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:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,084 miles
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2013 Honda Accord. Consumer stated that vehicle failed to start after pushing the auto start button. The consumer had to pay almost $700 to replace relay box in the vehicle.
Ever since I bought the vehicle, there are times when I cold start that the vehicle moves slowly. And pressing the gas moves the car at 1/10th the power that I am used to. Not every time, but particularly pronounced when cold. Once it warms up and this low power goes away.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the engine intermittently turned over and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure could not be determined due to no warning lights being illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Factory specification states engine capacity for engine oil is 4.4 quarts, but after replacing the oil 3 times in the 10 months I have owned the car, I have noticed the actual capacity is 5.2 quarts. At 4.4 quarts, dip stick indicates oil at below lowest mark, at 5.2 quarts, it shows right at upper mark. I have google search this fact and there are many other owners or mechanics that have stated this fact. This has caused VTC actuator to be deficient of oil lubricant and rattle loudly and eventually fail. Over all oil deficiency will cause engine to fail prematurely.
- Cary, ND, USA
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Engine burns oil excessively. Following the maintenance minder oil change schedule, the oil was under the minimum. Car was at around 83000 miles. Since within 5 year dealership asked to do a oil consumption test but car would be out of 5 yr window by end of it. Eventually this issue led to catalytic converter needed to be changed at 98500 miles due to the buildup from burning oil
At about 40k miles since I purchased my 2013 Accord Sport 6 speed MT new, there has been premature starter failure causing me to replace the starter. In addition, the 2.4 L Earth Dreams engine consumes a quart of oil every approximately 1000 miles. I have had honda's in the past and never had to do this on a fairly new car. I also changed my PCV valve thinking it may be faulty. After doing so, I have the same issue. I even complained to Honda several times and expressed my frustration. At about 50% oil life remaining, and if the engine oil is not topped off, the dip stick to check the engine oil will be bone dry. I hope NHTSA will look into the Earth Dreams engine. This mechanic did an excellent Youtube video explaining the issue. https://youtu.be/tZ24wh6eCpE. It is time to force a Honda recall on all Earth Dreams engine before premature engine failure starts happening and Honda blaming customers for not properly maintaining the engine when it is a faulty engine to begin with.
The 9th generation Honda Accord seemed to have a common issue with premature starter failure and excessive engine oil consumption. My starter failed at around 40k miles. I then noticed after a fresh oil change, and with 70% oil life remaining, my engine is bone dry with no oil and the only reason I checked was because of a low pressure warning light. I have complained to honda that this is not normal. There are no leaks whatsoever. To prevent engine damage, I have to fill in a quart of engine oil for every 1500 miles of driving. I have owned several honda's and never once had any issues like this. I even changed the pcv valve and that did not fix the issue. Honda knows about the excessive oil consumption and refused to issue a recall to replace the piston rings. Almost every 9th generation Honda Accord owner faces premature starter failure and excessive oil consumption. This is not normal and Honda is avoiding this issue and give customers like me the run around to perform compression test etc and adding engine oil for every 1000 miles of driving is normal. I have never heard of such thing unless you drive a high performance vehicle. I hope NHTSA will investigate and force Honda to issue a recall and compensate owners who had to pay out of pocket for premature starter failures.
Engine continues to burn oil internally. Honda dealer tells me that is impossible but Acura had a recall for the same issue. Oil fan humming, engine overheating. Parked before engine locked up.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle could not be restarted. The battery and the electronic starter were replaced several times however, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
These 2013 earth dreams Honda engines need to be recalled for excessive oil consumption. There are known issues with bad piston rings in this engines that cause over excessive oil consumption, which can lead up to engine seizure. Honda has not addressed this issue which is affecting many 2013 owners. Mechanics have made videos on youtube stating the same issue. Please open an investigation to get these engines recalled so people don't have to spend upwards of 5000 dollars to replace their engines when this issue should be fixed by Honda. You need to issue a recall for these engines.
2013 Honda Accord V6exl starter makes grinding noise when being started. Sometimes takes multiple trys to finally turn over and start engine. Brought to dealership but they said they could not replicate the issue. Only offered to replace entire starter system for $900.
When I start to take off the car stalls our on me for like 3 or 4 seconds, it has almost caused me to wreck a lot of times and my 2013 Honda Pilot does the same thing
I own a 2013 Honda Accord sport, 4 cylinder earth dreams engine with 65000 miles on it. There is a very known issue with excessive oil consumption and oil burning in these earth dreams engines. The piston rings are faulty causing oil to be burned in the combustion chamber. Honda had a recall for this issue in 2008-2012 and this issue is happening in my vehicle. Prolonged oil consumption can seize the engine due to no oil being left in the engine to lubricate it. This needs to be addressed asap as this oil consumption issue has never been rectified. This engine is burning 4 quarts of oil in 2500 miles..there is black soot and the end of the tailpipe, which is a clear indication of oil burning. Honda beeda to address this issue with a recall to replace stuck or worn piston oil rings. Repairs for this issue are over 3000 dollars. This cost should not be passed on to the customer due to faulty parts or faulty engineering
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- Cypress, TX, USA