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.

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,571 miles

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2013 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #7

Apr 142022

Accord

  • 35,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while starting the vehicle there was a grinding sound coming from the engine. The vehicle would not start immediately. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure with the starter switch. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 022021

Accord

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #5

May 012021

Accord

  • 117,000 miles
The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated her daughter was attempting to start the vehicle however, it was approximately five minutes before the vehicle started. The contact stated her daughter was not aware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #4

Dec 012019

Accord

  • 93,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the push to start button failed to start the vehicle intermittently. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. Additionally, on occasions several attempts were needed for 5-15 minutes for the vehicle to start. The keyfob batteries were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced manufacturer communications number: A16-002 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

- Worchester, MA, USA

problem #3

Jun 012018

Accord

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the push start button function failed to start the vehicle on several attempts. After waiting for two hours, the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed by a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was not available.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

problem #2

Mar 012018

Accord

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While depressing the push to start button, the vehicle failed to start and an abnormal grinding noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #1

Sep 012016

Accord

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon turning the key in the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to have the failure diagnosed by a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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