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:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 1
Average Mileage:
34,163 miles
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At a stop sign, made a right turn. Right after I made the turn, at approximately 15-20 mph the power steering abruptly failed. Power steering failure light then came on. Pulled over and after turning off the car and then back on, the steering worked again, though it failed in a similar manner after driving for about another 5 minutes.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel then became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,015.
While driving down the road at approximately 30-40 mph, the eps (electronic power steering) light on the dashboard came on. Seconds later, the steering wheel stiffen up and was nearly impossible to turn the wheel. I immediately turn on my hazard warning lights and started to decrease my speed. Eventually, with much physical force and effort I was able to make it "safely" off the main road into an entrance to a construction site. I put the car in park and turned it off. After about 15 second, I turn the car back on and the power steering return to normal and the eps dashboard light went off. Call the dealership to make an appointment. However, this issue should be a recall as it can cause great harm to vehicle occupants and other drives in the case of an accident.
I was maneuvering into a parking spot in a 6 tiered parking lot and cutting my wheel to navigate into the spot and the power steering went out all of a sudden. Then the error light popped on. With all my might I had to try and back into a spot but could not hardly turn the wheel. When I did back up taking up 2 spots I turned off the car and restarted and it seems to allow me easier to steer (too easy actually) I then maneuvered to go into another single spot and when turning the wheel it locked on me again but I was able to turn the wheel enough to get into the spot. I am afraid to drive it and thank god that it was not last night as I was on the expressway at midnight. This should not be happening to a 2013 at all. I am seeing other complaints and Honda is just turning their heads and having us pay for this manufacturers error with our money and possible our lives?
- Ellenwood, GA, USA
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When moving approximately 15 mph or making a routine turn, the power system failure light appears. All power assist is lost. I have taken vehicle to authorized Honda dealership at least three time. Problem not corrected. Dealership suggest turn ignition off and restart. This works sometimes but not always. I fear for my safety due to this unpredictable ongoing problem!!! update 9/15/15
Driving down houston freeway when out of nowhere my steering wheel became too hard to move. Immediately after the light on dash for steering wheel came on. I was able to safely make my way to far right lane where I was able to exit. Once I exited I turned off vehicle restarted and both steering and light were back to normal. I drove down maybe 4-5 miles going 30 (I didn't get back on freeway) and it happened again! once again I stopped car and restarted with same results. I had already contacted dealer since it happened to me once before but at night in a back country road. They informed me they could do a diagnostics test for a fee. (they have done this test before but for 2 other problems with vehicle the key light came on the dash for no apparent reason and the rear camera screen kept going black) I remember then they couldn't do anything for me since they were unable to replicate the problem. I am so glad my little ones were not in the car when this has happened. I don't feel safe driving this car anymore its unbelievable that with all of these complaints nothing has been done to remedy situation.
While traveling down a country road I stopped to make a right turn, as soon as I made the right turn the steering light came on and my steering wheel stiffened up tot he point where I could not turn properly. As soon as I tried turning in either direction the steering wheel would feel like it wanted to turn the opposite direction. Was able to safely drive to a gas station and turned off car. Once it was shut down we checked the power steering fluid and it was full. Checked for any leaks could not find any. Left vehicle turned off for at least 10 minutes then restarted. The light did not stay on and the steering wheel became manageable. Will contact dealer to see if there is anything they can do. I doubt it though, not unless they can replicate the incident themselves.
When driving the 2013 Honda Accord this morning at 60 mph for several miles, the power steering problem light lit on the dash and immediately lost all power to turn the steering. After another mile or so, and barely being able to turn the vehicle, the car was turned off and then back on. This must have reset the component as the light was off and steering was back to normal. Fortunately, the car was not in a turn when this occurred as it may have caused a serious accident. 2 hours later, I was at the dealer and was advised that they would change out the rack for $1700. This part has a 3 year / 36K warranty. My car is 2 years old but with 58K miles (highway). A rack should last far longer than 2 years, plus with the new technology, Honda should be willing to fix it to learn to keep it from happening on future models.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel was difficult to turn after the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,800.
While driving the car suddenly loses power steering. Once the car is turned off and back on the problem normally resloves. There was one instance that took turning the car off several times to get it to reset. I have had this problem occur atleast 6 -8 times over the past month. When I called the Honda dealership they said they had never heard of this problem occuring. I have scheudled an appointment for them to take a look.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started, the steering warning light indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ot repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,600.
I was traveling on the interstate when a warning light came on stating that there was an issue with my power steering. The vehicle became very hard to steer. Luckily, I wasn't far from the nearest dealer and pulled into have it checked out. I turned my car off while waiting for a technician. When the technician started the car the warning light was off and the power steering was working. They still took the care back to check it out, but said they could not find anything. They said that if it happened again I may need to replace the torque sensor(dtc 53-01), which would cost $674.88.
Drove the car on Wednesday, with no issues. On Thursday, my daughter went to use the car. Car started, eps warning light was on, on dash. There was no steering. I had the car towed to the dealer, and am waiting to hear back.
I was starting to drive after paying a toll on a bridge, when the car started jerking and the power steering went out. I could not control the car. Car turned 45 degrees and was hit by a peterbuilt truck. There was $7000 worth of damage to the car. Honda says there is nothing wrong with the car.
The vehicle has an electronic power steering problem. The car was being driven and the car eps light came on while I was driving at about 30 mph and coming of the highway ramp. I lost control of all steering and almost caused an accident. This car cannot be considered safe at all. I was not able to drive my car afterwards and was forced too without power steering because I have to drive to work. If this is not a safety hazard I dont know what would be considered then.
As I was driving down the highway my eps failed causing me to be unable to steer my vehicle. I pulled over to the side of the highway, turned the car off and back on, the eps system reset itself. This has happened 10-15 times. I have taken it to the dealership and they have had my car 2 weeks now trying to figure it out. So far, no luck!
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving at 65 mph, the electric power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ignition was placed in the off position and, when the vehicle was restarted, the power steering resumed normal operation. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended the vehicle be taken to a dealer for NHTSA action number: PE14033 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
I started my engine and was backing up my car, when I noticed I couldn't turn the steering wheel. I stopped the engine and restarted the car as indicated in the manual. The steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. The car was towed to the Honda dealership and they gave me a bill of $1800 to work on the power steering to torque sensor" and the pins and rack? I'm terrified that this will occur again, but when I am driving resulting in an accident. I am terrified that the replacement parts will fail. This is a 2013 Honda Accord coupe, I don't think the power steering should be failing in 2015. What will prevent the replacement parts from being just as faulty" I understand there is an investigation on this model, but Honda dealership seems to be sitting down until people are injured.
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- Austin, TX, USA