR2E53DA204540
Vehicle history report for the 2013 Honda Accord Sport (VIN 1HGCR2E53DA204540). Gray. 15,514 mi reported. Registered in Md. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 Honda Accord.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2013 Honda Accord.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,417 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Accord, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1417
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Honda Accord.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA ODI #11748251STEERING
The first time it happened, the power steering of the car suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. Now it happens randomly and usually start with a quick jerking motion of the steering wheel. I've looked into this and lot of Honda Accord owners had this issue before. I want to file a complains on this and see if the NHTSA can do anything to …
NHTSA ODI #11747796ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA ODI #11747825STEERING
Sudden and total loss of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) while driving. The EPS light came on and the steering wheel became too heavy to safely steer, creating an immediate crash hazard. The dealer found diagnostic trouble code 34-05.
NHTSA ODI #11745479STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
I was just driving normally when, completely out of nowhere, my whole dashboard suddenly lit up with a massive cluster of warning lights all at the exact same time. The power steering light, ABS light, traction control (VSA), tire pressure light, and the main brake light all popped up instantly. The most confusing part is that my steering and brakes actuall…
NHTSA ODI #11743076STEERING
Upon taking hand off steering wheel car turns tires to the left all the way to the lock all by itself
NHTSA ODI #11742420POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The stated that the vehicle was taken for the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V422000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the vehicle was not apart of the recall. The dealer advised the the when alignment was not apart of the recall repair and would be at the owners e…
NHTSA ODI #11739264STEERING,SUSPENSION
Reporting severe dealer negligence and physical structural damage during secondary repairs for Federal Safety Recall 20V-769 / Campaign W9F at Darcars Honda (Fairfax, VA). The technician severely violated Honda TSB 20-125 protocols, physically mushrooming the steel on the left lower control arm (LCA) boss. This blunt-force mechanical damage compromises the s…
NHTSA ODI #11739319+ 1409 more complaints on record.
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1HGCR2E53DA204540 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2013 Honda Accord.
Does the 2013 Honda Accord have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2013 Honda Accord. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2013 Honda Accord?
Comparable 2013 Honda Accord listings run roughly $13,900–$21,000, typically around $17,277 (from 616 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Honda Accord get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Honda Accord at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).
Data last checked 17 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.