10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 35,363 miles
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All the lights in the front panel that indicate flat tired, hand brake, ABS, air pressure, etc are on.
- Chatsworth, CA, USA
I have changed my cars battery yearly since 2016. It always have a starting issue after several months. I have changed 4 batteries and the issue is still coming every year. Last time was happened in a park when I was driving my kids. Fortunately, my speed was only 20 mph and the car turned off and cannot start. If this happened on the highway, it would be very dangerous. I think the battery of Accord has some problems as I always change the original battery from the dealer. My other cars only need to change battery after 4 to 5 years of use but my Accord need to change a new battery every year. There must be some issues of the car it self. If this happened when I was on the highway, it would be really dangerous.
- Spring, TX, USA
My car is facing no starting issues several times a year even though I have done every single maintainance on time at the dealership. This time the dealer told me it is a bulletin 19-034 and need a software update. This could be very dangerous if it happened on the highway. Fortunately, it happened in a small park and I was driving very slow. There is always some starting issues of my Honda Accord since I bought it. I went to the dealership several times every year. Sometimes the dealer ask me to change battery and sometimes the dealer aksed me to change all kinds of fluids. I have changed every single fluids, PCV valve, brake pads and rollters in the car almost yearly and the no start issue is still happening. I feel it takes me too much time and cost me several thousand of dollars every year is too much. Also, if the turnoff happend on the highway it is very dangerous. I am hesitate to take my kids in the car since the problem. Very annoying. Also, the software problem should be solved by the manufacturer free but they are charging me every single time.
- Spring, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle could not be restarted. The battery and the electronic starter were replaced several times however, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Rockwood, TN, USA
The windshield washer motor stopped working.
- Sun City Center, FL, USA
My chmsl lights were not working after 108,220 miles. I took the car to Honda dealer and they quoted $258.99 for parts and $500 for labor to replace the high mount 3rd brake light. I took it to a private mechanic to get the car fixed who told me that factory-installed led chmsl had its quick connector without a stop tab therefore the wire was pulled out from the quick connector. I had to pay $250 for total repairs to replace led chmsl. The mechanic also mentioned to me that the manufacturer installed the part which was defective intentionally as it had some permanent markings on the led fixture. He also mentioned that the led fixture was functional except for the defective locking tab for the connector. The problem appears to be quality control and manufacturing defect.
- Laurel, MD, USA
Basically, my complaint is that I don't feel that my starter should have to be replaced at 36,000 miles... I have only had the car for 9 months.. I also had to replace the front pads and rotors too.. basically totalling $640. In parts and 360. In labor.. I bought it directly from the dealership.. it has the push button start and it put out a 'grinding sound' when I went to start it, then the front bakes started squeaking also..
- Rochester, NY, USA
2013 Honda Accord V6exl starter makes grinding noise when being started. Sometimes takes multiple trys to finally turn over and start engine. Brought to dealership but they said they could not replicate the issue. Only offered to replace entire starter system for $900.
- Massapequa, NY, USA
After my 100,000 maintenance in September 2020, my Honda Accord began having problems starting. Since then, I have replaced the battery, the alternator and starter. When I start the car for the first time of the day, it starts. After parking the car after I have gone some place, the car will not start. Then, I have to keep pressing the electrical start button until the car starts. So far, at times, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to re-start the car. I reported the situation to Honda usa on 02/01/2021 and they said there are no recalls on this vehicle so they cannot help me. However, Honda usa did start a case for me. My wife and I do not want to get stranded after driving some place. After reviewing the internet, the electrical starting system is a major issue for the 2013 Honda Accord. Honda usa says you cannot believe everything on the internet. See carcomplaints.com. Something needs to be done because it is a safety issue.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Error lights on dashboard come up (lots of them) and in the center it states "fcw system failure". Honda trying to charge me $1,600 to fix the errors and apparently this is happening to a ton of people. Clearly something that needs to be recalled
- Maineville, OH, USA
Intermittent start button not engaging. New battery, new batteries in both fobs. Usually occurs after initial start when you have driven, stopped at a designation, even just to gas up. You press start button, all lights come on, you turn it of and usually on the third attempt it starts.
- Hoschton, GA, USA
Starter button fails to start engine,50% of the time, even with brake fully depressed.
- Old Bethpage ,, NY, USA
After working a late shift at her job, my wife went to drive home only to have the car fail to start. At 11pm, she was left stranded in an empty parking lot until I could reach her (45 minutes from our home). The car's starter had failed. A google search shows that this is a common and well-documented flaw with the 2013 Accord. Called the local dealer and they insist that they have no reports of known starter issues. Repair cost is over $300 ($200 for part plus labor costs). Reached out to Honda corporate, no response.
- New Haven, CT, USA
Power steering went out. Warning light for power steering came on. Turned off car, restarted and the same warning light came on. Turned off the car again, restarted and power steering was then working. This did not cause an accident.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
2-3 months ago, at approx 72,000 miles, the starter would not work on occasion. Independent diagnostic suggested issue with alternator (replaced) and battery (replaced). Issue continued. Now we have not been able to start the car for days. A test of the starter shows nothing wrong. Then fcw system failed while trying to start the car, cleared and failed again. Pushing starter button results in all lights and power coming on, but no start of the car. When power is off and door open, there is a warning signal similar to when lights are left on, but lights are off. Seems the starter problem is common, but the recommended fixes are not working. Repeatedly replacing parts does not resolve the issue. I was 150 miles from home before the last start. When the car started after several attempts, I immediately drove home. I can't risk being stranded.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the starter would intermittently grind preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact stated he would let the vehicle sit for a couple minutes before the vehicle was started. Several attempts were made while starting the vehicle. The contact contacted the dealer kelly Honda (540 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905; (781) 595-5252) who informed the contact of service bulletin 16-002. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
- Nahant, MA, USA
The traction control, brake, power steering and fcw error lights come on while driving. The message states "fcw failed". this happens while driving, parked and on all road surfaces. Even while parked in the garage. All lights come on at the same time.the come on as the vehicle gets to normal operating temperature.
- Camano Island, WA, USA
Vehicle is a push start. Sometimes it acts like the starter has a problem. Won't crank every time. Vehicle driver side door will not unlock with the key fob. Had it diagnosed at dealership said that the motor in the door went out.
- Meridian, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stand still at her residence, the forward collision avoidance and lane departure warning lights illuminated. The contact stated two weeks later the tire pressure measuring system, electronic power steering and ABS warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to local dealer nelson Honda located at 2500 greensboro rd, martinsville, va 24112, (855) 910-6219, where it was diagnosed with needing vsa (vehicle stability assist) module to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Reidsville, NC, USA
- Oxford, CT, USA