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.
I've had a Honda Accord with transmission issue before so I was familiar with torque converter noise and vibration. It almost sounds like a more muted sound of running over a grated part of road to keep you from running off the road. It happens at multiple speeds but really notice a lot at around 35. Took it to the dealer multiple times. They said everything is working as designed, until Sept 16 and they said there is a software update in progress. The transmission fluid is running too hot and is breaking down too quickly. Temporary fix is to drain and fill trans fluid twice. It improved it some but didn't completely fix it. It's 5 months later and the software update is still not ready! Doubt that a software update will fix it anyway.
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I've had a Honda Accord with transmission issue before so I was familiar with torque converter noise and vibration. It almost sounds like a more muted sound of running over a grated part of road to keep you from running off the road. It happens at multiple speeds but really notice a lot at around 35. Took it to the dealer multiple times. They said everything is working as designed, until Sept 16 and they said there is a software update in progress. The transmission fluid is running too hot and is breaking down too quickly. Temporary fix is to drain and fill trans fluid twice. It improved it some but didn't completely fix it. It's 5 months later and the software update is still not ready! Doubt that a software update will fix it anyway.
- Tammy H., Rock Hill, SC, US