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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When starting the car with the push button, about 50% of the time the engine does not start, there is a noise like static. Looked on the internet and it appears that many many people have this problem on the 2013 Accord. 99.9% of the time they have to replace a defective starter at $800. Honda should step up and resolve this dangerous situation where the car does not start. This really is a safety issue.
Since last fall, engine does start only after multiple tries of pushing the button. Lately we need a lot more tries before starting the car. Based on the symptoms on file, it looks like it is the starter.
At 5 years old my Honda Accord will now only start on the first time about 50% of the time. This started about a month ago. The interior lights and radio all power on but the car will not turn over. Sometimes it takes me several times/minutes to start. I had to change my battery $176 & now the key fobs too and this still occurred. This has 411,000 results if googled. This is very common although Honda continues to not recognize this as an issue. Please look into this!
I have been monitering my oil level consumption and for about 3 different oil changes (6200-6400 mile intervals). My dash shows 40% oil life remaining but when I check the dipstick there is no oil on it at all. It's bone dry. Took the car in for a diagnosis and there are no signs or leaks either. The car is burning through 5 quarts of oil. When asked Honda they say this is normal. I have never experienced this in any other car or my of other Honda. And the low oil pressure light doesn't even come on until I apply the brakes harder than usual.
Early failure of starter. The starter failed within 5 years of purchase (new car) with very low mileage 46K miles. I could not start my engine on multiple occasions.
- North Chili, NY, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check oil and engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
SINCE I HAD THE CAR WHEN I PUSHED THE START BUTTON THE CAR MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD NOT START. I FIGURED IT WAS THE STARTER AND DEALT WITH IT. I RECENTLY HAD MY BRAKES FIXED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE FLY WHEEL. I LOOKED ON LINE AND SAW NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT. THERE IF OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE PART. THE SERVICE BULLITN WAS ISSUED IN 2013 SO MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT 2 2013 HONDAS I'M HOPING HONDA WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE AT THEIR EXPENSE. I HAVE AN APPT MONDAY AT THE DEALER [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The starter intermittently grinds/spins when starting, replaced starter and problem still happens. Multiple complaints to the problem on line.have located Honda's service bulletin tsb 16-002 but Honda claims my VIN not covered by extended warranty.
Push button start is acting up. At times when you push button to start the car it only clicks, after a few tries the car will start. I have seen several complaints on this. Honda has admitted to an issue with the V6 model but not the V4 model that is having the same issue
So just like all the other complaints, my car won't start every time I hit the starter button. After I press it it makes a really loud whining sound, I am currently on my 3rd replacement starter, and 2nd alternator. I think it's crazy, after all these complains everywhere that nothing has been done. I gave Honda the benefit of the doubt, because of their history of reliability, but this is too much. I need a new starter too actually so starter #4 here I come. This is a serious issue.
Vtc has been replaced and is bad again, no fix from Honda this has been going on 2 years now and cant get any answers to have the issue resolved. Being put off monthly as the engine gets louder by the week
Starter failed, and we were stranded at the new market post office for an hour. The battery is good, but Honda mechanic said the starter is failing. We replaced the starter engine, and the car starts up good every time. It cost $515 to replace starter engine. Honda refused to pay for defect, because the car is past warranty.
I got no warning and the car would start and then die. I looked on the net and this problem has happened with other Honda's. I had run an errand and wasn't gone longer than 5 minutes.-
When trying to start, it makes a clicking sound, doesn't turn over and the dashboard lights flicker. Replaced the battery, but didn't help. Sometimes, after several attempts, it may start, but not usually. Went on "Honda blog" and found several same type of complaints. Some believe it may be a starter defect.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. On several occasions, while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
TL-contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord..... intermittent starting ignition problems..... contact called Honda and Honda stated vehicle had no recalls... contact had called Honda earlier today regarding general recalls....
Bought 2013 Honda Accord sedan sport on 06/13. I just reached the 32000miles and my starter is slipping and causing me to turn the ignition a few times before it starts. I strongly believe there may be a fault on the product or installation of part.
My 2013 Honda Accord sport experienced engine starting problem. Sometimes it took 3 or 4 times to turn the key to get the car started. I took the car to the sunnyvale Honda dealer for diagnostic and they told me it was the starter problem. It costs me $936 to replace the starter including parts and labor. I can't believe that my car is only about 4 years old with less than 40K mileage having the starter issue that needs to be replaced. What a shame with the Honda brand!!!
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lute riley Honda, 1331 N central expy, richardson, tx 75080) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
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- Wellsville, UT, USA