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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 6 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,655 miles
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Intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it will start on first push of the push to start button. Other times it takes 10+ minutes of attempts to get it started. Sometimes it just hasn't started. Took to a mechanic, diagnosed as the starter, replaced starter. Issue is still present this did not fix the problem
- Plainfield, IL, USA
Fcw system failed, ABS, tps message popped up out of the blue. I braked and the car spoed up, I had to pull up my emergency brakes, and almost rear ended another car with infant because of this. Took the car to a certified mechanic with 18 certs. The brake lines, fluid, rotors, fluid were perfect. No leaks, the message is still up.he cannot pull up any codes. I am taking a screenshot of this statement with todays front page paper indicating the date I am sending this to you. Please send out an emergency alert so other Honda drivers do not have to use their emergency brake and possibly killing an infant or other passengers when their brakes fail.
- Lakeland, FL, USA
Error: Keyless entry issue. Battery on both key fobs have been replaced with fresh batteries. This is a common problem on Honda Accord and Honda Pilot. This issue happens daily, even with key with-in 6 inches of ignition.. this issues 1st started occurring within 2.9 of when warranty went out. It was reported to dealer 1 day after warranty went out.
- Costa Mesa, CA, USA
The car has intermittent starting issues. I have had the battery and alternator changed and checked and there appear to be no issues there. Online forums suggest that this is a endemic starter issue with Honda Accord. Sometimes the car will start with ease. Other times it will not start at all. When it does not start I have to jump it, but when I take it to the auto shop afterwards they tell me that there are no apparent issues with the battery or alternator.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Honda acord. The contact stated that when he was driving the vehiclde down a small hill. Then the ABS lights illuminated when he tried to brake. The contact had to angle the wheels to come to a stop on a slightly icy. The contact went to an independent mechanic and they said there was a short in the ABS system and referred him to a dealer curry Honda yorktown 3845 crompond rd, yorktown heights, NY 10598 914) 739-7600.they said there were no recalls and said to bring it in. The manufacturer had not been called yet. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Starter motor does not activate all of the time. The starter just clicks about 50% of the time. This has been going on for 3 months. The car will eventually start after numerous tries. Approximate mileage 67000
- East Williston, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start when the push to start button was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer sons Honda (105 sons dr. Mcdonough ga ) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The starter was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. No further assistance was provided. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 98,000.
- Locust Grove, GA, USA
Intermittent ignition failure. This seems to occur more frequently in colder weather, but I have had issues all year long. When attempting to start the engine, you hear a loud static noise with no engagement of the engine. I've had to abandon my car on a couple occasions due to this failure. Honda service technician advised me that this is a common issue and often results in replacing the starter. I don't have a written quote, but he verbally estimated the cost to be around $1,000.
- Olathe, KS, USA
The smart entry key warning light on dashboard randomly goes on and off. I have replaced battery in key fob with same result. I am concerned because at some point vehicle may not start. Vehicle was in motion and stationary at times when this occurred. Has been happening for last several years.
- Indian Land, SC, USA
Starter problems: Changed battery twice within 40K mileage (odometer reading) the last time they changed battery it was by Honda said my battery is not good and reason because something in the electrical withdrawing power and killing the battery and after 4 days at Honda dealer and charged me over $600 they could not identify the problem (they said)...in fact they said we think in the radio maybe! well after 6 months I found out the problem was not what they say but in the starter! the starter cause this issue until it finally the starter went dead! I open the starter myself and its definitely the starter causing this and I thought to bring it to your attention. Honda must known about this for sure! these condition it caused when its stationary. But so much pain. You drive the car and then you park and then when start nothing, painful experiences. It happened in may occasions, since I bought the car from dealer and until December 8 that is when I open the starter and saw this to for sure its the starter problem that cause battery to die early and Honda could not identify the problem at all until finally the starter wen dead. I am an engineer and confident its from the starter. I leave the matter to you to check and decided. Thanks
- Columbia, CA, USA
As I was making a left turn all the dashboard lights turned on. I took it to autozone and they told me there is something wrong with rear tire on the passanger side
- La Puente, CA, USA
This problem started two years ago and got worse in May. It all started whe we had a rough time starting the vehicle it would take up to 6 time until the car would finally start. We were told it was the battery so we changed the batter up to four time and it still kept having starting issues so then we were told it was the starter so we had it replaced and we are still having issues and now the car stalled on me while stopped in the middle of a busy intersection and it took numerous tries and it finally turned over. Our local dealership had the car for 13 weeks and told us they were able to duplicate the starting issues and then told us a few days later they didnt push the button in long enough so it was there mechanics fault and then tell us they find a draw on the battery and a few days later tells us there mechanic used a faulty meter and then they blame it on our internet, smart tvs, garage door opener and wifi. I am so tired of all the excuses and need a car that's not going to leave me stranded and that I can feel safe driving the car out of town right now that's not the case. I do have several friends and family members that have had to come to my rescue to jump start my car or we have had to call a tow truck to get it to the dealership. We have had two ase certified mechanics look at it and were able to duplicate the starting issues and the battery draining and they both told us to take it to our local dealership. We have lots of video and documentation of what the car is doing and also friends that will speak on our behalf. No one will ride with me anymore in fear the car wont start or stall while stopped in a busy intersection. We started having issues two years ago but got alot worse in may of this year.
- Springfield, OR, USA
Repeated ignition system failure on 2013 Honda Accord V6 touring with push button start that left my daughter and me stranded on a night when it was only 13 degrees above zero. Push button start only resulted in a grinding noise, no attempt to engage flywheel to start the engine. Starter has been replaced twice and the torque converter once (at the recommendation of the dealer to fix this issue) with the same resulting grinding noise and failure of the engine to start. This issue has been reported to Honda corporation many times; it is a poorly engineered and faulty design that they refuse to acknowledge and cannot fix.
- Centennial, CO, USA
Sometimes my 2013 Honda Accord car won't start immediately. It was stationary. I have to wait a minute after the first few tries. It a starter issue. It not the battery I purchase a new battery and I I'm still having the same problem.
- Harbor City, CA, USA
I purchased new a 2013 Honda Accord 4 cyl in August 2013 which had the battery sensor replaced at 26,010 miles in October 2017. Shortly thereafter, I started experiencing an intermittent starting problem. When I turn the key, the dash lights turn on as normal, but the engine does not turn over or even crank. While this does not happen all the time, it happens frequently and it can take between 2-6 tries before it finally starts at home or anywhere I traveled. Aaa jumped me once too. Dealer said to switch keys as it may be the immobilizer sensor in my key. Then December 2018 at 32,935 miles, dealer recommended I replace the battery which I did, but issue continued, July 2019 at 36,555 miles, dealer performed diagnostics stating the starter was bad but there wasn't a recall and it's more than 36 months so out of warranty. Dealer does not apply the cost of the diagnostics against the repair. Total cost for diagnostics, starter and tax was $889.47. Plus the dealer sold me a refurbished starter with a 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty stating a new starter only carries a 12 month warranty. Almost $1K is a lot of money for one repair for a senior citizen for a car with 36K miles. Appears this is a common issue so Honda motor co should recall the starter and provide reimbursement to those who had to have it replaced to avoid being stranded.
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA
When turning my steering wheel while driving my engine shuts down and restarts. When this happens my steering wheel locks
- Belmont, NC, USA
2013 Accord did not start and make a click sound. Honda dealer not able to figure out the actual problem. Battery, starter replaced but did not resolve the issue.
- Danbury, CT, USA
Vehicle would occasionally not start. When pressing the button, a static noise is heard. The starter is spinning, but not engaging with the torque gear. The starter motor has been replaced three times but the result is the same. These start issues are a daily occurrence. The only way it starts is if I shift to neutral and try. Occasionally that doesn't work and I have to shift back to park and try to start it there.
- Lovettsville, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was parked, the contact had to depress the start button multiple times to start the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with technical service bulletin number: 16-002. The vehicle was taken to walser Honda (located at 14800 buck hill rd, burnsville, mn 55306, (952) 388-2231), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Saint Paul, MN, USA
- Cincinnati, OH, USA