2013 Honda Accord Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
110 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2013 Honda Accord, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 4,000–60,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
110 complaints 8% of all 2013 complaints 29,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (68 of 110). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Accord year
Related recalls
Driveshaft
Can stallThe affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The driveshaft may corrode and break, due to damage from road salt or other contaminants. A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall expands previous recall number 20V769.
Recall 25V422000 · Jun 2025Driveshaft
Can stallThe drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge.
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Other 2013 Honda Accord problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Honda Accord transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, torque converter and floor shift.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Accord transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 4,000–60,000 miles. The middle value is about 29,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Accord transmission problems?
Yes: 25V422000, 20V769000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Accord year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2018 Accord, with 137 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.