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:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,137 miles

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 2 of 9)

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problem #152

Apr 102021

Accord

  • 126,000 miles

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

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

problem #151

Apr 132021

Accord

  • 145,000 miles
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

problem #150

Apr 012018

Accord

  • 70,000 miles
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

problem #149

Jan 012020

Accord

  • 43,000 miles

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

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

problem #148

Mar 092021

Accord

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

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #147

Feb 272021

Accord

  • 90,300 miles
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

problem #146

Dec 112020

Accord

  • 23,000 miles

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

When I start to take off the car stalls our on me for like 3 or 4 seconds, it has almost caused me to wreck a lot of times and my 2013 Honda Pilot does the same thing

- Hudson, NC, USA

problem #145

Jun 212020

Accord

  • miles
I own a 2013 Honda Accord sport, 4 cylinder earth dreams engine with 65000 miles on it. There is a very known issue with excessive oil consumption and oil burning in these earth dreams engines. The piston rings are faulty causing oil to be burned in the combustion chamber. Honda had a recall for this issue in 2008-2012 and this issue is happening in my vehicle. Prolonged oil consumption can seize the engine due to no oil being left in the engine to lubricate it. This needs to be addressed asap as this oil consumption issue has never been rectified. This engine is burning 4 quarts of oil in 2500 miles..there is black soot and the end of the tailpipe, which is a clear indication of oil burning. Honda beeda to address this issue with a recall to replace stuck or worn piston oil rings. Repairs for this issue are over 3000 dollars. This cost should not be passed on to the customer due to faulty parts or faulty engineering

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #144

Jul 012020

Accord

  • 60,432 miles
The engine and transmission have class 1 leaks gasket area. To be more specific, leaks found on engine head gasket and transmission housing area.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #143

Sep 012019

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the starter would intermittently grind preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact stated he would let the vehicle sit for a couple minutes before the vehicle was started. Several attempts were made while starting the vehicle. The contact contacted the dealer kelly Honda (540 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905; (781) 595-5252) who informed the contact of service bulletin 16-002. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Nahant, MA, USA

problem #142

Sep 012020

Accord

  • 65,000 miles

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

Engine is making grinding/screeching noise when the car starts, every single time. The mileage on the car is just 65,000. Honda dealership does not even know what the issue is. No recall yet.

- Bay Shore, NY, USA

problem #141

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 #140

Jun 182020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 136,000 miles
Apparently many have complained about faulty starters in this particular model, and sure enough I experienced it today. The starter failed. This is from a cold start and it's happened three times already.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #139

Dec 012018

Accord

  • 54,000 miles
My Honda Accord 2013 has a burning oil issue. For every 3,000miles, my dipstick will only have 1/2 or 1/4 from the original top level. I noticed this problem last September 2018 when I to a road trip in fresno. When I checked my dipstick, it hardly had any oil on the supposed level. I dropped by a gas station and poured 1quart of oil and the oil level went up to 1/2 of the dipstick. If I did not put oil, then my car would have been running without any oil and could just stop any moment I was driving. I informed century Honda on 12/01/2018 about the problem and powertrain warranty was still in effect. As of today, it appears century Honda refuses to address the issue.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #138

May 012019

Accord

  • 47,000 miles
Car has 52000 miles and car is burning excessive oil. I have read hundreds of complaints about the excessive oil consumption in the 2013 Accord earth dreams engines. Please investigate this issue. The 2008-2012 Accord engines had a class action lawsuit and I believe another one is warranted for the 9th gen 2014-2017 Accord 2.4L models..I am losing about 1qt of oil per 1000 miles. These Honda engines are notorious for excessive oil consumption and the owners need help.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #137

Dec 172019

Accord

  • 90,000 miles
The catalytic converter went out on the vehicle at about 90,000 miles without warning. While the vehicle was driving about 45 mph.

- Montville, NJ, USA

problem #136

Dec 122019

Accord

  • miles
The car burns a lot of oil. 1.5 quarts from traveling 55 miles in the last week.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #135

Dec 122019

Accord

  • miles
My 2013 Honda Accord burning oil, I got an oil change 4 month ago, its no oil leaks or anything my oil life is 70%. however when coming to a complete stop my oil light comes on and no oil in dipstick. Now this happened four times no oil in dipstick first time in 64008 miles on 05/26/18 and the second time in 71689 miles on 01/03/19 and the third time 75000 miles 03/20/19 and fourth time 80000 miles on 07/13/19. I went to Honda dealership twice to check my car and dealership say no issue and I did two engine oil consumption test first time in 64008 mile on 05/26/18 and the second time in 71689 mile on 01/03/19 and all passed and dealership say no issue. I do not want my car engine get brooking or fire. Please I need help.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #134

Nov 192019

Accord

  • miles
After service at Honda service station at rosenberg, tx... I had issues with the temperature sensor in the front of the grill, also a code showed up 2 days later, along with check engine light... when scanned it was "P0420"... was wondering if, the mechanics while cleaning, used water under pressure to clean, and during the cleaning, did they flood my exhaust... "creating business?""

- Fresno, TX, USA

problem #133

May 192019

Accord

  • 21,600 miles
This problem started two years ago and got worse in May. It all started whe we had a rough time starting the vehicle it would take up to 6 time until the car would finally start. We were told it was the battery so we changed the batter up to four time and it still kept having starting issues so then we were told it was the starter so we had it replaced and we are still having issues and now the car stalled on me while stopped in the middle of a busy intersection and it took numerous tries and it finally turned over. Our local dealership had the car for 13 weeks and told us they were able to duplicate the starting issues and then told us a few days later they didnt push the button in long enough so it was there mechanics fault and then tell us they find a draw on the battery and a few days later tells us there mechanic used a faulty meter and then they blame it on our internet, smart tvs, garage door opener and wifi. I am so tired of all the excuses and need a car that's not going to leave me stranded and that I can feel safe driving the car out of town right now that's not the case. I do have several friends and family members that have had to come to my rescue to jump start my car or we have had to call a tow truck to get it to the dealership. We have had two ase certified mechanics look at it and were able to duplicate the starting issues and the battery draining and they both told us to take it to our local dealership. We have lots of video and documentation of what the car is doing and also friends that will speak on our behalf. No one will ride with me anymore in fear the car wont start or stall while stopped in a busy intersection. We started having issues two years ago but got alot worse in may of this year.

- Springfield, OR, USA

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