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 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,094 miles

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 4 of 6)

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problem #43

Dec 052017

Accord

  • 55,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

problem #35

Jul 172017

Accord

  • 70,000 miles
While driving with the ac for 15 minutes; a little smoke starts to come out of the center consoles two vents. This has been happening for the last 2 weeks every time we drive for over 15 minutes. The smoke last for up to 30 seconds then stops. Once it is done, a slight odor of burned electrical can be noticed.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #34

Jul 052017

Accord

  • 22,000 miles
There are many many complaints on line about the starters on the 2013 Honda Accord - but Honda still has not made a recall"? this is an expensive part to replace and they are not helping anyone" I am afraid I will get stuck somewhere and my car will not start - but it is almost one thousand dollars to get it repaired!!!! I have to crank it many times before it will start. The one shop made me get a new battery - but that did not make any difference. I feel like I will get stranded somewhere unsafe!

- Moon Twp., PA, USA

problem #33

Jun 012017

Accord

  • 23,000 miles

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

Honda has a "lanewatch" camera that a screen comes on when the right turn signal is deployed. Our Honda's camera fails to come on leaving the screen in a normal mode. This would be such as gas mileage etc. Dealer and Honda mototors refuse to acknowledge problem. They need to "replicate" at dealer. We called them to come to our home which is less than 5 minutes away. They always are busy or have an excuse. The vehicle was moving forward ready to turn on a city street. We took the video to show the turn signal on and no "lanewatch". we have also filed a complaint on our rear camera blacking out. Dealer refuses to fix. Driveaccord.com is full of similar cases. Seems like a Honda defective product.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #32

May 092017

Accord

  • 82,000 miles
For the past few months the push button start has been intermittent. Sometimes it will start right away, sometimes all I get is a click, and sometimes nothing. Often have to push it several times before the car will finally start. The battery in the key fob is new, the car battery has been checked. I assume it's the starter from the sound of it. All the lights and power windows work. I researched the cost and it's anywhere from 600-800 to replace starter, that's more than the car payment! the car is only 4 years old! consumers should be protected against manufactures trying to make more money off of parts. After much research I see a lot of complaints on this very issue and even after replacing the starter the same problem occurs. Now it could be an electrical issue along with the starter. Today was final straw, after getting ice cream with my 2 little kids in 92 degree weather, the car would not start at all! so I had to call a friend to pick me and the kids up, we had to wait in 92 degree weather! no one should have to experience this event with a new car! Honda needs to recall this starter defect and fix starters issues immediately. Thank you.

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #31

Jun 012015

Accord

  • 13,000 miles
While backing the vehicle rear camera goes black, leaving only lighted trajectory lines on the screen. For 2 years the car has been under warranty and the dealer has not been able to fix the problem. It has happened stationary and moving. On a city street only. We have multiple videos and pictures if needed.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #30

Nov 022016

Accord

  • 16,000 miles
Apparently, Honda has been using wiring harnesses that are coated in some sort of soy based material in an effort to go green. Unfortunately, this has resulted in an unwanted consequence of rodents being attracted to my car. They are constantly trying to chew through the wires and this can result in a very expensive repair bill from Honda. This is something they did to the vehicles they manufacturer, and the fact that they're making us vehicle owners pay for the repair bills is unacceptable to me, but what can you do? I've read online this is not just affecting vehicle owners in rural areas, but owners who live in cities like I do. So far, I've had to use some bitter apple spray that only causes the rodents to try nibbling elsewhere in the engine bay. I don't have any pictures, but I can take some upon request. I'd hate to be driving when something fails.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #29

Apr 012017

Accord

  • 40,800 miles
For the last year, the car has been unable to start after parking it for a few minutes. Usually after a few key turns it will start. A month ago it would not start at all so we towed it. The dealership decided it was the starter. After 37,000 miles? it's a Honda! it worked fine for 5 weeks and then it died again after being driven just a few miles. This time the dash lights flashed and clicked for a few minutes but would not start. After towing it, the dealership hooked it up to a jumpstart and it started! three lights continued to flash so the dealership hooked it up to the computer. I called them a couple days later and they have no answers. I hate letting my wife drive an unreliable vehicle.

- Orcutt, CA, USA

problem #28

Mar 142017

Accord

  • 48,000 miles
My driver side front and rear doors did not open during the winter season. I suspect they were frozen from the cold weather. But then again it only occurred on the driver side. Somewhat of an safety issue I would think.

- Greenburgh, NY, USA

problem #27

Feb 262017

Accord

  • 36,273 miles
Problem with windows/sunroof: Car parked in okc parking lot for 11+ hours and when went to leave, all four windows were down and sunroof was open. Car remained locked. This is security issue since anyone can access vehicle and even open trunk (nothing would be safe).

- Guthrie, OK, USA

problem #26

Sep 142016

Accord

  • miles
The starter on the 2013 Honda Accord ex-L sedan began to fail at less than 50K miles. It began with the symptoms of not starting with the first press on the push button ignition, which I was told by Honda may just be a fault of my own for not operating the push button system correctly. This turned out to be incorrect as once my warranty expired the car started to require more and most "pushes" to start. Eventually I was left stranded and the car would on start at all irrespective of the number of times I tried. While this was not a safety issue where I was stranded, in other situations this could have easily resulted in injury, or in the worst case, the loss of life.

- Walkersville, MD, USA

problem #25

Dec 252016

Accord

  • 49,450 miles
When I stopped for paying toll, car displayed engine light and steering safely light with jerking sound, not acceleration and steering G locked for few seconds and then released. I pulled the vehicle to parking lot and stopped...I started the vehicle after 3 minutes... there is a rattling noise in the engine and (fcw) warning came... says fcw system failed. I left the car at parking lot and towing back to dealer tomorrow... not safe to drive as the accelation is very erratic and consistent...traveling with my kids and scared of losing control of the car... it is on interstate 294 close O'hare airport.. christmas day and all repair shops closed

- Lakeville, MN, USA

problem #24

Dec 142016

Accord

  • 53,000 miles
2013 Honda Accord won't start. Lights, A/C, radio, windows work. This occurred after 50,000 miles. I would have to turn steering column at first to get it to start. Now it doesn't start at all! the vehicle is stationary

- Dallas, TX, USA

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