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:
36,407 miles

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 5 of 9)

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problem #86

Aug 152017

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #85

May 012017

Accord

  • 71,000 miles
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.

- Battlefield, MO, USA

problem #84

Jul 312017

Accord

  • 54,000 miles
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.

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #83

May 072017

Accord

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My care is consuming too much oil. Oil light warning does not come on.

- Micanopy, FL, USA

problem #82

Jul 082017

Accord

  • 71,215 miles
The engine started excessively consuming oil once it passed 60,000 miles on the odometer. It appears to be burning oil at a rate of 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles.

- Tomball, TX, USA

problem #81

Nov 012016

Accord

  • 28,000 miles
Battery terminal corrosion - the factory battery had severe corrosion problems after 2 yrs (unlike any of my other 3 cars). On the third year it died and was replaced with a aaa battery. After 6 months this battery is also showing corrosion. This seems to be a common issue after doing google searches. What's worse is the positive batter cable is not an easy nor economical replacement once the corrosion finds its way inside. I believe the corrosion is happening because of the 'smart charging system' Honda is using on this vehicle. Never seen this problem in my 30+ yrs of owning dozens of cars.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

problem #80

Jun 012017

Accord

  • 39,480 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

For the last month I have to put the vehicle key into the ignition 4-7 times to start the vehicle. Today, I took my vehicle to pep boys auto parts in el paso, tx and they diagnosed the vehicle having problems with the starter. The mechanic told me that I need to change the starter because it is wearing out and is a rarity because it is not suppose to happen to a Honda Accord that is only 3 + years old. I have a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and all engine parts are operating normally. Unbelieveable that my Honda Accord is breaking down on me. Please look into this and let me know if there is a recall.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #79

Jun 012017

Accord

  • 55,000 miles
Starter problems, car starts then does not start, stationary

- Winchendon, MA, USA

problem #78

May 312017

Accord

  • 50 miles
I've own my car for for 1 and 1/2 years and it's dead for the 4th time I had the battery replaced a month after buying the car and am still having problems with it I don't know if it is the starter? it was parked at work for 4 hours then I moved parking spots and shut it off turned back on 10 minutes later to close windows and it's dead.

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #77

Dec 012016

Accord

  • 55,000 miles
My care is consuming oil.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #76

May 142017

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Unable to start vehicle. Push button, lights blink, clicking noise but car will not start. Sometimes works after waiting 1 hour or more.

- Seymour, CT, USA

problem #75

Oct 142016

Accord

  • 58,000 miles
Did my routine oil change at Honda recommended 15% oil life since I purchased the vehicle new in August 2013 last year July 2016 went in for an oil change after a few months I was down to about 30% oil life I was driving home I applied the brakes and the oil light came on and I heard a noise coming from the motor I stopped and checked oil it was very low hardly any on dip stick I thought maybe when I did the oil change at dealer they didn't put correct amount of oil so I than did my own oil change topped it off ran for about a minute and checked oil it was filled I than drove it and again the oil was low but this time only with 40% oil life left I took it to dealer few weeks back they did the oil consumption test am waiting to hit a 1000 miles to take it back to them

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #74

Apr 012017

Accord

  • 46,500 miles
Heard growling sound from engine when coming to a stop, occasionally during acceleration at low speeds and during cold start. Went to dealership and issue was found to be due to low engine oil (3 quarts low). Had the oil changed about 6000 miles before this issue occurred.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #73

Apr 012017

Accord

  • 40,800 miles
For the last year, the car has been unable to start after parking it for a few minutes. Usually after a few key turns it will start. A month ago it would not start at all so we towed it. The dealership decided it was the starter. After 37,000 miles? it's a Honda! it worked fine for 5 weeks and then it died again after being driven just a few miles. This time the dash lights flashed and clicked for a few minutes but would not start. After towing it, the dealership hooked it up to a jumpstart and it started! three lights continued to flash so the dealership hooked it up to the computer. I called them a couple days later and they have no answers. I hate letting my wife drive an unreliable vehicle.

- Orcutt, CA, USA

problem #72

Mar 142017

Accord 6-cyl

  • 52,000 miles
My transmission fluid was very low so I took it in to the dealership to get it checked out. Prior to this my brother drove my car and said it was not going into gears smoothly. When I took it into the dealership the representative said low transmission fluid can make the car run not too smooth. He did mentioned that there was a notice for a foul spark plug and told me to drive the car for a few days and if the problem doesn't fix itself then to bring it back in so they can look further into the problem. My concern is if I have a recall and I am having problems that could be caused by a faulty spark plug shouldn't they automatically bring my car in and replace the spark plugs" on your site it appears that I have had two recalls for my vehicle. Not once have I been notified by the dealership. This is new to me. I'm not familiar with this process. Can you please give me some guidance" thank you, concerned customer

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #71

Mar 102017

Accord

  • 112,000 miles
Intermittently, maybe 30-50 times in total in the 112K miles I've driven the car, when you depress the brake and push the start button, all the dash lights come on, but the starter does not turn. There a noise of an electrical switch turning in the dash, but I don't think it is the starter solenoid. I replaced the battery, but that didn't help. I've read of a brake switch not telling the starter it was okay to start, but haven't checked that. I've read Honda replacing the starter, but I haven't done that. Some posts say replace the start switch.

- Logan, UT, USA

problem #70

Jan 082016

Accord

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #69

Dec 142016

Accord

  • 53,000 miles
2013 Honda Accord won't start. Lights, A/C, radio, windows work. This occurred after 50,000 miles. I would have to turn steering column at first to get it to start. Now it doesn't start at all! the vehicle is stationary

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #68

Oct 112016

Accord

  • 17,500 miles
While parking, but stopped, the car sped out of control. Foot brake and hand brake failed to stop the speeding car. It leaped over a curb and into a retention pond. The doors refused to unlock. Driver and passenger escaped thru windows and onto the roof. Previously, the unattended car had locked itself and windows and sunroof had opened on several occasions the two fobs were on cup hooks in the house. Honda shows no interest.

- Sunbury, OH, USA

problem #67

Oct 112016

Accord

  • 53,000 miles
Oct 11, 2016, I drove the kids to school and parked the vehicle on the street. After walked then class, I returned to the vehicle. The car did not start on the first try, second try, but it started on third try. Since purchased, I replaced battery twice due to the above reasons. I had battery checked and it's still good. Please investigate.

- Clovis, CA, USA

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