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.
I have purchased this used vehicle from First Texas Honda on 2/26/2019. The very next day I've noticed the driver's door lock actuator does not work properly; I've informed First Texas Honda about the problem but they replied that it is a used vehicle purchased "As-Is", however, before the purchase I was not informed that this actuator did not work. I believe this is a latent defect as it is a fault in the vehicle that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale and I assume the seller knew about the latent defect. I believe the dealer or Honda should cover this repair because it appears to be a known defect, to the point that there was already a settlement for the same defect in the CRV as I've found out in www.carcomplaints.com
Update from Mar 21, 2019: Defective part number 72150-T0A-A02 Left Front Door Power Latch Assembly is exactly the same for the CR-V and for the Accord. If a settlement regarding Honda CR-V Door Lock Class Action Lawsuit, therefore, if a settlement has been reached for the CR-V's, it should be extended to the Accords as it looks to me that the problem resides in a defective part also used in Acura ILX, RLX and TLX.
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I have purchased this used vehicle from First Texas Honda on 2/26/2019. The very next day I've noticed the driver's door lock actuator does not work properly; I've informed First Texas Honda about the problem but they replied that it is a used vehicle purchased "As-Is", however, before the purchase I was not informed that this actuator did not work. I believe this is a latent defect as it is a fault in the vehicle that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale and I assume the seller knew about the latent defect. I believe the dealer or Honda should cover this repair because it appears to be a known defect, to the point that there was already a settlement for the same defect in the CRV as I've found out in www.carcomplaints.com
Update from Mar 21, 2019: Defective part number 72150-T0A-A02 Left Front Door Power Latch Assembly is exactly the same for the CR-V and for the Accord. If a settlement regarding Honda CR-V Door Lock Class Action Lawsuit, therefore, if a settlement has been reached for the CR-V's, it should be extended to the Accords as it looks to me that the problem resides in a defective part also used in Acura ILX, RLX and TLX.
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