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.
Now this car is tossing an 'FCW Failure' at me. When it is in failure mode, I cannot accelerate. The car sputters and jerks. I've read that other vehicles of the same year are exhibiting the same symptoms. I brought it to the dealer and they charged the battery (?). This worked for a day but then the failure came back. I am not happy with the quality of this model year. I've been a loyal Honda owner for 2 decades.
Update from Mar 12, 2019: It turns out that the problem was a timing chain issue. Apparently, the chain stretched, disrupting the timing, which sent the computer into a failure mode The issue has been repaired, (lots of $$$$), but the manifestation was a lack of power during acceleration. Definite safety issue. My car is allegedly one of a few with this problem.
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Now this car is tossing an 'FCW Failure' at me. When it is in failure mode, I cannot accelerate. The car sputters and jerks. I've read that other vehicles of the same year are exhibiting the same symptoms. I brought it to the dealer and they charged the battery (?). This worked for a day but then the failure came back. I am not happy with the quality of this model year. I've been a loyal Honda owner for 2 decades.
Update from Mar 12, 2019: It turns out that the problem was a timing chain issue. Apparently, the chain stretched, disrupting the timing, which sent the computer into a failure mode The issue has been repaired, (lots of $$$$), but the manifestation was a lack of power during acceleration. Definite safety issue. My car is allegedly one of a few with this problem.
- loyal honda owner, Portland, US