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.
Rough downshifting while coasting at low speed. This problem happens almost all the time. Let's say I'm approaching a red light at 20 mph. Press the brake and slow down gradually. When I reach 5-10 mph, the car tries to downshift to a lower gear and I feel the jerkiness of the transmission. Also, I tend to notice the clunking noise when this happens.
When braking from 40+ mph to complete stop. The cvt transmission jerk/jump/surge forward. Feels like strong engine brake then cvt adjust to have a smooth stop. The jerk/jump/surge happens around 10 mph.
Update from May 17, 2013 went on a test drive with the mechanic today (he had the computer hooked up while we were driving) and found that the surge is felt when transmission solenoid B turns off. The tech is going to contact Honda technical support to see if they can help. Should be able to give another update in a few days.
- Steve D.,
Victorville, CA, US
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Rough downshifting while coasting at low speed. This problem happens almost all the time. Let's say I'm approaching a red light at 20 mph. Press the brake and slow down gradually. When I reach 5-10 mph, the car tries to downshift to a lower gear and I feel the jerkiness of the transmission. Also, I tend to notice the clunking noise when this happens.
- kevh, Atlanta, GA, US