2013 Honda Accord MPG
The 2013 Honda Accord gets 18–26 mpg in the city and 28–35 on the highway (21–30 combined), across the 6 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 30 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 21 mpg combined. That is 3 mpg better than the best gasoline 2012 version (27 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Regular · 300 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 307 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 27 | Regular · 327 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 33 | 25 | Regular · 353 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | Regular · 365 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Regular · 414 g CO₂/mi |
2013 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2013 Honda Accord costs about $2,180 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (30 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (21 mpg combined) comes to about $3,110 a year, $930 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2013 Honda Accord specs
2013 Honda Accord buyers could choose between 2 engines, according to EPA records: 2.4 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2013 Honda Accord problems
Owners have filed 1,427 complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Steering is the most-reported area (26% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (22%) and engine (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 101 complaints a year: more than the 2012 (25 a year) and the 2014 (77 a year).
That ranks 2nd of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,427, 67 mention a crash, 9 a fire and 42 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 500 | 26% |
| Electrical system | 421 | 22% |
| Engine | 179 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 120 | 6% |
| Power train | 111 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 111 | 6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 52 | 3% |
| Air bags | 51 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 51 | 3% |
| Seats | 49 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 31 | 2% |
| Structure | 26 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 24 | 1% |
| Wheels | 22 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | <1% |
| Suspension | 14 | <1% |
| Visibility | 13 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 11 | <1% |
| Tires | 11 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | <1% |
| Equipment | 6 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 4 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 4 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | <1% |
| Buckle chest clip | 1 | <1% |
| None | 1 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Honda of Nanuet declined to fix the recall issue on my 2013 honda accord sport. …
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that a mileage discrepancy was discovered after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 120,000. …
2013 Honda Accord with proper Maintenance and oil changes on time burns oil since few years despite its a low mileage car with total 69000 miles. …
2013 Honda Accord recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Accord.
The most recent, campaign 25V422000 from June 2025, concerns power train.
Gasoline fuel system accounts for 2 of the 5 campaigns, more than any other area.
25V422000 · June 19, 2025 · Power train
Problem: The 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
13V297000 · July 8, 2013 · Gasoline fuel system
Problem: The fuel tank neck may be out of specification causing the fuel pump to not properly seal to the fuel tank.
Risk: An insufficent seal may led to a fuel leak which increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, nut and O-ring gasket free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 20V769000 | December 10, 2020 | Power train | 2013–2015 |
| 17V418000 | June 29, 2017 | Electrical system | 2013–2016 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2013 Honda Accord; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2013 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2013 Ford Fusion (29 mpg), 2013 Nissan Altima (31 mpg) and 2013 Hyundai Elantra (32 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 | 581 | 34 | 13 |
| 2011 | 26 | 296 | 18 | 9 |
| 2012 | 27 | 373 | 25 | 8 |
| 2013 | 30 | 1,427 | 101 | 5 |
| 2014 | 47 | 1,006 | 77 | 5 |
| 2015 | 47 | 640 | 53 | 6 |
| 2016 | 30 | 611 | 55 | 4 |
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2013 Honda Accord has 101 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (2nd most of 17 model years), 5 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 30 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2013 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are steering (500), electrical system (421) and engine (179). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2013 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Accord get?
The EPA rates the versions at 21–30 mpg combined (18–26 city, 28–35 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Accord per year?
About $2,180 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,110 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).