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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,121 miles

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #10

Jul 292022

Accord

  • 100,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to the left while driving, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or covered for repair. The contact stated that the rack and pinion had caused of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Manasquan, NJ, USA

problem #9

Dec 012016

Accord

  • miles
This is an issue of the car regularly pulling hard to the left without warning. My mechanic stated Honda ran out of a regular front-end part and began using an inferior part on some models over several model years. He also stated that neither attempted alignment or repairs other than a suitable replacement for the affected part(s) (currently does not exist) will remedy the issue. I now have a shoulder problem requiring surgery from almost constantly fighting to keep my car in the lane for so long now. The issue has been prevalent since approximately the date and mileage given in "Additional Details" below after becoming vehicle owner and remains ongoing.

- Vandalia, OH, USA

problem #8

Mar 152021

Accord

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that her daughter informed her that while driving 20 mph, she loss control of the vehicle and blacked out. After regaining consciousness, her daughter noticed that she had struck two vehicles that were parked. The contact stated that her daughter picked her up and upon taking her back to the vehicle, she noticed that the front axle had detached from the vehicle. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #7

Dec 042019

Accord

  • 17,296 miles

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

As I was making a left turn all the dashboard lights turned on. I took it to autozone and they told me there is something wrong with rear tire on the passanger side

- La Puente, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 142016

Accord

  • 77,165 miles
Under normal use, at 77,185 miles, passenger rear wheel bearing failed. Was diagnosed and replaced at dealership. A rumbling type noise was noticed at speeds greater than 40mph less than 20 miles prior to bringing in to dealership for repair.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #5

Feb 222016

Accord

  • 16,100 miles
I have Honda Accord white ex-L since 11/10/2012 with current mileage of 16,300. 1. recently, I went to my mechanic to have air pressure checked on my car, since I was going for a long trip. While, air pressure was being checked, I left the car on in accessory mode for about 3 minutes. When I went on to turn the car on, it wouldn't turn on. Dash board lights, flickered at every attempt, when I tried turning on the car. My mechanic checked the battery, he said, battery is dead. I had the battery replaced. Once battery was replaced, mechanic checked alternator. He stated, alternator is not working properly. I told him, I will take the car to Honda dealer. This reminded me, that same thing happened on 7/4/2014, where I had left the hazard lights on and radio on at the same time in power mode for about 5 minutes. I called Honda care, 1st driver, couldn't jump start my car. 2nd driver came, and he was able to jump start my car. He stated battery was fine at that time. However, I just realized, my driver side window was taking lot longer to open and close than it should. With new battery, I will bring car to dealer to have the car checked. Also, since above instances, I turn off my headlights from auto mode, and also interior lights from dimming or turning off automatically to save battery from draining. 2. since I bought the car in November 2013, I have noticed that, I can hear fuel moving in the fuel tank. In my old 2000 Honda Accord, I never heard such a thing. 3. since 2012, I have gotten alignment done 3 times, but I still feel the vibration through out my car, and car feels like wobbling in the front. 4. not happy with mpg. In city, I get 9 to 11 mpg. Highway, it is just about 32 to 35 mpg as advertised and tested. 5. sometimes, when putting on the driver side seat belt, it gets stuck. I have to retract it and than I am able to secure it in seat belt clip.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #4

Nov 092015

Accord

  • 55,000 miles

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

Experiencing the same issue as reported in NHTSA reference #10055834 tsb reference #in-4-18-2014 Honda: Some vehicles, with the complaint of a rear wheel bearing noise, are being investigated noise can be compared to a growling, humming groaning, whirring, or roaring.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #3

Jul 192015

Accord

  • 36,600 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started, the steering warning light indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ot repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,600.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 122014

Accord

  • 47,852 miles
As I was making a left turn at low speed from a stop sign, my car lost stability and steering felt unusual. Traffic was light and I was able to recover. The two subsequent turns (right and then left) on the same drive yielded similar feelings. When I looked into this, I found reports of an investigation by the NHTSA regarding loss of power steering on these vehicles. I believe this incident was related and felt it best to file a report.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #1

Nov 202012

Accord 4-cyl

  • 1,200 miles
Right front suspension makes a metal to metal squeal noise when turning to the left while the wheels are rolling. Crown Honda, durham, nc replace three parts in the right front suspension under warranty as directed by Honda tech line on Nov. 20, 2012. However, as of Dec. 5, 2012, the squeal noise has returned when turning to the left and the right front suspension now makes a clunk noise when traveling over small dips in the roadway. Since the noise sounds like metal to metal rubbing, I'm concerned about breakage of these moving parts and my overall safety.

- Cary, NC, USA

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