CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2014 Honda Accord is showing signs of an electrical problem with the starter failing soon after the 36K mile warranty expires. It's compounded by reports that the OEM battery doesn't have sufficient amps to start the V6 reliably after a year or two.
For now we are rating this problem with the "Beware" seal because it's occurring so soon after the 36K mile warranty expires. The upshot is when your Accord won't start, that's never good, but especially bad when it's just a few years old.
Also once again, owners are complaining that the 2013 Honda Accord seats are uncomfortable. Uncomfortable seats has been a significant complaint with the Accord since the 2008 model year.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,084 miles
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So just like all the other complaints, my car won't start every time I hit the starter button. After I press it it makes a really loud whining sound, I am currently on my 3rd replacement starter, and 2nd alternator. I think it's crazy, after all these complains everywhere that nothing has been done. I gave Honda the benefit of the doubt, because of their history of reliability, but this is too much. I need a new starter too actually so starter #4 here I come. This is a serious issue.
Vtc has been replaced and is bad again, no fix from Honda this has been going on 2 years now and cant get any answers to have the issue resolved. Being put off monthly as the engine gets louder by the week
Starter failed, and we were stranded at the new market post office for an hour. The battery is good, but Honda mechanic said the starter is failing. We replaced the starter engine, and the car starts up good every time. It cost $515 to replace starter engine. Honda refused to pay for defect, because the car is past warranty.
I got no warning and the car would start and then die. I looked on the net and this problem has happened with other Honda's. I had run an errand and wasn't gone longer than 5 minutes.-
- Brentwood, CA, USA
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When trying to start, it makes a clicking sound, doesn't turn over and the dashboard lights flicker. Replaced the battery, but didn't help. Sometimes, after several attempts, it may start, but not usually. Went on "Honda blog" and found several same type of complaints. Some believe it may be a starter defect.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. On several occasions, while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
TL-contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord..... intermittent starting ignition problems..... contact called Honda and Honda stated vehicle had no recalls... contact had called Honda earlier today regarding general recalls....
Bought 2013 Honda Accord sedan sport on 06/13. I just reached the 32000miles and my starter is slipping and causing me to turn the ignition a few times before it starts. I strongly believe there may be a fault on the product or installation of part.
My 2013 Honda Accord sport experienced engine starting problem. Sometimes it took 3 or 4 times to turn the key to get the car started. I took the car to the sunnyvale Honda dealer for diagnostic and they told me it was the starter problem. It costs me $936 to replace the starter including parts and labor. I can't believe that my car is only about 4 years old with less than 40K mileage having the starter issue that needs to be replaced. What a shame with the Honda brand!!!
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lute riley Honda, 1331 N central expy, richardson, tx 75080) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
At times the car will not start when the ignition key is turned. It will start on the second turn. On 11/17/2017, it did not start on the second try. I called for a tow truck. The driver arrived and after turning the key multiple times, the car started. He stated that it is the starter and to have it checked.
My 2013 Honda Accord ex started experiencing problems with intermittent starting around 45,000 miles. The dealership is aware of the starter problem, but charged me over $800 to repair it with a new starter button. I was told without repair this problem would get worse till the car would not start at all.
Takata recall. I was checking under the hood of my Honda and I checked my oil level and there was not a drop of oil in the engine. I didnt know why this was so I changed the oil fast to prevent the engine from damaging. Now 1400 miles after my oil change the engine is half way dry of oil. My car is a 2013 Honda Accord with only 42000 miles on it, it should not be burning oil.
Car caught fire starting in engine compartment. Was stopped at a stop light, in left turn lane, when smoke was first noticed. I got out of the car and fire progressed in a few minutes to where flames were coming out from under the hood. Local fire company extinguished the fire. Car appears to be a total loss. Safety recall NHTSA 17V-418 was only recently received and had not yet gotten the car to the dealer.
This is car has 54,000 miles on it and uses about 1qt of oil every 1,000 miles! I currenlty have 40% left on my oil change and it was 3 quarts low! very excessive oil consumption!! so disappointed in my first Honda.
Intermittently car starts with starter click noise almost everyday on both cold and hot weather. Battery replaced but problem still exist and getting worse.
My car is 2013 Accord bought brand new from gardena Honda and no other mechanic touched it. Since 2013, I have serviced my car at the same location. My car was perfectly fine however, once I received the battery recall letter I decided to take my car into gardena Honda. Please note my car still has less than 30,000 miles on it. August 2017 I went to get my car checked for the battery recall they said everything was fine and that they applied konshi bond to protect bms. Two days later after work my car did not start (stationary). Check engine was on, check steering light on & traction light on plus low pressure on. I immediately felt unsafe to drive my car but had to take it back to Honda to see what they had done to it. Honda said it was not their fault and that now the problem had nothing to do with my battery. Instead, it was my engine wire harness. That needed to be fixed for a price of ~$2,800 but they could lower it to $669.15 + tax I just want to express how disappointed I am in Honda. I bought a Honda because they are supposed to be a reliable car. Back in March 2016 they told me by battery failed the battery test and decided to charge it. November 2016, they made me buy a new battery, at that time my car was still brand new with only 22,000 miles on it. I don't believe this is coincidence. I got a Honda for reliability reasons. I also know you are not supposed to service the car for the same issue 3 times and I shouldn't be concern of my 2013 Honda car that still has less than 30,000 miles of any electrical issues. I am concern of service fraud because I was charge to recharged and replace the battery. One time I was within warranty and the other was just a few months afterward. I am requesting a reimbursement of some manner; it can be monetary or free servicing my car.
Excessive oil consumption: I have a 2013 Honda Accord with 74,000 miles. I purchased the extended warranty package at time of purchase. The Accord engine has started using oil. At the last oil change there was only 1 quart of oil left in the engine. Consumption testing did not show 1 quart/1,000 miles so nothing was done by Honda. Between 2,000 and 3,000 miles of the consumption test oil was consumed at a rate of 1 quart or more per 1,000 miles. Honda still did nothing. I called american Honda and got no where. I have purchased several Honda's since 1987 but will never purchase another because of this willingness to do nothing. I was told to check the oil level every time I stopped for gas.
Vehicle is 2013 and I have replaced the started and battery 4 times due to engine failure, it turn on and immediatly dies off, my car has been towed 6 times or more since I bought, I have done all the maintenance all the time and computer never identifies this problem. I am so tired of this trash car, I stillowe on it or else I would just park it on the front lot of a dealer and put a big sign saying do not buy Honda Accord, many problems always. Lastly, I asked the driver for the tow truck which kind of cars he tows the most due to engine failure and he said, laughing "Honda"...first time it fail to start was at 54K miles.
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- Silver Spring, MD, USA