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 2014 Honda Accord seats are uncomfortable. Uncomfortable seats has been a significant complaint with the Accord since the 2008 model year.
Same complaint as the one I read on this site for a 2011 Honda Odyssey. Apparently Honda has continued to use this same cheap plastic for the window posts and surrounding window trim on the 2014 Honda Accord. After speaking to the Honda dealership they had a prepared statement ready to explain why they are not responsible for the parts on their cars melting.
The statement went on to explain that concentrated heat due to reflections off shiny surfaces could damage both the accessories on their vehicles and the paint. When asked if they were aware that shiny surfaces have been around for 1,000's of years and that somehow the planet has survived without melting they were unable to provide a more reasonable response.
It is absolutely ridiculous and inexcusable to blame the sun and shiny surfaces instead of accepting responsibility for shoddy materials. They actually went as far as to say that I "should be parking my car in the shade at all times and avoiding direct sunlight!" They then stated that it was not covered because they can't be responsible for environmental affects and that I would need to pay to have the issue "fixed". Of course, this fix could also not be guaranteed.
I find it laughable that Honda can, with a straight face, essentially advocate that their vehicles should only be used at night and that any issues that result from using them during the day is the consumer's fault.
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Same complaint as the one I read on this site for a 2011 Honda Odyssey. Apparently Honda has continued to use this same cheap plastic for the window posts and surrounding window trim on the 2014 Honda Accord. After speaking to the Honda dealership they had a prepared statement ready to explain why they are not responsible for the parts on their cars melting.
The statement went on to explain that concentrated heat due to reflections off shiny surfaces could damage both the accessories on their vehicles and the paint. When asked if they were aware that shiny surfaces have been around for 1,000's of years and that somehow the planet has survived without melting they were unable to provide a more reasonable response.
It is absolutely ridiculous and inexcusable to blame the sun and shiny surfaces instead of accepting responsibility for shoddy materials. They actually went as far as to say that I "should be parking my car in the shade at all times and avoiding direct sunlight!" They then stated that it was not covered because they can't be responsible for environmental affects and that I would need to pay to have the issue "fixed". Of course, this fix could also not be guaranteed.
I find it laughable that Honda can, with a straight face, essentially advocate that their vehicles should only be used at night and that any issues that result from using them during the day is the consumer's fault.
- afranzen, Manassas Park, VA, US