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.

3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,667 miles

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2013 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #10

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 #9

Sep 012019

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,135 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle jump started. The contact stated that the starter was replaced September 2019 by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that several attempts were needed on several occasions to start the vehicle. Dunning Honda of ferndale (21350 woodward ave, ferndale, mi 48220, 248-548-6300) was contacted and the contact was provided an estimate of $700 to have the starter replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,135. The consumer stated that the starter was replaced again on June 16, 2020 at by autozone in livinia, , Michigan.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #8

Jan 312019

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the starter was malfunctioning. When the contact pressed the start button, the engine would not crank. After a few attempts, the engine finally started. Pensacola Honda (6675 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, (800) 747-3966) stated that the warranty expired 24 days ago and they could not fund the repairs. The manufacturer also stated that the warranty expired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to have the starter replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 012017

Accord

  • 76,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. When the push to start button was engaged, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the contact heard an indistinguishable, abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to hardin county Honda (5608 N dixie hwy, elizabethtown, ky 42701, (270) 765-2141) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

problem #6

Jul 212018

Accord

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to scott robinson Honda service center (2280 crenshaw blvd, torrance, ca) where it was diagnosed that the electronic ignition harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure continued. The vehicle was towed back to the service center where it was diagnosed that the starter was faulty. The starter was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Lomita, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 012018

Accord 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle did not start. The starter was replaced by twin city Honda (10545 memorial blvd, port arthur, tx 77640, (409) 981-1220). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Groves, TX, USA

problem #4

Dec 202017

Accord

  • 30,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. On several occasions, while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #3

Sep 172017

Accord

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. On several occasions, the contact experienced failures with the starter on her vehicle. The contact was not able to start the vehicle and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the starter failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified, but the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

- Xenia, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 152017

Accord

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lute riley Honda, 1331 N central expy, richardson, tx 75080) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 112017

Accord

  • 90,536 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Honda of hackettstown (48 us-46, hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-6200) where it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning starter motor that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 90,536.

- Port Murray, NH, USA

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