10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,617 miles

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problem #139

Nov 132017

Accord

  • 56,000 miles
Ignition fails intermittently with grinding, scraping noise.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #138

Nov 032017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. Plus battery gap that can cause ignition / fire hazard. Honda said they will do this recall at carson Honda (Nov 1, 2017), however one of window started malfunctioning after recall performed. Not sure if recall is performed either.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #137

Aug 022017

Accord

  • miles
Honda sensor not fix causing electrical to heat up and smell of electrical wire burn and goes away this happens randomly and usually when I activate turn signal and Honda is not able to fix the problem I have taken it to Honda dealer service department and they say they fix the problem but problem keeps coming back

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #136

Apr 012017

Accord

  • 45,000 miles
My 2013 Honda Accord ex started experiencing problems with intermittent starting around 45,000 miles. The dealership is aware of the starter problem, but charged me over $800 to repair it with a new starter button. I was told without repair this problem would get worse till the car would not start at all.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #135

Nov 012017

Accord

  • 44,692 miles
My starter is being replaced for intermittent starting issues. My mechanic very experienced and I have been using for years made the diagnosis. I was present for the diagnostic test. My car is a 2013 Honda Accord with less then 44000 miles. I have owned 3 Honda's all still in the family. I had a 2002 with the original starter, which my daughter now owns and I have a 2010 with almost 100,000 with the original starter. Something is wrong when you have to change a starter on a 4 yr old car with low mileage. I have also had to change the battery in the 2013 last January with less then 40,000 miles on it. I changes the battery myself.

- Northport, NY, USA

problem #134

Oct 182017

Accord

  • 94,094 miles
The car will not start intermittently. Sometimes it can take 10-30 minutes to try and start it with the key. You will turn the key and it clicks but nothing engages. We had a new key made thinking it may be the chip in the key causing it not to start. That was not the case. Took it in to the Honda dealership today after my daughter being stranded yesterday because it wouldn't crank. Service tech says its the starter. Obviously these 2013 Honda have an issue, it's all over google and youtube with many people having the same issue and all low mileage.

- Winder, GA, USA

problem #133

Oct 192017

Accord

  • 0 miles
Tried to start the car. The vehicle just lights up will not start by pushing button. Just clicking and lights inside flickering. This problem is causing me to miss work. Got in this car to go to work but will not start.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #132

Oct 132017

Accord

  • 62,000 miles
Intermittent starting problems. Required new starter.

- Indian Land, SC, USA

problem #131

Oct 132017

Accord

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While the contact's spouse was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that aaa was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Honda of concord (7650 bruton smith blvd, concord, nc 28027) where it was diagnosed that the battery and starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

- Wadesboro, NC, USA

problem #130

May 192017

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mckenney-salinas Honda, 4295 wilkinson blvd, gastonia, nc 28056) where the battery box was sealed temporarily. After driving for a few hours, the contact parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dallas, NC, USA

problem #129

Sep 172016

Accord

  • 75,000 miles
Hesitation when moving forward. It bumps three to four times on low speeds.

- Mccalla, AL, USA

problem #128

Sep 152017

Accord

  • miles
American Honda motor co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year2013 Accord vehicles. In certain vehicles, the plastic caseof the battery sensor may have gaps that allow moisture to enter the sensor. If moisture containing conductive substances (such as road salt) enters the battery sensor, it could cause an electrical short and subsequently, a fire. Recall date: June 29, 2017. So far no action has been taken. Now fall season is about to happen. I am concerning about safety of my vehicle about electrical short circuit result in fire. I checked with Honda dealer last week. He said parts are not available to replace it.

- Lakemary, FL, USA

problem #127

Aug 262017

Accord

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the push to start feature failed without warning. In addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated normally; however, the vehicle failed to start. When the vehicle did start, it took approximately ten previous attempts. The vehicle would no longer start at all. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Honda cars of katy, 210021 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450) where it was diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted directly; however, the contact wrote a letter to the CEO. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #126

Sep 152017

Accord

  • 26,000 miles
Car caught fire starting in engine compartment. Was stopped at a stop light, in left turn lane, when smoke was first noticed. I got out of the car and fire progressed in a few minutes to where flames were coming out from under the hood. Local fire company extinguished the fire. Car appears to be a total loss. Safety recall NHTSA 17V-418 was only recently received and had not yet gotten the car to the dealer.

- Harleysville, PA, USA

problem #125

Aug 242017

Accord

  • 169,000 miles
Recently had the recall for the battery sensor done on the vehicle. Next day the car has intermittent problems starting. Returned to dealer battery tests good alternator tests good. Was told needs new starter and that Honda is aware of starter problems this model. Vehicle will work fine one day starts fine then next day takes five to ten tries to start. Problem was induced only after bms sensor recal. Never had issue prior Honda tells me its not the sensor

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #124

Sep 102017

Accord

  • 54,000 miles
My 2013 Honda Accord has an automatic starter and the starter has not been working properly. The vehicle has just over 50K miles on it. When you press the automatic started the vehicle appears to power on but the starter is not working. Each time this happened, it would take 5-10 minutes before it actually starts.

- Westport, MA, USA

problem #123

Sep 152016

Accord

  • 40,000 miles
For the past year the car has failed to start intermittently. The only way I've found to get it started is to use an external battery jump. Even then that also fails about a third of the time, though waiting some time enables the jump to work. The dealer says it is "probably" the starter and wants $1,000 to fix it. The problem began at about 40,000 miles and the starter should not fail at that age.

- New City, NY, USA

problem #122

May 132017

Accord

  • miles
Push button starting issues

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #121

Apr 102017

Accord 4-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact ran inside the home to fetch a fire extinguisher; however, upon returning to the vehicle, it was totally engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot. There were no injuries sustained, but there was property damage involved. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 06150747. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 11/06/17

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #120

Aug 152017

Accord

  • miles
My car is 2013 Accord bought brand new from gardena Honda and no other mechanic touched it. Since 2013, I have serviced my car at the same location. My car was perfectly fine however, once I received the battery recall letter I decided to take my car into gardena Honda. Please note my car still has less than 30,000 miles on it. August 2017 I went to get my car checked for the battery recall they said everything was fine and that they applied konshi bond to protect bms. Two days later after work my car did not start (stationary). Check engine was on, check steering light on & traction light on plus low pressure on. I immediately felt unsafe to drive my car but had to take it back to Honda to see what they had done to it. Honda said it was not their fault and that now the problem had nothing to do with my battery. Instead, it was my engine wire harness. That needed to be fixed for a price of ~$2,800 but they could lower it to $669.15 + tax I just want to express how disappointed I am in Honda. I bought a Honda because they are supposed to be a reliable car. Back in March 2016 they told me by battery failed the battery test and decided to charge it. November 2016, they made me buy a new battery, at that time my car was still brand new with only 22,000 miles on it. I don't believe this is coincidence. I got a Honda for reliability reasons. I also know you are not supposed to service the car for the same issue 3 times and I shouldn't be concern of my 2013 Honda car that still has less than 30,000 miles of any electrical issues. I am concern of service fraud because I was charge to recharged and replace the battery. One time I was within warranty and the other was just a few months afterward. I am requesting a reimbursement of some manner; it can be monetary or free servicing my car.

- Torrance, CA, USA

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