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:
34,701 miles

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2014 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 6 of 18)

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problem #249

May 112020

Accord

  • 73,000 miles

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

The same problem as the other 250 entries. Engine won't start at the press of the push button. I have 75,000 miles on the car. It is garaged and well taken care of. It doesn't matter the time of day, temperature or if it's the first or last drive of the day. Frustrating to say the least. I have to repeatedly push the button, try shifting into neutral, try getting out and back in. It is entirely random, sometimes taking ten minutes or more to finally start. All indications are normal on the dash, it just will not engage the starter. No click, nothing.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #248

Jun 042020

Accord

  • 84,000 miles
Been having electrical problems since we got the car. Year 3 we needed new starter, new back up camera. This year driver's window would work only work some of the time. In June when I started all the dashboard lights came on with ABS system power failure warning. It would go on and off as I drove. Then the car started jerking as it was driven and finally stayed on and was on everytime we started. Needs a new modulator-control unit which is $1,400 and has been backordered since mid June. Haven't been able to drive car, and I can't renew registration because it won't pass va safety inspection.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #247

Jun 052020

Accord

  • miles
I have a 2014 Honda Accord 2.4L ex-L with only 40,000 miles. About two months ago, I started experiencing an intermittent starting problem with the push start button. When I depress the brake pedal and push the start button, all of my 'normal' dash lights come on as if I put it in start mode and I hear one click, but the engine does not turn over. While this does not happen all the time, it happens more than it starts on the first try. When this happens, it can take between 2-6 tries before it finally starts. I replaced the battery 6 months ago, but the issue came recently and is still ongoing. I had the alternator and starter both tested by numerous places and both are testing good.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #246

Jul 152020

Accord

  • miles

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

Same issue as case #11339806 except my 2014 Accord's push-button starter failed at less than 72,000 miles. This is a known issue with this model year, tsb mc-10100621-6340. Cost of repair over $900. There should be a recall.

- Milan, IL, USA

problem #245

Aug 212019

Accord

  • miles
The car randomly stopped starting. 95% of the times it works fine however sometime it won't start which is security risk to get stranded in case I am not closer to towing location. Took the car to dealership and they replaced it under warranty. They said its a known issue. I saw people having to replace the starter multiple times and Honda still has not recalled for that issue.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #244

May 012020

Accord

  • 75,000 miles
ABS module is malfunctioning. All of the lights on the dash are on and the vehicle brakes suddenly without warning.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #243

Mar 042020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 54,000 miles

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

Starter makes grinding noise and vehicle won't start. Approx 78,000 miles on vehicle. Started having issues at @54,000 miles. Push button would click, panel lights flashed, but car wouldn't start. Replaced battery and that solved clicking issue. Honda states starter needs replaced but won't cover as it's out of warranty. Should not fail on a 2014 Accord V6 with only 78450 miles. Attempting to start when at work or home. There is a known tsb at Honda, mc-10100621-9340

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #242

Jul 162020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
We have an intermittent problem with the car starting. We found an online thread on the subject with workaround tricks. Sometimes putting the car in neutral and starting it from there works, but not consistently. What works most often is turn key one notch, wait 3 seconds, turn again and wait until lights go away, then again and then it starts. What is this issue" is there a recall that can fix this issue"

- East Aurora, NY, USA

problem #241

Jan 012020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles
I have been noticing some kind of noise coming from the brakes, lights and sudden vehicle turning in the middle of the road. Creating traumatic effects on me.I have not received a call from Honda to get this situation fixed.

- Springfield Garden, NY, USA

problem #240

Jul 102020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 49,000 miles
I have a 2014 Honda Accord V-6 exl. The car intermittently will not start. The problem appears to be becoming more frequent. Battery has been replaced. It takes several attempts after pressing the starter button. For lack of a better term it sounds like and electrical whine. This occurs sometimes at the first start-up or while out and about running errands.has been ongoing for approximately 8 months. This car was purchased new in July 2014. I am the only qwnerof this vehicle. It has 5500 miles and is kept in the garage.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #239

Feb 012014

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles

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

All 2013-2016 Honda Accord with V6 engines and automatic transmission have a design failure that causes the starter and torque converter to grind intermittently until they fail. This design failure creates an extremely dangerous condition and can lead to the owner stranded. The cost to repair this problem is over $4,000. My failure started within the first 3 years of service with less then 50,000 miles. I've had to pay for 3 new starters and the problem still occurs. An online search show this problem occurs at a very high rate on these vehicles. I believe the problem is the engine and transmission won't align and even after the torque converter is replaced the problem will still occur because of the clearance failure due a manufacturer design issue.

- Benicia, CA, USA

problem #238

Jun 092020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
2014 Accord suddenly had issues starting. Push button start produces no crank, no attempt to start. All dashboard lights come on, radio, headlights work. Next try started it properly. Issue then happens more frequently and it takes more and more attempts to start. Brand new battery. No error code / check motor light. All you can do is wait and keep trying to start it.. high school aged daughter can no longer drive the car as we cannot have her stranded somewhere when the car does not start. For all of us in the family, the car immediately became unreliable and a risk since I have strong concerns about the safety of the vehicle when driving as well since everything with the operation relies on the electrical system to function properly.. at the Honda dealership, I reproduced the issue. Did not start on 3 of 5 attempts. Service tech diagnosis was "possible bad starter". no way a starter should go bad on a 2014 that is well cared for and not used extensively. The solution offered was for me to pay $900 for something that "might" fix the issue. They claimed to not be aware of the astronomically high number of 2014 Accord with this issue, despite many, many others who have reported this issue. Google auto-complete suggests "starter issues" as soon as you enter "2014 Honda Accord".in the search box because it's one of the most common entries. The 2013 Accord got recalled for faulty starter. The 2014 Accord already had a recall for battery housing. There clearly is a defective electrical issue with this vehicle. The extent of which and the risks associated with it are unknown. It needs to be addressed permanently by Honda to get the vehicle in the proper state where it can be started whenever and wherever the operator is (day or night) and where the electrical system is proven safe for all in the vehicle.

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #237

Apr 152020

Accord 4-cyl Diesel

  • 75,000 miles
I bought a new Honda Accord 2014. The transmission broke at 47K miles and after it was repaired at nardy Honda it once again broke down at 75K miles. I have an 7 year warranty on the vehicle and nardy mgt. Extended it to 112K miles. Now in April 2020 the vehicle seems to have engine trouble. I have it towed to another dealership to repair vehicle since nardy was totally closed due to the corona virus. Once at huntington Honda, service mechanic shows me some thing happened to the wires on top of the engine by the fire wall. He stated a rodent may have chewed some wires. The service mgt. Stated I would not be covered and was an unbelievable expensive repair bill. They put some kind of rodent proof tape over the area, but didn't extended the tape another 2 feet to cover the entire back area. When I asked why not the mechanic stated that the tape was expensive. Well 2 weeks later the same problem arose a couple inches where the mechanic failed to extend the tape. Service mgt stated that they were sorry but you will not be covered for the same repair which in total was over 1000 dollars when the dealership should of repaired the problem the first time. I also learn that Honda had made theses lines eco friendly from 2010 to 2016 where it attracted rodents. I feel I should be compensated for this very expensive repair.

- Farmingville, NY, USA

problem #236

Apr 102020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 48,000 miles
My car 2014 Honda Accord sport automatic transmission has a problem with starting engine, it was quiet several times when starting engine and it turns out it caused starter won't start. My car just 49,000 miles and occurs this problem. I'm totally disappoint the quality of Honda. I'm not sure that : should NHTSA take an action to order Honda motor recall this matter due to defected starter or what so ever ?

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #235

May 192020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 57,350 miles
Honda Accord sport 2014, new battery and new starter. Some time start normal some time dead. After giving jump, start and no problem for few weeks and start again. Do not know what is the problem.

- Rowland Heights, CA, USA

problem #234

Apr 232020

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Every once and a while I get in my car and try to start it up and it won't start. It takes several times before it does start up. You never know when it's going to not start because it does it every now and then. I have been stranded many times waiting and constantly turning the switch to see if it'll start and after many tries, it does. I have replaced the starter and key fob batteries neither one of them were the problem. After replacing the starter, my key fob stopped working and I can't lock my doors anymore. I've also took it to the dealership to have it looked at and they tried to replace two of the fuses but they both burnt out as soon as they were put in. I've only had this car for two months and it feels like I've had it for years the way I'm having problems with it.

- Laurel, MS, USA

problem #233

Apr 012020

Accord

  • 80,000 miles
The car will not start at all. It does not give a code and after 3-6 attempts it finally starts. This has now happened over the last month four times.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #232

Apr 022018

Accord

  • 45,000 miles
Rear view camera does not have an image on front screen. Grid lines are there. Side mirror camera is ok.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #231

Apr 072020

Accord

  • 41,666 miles
5 times one or more spark plugs failed, causing power loss to gasoline engine, slowing car to a stop. Each time, the car was on the freeway (ca-2), utilizing cruise control. Dealer replaced special spark plugs as a waranty issue. Happened 2X in 2015, 1X in 2017, 1X in 2018, 1X in 2020. The car was climbing a slight grade, weather was variable (cool to hot), always on cruise control, speed never exceeding 60 mph.

- La CaÑAda Flintridge, CA, USA

problem #230

Feb 182020

Accord

  • 95,000 miles
The car intermittently will not start. All electrical components work, ac works, windows, except the engine doesn't turn over. The engine does not start. Sometimes it starts the first time, other times you are sitting there trying to start for 15, 20 min. The frequency of non- start increases as time goes on. Temperature and time driven do not matter. It's happened in 70 degree weather and in 15 degree weather. It's happened after I've driven for 5 min or 50 min.

- Flushing, NY, USA

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