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:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,386 miles

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #55

Jun 062018

Accord

  • 70,000 miles

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

The humming noise on and off randomly in recent days ( 06/06/2018 ), sometimes very loud like a motorcycle roaring beside the car. Most of the noise happen around 40-70 mph while driving on highway ( louder ) and city ( humming ). my 2013 Honda Accord is around 70000 +/- miles, replace new tires at around 63000 miles, and regular maintenance at dealer, thus not the tires problem. Don't know where the noise come from. Many drivers indicate the same problems when surf online complains, and maybe some safety issue to worry.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #54

Jun 082018

Accord

  • miles
Honda Accord recall NHTSA recall number17V-418 called local Honda service center, Honda city in bethpage NY. They stated the don't have the parts for the recall and don't expect to get them for a couple of months. Please advise.

- Plainview, NY, USA

problem #53

May 102018

Accord

  • 76,000 miles
Honda used a bad starter when making the 2013 Accord. They also put the exhaust manifold right over it. So the starter fails right as the warranty expires on your car. I know I'm not the only one to have this happen. The car will not start. The starter is garbage. It should not have failed this soon.

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #52

Oct 012017

Accord

  • miles

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

Vsm brakes modulator failed as soon as I bought it and paid fix 1600. I've found the modulator wire made by soybeans and rabit or mouse bited it and broke it. The car company must promiss for safe to the driver and it happens by maker's failure that made by soybeans to involve the animal chewed to threaten safety.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

problem #51

Apr 032018

Accord

  • 115,000 miles
When I start my vehicle, the engine turns on, but only stays on for a second or two before loosing power. The battery seems to be working perfectly fine as the lights and indicators are properly lit. The starter also cranks properly. The engine however turns on but doesn't stay O. this has happened to me multiple times and I have changed my car battery 3 times now as the dealership isn't unable to identify what the issue is and my battery keeps getting drained. The car is particularly susceptible to this issue in the mornings in colder temperatures (50 degrees or so as I live in southern California) after not being used overnight

- Farmers Branch, TX, USA

problem #50

Jan 232018

Accord

  • 65,000 miles
" starter needed to be replaced" my 2013 Accord only has 65,000 miles and had to have the starter replaced. I would have to turn the key multiple times in order for the car to start- I thought it had to do with the recent battery recall.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

problem #49

Feb 022018

Accord

  • miles

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

Starter stop working

- Peekskill, NY, USA

problem #48

Jan 192018

Accord

  • 66,000 miles
It turns over the battery light goes on smells like smoke

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #47

Jan 302018

Accord

  • 90,000 miles
I woke up this morning to drive to work, while I was driving the engine cut off, I almost hit a fire hydrant. I drove 0.3 miles, I was at the red light, about to make a right turn, the vehicle cut off again. The steering got locked and I coudln't position the vehicle. Ever since the recall was done on my vehicle regarding the battery issue, I've been having problem, it's either I jump start today, or the car wont start. I was told they didnt touch nothng in the vehicle. Honda claim the vehicle is okay.

- Somerset, NJ, USA

problem #46

Oct 222017

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
The starting can't start the car and I had it replaced and it still won't start. I've seen a lot of complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord starter and I don't know why it hasn't been recalled

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #45

Dec 192017

Accord

  • 65,270 miles

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

I had a recall affecting the charging system of my car. I did take my car in for the second part of the recall but unfortunately since that work was done my car is emitting smoke like smell as I am driving even when the heat is not on. Also it is heating without me turning the heater on as well. It is to be noted that I never had that issue before. I had the work done on 12/18/2017

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #44

Apr 272017

Accord

  • 49,186 miles
Had two of my car door actuators went up had to pay over $800 to repair them people were getting locked in my car when to stopped.next day doors making some noise took my car back to dealer they said the other two doors were going up.talk to the mechanic that did the work he said he would do the work for a discount if they would ok it. Since they did not find it same day.they said no way they want another $800 to fix them. So people are still getting locked in my car. I think this would be a saftey issue.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #43

Dec 052017

Accord

  • 55,000 miles
Driving down the highway when all of a sudden I heard a loud noise thinking I had a blowout to find out my sunroof glass just shattered.not a car was around me when this happen.

- Levelland, TX, USA

problem #42

Nov 172017

Accord

  • 56,000 miles
At times the car will not start when the ignition key is turned. It will start on the second turn. On 11/17/2017, it did not start on the second try. I called for a tow truck. The driver arrived and after turning the key multiple times, the car started. He stated that it is the starter and to have it checked.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #41

Nov 112017

Accord

  • miles
NHTSA recall 17V-418. The dealer at steven creek road, san jose, ca charged us $80 for the diagnostic test. Called the Honda and still insist that we need to pay. The dealer threatened not to release the car after T hey did the final repair. We don't have choice but to pay. We were taken advantage by Honda. I filed a complaint to Honda under case # 06455487 but jennifer insist we need to pay. What a shame? we have the car back but we feel we were cheated by this company!

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #40

Nov 032017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. Plus battery gap that can cause ignition / fire hazard. Honda said they will do this recall at carson Honda (Nov 1, 2017), however one of window started malfunctioning after recall performed. Not sure if recall is performed either.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #39

Sep 202017

Accord

  • miles
Battery a piece to be placed on the battery sensor to prevent moisture from entering to prevent a fire

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #38

Aug 082017

Accord

  • miles
Dear sir/madam:I bought my car in 2013 and my battery went bad this year. I contacted Honda to inform that it is unusual to get the battery went bad within 3 years when I was using it very careful. I asked them to change the battery and they refused to take any liability since they said it is regular wear and tear. I told them even aaa give 5 year warranty on their battery. Last month, I received an email from Honda stating the following: "american Honda motor co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 - 2016 Accord vehicles. In certain vehicles, the plastic case of the battery sensor may have gaps that allow moisture to enter the sensor. Safety risk: If moisture containing conductive substances (such as road salt) enters the battery sensor, it could cause an electrical short and subsequently, a fire." They still refused to reimburse me $300 of what I paid for my battery although they have recall.

- North Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #37

Sep 172016

Accord

  • 75,000 miles
Hesitation when moving forward. It bumps three to four times on low speeds.

- Mccalla, AL, USA

problem #36

Aug 292017

Accord

  • miles
The car has a push button crank also wouldn't start at all and had to jump stat it the other day after work. At times it takes several tries for car to crank. It is said to be the starter the car in very old low mileage and Honda has had multiple complains and this is not been recalled. The vehicle was jump started at my work in graham nc. Feel that Honda is not responding to the complaints and fixing the issue. Will not buy another Honda if this is what kind of customer service they have regarding threat products!

- Brown Summit, NC, USA

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