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.

9.6

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
69,500 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace transmission (3 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
2013 Honda Accord transmission problems

transmission problem

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2013 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 232018

Accord EXL 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,206 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The Accord had a transmission replaced under warranty and it died again and Honda only have new tranny 20,000km warranty and the transmission lasted for 30,000km. Done with Honda .

- Ryan H., Vancouver, BC, Canada

problem #4

Aug 012016

Accord EXL 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,641 miles

The Accord had problems from day one, and eventually the transmission failed and luckily it was replaced under warranty and then 30,000km later it the cvt died again and I was told by Honda the transmission only had a 20,000km warranty. I have spent $70,000 on Honda's in the last 7 years and it will be a long time before they see a dime from me. A Honda Accord waiting for its 3rd transmission and only 150,000 km on it. Please cvt and Honda service is sh*t.

- Ryan H., Vancouver, BC, Canada

problem #3

Mar 042016

Accord LX 2.4L

  • CVT transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Honda Accord is reliable!!!! Think again…I bought the car new and only highway miles. Did all required services at the dealer. And transmission fail. NEVER BUY HONDA AGAIN…CVT transmission on ACCORD suck ……

- andrip, Worcester, MA, US

problem #2

Jan 022016

Accord Sport 2.4L

  • CVT transmission
  • 37,457 miles

I have a 2013 Honda Accord Sport. 37k miles it started with vibrations and jerking. I was driving up a hill today and the car started jerking a lot and my transmission went out it wont go into gear or reverse i had to get it towed. After that i did research and im not the only one thats having this issue. Most people experience their cars vibrations at low miles under 5k miles. My transmission shot at 37k. if you are experiencing any vibrations i suggest you get the dealers case. they will tell you that its NORMAL but its NOT once youre towing your car home.

If you are experiencing vibrations or jerking your transmission will go out on you sooner or later.

- roman_91, Sacramento, CA, US

problem #1

Sep 062012

Accord EX-L 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles

I am stuck in Pittsburgh and need the car fixed. I don't know of a good place to take it for repair so you might say I am at their mercy.

- Nicholas G., Cincinnati, OH, US

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