Sedan · Hybrid
Honda Accord 2013–2017 (9th gen)
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- Price
- $22,100–$34,700
- MPG
- 48
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
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A supremely safe, thrifty 48-mpg family sedan whose top-tier crash scores and low running costs are shadowed by persistent electrical-system complaints.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5).
About $1,400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 86% of cars we track.
15.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 67% of other sedans we track.
9th-gen Accord offers generous rear legroom and roomy interior, among the more spacious midsize sedans, though 15.8 cu ft trunk is average.
9th-gen Accord is praised for composed handling and precise steering for a family sedan, but the 185hp hybrid tune prioritizes efficiency over spirited performance. Slightly above segment-typical.
For its era offered decent infotainment and Honda Sensing on later trims, but dual-screen setup aged poorly. Roughly segment-typical for a 2013-2017 sedan by modern standards.
Accord known for supportive seats, quiet cabin and smooth ride, consistently rated a comfortable midsize sedan slightly above average.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
13 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Electrical — 231 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump (2017)
- Electrical — 185 complaints (2016)
2017
- RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical152 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car radio / infotainment system caused dangerously loud, painful, pulsating static noise to play from all speakers. The noise starts at a lower decibel and gets louder to the point where conversation is impossible. High pitched digital noise is also present and creates additional, painful damage
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other75 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rearview camera on my 2017 Honda Accord has permanently failed. When the vehicle is placed in reverse, the display activates and the yellow guide lines appear, but the actual camera image is completely cloudy and unusable. The camera appears to have an internal failure. The vehicle has lost the
- Complaint clusterWheels38 complaintscomplaints:WHEELS
When I purchased my car from AutoNation Honda Clearwater, I immediately faced several issues. The first problem was with the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). As soon as the error appeared, I contacted the dealership. They informed me that it was covered under warranty and that I could visit a
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion37 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pulled off my street to go to work, and the car engine started hesitating, misfiring and losing power. I turned around and was able to get it to a safe location, but had to have it towed to the dealership. Dealership ran codes said it was a bad injector issue and quoted me $2,600 to replace all 4.
- Complaint clusterEngine35 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
While driving the vehicle stops accelerating, it seems to have lost power and will not accelerate. It gives an error that says "CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM" The vehicle has stopped accelerating while driving, most recently on the freeway while driving the car would not accelerate and I had to navigate to
2016
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery17V418000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
- RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical185 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A loud static sound has been sporadically coming out of my 2016 Honda Accord, which startled me and my daughter while driving a couple of times while driving. This sound appears to come out of the speakers; we turn off the stereo system, and the sound continues. It is very dangerous, as the sound i
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting112 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The LED strip on my headlights overheated and failed, they are no longer operating. I am unable to use this safety feature on my car.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other70 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The radio outputs very loud static whether the radio is on or off. The static is so loud that it is difficult to hear emergency vehicles. Yes, dealerships have recreated the noise. There are no warning lights or sounds and seems to happen when the temperature is very hot.
- Complaint clusterSteering30 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
I am temporarily at [XXX]. The brake light on the dash will pop up in orange while driving and the steering wheel will turn from left to right at certain times while driving. I am not too close to another vehicle. The air bag indicator light flashes at times. The driver car seat will move forward w
- Complaint clusterPowertrain25 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and the transmission fluid was replaced. Shortly after retrieving the vehicle, DTC: 03 flashed on the transmission shifter display. The vehicle was taken back to the deale
2015
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine15V121000
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected v
- RecallHybrid propulsion15V602000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery17V418000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
- RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: driveshaft20V769000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- Complaint clusterElectrical231 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this has actually been a problem since I first got the car in 2015 but probably started happening in 2016. but it happens so intermittently that I hardly thought about it or figured it just needed a new battery. but I changed the battery and it is still happening where the car won't start. I have
- Complaint clusterSteering82 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
First time my 2015 Accord 4dr FWD V6 AT failed to turn, I was coming out of parking area onto busy highway when I suddenly wasn't able to turn steering wheel to right enough to complete the turn and crossed over oncoming traffic lane to opposite shoulder. I parked and tried turning both directions w
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other66 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am reporting suspected odometer fraud and possible VIN [XXX] entation involving a vehicle being offered for sale. The seller stated the vehicle has approximately 123,000 miles. However, a vehicle history report and third-party valuation (Carvana) show the same vehicle VIN [XXX] ) wi [XXX] les re
- Complaint clusterEngine46 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
2015 Honda Accord EX-L presenting with constant knocking in the lower back part of the engine. Knocking varies with engine RPMs and is consistent across all drives. Oil has been maintained and at time of checking full, oil presented with copper fragments within the oil meaning a rod bearing has fail
- Complaint clusterPowertrain40 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
There is a clicking noise from both sides of the wheels and it causing to vibrate at higher speeds. cClicking sound is more prominent when turning from left to right. I am concerned that the axles may fail as I see online that a recall has been issued for the lubricant used in manufactoring the part
Cost to own$14,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$22,100–$34,700
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,400/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
49
Highway MPG
47
Combined MPG
48
Horsepower
185 hp
Doors
4
Length
190.2 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Curb weight
3,263 lb
Cargo volume
15.8 cu ft
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