2013 Honda Accord transmission problems

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · Transmission · CT

While driving, the front drive shaft (axle) suddenly snapped completely in half without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power to the wheels, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving the vehicle stranded. Upon inspection, the drive shaft broke directly beneath the rubber dynamic damper (vibration damper). The area under the rubber ring shows heavy rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the unbroken drive shaft on the opposite side of the vehicle shows a heavily dry-rotted rubber dynamic damper ring, raising immediate concerns that it will fail next. This failure matches the physical description of the defect found in the federal safety agency Recall Number 20V‑769 (Manufacturer Recall Code OM2, corresponding to Honda Service Bulletin 20-125). Under that safety campaign, Honda states that moisture and road salt seep under the dynamic damper, causing hidden corrosion that ultimately breaks the axle. However, Honda has restricted the scope of Recall 20V‑769 exclusively to vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). Because my vehicle has a 6-speed manual transmission, my VIN is excluded from coverage. Despite having a different transmission, my vehicle was built with factory axles that suffered the exact same corrosion failure in the exact same location. The exclusion of manual transmission vehicles from this recall leaves drivers exposed to a known safety hazard. I request that the federal safety agency review this failure on manual transmission models to determine if the recall population needs to be expanded.

Filed May 21, 2026 · Transmission · 50,965 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The stated that the vehicle was taken for the recall repair for the federal safety agency Campaign Number 25V422000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the vehicle was not apart of the recall. The dealer advised the the when alignment was not apart of the recall repair and would be at the owners expense. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed that the alignment was part of the recall. The contact stated that while driving after the repair, the vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably, the vehicle felt loose and an adjustment has to be made while driving to straighten the steering wheel. The vehicle was not returned again to the dealer however the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as being severely misaligned. The contact believed that the recall repair was not properly repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,965

Filed Feb 23, 2026 · Transmission · PA

Honda issued a recall for the protective coating for the driveshaft. Months prior to this recall, our axle failed. We paid for the replacement. Honda's recall letter clearly states that we can apply for reimbursement if we paid for the repair which we did. Honda refuses to reimburse us for the repair. The local Honda dealer has verified that we deserve reimubursement. And according to the Honda dealer, another Honda representative verified this. We are asking for $676.77, the cost of the repair. Honda's case # is 15782176.

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

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. I see online a lot people facing same issues with Honda oil burning complaints in 2013 to 2017 Accords and others. But never recieved any Recall or Technical Service Bulletin from honda to get this problem addressed. In fact spoke to Honda customer service and they said we can't do anything about it as your car VIN is not from affected models. They gave me case # 166116613 but no help. I need help from the federal safety agency. I took my car to dealership before Christmas on December 23rd and they gave me inspection report with no signs of any kind related to engine.

Filed Jan 2, 2026 · Transmission · PA

My driver side cv axle snapped in half as I was reversing my vehicle onto my parking pad, as a result of a failure from manufacturing, the roads were treated in my area from snow we had gotten a day prior. I have always lived in a salt belt state PA and this vehicle was originally offered and sold in a salt belt state from New Jersey. NEVER had this happen to any of my vehicles, there was no warning, no dash lights anything no sounds prior to. Had I'd been driving to work I would've been killed and potentially someone else could've been seriously injured or killed! Honda needs to extend their "recall" because there are surely a lot more vehicles affected than they like to admit. My mechanic came and showed me exactly what happened the axle rod snapped right in the middle and he told me he's had to replace a countless amount of them on my same vehicle because they all break in that spot due to a manufacture failure and he told me I needed to look Into the recall!

Filed Oct 14, 2025 · Transmission · IL

The vehicle has a recall for drive axile still showing status as pending, We took the car to the dealer to check on that and also complained about noise during acceleration. On inspection the dealer at Valley honda, Naperville found that the drive axile is the problem. But they said it has nothing to do with the recall, it is because someone else tried to repair it. I was told it is very unsafe to drive. Still we drove it back home, I inspected the axile I could notice so must rust on the axiles and in the shaft, that they can't claim ithe rust is because of the othet repairs performed!. There was also visible fluid leak coming out of the boot area of the axile, because of the rust. The dealership is.just trying to avoid the axile repair and citing other repairs performed as an invalid reason. Please help soon.

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · 160,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to complete a left turn, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast into a nearby parking lot, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with failures with the driveshaft and steering gearbox. The driveshaft was repaired at that time. The contact stated that while leaving the independent mechanic at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly veered to the left, prompting the contact to immediately return the vehicle to the independent mechanic. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering gearbox. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Transmission · 53,456 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact received an the federal safety agency recall email alert for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V422000 (POWER TRAIN). After contacting the dealer, who confirmed the VIN inclusion in the recall, an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, upon inspection, the dealer determined that the driveshaft did not require replacement. The contact disagreed with the assessment, stating that the driveshaft was visibly corroded. The contact had taken pictures both before and after the appointment. Despite waiting at the dealer for over two hours, no work was performed on the vehicle. The contact notified the manufacturer about the decision of the dealer not to replace the driveshaft. The manufacturer opened a case and stated that a regional technician would be contacted. The contact sent photos to the manufacturer's case associate, who then communicated with both the dealer and the regional technician and confirmed the dealer's initial assessment that the driveshaft did not need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 53,456.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Transmission · MI

See attached document for complaint. I took my 2013 Honda Accord in to my Honda Dealership due to leakage. I was informed the leak was in the intermediate drive shaft that was not under recall. Part Number: H,44500-T2A-A00 (Shaft Assy) Part Total : $871.38 I researched Honda recalls and found an article dated December15, 2020 that Honda was conducting 2 drive shaft recalls for 2013-2015 Honda Accords in 22 states where salt is used to clear roads during the winter. This included Michigan. The article (enclosed) stated the drive shafts can break due to corrosion and the right and left drive shafts were to be replaced. I did not receive any recall notice for this drive shaft problem until I took my car in for a leak inspection and I was then verbally informed of a drive shaft recall.

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Transmission · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that in May 2022, the vehicle experienced drive shaft failure. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive shaft failure. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was provided a discount for the repair. The contact later received the recall notification the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V422000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted regarding the reimbursement of the cost of the repair. The contact was denied reimbursement for the cost of the repair. The contact was requested to provide financial institution documents indicating the withdrawal of the cash used to pay the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was unknown.