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:
8 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,841 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Started in June after weather consistently over 80 degrees... while trying to start car have to push start button several times before car will start. Problem is intermittent.
2013 Honda Accord V6exl starter makes grinding noise when being started for the first time that day. Happens more on colder mornings than warm mornings. It is a known problem with this year Accord.
To begin with I've had to change my battery atleast 4 times(one time it exploded with battery acid)in the last 2 years. Also 6 different lights in the panel are on(brake/ABS/tire pressure/a steering wheel with an !/maintenance/power steering. I recently purchased 4 new tires from Firestone and got the car aligned the mechanic said he tried to reset the notification on the dashboard but it wouldn't turn off. I also had a family mechanic put it under the computer which diagnosed an electrical issue. Another issue the car is having is it short circuits my head lights when it rain, which means I'm replacing them almost monthly. The car tends to shake when its stopped but only if the ac is on. So in conclusion after reading this recall in credit karma I am sure my car needs to be repaired
Customer received notice of open recall17-069 previously affected vehicles recalled under 17-057 were temporarily repaired and now will have a new battery management sensor under this new bulletin technician inspected the battery sensor and if there is no countermeasures mark. Replaced the sensor. If there is a countermeasures mark the sensor is ok at this time. I'm still having problems with this recall under this 17-057 with a healthy starter, brand new battery and alternator parts job#3 at fps number 38920-T2A-AO4 description sensor.B36999 thxs hopefully Y'all will take care of this open recall that's stopping me, from enjoying my favorite car dealership jeff wyler from getting back and forth to work. I'am a loyal customer and continue to be in the near future and thxs again. I hope this problem will be resolved
Intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it will start on first push of the push to start button. Other times it takes 10+ minutes of attempts to get it started. Sometimes it just hasn't started. Took to a mechanic, diagnosed as the starter, replaced starter. Issue is still present this did not fix the problem
Fcw system failed, ABS, tps message popped up out of the blue. I braked and the car spoed up, I had to pull up my emergency brakes, and almost rear ended another car with infant because of this. Took the car to a certified mechanic with 18 certs. The brake lines, fluid, rotors, fluid were perfect. No leaks, the message is still up.he cannot pull up any codes. I am taking a screenshot of this statement with todays front page paper indicating the date I am sending this to you. Please send out an emergency alert so other Honda drivers do not have to use their emergency brake and possibly killing an infant or other passengers when their brakes fail.
Error: Keyless entry issue. Battery on both key fobs have been replaced with fresh batteries. This is a common problem on Honda Accord and Honda Pilot. This issue happens daily, even with key with-in 6 inches of ignition.. this issues 1st started occurring within 2.9 of when warranty went out. It was reported to dealer 1 day after warranty went out.
The car has intermittent starting issues. I have had the battery and alternator changed and checked and there appear to be no issues there. Online forums suggest that this is a endemic starter issue with Honda Accord. Sometimes the car will start with ease. Other times it will not start at all. When it does not start I have to jump it, but when I take it to the auto shop afterwards they tell me that there are no apparent issues with the battery or alternator.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda acord. The contact stated that when he was driving the vehiclde down a small hill. Then the ABS lights illuminated when he tried to brake. The contact had to angle the wheels to come to a stop on a slightly icy. The contact went to an independent mechanic and they said there was a short in the ABS system and referred him to a dealer curry Honda yorktown 3845 crompond rd, yorktown heights, NY 10598 914) 739-7600.they said there were no recalls and said to bring it in. The manufacturer had not been called yet. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Starter motor does not activate all of the time. The starter just clicks about 50% of the time. This has been going on for 3 months. The car will eventually start after numerous tries. Approximate mileage 67000
The contact owns a 2013 Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start when the push to start button was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer sons Honda (105 sons dr. Mcdonough ga ) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The starter was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. No further assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Intermittent ignition failure. This seems to occur more frequently in colder weather, but I have had issues all year long. When attempting to start the engine, you hear a loud static noise with no engagement of the engine. I've had to abandon my car on a couple occasions due to this failure. Honda service technician advised me that this is a common issue and often results in replacing the starter. I don't have a written quote, but he verbally estimated the cost to be around $1,000.
The smart entry key warning light on dashboard randomly goes on and off. I have replaced battery in key fob with same result. I am concerned because at some point vehicle may not start. Vehicle was in motion and stationary at times when this occurred. Has been happening for last several years.
Starter problems: Changed battery twice within 40K mileage (odometer reading) the last time they changed battery it was by Honda said my battery is not good and reason because something in the electrical withdrawing power and killing the battery and after 4 days at Honda dealer and charged me over $600 they could not identify the problem (they said)...in fact they said we think in the radio maybe! well after 6 months I found out the problem was not what they say but in the starter! the starter cause this issue until it finally the starter went dead! I open the starter myself and its definitely the starter causing this and I thought to bring it to your attention. Honda must known about this for sure! these condition it caused when its stationary. But so much pain. You drive the car and then you park and then when start nothing, painful experiences. It happened in may occasions, since I bought the car from dealer and until December 8 that is when I open the starter and saw this to for sure its the starter problem that cause battery to die early and Honda could not identify the problem at all until finally the starter wen dead. I am an engineer and confident its from the starter. I leave the matter to you to check and decided. Thanks
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
This problem started two years ago and got worse in May. It all started whe we had a rough time starting the vehicle it would take up to 6 time until the car would finally start. We were told it was the battery so we changed the batter up to four time and it still kept having starting issues so then we were told it was the starter so we had it replaced and we are still having issues and now the car stalled on me while stopped in the middle of a busy intersection and it took numerous tries and it finally turned over. Our local dealership had the car for 13 weeks and told us they were able to duplicate the starting issues and then told us a few days later they didnt push the button in long enough so it was there mechanics fault and then tell us they find a draw on the battery and a few days later tells us there mechanic used a faulty meter and then they blame it on our internet, smart tvs, garage door opener and wifi. I am so tired of all the excuses and need a car that's not going to leave me stranded and that I can feel safe driving the car out of town right now that's not the case. I do have several friends and family members that have had to come to my rescue to jump start my car or we have had to call a tow truck to get it to the dealership. We have had two ase certified mechanics look at it and were able to duplicate the starting issues and the battery draining and they both told us to take it to our local dealership. We have lots of video and documentation of what the car is doing and also friends that will speak on our behalf. No one will ride with me anymore in fear the car wont start or stall while stopped in a busy intersection. We started having issues two years ago but got alot worse in may of this year.
Repeated ignition system failure on 2013 Honda Accord V6 touring with push button start that left my daughter and me stranded on a night when it was only 13 degrees above zero. Push button start only resulted in a grinding noise, no attempt to engage flywheel to start the engine. Starter has been replaced twice and the torque converter once (at the recommendation of the dealer to fix this issue) with the same resulting grinding noise and failure of the engine to start. This issue has been reported to Honda corporation many times; it is a poorly engineered and faulty design that they refuse to acknowledge and cannot fix.
Sometimes my 2013 Honda Accord car won't start immediately. It was stationary. I have to wait a minute after the first few tries. It a starter issue. It not the battery I purchase a new battery and I I'm still having the same problem.
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