Hoping to take care of the starter grinding on startup for my 2013 Honda Accord V6-?? It-??s a known issue with the 2013-2017 Accord V6 redesigned starter (starter part number 31200-5G0-A02). Honda's fix (TSB 16-002) is yet another redesigned starter (redesign of the redesigned starter part number 31200-5G0-A04 ), plus a one time only one hole rotation of the flywheel. In the TSB 16-002 it states: If replacing the starter with the redesigned starter and rotating the flywheel doesn't work, then the next course of action is to replace the torque converter (which is not cheap and who knows if it-??s a good fix-??REALLY). I had the starter and engine battery replaced before on this car at a Honda dealership to correct the problem. Needless to say, it did not correct the screeching noises upon pushing the start engine button. The safety of the driver and the occupants will be in peril when being stuck in hazardous weather (storms, heat alert indexes, snow, freezing weather) without the ability to start the car. This is a design flaw that Honda clearly knows about with no solution in sight. I already had this repaired before at a Honda dealership, but it never corrected the problem. Honda needs to initiate a recall since it knows it-??s a massive problem by issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 16-002).

- Okemos, MI, USA

Dear NHTSA, I am writing to urgently bring to your attention a pervasive issue with the starter in Honda Accord 2013 models equipped with a push-start system. The problem began in January 2023, leading to the replacement of the car battery, brakes, and tire sensors. Despite these efforts, the issue persisted, prompting the replacement of the starter in December 2023. However, within two weeks, the newly replaced starter failed again. The problem recurred on January 09, 2024, despite cumulative repairs exceeding $3000. I have found numerous online complaints from other Honda Accord 2013 owners, indicating a widespread problem that requires immediate investigation to ensure the safety of vehicle owners. If additional information or clarification is required, please do not hesitate to contact me at 831-747-4444 Sincerely, Charbel Samaha

- Monterey, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started jerking upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), the electric power steering, TPMS, Forward Collision Avoidance, and the Lane Departure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

- Ridgeland, SC, USA

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.

- Cypress, TX, USA

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.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Valve cover gasket leaked oil on starter which caused the starter to fail.

- Rockledge, FL, USA

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.

- Buellton, CA, USA

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

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

- Bailey , NC, USA

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

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

- San Bruno, CA, USA

starter needed to be replaced at around 84000 miles

- San Bruno, CA, USA

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.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

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.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

Excess vibration and oil consumption due to vcm operation. Vcm also makes the transmission search for gears while driving at a steady speed

- Springfield, OR, USA

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.

- Cleves, OH, USA

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.

- Rockwood, TN, USA

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.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

2013 Honda Accord Accord with 81K miles is burning oil about 1quart 1000 miles.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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.

- Massapequa, NY, USA