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.
In Oct. 2014, I bought a brand new Honda Accord CVT model but no Honda sales person, manager or commercial indicated that between 10-19 mph, while coasting, a high pitch whining sound is customary with this vehicle and model type.
I took the vehicle to three separate car garages, all specializing in foreign cars, and each told me that the sound emanating from my car was not normal.
Honda sent out an "expert" who claimed she couldn't hear the sound but wanted to me to sign documentation after our ride or as I like to call it a waste of my time and gas.
The problem is still not fixed and I tell everyone I know not to buy a Honda because of the way I was treated by this company. I bought a new vehicle from them and they treated me like I purchased it from an unaffiliated reseller.
At this moment in time, I would not recommend anyone buy a Honda. The quality and service does not match that of the 80's or 90's.
I had my 2014 Accord (purchased from Valley Honda, IL) for 3 days when I noticed a whining noise coming from my 4 cylinder engine when the engine cycle reach 1.5 RPM. I don't know what to do...Damn it is 2014 and it is my first 0 Miles car.
- Ahmed A.,
Carol Stream, IL, US
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In Oct. 2014, I bought a brand new Honda Accord CVT model but no Honda sales person, manager or commercial indicated that between 10-19 mph, while coasting, a high pitch whining sound is customary with this vehicle and model type.
I took the vehicle to three separate car garages, all specializing in foreign cars, and each told me that the sound emanating from my car was not normal.
Honda sent out an "expert" who claimed she couldn't hear the sound but wanted to me to sign documentation after our ride or as I like to call it a waste of my time and gas.
The problem is still not fixed and I tell everyone I know not to buy a Honda because of the way I was treated by this company. I bought a new vehicle from them and they treated me like I purchased it from an unaffiliated reseller.
At this moment in time, I would not recommend anyone buy a Honda. The quality and service does not match that of the 80's or 90's.
- Kevin J., Bloomington, US