2013 Honda Accord Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,121miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Honda Accord, 0% of the 1,427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,121 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brought the car in couple months ago because of vibrating problem. Dealer check and said that it was normal. However, it was not normal as I know my car. Now, with the routines check I noted that the oil is leaking between cylinder head and cylinder block where the engine gasket is.”
NHTSA complaint #10564375, filed 2014-02, 8,525 miles“Traveled from baton rouge to dallas with a cold air condition and on the way back home from dallas. Once I got to opelousas no cold air, only heat blowing from the AC. Richards Honda dealership in baton rouge claims that a rock struck my condenser, caused the leak and the road debris is not covered under warranty. My car will be a year old from a new purchase next month, I travel in my car everyday to work and never had a problem with my car in nearly 30k miles, until now. Dealer cost $530. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627820, filed 2014-08, 29,800 miles“I have notice after driving my 2013 Honda Accord on or after a rainy day or if the roads are wet a large amount of water saturation appears inside the engine compartment. The water saturation is on almost all engine parts. My concern here is that the moisture will eventually cause damage to the electric component and other vital engine parts. I have owned Honda(s) since 1987 and can attest to the quality of this vehicle and have never seen this type of moisture under any previous Honda(s) owned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505066, filed 2013-03, 3,717 miles“Air conditioner condenser damaged due to road debris. Vehicle design is poor leaving the condenser unprotected from road debris. Grill opening is large with no screen or mesh in front of the condenser. Repair cost is $786. Honda should include protection of the condenser in its design and perform recall to add protection. Owners who have repaired damage should be compensated the cost of the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10524004, filed 2013-07, 2,500 miles“Turning a corner (right or left) at a slow rate of speed it sounds like the engine will stall. After this the car suddenly surges forward. This happens frequently and presents a potentially dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10554257, filed 2013-12, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10203446Nov 3, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain HEALTHY 2013 Accord which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10144032Aug 9, 2018Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected…
- 10133030Mar 22, 2018Service bulletin - Engine oil consumption exceeds customer expectations. The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to…
- 10130034Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10108680Feb 17, 2017Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube.
- 10127631Aug 12, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Accord L4s with a complaint of oil leak at the head cover gasket. To fully understand the cause of this…
- 10128552Jul 24, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013 Accord L4s with a complaint of oil leak at the head cover gasket. To fully understand the cause of this…
- 10129289Jun 7, 2014Service bulletin - There is a slapping or clicking from the engine area at idle. Debris may be restricting oil flow to the cam chain auto-tensioner.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 28 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 | 29 | 4% |
| 2008 | 41 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 27 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 95 | 5% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 65 | 5% |
| 1999 | 144 | 13% |
| 1998 | 134 | 11% |
| 1997 | 48 | 10% |
| 1996 | 96 | 20% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 84 | 23% |
| 1993 | 35 | 19% |
| 1992 | 19 | 9% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 12 | 14% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
| 1987 | 6 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Honda Accord
499 complaintsElectrical system
417 complaintsEngine
179 complaintsOther or unknown
123 complaintsBrakes
118 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsSeats
47 complaintsForward collision avoidance
46 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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