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.

8.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,934 miles

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 012014

Accord

  • 7 miles

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

This complaint is not for a specific incident. The car has excessive wind noise since I purchased it at the end of August 2014. I filed a complaint with Honda America and after several visits to the local Honda dealership service they have determined some of their cars have more wind noise than others and this is acceptable. However, for me this is a safety issue as the wind noise becomes quite loud at highway speeds and presents a distraction. The noise is pronounced around the driver side B-pillar and sometimes feels like somebody blowing air directly in my left ear. I'd like to see what options I have here as Honda is dismissing my case.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #4

Nov 052014

Accord 6-cyl

  • 1,973 miles
Rodent damage to gas line, emission system, gas tank, and numerous other parts in an actively driven car (not stored). Leading to major gas leak (half a tank of gas in a duration of a standstill at red light) that placed drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bystanders' life at risk. Would've lead to catastrophic ending if exhaust was hot. Gas spilled over stretch of 2 blocks, majority concentrating at intersection between heath and main St. Buffalo NY, which required the fire department to clean up. 911 was contacted for patches of flammable gasoline, which could have been ignited for numerous reasons leading to fatality. Reason for filing compliant. Vehicle which this happened to was a brand new 2014 Honda Accord purchased in June 2014. Repairs denied to be covered under warranty by Honda dealership and America Honda. Stating accident events like this is not covered, and is not a mechanical defect. Two conservative repair required, still not fixed. Dysfunctional car for a period of 6 days and counting. For rodent damage to occur in a brand new, actively driven car is indicative of obvious flaws in the design itself. 1. the machinery was exposed and unprotected. 2. the quality of built material was substandard for it to be damaged in a overnight situation by some "rodent" no larger than those that can fit in, and maneuver, within a confined space (seriously, I do not believe a rodent would randomly choose my car on the street to squeeze into and just bit a wire (numerous wires) without purposes of building a news or for food). 3. disproportion between the price paid for the car and the quality of service which followed it.

- Elmhurst , NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 152014

Accord 4-cyl

  • 8,000 miles
The driver door leaks water inside. It is not the first time! when ever there is heavy rain and I open the car door there is lot of water between door and door panels. I read online and so many others have this issue with Honda.

- Wheaton, MD, USA

problem #2

Oct 162013

Accord

  • 9,540 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the gear shifter had a chrome covering and when the sun shined directly on it, it would blind the contact. The contact also stated that she saw white spots and was unable to view what was in front of her. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,540.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #1

Feb 162014

Accord 4-cyl

  • 150 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the headlights from another vehicle vehicle caused a reflective glare to the E driver's side view mirror, obstructing the driver's visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150. Updated 03/31/14

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

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