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 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,637 miles

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #116

Feb 232023

Accord

  • miles

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

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 #115

Feb 222022

Accord

  • miles
Developed starter issues. Replaced starter. Still considerable loud grinding noises when starting.

- Oro Valley , AZ, USA

problem #114

Oct 142022

Accord

  • miles
I don-€™t have

- Alexandria , VA, USA

problem #113

May 162022

Accord

  • miles

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

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Computer System Firmware, available for inspection, currently at dealership. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk" Multiple dashboard functions not functioning at random. Appears related to a firmware update provided under another recall (Bulletin 15-055:6ZS00EPS Software Update). It is suspected due to timing of incident onset, beginning the day after service. Firmware was installed by dealership service dept. It is unknown at this time all of the buttons affected. Since buttons on steering wheel are affected, and cruise control is also located there, this could pose a severe hazard if cruise control does not respond to a disable request. Cell Phone, radio, display change functions do not work from dashboard. There was a follow up software update (on same EPS system) performed by dealership on June 30, 2020 that improved condition for one day, returning to same issues on the 2nd drive. Details of this update: previous version: 39990-T2F-A010 Update program: 39990-T2F-A020 program part number: 39990-T2F-3050-M1in control module 39980-T2F-A014 Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center" Yes. Jim at the dealership confirmed the issue within 30 seconds of his investigation. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others" Yes, dealership service center. Will be at dealership 2022-07-11 to 2022-07-15 (estimated) Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No prior indication until a dashboard function is used. First appeared 2022-05-17

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #112

Jun 072022

Accord

  • miles
Car does not start on the first attempt. Starter does not crank. It makes a click sound. Need to try upto 5 times until it cranks and starts the engine. Took the car to a mechanic and diagnosed a bad starter that needs replacement. I'm disappointed that the starter failed at only 58000 miles.

- Deerfield, IL, USA

problem #111

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 #110

Mar 302022

Accord

  • miles

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

A strange thing occurred while I was dropping my grandchildren to school on 3/30/22 at 8:45 AM.  After dropping off the kids, as I started the car in the car drop off lane, there was no acceleration despite me hitting the accelerator, the car would not accelerate, and cars exiting the school parking lot backed up behind my car. Suddenly, the car accelerated in an uncontrolled manner on its own, brakes did not work, and all warning lights on the side of the dashboard came on.  I steered the car towards an empty area and was ready to crash it into an obstacle to bring it to a stop.  I tried to put the car in park but despite putting it in park, the car continued its acceleration forward. I also tried to turn off the car by hitting the start/stop button but the car would not turn off. The car accelerated uncontrollably for at least 0.3 miles. After this uncontrolled and automatic acceleration, the car came to a stop. I had the car towed to the Honda dealership. Honda dealership advisor told me that there was no recall on this model.  However, a quick search on car message boards shows that this phenomenon of sudden and uncontrolled acceleration has been reported on 2014, and 2015 and 2016 Honda Accord model year cars as well. Fortunately, no children or their parents in the school were injured this time.   I hope you will direct the Honda dealership to identify and fix the problem.  I am afraid to drive the car without understanding the reason for this frightening experience.  Dealership address is 675 State Avenue Emmaus PA 18049 Phone number 610-965-1365 Associate who is helping me is Michael Paxos

- Macungie, PA, USA

problem #109

Jul 092021

Accord

  • miles
I am having starter issues with my vehicle. I have taken great care of this vehicle and started having issues with the car last year. I replaced the starter because it would not start back, if I turned the car off while running errands ( shopping or filling up with gas). I have now replaced the starter 3 times, and replaced the ignition switch and batteries. I have run every possible diagnostic at the dealership and at local mechanics in my city. I am concerned that I am reading that many drivers across the USA are facing this issue and the dealership cannot fix it or the local repair shops.

- Bronx , NY, USA

problem #108

Sep 242021

Accord

  • 105,000 miles
After a minor accident, once turned off, the car would not restart for about 20 minutes. All dash lights flicker and there is a clicking sound. Insurance company will not cover assessment or any repair as they say it cannot be linked to the loss, even though I never had issues with this prior to the accident and it was reported in my accident claim. No issues show on a diagnostic test, but I continue to experience issues with the start button connection. I can hold the brake and press the start button but either have to hold it for 20 - 30 seconds while it clicks or goes dim (while you can hear things trying to happen in the engine), or the brake/start button must be applied multiple times to get it to start. I also think that power is beginning to flicker during driving and now I'm really afraid. I have 105,000 miles.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #107

Jul 072021

Accord

  • miles
Starter problem of the 2014 Honda Accord

- Budd Lake, NJ, USA

problem #106

Jun 192021

Accord

  • miles

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

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 #105

Jun 142021

Accord

  • miles
Unknown

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #104

Jan 122021

Accord

  • 95,000 miles
The failing starter is a well known issue among the Honda Accord community. The starter begins to fail prematurely and eventually will fail to start the car leaving the driver and or their passengers stranded. This can happen at anytime/anywhere the vehicle needs to be started. There is a current tsb to replace the starter and turn the flex plate one bolt hole over. Many times this happens after any warranty has expired leaving the owner to pay out of pocket a large amount of money.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #103

Feb 192020

Accord

  • 67,600 miles
Backup camera shows black screen while reversing. Intermittent failure at first, the completely died. When the vehicle was put it reverse the camera screen with guide lines displayed, but no image was visible.

- Zionsville, IN, USA

problem #102

Feb 152021

Accord

  • 129,000 miles
The dash board isn't showing any signs of default and the car has trouble starting

- Mount Royal, NJ, USA

problem #101

Feb 132021

Accord

  • miles
To whom it may concern; I had an appointment for today (02/13/2021) at Honda of milford in the state of Connecticut in usa for safety recall. I was denied for a service on safety recall after I have asked the receptionist at the service desk when I he will be able to help me while I was waiting in line more than few minutes. The receptionist was using obscene language when I was waiting in line in an unprofessional manner. Another employee of this dealership has also involved and asked me to leave the property because I asked him who he was. I believe I was treated unfairly and denied a service for safety recall after simply asking for an assistance while waiting in line. Please, regard my complaint into consideration. Thank you, respectfully yours

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #100

Feb 132021

Accord

  • 97,000 miles
February 13, 2021 around 11:45 I was driving with my son and his friend & my dog with me, I about to make a left in intersection when I hit the gas pedal I hear a noise under my car (boom) then the car won't go foward even though I hit gas. Then I put in reverse it's the same thing it won't stop the car are still moving backward so I hit the brake and the car stop in the middle of intersection. So I put the gear in "P" park position but the car are still moving down the hill. Slowly by slowly backwards and then I hit the snow on the side road that's why the car stop. I'm so nervous on that moment even my son and his friend are scared.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #99

Feb 032021

Accord

  • 55,000 miles
Starter malfunctioned while parked on the street. This is a widely reported issue with hundreds of reports online and no recall. Cost to replace at dealer is over $700. Car died on the street.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #98

Oct 032020

Accord

  • miles
The vehicle is taking longer to go into engine mode. It's lagging

- Shirley, NY, USA

problem #97

Jan 152021

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
The car will not start, but only sometimes. When you push the button, the power comes on and it clicks but doesn't start. Several lights come on including starter system. It usually will start after a few tries but last night would not at all and I was stranded in a parking lot. There are several complaints in the Honda forums and this was recalled and fixed for the 2013's but not the 2014"S.

- Exton, PA, USA

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