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

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2013 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 6 of 17)

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problem #221

Jun 142019

Accord 6-cyl

  • 94,700 miles

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

In 2018 my battery went dead and the lines were corroded. Battery was replaced. 3 months ago my car started to not start randomly. All lights on dash lit up, starter making noise as if it is starting, car doesn't start. This was about once a week but is now up to ten times a week. I looked it up online where others reported the same problem, said put it in neutral and it will start (true) and that Honda were having trouble with connection to batteries. Said step one was to change out sensor until part became available to fix this problem and to contact recall with VIN number to get vehicle fixed. I had a recall on a sensor a couple of years ago and took car in for same and had work done--not sure if this is same problem or not, but as I was able to look the exact problem up online with explanation and solution how to circumvent problem I expected to see a recall about this. Please advise what my next step is. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #220

Jun 092019

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
2013 Honda Accord caught on fire in our complex on Sunday 6/9/2019. The car was stationary for about 4 hours prior to the vehicle catching on fire. We were called by our neighbor that the car was on fire just before 4pm that day. When we got back, the fire department had just put out the fire. A police report was also filed. The car is also is part of an active recall for the battery sensor. We received 2 notices (August 2017/Feb 2019) and I was told each time that the car was not part of the recall. I have filed a claim with my insurance company along with opened up a case with Honda. I also filed a consumer complaint against Honda for a defective car. No one was in the car at the time it caught on fire but the vehicle is a total loss as it destroyed the entire front end of the car. My insurance company along with Honda will be sending out their fire inspectors to identify the origin of the fire to determine liability.

- Merrimack, NH, USA

problem #219

Aug 222018

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While the key was in the ignition, the vehicle stalled without warning. After twenty minutes, the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was towed by aaa to balise Honda of West warwick (509 quaker ln, West warwick, ri 02893, (401) 822-2000) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The failure recurred. The dealer installed a new battery and starter. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

problem #218

Feb 152019

Accord

  • 110,689 miles

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

Having problems starting the car, keep saying check charge system. Went to mechanics they said there was a recall for the battery sensor, went to the dealer and change the sensor but still saying check charge system. Put the key in everything light but wont start the car. Every now and then it works fine but some days it take time for the car to start.

- North Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #217

Oct 272018

Accord

  • 85,000 miles
The ignition switch didn't work well only a few years after I purchase the new car (2013 Honda Accord). The factory must have a recall!

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #216

Jan 092019

Accord

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle took ten minutes before it started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but a failure code could not be found. The vehicle was later taken to another independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer due to diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Leland, NC, USA

problem #215

Apr 222019

Accord

  • 91,000 miles

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

Starter is malfunctioning. Grinds at first and typically starts on second or third attempt.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #214

Apr 072019

Accord

  • 95,000 miles
The battery sensor has gaps which could lead to a fire or other dangerous complications. The car often doesn't start. There have been recalls on this make/model/year but not this VIN.

- Aberdeen, WA, USA

problem #213

Feb 272019

Accord

  • 0 miles
Driver door lock actuator not working

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #212

Jul 032018

Accord

  • miles
Car not starting. Having to jumpstart periodically. Replaced battery even though battery registered good. Realizing it's in the electric start switch. I built these cars, I'm troubleshooting now. Have read several complaints about my exact issue. Bought it new, highway miles between oh and fl. 69K. Shouldn't be having this issue. Always serviced and maintained. I don't feel this should come out of my pocket. First time I experienced it, was out with friends, paid for a taxi to get home, jumpstarted next day to get it home. The several other times, I was in my driveway and was able to jumpstart it here. It's in the electric start. Purchased battery 3/9/19, still having difficulty with it turning over. $164. For a new battery. Which I knew it wasn't battery, fianc had it replaced worrying about me being stranded. I can see this is going to be a problem for me. I first noticed it July 2018. Wouldn't start in oh, I thought I had just left my trunk open too long while packing.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #211

Mar 042019

Accord

  • miles

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

I have 2013 Accord exl 40K miles, and had intermittent starting problem from last few wekks, doesn't matter if it's cold or hot, sometimes it just doesn't start. I leave it alone for about a min or two. Battery is not the problem and I've already had it tested. Took it in for service, they couldn't duplicate. Anybody else have this problem" what should I do at this point"

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #210

Mar 052019

Accord

  • 95,000 miles
Starter failure, starter just clicks. I have the same starter problem as all the other compliants for a 2013 Honda Accord.

- Jamison, PA, USA

problem #209

Oct 012018

Accord

  • 57,000 miles
Issue with push button start. Started experiencing intermittently when pushing button, car won't start. Typically hit the button again and car starts. Now, however, it is taking a few to several times of pushing the start button for car to start. This can happen after being turned off for a minute to overnight. There is no pattern. I've seen this problem has happened to many owners of the '13 Honda Accord when I look online. Why hasn't Honda taken responsibility & issued a recall. This can be a safety issue if you get stuck somewhere & car won't start. (copy/paste- same problem!!)

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #208

Aug 272018

Accord

  • 168,758 miles
There three warning indicators that come on my dash and will not go off. The indicators are the power steering sensor, the tire pressure monitoring system and the vsa engaged indicator. I have 4 friends with Honda Accord ranging from 2013 - 2015 and we have all experienced the same issue. When I talk to a mechanic as well as Honda no one knows why these indicators are illuminated. No issues can be found to why these lights will not go off. The vehicle starts in the am and these lights are not on and when I drive about 30 miles these lights come on and stay the remaining time. These lights stay on, highway and street driving as well as sitting stationary.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #207

Mar 072018

Accord

  • 54,000 miles
I have 2013 Accord LX 55K miles, and had intermittent starting problem from last few months, doesn't matter if it's cold or hot, sometimes it just doesn't start. I leave it alont for about a min or two with key out and then it'll start, sometimes longer. Battery is not the problem and I've already taken to the dealership to have them check the battery and the starting system. Checked out ok, they couldn't duplicate. Anybody else have this problem" now it won't start at all. I found the recall is for V6 models only. What should I do at this point"

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #206

Sep 032018

Accord

  • 15,000 miles
Since purchase in 2017. We have had to get roadside assistance multiple times to jump the battery because vehicle wouldn't start. We have spoke to Honda that perhaps this VIN# vehicle should have been on a recall...but not included on a the 11/8/17 kgo recall. We then turn to local pepboys to do a 1st diagnostic on 10/2/2018 and showed damaged battery and so we purchased a new battery and then 2 weeks later on 11/2/18 had to have two jump starts that week and we returned to pepboys for a 2nd diagnostics that pinpointed something causing battery damage. Installed a new 2nd battery which brings us to where we are currently. In conclusion, we are fearful as we drive this vehicle and park and worry that we are going to be left stranded some where when we go to crank vehicle or worse a fire due to some electrical short. We believe that Honda should provide a voucher to take vehicle to local Honda dealership at their cost to determine the root cause since they should know their vehicle the best.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #205

Jun 042018

Accord

  • 88,000 miles
Issue with push button start. Started experiencing intermittently when pushing button, car won't start. Typically hit the button again and car starts. Now, however, it is taking a few to several times of pushing the start button for car to start. This can happen after being turned off for a minute to overnight. There is no pattern. I've seen this problem has happened to many owners of the '13 Honda Accord when I look online. Why hasn't Honda taken responsibility & issued a recall. This can be a safety issue if you get stuck somewhere & car won't start.

- Lehighton, PA, USA

problem #204

Oct 302018

Accord

  • 77,774 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The vehicle failed to start with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after an hour but failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the starter needing replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer holler Honda (2211 N semoran blvd, orlando, fl 32807 (877)-872-9906) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,774.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #203

Oct 172018

Accord

  • 61,500 miles
At 61xxx miles the vehicle began to no longer start reliably. Sometimes I would push the start button and it would start normally and sometimes I would just hear a single click but the engine would not turn over. When the engine would not start it would sometimes start if you retried it, but usually it would only restart after multiple pushes of the start button. Some days I could not start it after 20 or more attempts. After about a week of this when I finally got it started I drove it to my local mechanic's shop and left it for them to deal with. They diagnosed it as a bad starter, replaced the starter and now it works ok. I had tested the car battery and it had 13.6 volts. I tested the key fob batteries and they had well over their advertised 3V. I read the Honda Accord forums and found many, many people with the same symptoms. I believe this is the 6th Honda I have owned and never replaced a starter on any of them - 3 or 4 of them have gone nearly 200K miles with no starter problem. Judging by the number of people who have reported bad starters in the first 75000 miles I would have to say Honda, was either trying to save money by using cheap starters or has a bad supplier for their starters. Whatever it is, they are putting their customers ind some very inconvenient and potentially dangerous situations.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #202

Oct 032018

Accord

  • 67,000 miles
Bought this car at the end of its 3 year warranty 2 years ago. I immediately had to have the starter and battery replaced (09/16). Car began not starting when the push button is engaged, starter was replaced again in (03/18). Now in September the car began taking 5 or 6 presses of the start button to start. Dealer replaced the battery (09/18). One week later the problem began again and the starter was replaced again (10/18).

- Little Elm, TX, USA

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