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.
I could not listen to the radio in normal accessory mode (not the second mode where all the dash lights light up) for more than 30 minutes. Battery dies as there are too many background systems working as per explanations from the dealer. Probably the video monitor is the worst culprit. I did not think it drew that much juice. Shut the monitor if you do this. It may help. When the car was new, it was no problem but as the car battery aged it started happening more often.
Finally decided to buy a new battery as the dealer said the battery only lasts about 4-5 years. No longer listening to radio in accessory mode for any time longer than 10 minutes. Then I start the car.
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I could not listen to the radio in normal accessory mode (not the second mode where all the dash lights light up) for more than 30 minutes. Battery dies as there are too many background systems working as per explanations from the dealer. Probably the video monitor is the worst culprit. I did not think it drew that much juice. Shut the monitor if you do this. It may help. When the car was new, it was no problem but as the car battery aged it started happening more often.
Finally decided to buy a new battery as the dealer said the battery only lasts about 4-5 years. No longer listening to radio in accessory mode for any time longer than 10 minutes. Then I start the car.
- jrpratte, D.D.O., Quebec, Canada