2013 Honda Accord vehicle speed control problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2013 Honda Accord — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jul 4, 2026
“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.”
filed Jul 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Accord | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Accord | 10 | 5% |
| 2021 Accord | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 Accord | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Accord | 31 | 5% |
| 2018 Accord | 110 | 6% |
| 2017 Accord | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 Accord | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 41 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.