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:
8 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,655 miles
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My 2013 Honda Accord ex started experiencing problems with intermittent starting around 45,000 miles. The dealership is aware of the starter problem, but charged me over $800 to repair it with a new starter button. I was told without repair this problem would get worse till the car would not start at all.
My starter is being replaced for intermittent starting issues. My mechanic very experienced and I have been using for years made the diagnosis. I was present for the diagnostic test. My car is a 2013 Honda Accord with less then 44000 miles. I have owned 3 Honda's all still in the family. I had a 2002 with the original starter, which my daughter now owns and I have a 2010 with almost 100,000 with the original starter. Something is wrong when you have to change a starter on a 4 yr old car with low mileage. I have also had to change the battery in the 2013 last January with less then 40,000 miles on it. I changes the battery myself.
The car will not start intermittently. Sometimes it can take 10-30 minutes to try and start it with the key. You will turn the key and it clicks but nothing engages. We had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in the key causing it not to start. That was not the case. Took it in to the Honda dealership today after my daughter being stranded yesterday because it wouldn't crank. Service tech says its the starter. Obviously these 2013 Honda have an issue, it's all over google and youtube with many people having the same issue and all low mileage.
Tried to start the car. The vehicle just lights up will not start by pushing button. Just clicking and lights inside flickering. This problem is causing me to miss work. Got in this car to go to work but will not start.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While the contact's spouse was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that aaa was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Honda of concord (7650 bruton smith blvd, concord, nc 28027) where it was diagnosed that the battery and starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mckenney-salinas Honda, 4295 wilkinson blvd, gastonia, nc 28056) where the battery box was sealed temporarily. After driving for a few hours, the contact parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
American Honda motor co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year2013 Accord vehicles. In certain vehicles, the plastic caseof the battery sensor may have gaps that allow moisture to enter the sensor. If moisture containing conductive substances (such as road salt) enters the battery sensor, it could cause an electrical short and subsequently, a fire. Recall date: June 29, 2017. So far no action has been taken. Now fall season is about to happen. I am concerning about safety of my vehicle about electrical short circuit result in fire. I checked with Honda dealer last week. He said parts are not available to replace it.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the push to start feature failed without warning. In addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated normally; however, the vehicle failed to start. When the vehicle did start, it took approximately ten previous attempts. The vehicle would no longer start at all. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Honda cars of katy, 210021 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450) where it was diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted directly; however, the contact wrote a letter to the CEO. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Car caught fire starting in engine compartment. Was stopped at a stop light, in left turn lane, when smoke was first noticed. I got out of the car and fire progressed in a few minutes to where flames were coming out from under the hood. Local fire company extinguished the fire. Car appears to be a total loss. Safety recall NHTSA 17V-418 was only recently received and had not yet gotten the car to the dealer.
Recently had the recall for the battery sensor done on the vehicle. Next day the car has intermittent problems starting. Returned to dealer battery tests good alternator tests good. Was told needs new starter and that Honda is aware of starter problems this model. Vehicle will work fine one day starts fine then next day takes five to ten tries to start. Problem was induced only after bms sensor recal. Never had issue prior Honda tells me its not the sensor
My 2013 Honda Accord has an automatic starter and the starter has not been working properly. The vehicle has just over 50K miles on it. When you press the automatic started the vehicle appears to power on but the starter is not working. Each time this happened, it would take 5-10 minutes before it actually starts.
For the past year the car has failed to start intermittently. The only way I've found to get it started is to use an external battery jump. Even then that also fails about a third of the time, though waiting some time enables the jump to work. The dealer says it is "probably" the starter and wants $1,000 to fix it. The problem began at about 40,000 miles and the starter should not fail at that age.
The contact owned a 2013 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact ran inside the home to fetch a fire extinguisher; however, upon returning to the vehicle, it was totally engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot. There were no injuries sustained, but there was property damage involved. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 06150747. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 11/06/17
My car is 2013 Accord bought brand new from gardena Honda and no other mechanic touched it. Since 2013, I have serviced my car at the same location. My car was perfectly fine however, once I received the battery recall letter I decided to take my car into gardena Honda. Please note my car still has less than 30,000 miles on it. August 2017 I went to get my car checked for the battery recall they said everything was fine and that they applied konshi bond to protect bms. Two days later after work my car did not start (stationary). Check engine was on, check steering light on & traction light on plus low pressure on. I immediately felt unsafe to drive my car but had to take it back to Honda to see what they had done to it. Honda said it was not their fault and that now the problem had nothing to do with my battery. Instead, it was my engine wire harness. That needed to be fixed for a price of ~$2,800 but they could lower it to $669.15 + tax I just want to express how disappointed I am in Honda. I bought a Honda because they are supposed to be a reliable car. Back in March 2016 they told me by battery failed the battery test and decided to charge it. November 2016, they made me buy a new battery, at that time my car was still brand new with only 22,000 miles on it. I don't believe this is coincidence. I got a Honda for reliability reasons. I also know you are not supposed to service the car for the same issue 3 times and I shouldn't be concern of my 2013 Honda car that still has less than 30,000 miles of any electrical issues. I am concern of service fraud because I was charge to recharged and replace the battery. One time I was within warranty and the other was just a few months afterward. I am requesting a reimbursement of some manner; it can be monetary or free servicing my car.
Every time I try to start my car it won't start. I have to try maybe 4 or more times before it will start. This is very frustrating because this car is 3 years old. When I'm at work and go to start the car it stags. This is very disturbing. This probably happens everyday. Everything is on but it still takes many attempts to start. I contacted Honda about this problem and they said they have been getting many complaints but didn't offer a solution, said they would get back with me. Reading other complaints I think this need to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (coral springs Honda, located at 9400 w atlantic blvd coral springs, fl 33071) where it was diagnosed that the battery, clamp, and cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 04760408. The failure mileage was 39,080.
Sometimes when the key is turned, nothing happens. The car won't start. I took it to the dealer 16 Aug 2017. They wanted to change the starter. I said no. This is a car with less than 50,000 miles. Sometimes I need to turn the key several times before it starts or cranks or does anything. Dealer also said it wouldn't start with them.
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