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 2014 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:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,102 miles

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #157

Jan 282019

Accord

  • miles

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

This generation of Honda has known issue with the push start button to start the car. It sometimes take 3 to 4 or more attempts to start the car successfully. It has a grinding/whirring sound when the engine failed to start. I think it-€™s a clearance issue between the engine flywheel/torque converter and the starter motor that cause the engine failed to start. I strongly believe Honda should have a recall on this issue to resolve the clearance issue because it-€™s clearly the engineering design flaw on Honda.

- Modesto , CA, USA

problem #156

Feb 232023

Accord

  • miles
1. The vehicle doesn-€™t accelerate and is available for inspection. 2. My safety and everyone around was compromised with the car failure on the freeway. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No.

- La Quinta, CA, USA

problem #155

Jun 152022

Accord

  • miles
I have been driving this car as my commuter car, oil changes been maintained. Suddenly started hearing knoking noise out of the engine compartment, finally I was able to diagnose the issue after reading on the internet it was the Connecting rod bearing that gave way.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #154

Oct 212022

Accord

  • miles

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

The vehicles ABS control module has been an issue with this vehicle. This needs to be recalled because A bad ABS module can behave erratically, making your brakes lock up even under normal braking, compromising my families safety. It was confirmed today at the Honda Dealership, in which I questioned, -€œHow does this happen to a vehicle with less than 100k miles" If this is a safety concern why isnt there a safety recall"-€ At that time, the representative became unaware why there wasn-€™t a recall. The vehicle has been inspected by Honda. Yes, the vehicle light sensors are produced: BRAKE LIGHT ABS LIGHT TRACTION CONTROL POWER STEERING ALL THAT COMPROMISE SAFETY. PLEASE ASSIST.

- Chino, CA, USA

problem #153

May 232020

Accord

  • miles
Several months ago, my Honda that has run very well up until now, started having problems with starting. I took it to Advance Auto and they thought it was the battery so I bought a new battery for over $200. That didn-€™t help. Then my husband noticed that the dashboard showed to push the brake, gas pedal and starter at the same time. That didn-€™t really help because sometimes it starts and sometimes doesn-€™t. We made an appointment at a local dealer where we purchased the car and the maintenance man suggested a new starter but reading through the complaints on here, that doesn-€™t always help. So he will cancel our appointment. With so many complaints on here about the car not starting, I think it-€™s your duty to come up with a resolution that works. Several times I have driven the car to places not near our home and the car won-€™t start. I think this is an unsafe condition and should be repaired!

- Saint Clairsville, OH, USA

problem #152

Aug 112021

Accord

  • miles
For more than a year, my car has been having issues starting up. It rarely starts on the first attempt. It usually starts on the second attempt. There are times when it takes multiple attempts to start i have spent over $2000, replacing new battery, replacing new starter and after few weeks THE ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN today my car will NOT START and i cant get to work leaving me stranded in the middle of highway heading to work... THIS IS A LAWSUIT TO HONDA for NOT RECALLING AND FIXING the issue that THEY SOLD US BRAND NEW CARS WITH WELL KNOWN ISSUES i will contact my Family attorney since theres hundreds of others with the SAME ISSUES... obviously HONDA ISNT AS GOOD AS THEY USED TO BE.. NEVER EVER AGAIN HONDA IN MY FAMILY

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #151

Sep 012020

Accord

  • 55,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the engine was consuming approximately 2 quarts of oil in between oil changes. The contact called the dealer where the vehicle was bought however, there was no response. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Hollywood, MD, USA

problem #150

Jan 182022

Accord

  • miles
My Honda Accord 2014 only has 55,5000 miles. For the last 3 months the starter is not working proper. In the last 3 months l had the battery changed, the rely switch changed. Still the problem was still there. Then a new started was installed on 1/ 18/22. Many people with less miles are complaining about the started in their Honda Accord, and Honda is not recalling the starter. I am a single woman and l feel, l am, and everyone is being taken advantage of. My first and last Honda. I am shocked about the lack of service with Honda. My starter total cost with labor was almost $400

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #149

Dec 072021

Accord

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his wife was driving, there was an odor of smoke detected in the rear seat. The driver pulled over, opened the trunk, and noticed flames emerging from the mat. The vehicle was engulfed in flames within fifteen minutes. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. A police report was filed. The fire department was on the scene to extinguish the fire. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had previously had an aftermarket alarm system removed from the local dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #148

Dec 032021

Accord

  • miles
The starter is malfunctioning and the vehicle will not start

- Mary Esther, FL, USA

problem #147

Sep 012021

Accord

  • 58,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the engine was leaking oil and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after the inspection while driving 40 MPH, she started to hear an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic and was referred to the local authorized dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #146

Nov 142021

Accord

  • miles
The car randomly doesnt want to start. Its not the only time its happen.It has happened at least 15 times and i had only had this car for like 4 months

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #145

Nov 012021

Accord

  • miles
Starter not working all the time. Will not start engine. Constantly doing oil changes. Battery replacements too often. Won-€™t start.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #144

Aug 162020

Accord

  • miles
There are thousands for Honda Accord owners who bought model 2014 onwards have engine oil burning issue and mostly they ask to replace PCV Valve which does not make any difference even though you replace it or not. There are so many YouTube videos on it. I am also facing same issue. I bought used pre owned car, if I knew this issue I would have never bought that car. I have to change engine oil after every 1500 miles. Normally it-€™s best to replace engine oil after 3000-5000 miles. I will request NHTSA to take some action against Honda. It-€™s not for just my safety it-€™s about safety for all Honda Accord owners. Please do something

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #143

Sep 102021

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle fails to start on intermittent bases. Dangerous situations in extreme heat in AZ.

- Gold Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #142

Aug 022021

Accord

  • miles
Engine has been consuming oil at high level. Just got my oil change at dealer and two weeks later my oil is low. There ain-€™t no oil leaks. This is an ongoing problem with these engine. I would like for Honda to fix there engine problem before some engine blows at the wrong situation causing a death. Also would like for a recall so it don-€™t happen to me. And also my oil light don-€™t even come on when the oil is low.

- Downey , CA, USA

problem #141

Jul 292021

Accord

  • miles
Honda accord 2014 exl 4door 60k miles Engine Starter issue going on. It looks like many 2014 accord users are having this issue.. My car has having intermediate startup cranks almost every day and starts after few attempts. I would like to file a compliant against this alleged defect for honda engine starter defect.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #140

Jun 192021

Accord

  • miles
The car does not start consistently. I have replaced the battery two times and the starter. I will turn the key and the engine will not crank over, sometimes it will start up 30 seconds or a minute later after I attempt a couple of times. The Honda mechanic forum is stating that this is a very common problem from owners of this ninth gen Honda Accord.

- Newhall, CA, USA

problem #139

May 172021

Accord

  • miles
At 104,000 miles the starter on my 2.4 liter Honda engine began intermittently operating. I ordered a $200 starter online that arrived with damaged connectors and had to take my car to a Honda repair facility. They acquired another starter for $300 and installed it for a total bill of $544.85. As a disabled retiree, I purchased the Honda Accord due to its reputation for reliability. I need it to be reliable transportation to take me and my wife to doctors appointments and the like, making it a serious health and safety issue for us. I do synthetic oil and filter changes every 5000 miles and rotate my tires at the same time. My plan was to keep this vehicle until the "wheels fell off" but now I'm questioning my decision and Honda's reputation. The original Honda starter core was sent back to AutoZone where the replacement starter was obtained. There were no lights or indicators of a pending problem with the starter malfunctioning.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #138

May 202021

Accord

  • miles
Unknown. Just off of warranty, vehicle has started to exhibit intermittent failure to crank/ start on an increasing number of occasions. Could leave driver stranded. Turning key 180 degrees, using valet key, and waiting for various periods of time has allowed the vehicle to start ( so far). Research shows Honda replaces starters on 2013 and earlier Accords under a recall, but claims problem has been cured in 2014 and later Accords. An online search for 2014 and later Accords show the problem persists and has not been corrected.

- Wilmette, IL, USA

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