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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2013 Honda Accord miscellaneous problems

miscellaneous problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2013 Honda Accord:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #95

Nov 162022

Accord

  • miles

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

No warning lights displayed on dashboard. Steering wheel began turning right by itself sitting in the driveway in park. I turned it back to the straight position only to have it turn again one half or more rotation. Took it to a parking lot ( flat area) it went in a circle by itself. I could stop it with some effort. While driving straight it kept pulling me right hard, not like a crowned road would do! The vehicle was bought new and only has 76,000 miles.

- Stephenson , VA, USA

problem #94

Sep 012022

Accord

  • miles
Their is an issue when trying to start the vehicle. When the ignition button is pressed, the engine does not start. Instead, their is a grinding and whirring sound. I believe this is coming from the starter. It takes 3-4 attempts to start the car. Their are numerous complaints on many forums about this issue.

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

problem #93

Apr 072021

Accord

  • miles
Car is just randoming not starting, having to get it jumped to start it & pistons are knocking!

- Bailey , NC, USA

problem #92

Jun 212022

Accord

  • miles

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

The paint is peeling on my 2013 Honda Accord. This seems to be an ongoing issue with the white orchid paint.

- Aubrey, TX, USA

problem #91

May 112022

Accord

  • miles
My vehicle trunk randomly unlatches and opens. The trunk does both while driving and when parked. The key fob button to open the trunk is not pressed or in range during these incidents. This is a safety concern in that if can block my rearward view. It is also an inconvenience since it can lead to theft of contents and the car.

- Auburn, NY, USA

problem #90

Apr 182022

Accord

  • miles
Bought the car in 2013, and around 2015 it started having intermittent problems starting the car. After about 5-6 tries it would start normally and everything would be fine for couple of months. This went on all the way up to this year 2022. At least 6 different times of having my car inspected for this, they could not determine a cause. Come today, it won't start again, and after numerous times it won't start at all. After reading through many numerous owners having the same issues on Accord forums, Reddit and YouTube, the obvious cause is the starter is prone to failure. I am now trying to figure out a way to have my car towed to the dealer and dreading the cost of replacement for the starter including labor costs (when I've done everything pro-active to try to find the cause of this issue). I am sure I am not covered under any equipment warranty for this (but I sure was when I first reported this to them from 2015-2022.

- Rosemead, CA, USA

problem #89

Dec 312021

Accord

  • miles

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

When pulling into my driveway, the dash lights suddenly all turned on, and the engine started racing causing the car to crash into my house.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #88

Jul 062021

Accord

  • miles
For several years, the starter has been work sporadically. This started in 2014. It has progressively gotten worse. I cant count on the car to start.

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #87

May 152021

Accord

  • miles
Different door lock actuators have been replaced multiple times since original ownership in 2012. Power lock suddenly does not actuate with remote nor driver side control. Only physical actuation of lock engages or disengages lock

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #86

Mar 022021

Accord

  • 89,087 miles
My 2013 Accord sport suddenly veered left on it's own and I hit a telephone pole breaking it in half. The air bags did not deploy. The car is a total loss and I am injured. I was driving in a straight line when this happened.

- Wortham, TX, USA

problem #85

Feb 182021

Accord

  • 0 miles

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

I have not owned the car in question since May 2016 after this car was totaled in an accident and I keep getting calls from Honda of pasadena (pasadena, ca). The process on the NHTSA website says that the manufacturer contacts car owners to notify them of safety recalls correct" are dealers allowed to use my personal phone number/data to solicit me for these repairs multiple times like this" I mean, the notification from the manufacturer appears to be enough; this will allow the customer to choose the dealership on their own. The practice of the dealership reaching out to me is more like an unethical practice to bait customers into getting repair money from the manufacturer. This is in fact baiting. Please help and respond as soon as possible.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

problem #84

Feb 052021

Accord

  • miles
When I push the start button it doesn't always start - get a grinding noise.

- East Falmouth, MA, USA

problem #83

Oct 252020

Accord

  • 84,000 miles
Car will not start even with the key fob inside the car. Key fob has new battery, car battery is fine as well. Bringing the fob close to the start button occasionally starts the car. Similar issue was recalled in earlier models, no recall has been issued for later vins

- Iowa City, IA, USA

problem #82

Oct 182020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
According to uber, this vehicle [xxx] has been salvaged or has a rebuilt title. The dealer does not agree and carfax report denies being involved in any accident in the past. Per uber " uber will be notified by NHTSA and reactivate the vehicle automatically." Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Seffner, FL, USA

problem #81

Aug 102020

Accord

  • 76,800 miles
Rear view camera goes completely black only showing guildance lines

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #80

Jul 012020

Accord

  • 65,000 miles
I am getting error readings on my 2013 Honda Accord exl, V6 that the fcw has failed which is causing other error lights (tire pressure, traction, etc). I have only 65,000 miles on this car. Should this failure occur at this small mileage" should this not be a recall issue"

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #79

Dec 232019

Accord 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
When I first purchased my 2013 Honda Accord from the dealership I noticed sometimes the push start would stall or sound like it was failing. Also my driver side door would not respond to my key fob. All other doors respond to it except the driver door. I have replaced the battery and still the issue hasn't been resolved. I have been taking the actual key out of the fob and inserting it into the car door to unlock my driver side door. Now the ac has began to stop and start. It almost sounds like the fan motor is kicking on and off. And my driver side seat is not sliding back properly. It will began to glide then stop. Then I have to keep pressing and it'll glide back a little and then stop again. Overall I think there is some sort of electrical shortage or something is happening with it. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there was an electrical system recall sent out June 29, 2017. As stated on their website this could result in an electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The NHTSA campaign id is 17V418000 !

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #78

May 102020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
I was driving on a highway at 50mph and suddenly felt my car slightly jerk and make a popping noise. I did not see any obstructions prior to this, even though it felt like I had run over a tree branch. I pulled over as soon as possible and everything on my car seemed fine until I saw my sunroof was shattered. The middle part had completely broken off while the rest of the glass was shattered. It looked like something had fallen out of the sky and hit it, although it did not feel like anything had bounced off my car while driving. The sunroof door had been closed and I rarely open it (the last time I used it was at least 6 months ago).

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #77

Oct 102019

Accord

  • 65,000 miles
The car has intermittent starting issues. I have had the battery and alternator changed and checked and there appear to be no issues there. Online forums suggest that this is a endemic starter issue with Honda Accord. Sometimes the car will start with ease. Other times it will not start at all. When it does not start I have to jump it, but when I take it to the auto shop afterwards they tell me that there are no apparent issues with the battery or alternator.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #76

Jul 152019

Accord

  • 130,000 miles
2013 Honda Accord is failing to start. Push starter button and it will not start, then again and will not start, then again and it will start. Beginning to occur more frequently. Have a new battery and checked alternator and everything fine.the car was stationary at the time I was trying to start it.

- Weatherford Texas, TX, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?