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 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,390 miles
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My car just got 22,000 miles but has problems with the starter. I joined a forum of people who own same type of my car. There are many people has same problems with mine. Some lucky people got the problem when the car has 80,000 miles. Some unlucky people got the problem with the low miles on the car as me. I think Honda need to have a recall for starter problem of Honda Accord 13 model.
Having "grinding" sounds when trying to start the car, heard this is a common issue for multiple 2013-2015 Accord owners. This is a intermittent issue that doesn't let the car start. Last time it happened was 07/28/2020 but it had happen multiple times in the last year.
I LOST MY POWER STEERING AT 65MPH DRIVING TO THE COAST ON HIGHWAY 26 IN OREGON. I NEARLY CRASHED MY CAR ON THE CURVE WHEN MY WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN LIKE IT NORMALLY DOES. I HAD TO YANK THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO STAY ON THE ROAD. I WAS TERRORIST! I SLOWED MY CAN TO 50MPH THE REST OF THE 45 MILES TO MY BEACH HOUSE IN SEASIDE OREGON. THE STEERING CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AND I HAS HAPPY TO HAVE THE TRAFFIC SLOW DOWN 20 MILES OUT OF SEASIDE TO BUMPER TO BUMPER. I BARELY GOT THE WHEEL TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT OUR SEASIDE, OREGON HOME. I STARTED MY 'RESEARCH' TO SEE IF A RECALL HAD BEEN MADE ON MY CAR FOR POWER STEERING BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE DIED HITTING THE WALL OF DIRT AND TREES LEAVING THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! I FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM 2014 THAT 374,000 PEOPLE HAD COMPLAINED OF THIS SAME PROBLEM. AND THAT YOU WERE INVESTIGATING BACK IN 2014! MY CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 42,000 MILES ON IT AND THAT WAS THE TIME OF THEM GOING OUT ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE. CARS EFFECTED WERE 2013-2017 HONDA ACCORDS EX. MINE IS THAT AND A V6. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE CRASHED & DIED WITH THIS FAULTY PART" DO YOU HAVE RECORD OF IT" I WANT THIS ELECTRIAL POWER STEERING PART RECALLED!! YOU HAVE FAILED WITH NOT RECALLING IT BACK IN 2014!! I AM HOLDING "YOU" ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS HAPPENING TO ME!! I WANT YOU TO PAY FOR MY CAR TO BE FIXED AND MY RENTAL CAR! I NEED YOU TO RESPOND TO ME [XXX] [XXX] IS MY CELL. YOU ARE LUCKY I DIDN'T CRASH!! MY CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY IN SEASIDE, OREGON AND I NEED IT TOWED TO BEAVERTON, OREGON TO GET IT FIXED. I HAVE POSTED THE 2014 ARTICLE OF YOU NOT RECALLING THIS! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
When I first purchased my 2013 Honda Accord from the dealership I noticed sometimes the push start would stall or sound like it was failing. Also my driver side door would not respond to my key fob. All other doors respond to it except the driver door. I have replaced the battery and still the issue hasn't been resolved. I have been taking the actual key out of the fob and inserting it into the car door to unlock my driver side door. Now the ac has began to stop and start. It almost sounds like the fan motor is kicking on and off. And my driver side seat is not sliding back properly. It will began to glide then stop. Then I have to keep pressing and it'll glide back a little and then stop again. Overall I think there is some sort of electrical shortage or something is happening with it. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there was an electrical system recall sent out June 29, 2017. As stated on their website this could result in an electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The NHTSA campaign id is 17V418000 !
Apparently many have complained about faulty starters in this particular model, and sure enough I experienced it today. The starter failed. This is from a cold start and it's happened three times already.
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
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