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:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,285 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the cruise control would not deactivate and the vehicle would not slow down or stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle proceeded through a red light and crashed into two other vehicles. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. Prior to activating the cruise control, the brakes operated normally. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Driving on a busy S.E. street in Washington DC, driving about 20 to 30 mph., heard a noise that sounded like a tire blowing out or some other type of noise emanating from underneath the car. I tried to press the brake, but instead the car accelerated and would not stop. It sped up at least another 15 to 20 more mph, and again, would not stop. There were vehicles in the back, so I could not use the emergency brake or shut the car off. There were also vehicles on the side and in front of my vehicle. I had to make a decision on how to slow the car down without hitting any pedestrians or any other vehicles. Decided to try and stop the car by hitting something stationary and ran into a set of steps that belonged to an office building. Airbags deployed and two passersby stopped to assist me and my passenger out of the car. We were both transported by ambulance to a hospital with substantial injuries to the chest, rib, neck and back for myself and the passenger.
Before my car was a year old, my brakes started sporadic squeaking. On the first visit, I was told a manufacturing problem. On the second visit, I was told the next step was cutting into rotors. On the third visit, I was told my rotors were resurfaced. The following day, after the third visit, my breaks continued to make noise. I reached out to corporate, who advised I had to go thru other channels (back at the dealership) before I can file a complaint with them. I am getting frustrated due to multiple visits to the service department and my issue is not getting fixed. I should not have to drive around in a brand new car and my brakes are squeaking. I am paying too much money for this problem; in which the service dept/ dealership is giving me the runaround.
While driving to Chicago (2 hours away) with my wife and 11 year old my maintenance minder light came on to tell me it was time to get an oil change. Since it was a Sunday I couldn't take it in. I couldn't make an appointment until 7/16 to get in for an oil change. On 7/16 I sat in my car to go home, but my dash lights were all lit up. Brakes, electric steering, ABS, check engine, my speedometer wasn't working and many more lights remained on. I called the dealer and they told me it was safe to drive it over to them although I heard a grinding sound, my brakes were soft and my steering wheel was very stiff. I went very slow since my speedometer or mileage wasn't working at all. The next morning my dealer called and claimed that a rodent was the culprit who chewed on some main wiring harness of the entire car. I find this hard to believe because why didn't it happen after the oil light came 2 days before" why didn't my wife's SUV get affected by this? this is a huge quality control issue that Honda needs to fix. What would have happened if all of these lights came on while I was driving my family on the highway"
I recently had a very serious issue with my 2013 Honda Accord regarding unintended acceleration. While pulling into a parking spot at a garden nursery I applied the brakes but they did not respond in anyway, the engine then revved up making a loud noise, the car lunged forward over several railroad tie barriers, bushes, hit a truck that was parked in the lot and came to rest in a mulch pile. Luckily the truck and mulch stopped the car and I was able to put it into park and turn it off. There is considerable amount of damage to the side of my car and the property of the nursery. This happened on May 8, 2014 at 5:00 pm. It was a gravel parking lot, dry sunny day. This Honda was purchased new in 2013 and is a 4cyl with cvt transmission and has approximately 13,000 miles. The car had to be towed to the dealership where it sits now waiting for a Honda representative to investigate this issue. It was a blessing that no one was standing in front of my car. Much of my decision to purchase a Honda was because of reliability and safety; however, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. This is my first Honda and I am thoroughly disappointed and alarmed after this incident.
- Louisville, KY, USA
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While coming to a stop in my parking spot, I applied the brake and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, with engine surge /loud noise and there were no brakes...... car plowed over parking spot barrier, into shrubs, balcony beam and neighbor's screened patio. There is considerable damage to my vehicle, shrubs, neighbor's patio and my balcony. This was a terrifying event. Investigations by insurance co and mechanic are pending at this time.
At 11:00 a.M. on Nov.6 I was driving my 2013 Honda Accord. I pulled into a store parking area at about 5 miles per hour. I put my foot on the brake and turned to enter the parking space when my car accelerated with my foot on the brake. I heard the car rev-up and pushed on the brake more. The revving stopped, but the car continued to move forward slowly. The car moved over the parking barrier and headed for the store wall. It broke through the store wall and I pushed the transmission into park and pushed the button to turn the car off. The car stopped immediately. I was not hurt and left the car to let the owner of the store know what happened. My car has the cvt transmission.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, she applied the brake pedal but it dropped to the floor board. The brake pedal independently returned to the correct position. The contact stated that the vehicle surged and the RPM reading increased when in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was able to duplicate the failure but was not able to diagnose the cause of the failure or a remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200.
When I step on the brake while slowing down from 20+ mph to come to a stop there is a noticeable jerk before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This happens every time when I need to bring the car to a complete stop at a stop sign or signal. It feels as if the rotor is warped when it wants to stop then suddenly jerks forward as if something releases. This is probably a transmission issue which Honda needs to address.
Two false TPMS low pressure warnings, second occurrence 7/19/2013. Tire pressure during both occurrences was correct when subsequently measured with tires 'cold' after warning. TPMS was recalibrated after both false warnings. TPMS is an indirect system, computed through ABS system. Checked with american Honda for a firmware update, none pending.
I own a 2013 Honda Accord ex-L V6 with 7520 miles on hit. I approached my gated community on Friday evening, June 28, 2013 at approximately 9:45pm, hit the remote to open the gates, placed my foot on the brake and there was no brake reaction whatsoever. The car continued to roll forward. Fortunately, the gate opened before I hit it. I continued to my home, checking the brakes and they appeared to work, opened up the garage and was putting the car in the garage when I put my foot on the brake and again the car's brakes had no reaction and I hit the wall and door leading into my house. The weather conditions were clear and no rain. Fortunately, the car has minimal damage; however, the house has substantial damage. I am unable to close and lock my kitchen door leading from the garage into the house. I have researched this problem, and this appears to be a problem with this year along with previous years.
During braking, as you are getting close to stopping the car, I feel little jerk before the car completely stops. This jerk is like couple of times and can be repeated. This probably due to improper ABS system. If you move to neutral and then brake, this issue is non-existent. I suspect some electronic aspect with mechanical brakes creating this jerk.
Front brake squeal when driving, steering or applying brakes. Sounds like the wear sensors but in fact I was told by the dealer (bay ridge Honda) in brooklyn N.Y. that it is the clips that hold the pads in place. I was also told that Honda is aware of this problem and they are waiting for the repair parts to arrive along with the service bulletin.
Iam hearing a squealing sound when applying the brakes. Thought it was the brake wear indicator so I che ked and pads are fine. I then googled problem and was surprised to see that Honda is aware of this problem. My car VIN# is shown to be included in the affected group. The brakes seem fine but this is very annoying for a new car. I will contact plaza Honda first thing tomorrow.
I have the same problem as NHTSA id# 10504663 dated 3/27/13. Front brake squeal- sounds like the wear sensors but in fact I was told by the dealer(bayridge Honda) in brooklyn N.Y. that it is infact the clips that hold the pads in place. I was also told that Honda is aware of this problem and they are waiting for the repair parts to arrive along with the service bulliten. Hope it is soon because for a new car it sounds bad and I wonder just what this rubbing of the clips my be doing to the rotors. So far, no real brake problems except for the squeal. I had a 04 Accord exl V-6 and sometimes I wonder why I traded it in.never had any trouble with it.....
Front brakes make a loud screetching noise at any speed. Car was brought to the dealer 5 times. Repaired 5 times according to Honda service bulletin. However the problem only gets worse. Honda states that they are aware of the problem, but currently there is no repair yet available. I was informed that the vehicle has a faulty brake pad retention spring and the brake pads are loose.
I just purchased an Accord 2013 exl-V6. The other day I was driving normal on the highway doing around 60mph on the highway, the car in front of me slowed down a bit, so I slightly hit the brakes and they completely locked as if too much force was applied and I lost control of the vehicle almost causing an accident. The car did not allow me to stop braking and seemed like it was it control and not me.
Came to stop at stop sign. New Honda Accord 2013 4 door suddenly tried to accelerate. I pushed down as hard as I could on the brake to stop the motion forward. It only moved a foot or two and with my wife yelling I was able to get it into neutral. Scared the life out of us. I am 51 and a financial professional. My wife is 52 and a physician. This was completely real.
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- Kennesaw, GA, USA