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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,170 miles

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2014 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 14 of 18)

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problem #97

Mar 012018

Accord

  • 81,000 miles

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

Nothing happen to the car. Just one day start car and the car fcw and ldw system failed then all the other lights stay on also.we had to replace modulator part# 57110-T2F-L12. We were 23,000 miles over warranty. We did not even pay car off yet. I had to paid $2,000 to replace. Never had any other problems. Just felt very in unsafe with the system that suppose to make me feel safe kept say it has failed.

- East Meadow, NY, USA

problem #96

Apr 292018

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall.... car won't start. Connection to battery loose. I tried to start it again but mid-ignition.... loud sound and now nothing

- Gardena, CA, USA

problem #95

Mar 112018

Accord

  • 11,700 miles
Vehicle will not start upon initially pushing the ignition. Changed batteries in the remotes yet the problem persists. Vehicle only starts after several attempts. Instead of pushing to start have been pushing and holding to start. Problem becoming more and more frequent. Started 03/11/18 and continued on.

- Chase City, VA, USA

problem #94

Apr 092018

Accord

  • 78,200 miles

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

The vehicle does not always start when you pressed the start button and only clicks. This can be dangerous if the car stalls in a busy intersection or rail road crossing and the vehicle cannot be started. To start the vehicle (keyless w/fob), you have to press the brake and press the start button. It appears that the brake pedal pressure and the starting of the car may be part of the issue as we have noticed that the car will more likely start when the brake pedal is soft vs. Hard. Not sure if the issue is isolated to the start button, brake master cylinder, both or the electronics that interacts when these two. Any assistance that you may provide with this issue is appreciated. Thank you

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #93

Apr 092018

Accord

  • 60,000 miles
On some occasions the keyless start button does not activate the starter. It may take several attempts to work or won't at all. Sometimes I leave for a time and when I try again it works normally. I've had many cars and this issue is deffinetly a manufacturer defect. Honda dealer replaced starter under warranty and indicated that they knew it was an issue. I think it is a safety issue. I needed to pick up my wife at the hospital and could not get car started. I do have another car so it all worked out but if I didn't it would have been a bad event. I know this issue is all over the internet especially youtube. Honda doing nothing about it publicly. Otherwise it's a great car

- Charlotte, VA, USA

problem #92

Mar 162018

Accord

  • 34,000 miles
The ignition switch took forever to start engine. I had to have the starter changed and paid vandergriff Honda dealer $600+. I believe it has something to do with the battery sensor that affects also the alternator.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #91

Mar 022018

Accord

  • 53,000 miles

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

Our 2014 Honda Accord (purchased "certified pre-owned") has an intermittent issue. First of all the car has 53,000 miles. Have already had to replace the battery; since replacing the battery, a myriad of lights come and go on the dash for approximately 1 month. Now the lights are staying on - brake, ABS, fcw, ldw, steering assist. Dealer says "probably" the ABS module ($1400). Launched a complaint about this issue with Honda America - they tell me to take it in and have it checked. My question(s) were (a) by spending $1400, is this going to fix it or will it "probably" fix it. (B) how long before it happens again?- keep in mind the first one lasted 53,000 miles (C) how dangerous is this" no answers to any of these questions were answered; the only thing that was clear was that it wasn't a widespread issue because the nhsta or Honda hadn't issued any kind of tsb or recall. I thought it was somewhat telling when I called another dealership, spoke with the desk person in service. While over the phone, explained the lights that were on - the answer of "it's the ABS module" was instant. For something that isn't "common" or widespread, this was a very quick reply. Also a google search turns up other issues just like the one we are having. Just wonder how safe this is"

- Glasgow, KY, USA

problem #90

Dec 252017

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
Car won't start

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #89

Jul 272017

Accord

  • 75,289 miles
Electrical system failure due to battery failure and alternator failure. Received Honda recall notice after replaced battery and alternator replacement repair.charge 723.92$ for alternator, and 108.00$ for a walmart battery.recall part bms sensor, caused this repair as it noted in recall description.Honda dealership denied bsm sensor fault.will not refund customer.contacted Honda customer service.no action taken.eastbound hwy 70 traveling with family,75mph all of sudden control panel blinks twice, speed decelerated up and down.this occurred 3 times.finally made it home.vehicle not start 1hr later.checked battery, dead.dealership was closed.purchased walmart battery.vehicle still inconsistent.mon morning contacted ed napleton for appt.

- Lsake Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #88

Feb 222018

Accord

  • 65,880 miles
Ref prior complaints 11048722, 11035177, 11003743... on 1/9/18, a new remanufactured starter purchased from Honda, was installed in this vehicle. Mileage was 64740. Today, 2/22/18, the grinding noise occurred on one start attempt - this is the first issue with the new starter - milegae is 65880. So, in just over 1100 miles, 1 1/2 mo, and an average of maybe 40 to 50 starts/week, the problem is resurfacing. I had this vehicle at Honda to complete a prior recall - on 12/13/17 and it did not start there. Service manager made excuse about the replacement starter not being from Honda... well - this one is... something in the system somewhere is causing this issue. While it manifests as a mechanical grinding, clicking noise, it is an electrical failure in the system as has been noted before, and it is very random... how am I going to be able to re-sell a vehicle with such a problem - a Honda design flaw has caused considerable damage to the car's value, not to mention expenses and time lost. See old/new starter pix... please keep the investigation moving forward - I have suffered a loss, as have many others!!

- Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA

problem #87

Feb 162018

Accord

  • 55,000 miles

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

Starting in Dec. 2017 the engine starter would not start the car at times. Problem continued to occur so I took the car to the Honda service dealership and had to have a new engine starter put in. Multiple complaints online with 2013-2014 Honda Accord engine starter failing just out of the Honda mileage/year warranty, yet Honda does not chose to fix the problem with a recall for this part.

- Rocky Hill, CT, USA

problem #86

Feb 012018

Accord

  • 48,000 miles
Stationary. Push button start making a grinding noise and numerous attempts for vehicle to start.

- Greeneville, TN, USA

problem #85

Sep 052014

Accord

  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving 20-30 mph around a curve, the auto brakes engaged and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to vidmar motor company (600 N albany ave, pueblo, co 81003, (719) 544-5844) on several occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer's general manager was taken for a test drive, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system) as a possible cause. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 500.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #84

Oct 122017

Accord

  • 35,000 miles
This dispute related to 2014 Honda Accord safety recall 17V-418. Because of the defective design and manufacturing, moisture is entering into the battery system and causing serious damage to the battery system which is the source of above recall. A month before receiving the recall notice, my call stalled at a gas station on October 12, 2017 and the car had to be towed to the dealer. Dealer discovered that severe corrosion damaged the battery positive cable and the cable broke off. The total cost to replace the cable and battery was $735.52. Based on the description of the recall 17V-418, the issue we experienced is related. Due to the design flaw, the moisture is damaging various components of the battery system. I filed a claim (case # 06489520) with Honda for reimbursement but my request has been denied. This happened a few months after the 3rd anniversary of the purchase. The source of the issue is that moisture entering the battery system and the Honda should take the responsibility and reimburse the cost of repair. The total cost of the repair is $735.52 + $65 (towing) = $800.52.

- Los Altos Hills, CA, USA

problem #83

Sep 302017

Accord

  • 20,000 miles
My car kept shutting down.I had to keep jumping it every time I started it. I took it to shop and they made me pay $130 for new battery. I feel it was related to battery recall and I shouldnt have had to pay. But they said there was a bad cell in it and it wasnt related to the recall

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #82

Dec 172017

Accord

  • 32,000 miles
Vehicle was parked in aparking lot as I had to do a quick errand at costco. Car was turned off with fan running. My wife stayed back in the car. After I came back after about 15-20 mins, the trunk wont open and all dashboard lights in car were off. Car wont start at all. I tried starting for few mins without fail. Luckily I could jump start the car using the jump start kit in costco tire centre. I took in the car to dealer as this had happened before and battery had to be replaced. This time around everything was ok. Dealer advised me to not run the accesories without car engine running. Dealer mentioned that in order to keep car weight low, manufacturers are switching to smaller and smaller batteries. This is a safety issue as the occupants are at physical risk if this happens in the a desolate place or car could be unavailable in an emergency situation. Mitigations expected are (1) car computers should detect battery drain and automatically shut off to allow for car to start, (2) have a secondary battery backup just for these situations, (3) there is should be option to switch to a bigger battery.

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #81

Dec 152017

Accord

  • 35,100 miles
I noticed when my car is running(stationary) with heat on and headlights on after couple of minutes it makes a click noice which affects the lights(headlights). When car is moving (in motion) all of a sudden lights become super dim as if they are barely any lights. Some days lights work as if they are brand new and covers the entire street.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #80

Dec 102017

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle had to be recharged more than once to start. In addition, there was moisture and corrosion building up near the battery caps. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The dealer (planet Honda, 2285 route 22 West, union, NJ 07083, (908) 964-1600) stated that they provided the remedy for the recall and the failure was not related to the battery. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #79

Nov 132017

Accord

  • miles
TL-contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord..... inquired about general recall letter from Honda...Honda charged contact for new battery... after contact had a letter recalling the battery. Honda stated due to warranty expiration they would have to charge her for a new battery. Contact stated she had battery recall fixed in November had letter from Honda prior to being fixed.. contact stated after paying for new battery she called Honda manufacturer and Honda had stated they would not reimburse her due to vehicle having no warranty...contact filed a complaint.......... 0 recalls associated with this VIN

- Madison, OH, USA

problem #78

Nov 222017

Accord

  • 63,730 miles
This is 3rd complaint! see prior complaints - 11003743 and 11035177. As noted before, mileage (when problem started) in 2nd complaint more accurate. Original starter replaced at just under 60K miles. Mileage now at 63730. Car failed to start no matter what!!! on 11/22/17, tried jump starting, P or N, put car in R and rolled back a foot, then P or N - nothing. Pushed button - no noise... no clicking, grinding... tried for over 30 minutes... battery good, remote good, connections good, dash lights all appear normal. Towed to mechanic - replaced starter again. He started it 20+ times - seemed ok, moved it to his parking area. On 11/25 I picked it up - went to start it - got grinding noise - heard by mechanic. Started 3rd time. Has done this - either grinding or spinning noise 3 times already today(11/25) - even after I got home, while trying 'dead remote' key starting procedure... would make noises, then start 2nd or 3rd time. This is very serious! please push the investigation! Honda should reimburse for costs associated with this and come up with a fix. I think if one examines the changes they have made to this vehicle after 2015, one can see that they knew of a problem and took steps to fix it. Just have to take care of us who are 'stuck'. resale value will plummet on these cars! call me!! take the car to investigate - anything!! note - replacement starter is a bendix aftermarket with lifetime warranty - this is not a starter problem - it is a design flaw causing starter problems and/or causing no/low/improper voltage or current to be applied to the starter.

- Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA

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