Bad alternator keeps causing corrosion on the battery connectors.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

When turning on the car engine start but then shuts down. Lights & radio are one multiple lights on dashboard on, check engine, check tire. I attempt to start car again and happens 4 times. When car is finally up and running light on dashboard stay on.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Our 2015 Honda Accord has developed a starting problem the vehicle has a push button start and more so than not it takes repeated pushes of the start button for the car to crank over. This condition started roughly one month ago and is very concerning to me since it is my wife's car and I don't want her to be stranded because the car doesn't start. When you press the brake and the start button all you hear is a loud click coming from the starter but it doesn't crank over. I have researched the problem and found numerous similar problems with 2013 - 2015 Honda Accord. This is a safety hazard and Honda is being very irresponsible for not stepping up to the plate and admitting it is a very serious problem. Most if not all of the other complaints I've read say it is a starter issue and even the Honda dealerships are saying it is a very common problem!!!

- Fairfield Township, OH, USA

At only 38, xxx miles this vehicle has intermittent starting issues. Internet research and mechanic diagnosis indicates that the starter needs to be replaced. It is a known issue at the local dealership, but yet they could not give me a concrete answer as to if replacing the starter will fix the problem long term. With a quoted replacement cost of $1,000 I am leery to have the starter replaced if it does not actually fix the problem. I have been stranded multiple times in the cold because of this issues. A vehicle with only 38, xxx miles and barely out of warranty should not be having these issue. I am okay with fixing a faulty part, but I am not okay with a reoccurring issues not having an exact solution to the problem. Are the starters in these vehicles truly bad or is it something else within the car that is causing the starter to blow? a recall or research outside of Honda (because obviously they are ignoring the issues) needs to be rolled out to get to the bottom of, and fix, these starting problems. Starters should not fail prior to 50,000 miles. If they are constantly failing at low mileage, there needs to be a recall done with the option of replacing the original starters with non-faulty parts. If the starters are solid parts as-is, research needs to be done to determine why the starters are failing. At $1,000 per repair, Honda is making too much money fixing known safety issues with their vehicles.

- Lena, WI, USA

My starter clicks once when I try to turn the car on, but the car won't turn on. It's an intermittent thing, but has started happening more and more often. I've been stranded now two times because of it.

- Hanover, MD, USA

When putting in reverse or drive, engine stutters and electrical system cuts out and entertainment console reboots. Sometimes the car stalls all together. Replaced the battery and alternator, and problem starts again after a few weeks.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Car takes several tries before it will start

- Norfolk, VA, USA

When vehicle is operating it will stall and turn off completely. All car will turn off and all the lights on the dash would flicker. It stalled on me when I was driving on the freeway. My car stopped as I was going 65 mph, cars behind be swerved as my car came to a complete stop on the freeway. The vehicle also does not start when trying to turn on. All of the lights on the dash will just flicker. I've changed the battery two times. I've got my car diagnose at auto zone and a fuel pump code came up. Took it to Honda to tell them my situation paid 130$ for them to tell me nothing is wrong. When they did the diagnose they said nothing came up on their end. Few days later I drove it and my car stalled out again. I took it to auto zone and they said nothing was wrong with my car. I am afraid if I drive it, it will stall and I will get into a crash. Nobody can diagnose the car because no code pops up anymore, but my car still stall out.

- Houdton, TX, USA

2015 Honda Accord sport won't start intermittently. I was getting in my car to go to work, when I turned the key and it clicks on the first try, then will start on the second try. Today, I had to try three times before it would start. I got the battery and starter tested and they were both good.

- Albany, NY, USA

Vehicle will not start while in park. All lights, dash lights, etc come on in the accessory position, but when you turn the key to ignition, the starter does not engage. If you take the drive selector to neutral it will start. This is an intermittent problem that continues to happen since it first started. So far I have not been stranded or needed to have the car towed.

- Omaha, NE, USA

The car sometimes would not start, I only hear a clicking sound. I know it is not the battery because when the car starts, the cranking noise is very good. This issue happened and continues to occur in the past. I bought an extended warranty on this car, promising a stress free maintenance. I have taken the car to a Honda dealership but I get a push back saying "if the issue not present during, they cannot troubleshoot anything". this is tough for consumer like me that was convinced to purchase extended warranty where I feel it's useless and waste of money to what caused me but stressed and worry. I am reaching out to the government Agency such as yourself to perhaps assist/advice on what a consumer should do with this issue

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

I've recently noticed small oil spots on my garage floor. My car does not accelerate smoothly and has also started to stall when I'm initially starting it. The stalling seems to be worse when the car has cooled off but once it finally starts, it is running rough until I hit a stable speed. It also seems to run rougher when making turns (which is typically when I'm attempting to accelerate). It has been happening for the past 3-6 months, although inconsistent. I've also had a new battery every year since I've owned this vehicle despite recalls on battery parts/sensors.

- Durham, NC, USA

I have had several issues with the car not starting and with replacing batteries. In five years, I have had 4 batteries. Sometimes the car starts right away, some times it takes several try's, take a break and try again. Frustrating is really an understatement. I have been stranded at work, in parking lots and in my garage. I keep my car serviced. I just took it in July 3 for oil change. The time before, after the checked my tires in the drive in bay, they asked me if I always have a difficult time starting my car, I told them yes, and asked them to check. Of course they found nothing. Maybe now that the car is no longer under warranty, maybe they will figure out what happening. The fear of getting stranded at night at my place of employment across the bridge or in the dead of winter is unsafe and unsettling. I noted that there are several similar issues in this forum, I would think Honda would find a fix for the truly obvious problem. This was my third Honda, more than likely, my last. Just today, I got into the car and it started right away. I went to the grocery store, got in the car about thirty minutes later and it started right away. I left there and went to get gas. I got back in the car, tried to start the engine and I got nothing. I literally sat at the service station for 15 minutes, trying to start my car. Just as I was ready to call for a tow, it started. This is ridiculous.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

The car went on fire; the front passenger side was completely burnt. I was at a red light, it started smoking up under the hood, I pulled over, and as I opened the hood it was flaming. Now I have been attempting to repair it as I am still paying the car note. I don't understand how it even happened.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

My car won't start on the first time I turn the key. I have to turn the key maybe 3-4 times to get the car started. I'm not sure what it could be. I've done research and I'm not the only one that has the problem. It may be a manufacturer problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Started car, drove on highway 20 miles. Parked car to run an errand. Tried to start car 5 mins later; lights lit up on dash but car would not start. Tried several times, finally was successful starting car and continued drive to work. Drove to madison Honda, rt 24, madison, NJ. Advised them of issue while car was running. They examined car and came back 45 mins later saying all systems (battery, starter and alternator) were in good working order. No issues found. They could not repeat my problem so disregarded it. Drove last 10 mins to my office. Several hours later, tried to start car, would not crank. Tried several more times, still nothing. I felt stranded at this location with no means of getting home. Waited a few minutes and tried again and it started with no problem. Every morning since this began it's the same thing. The car is unreliable. Yesterday had to try a handful of times before it started. Today I tried to start the car for 25 minutes before I was successful. Drove to my meeting and later began having problems starting the car again. Problem is quickly and progressively getting worse.this car has less than 80,000 miles on it. I have owned this vehicle since early 2015. The dealership has taken care of regular maintenance. This vehicle is unsafe. I never know if and when it will start again! I'm worried about when it will stop starting at all! and where I'll be when it completely fails! this is a huge safety issue! what about tsb 16-002" a design issue that is going unnoticed and unaddressed? why is Honda not responding to these complaints" because of Honda's lack of consideration and the car's unreliability, I won't be buying another Honda!!! please help!

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

Push to start not working properly. Crank with no turnover or just clicks. The car usually starts after multiple attempts. A new starter is needed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

I have a 2015 Honda Accord sport. I've had to replace my battery twice now. Until about 3 - 4 weeks ago, my car was working fine until my ignition wouldn't start when I turned the key. But everything electrical in the vehicle works fine. I have to turn the key dozens of times before the vehicle finally starts. Now it got so worst that it takes 10 to 15 minutes to start the vehicle then it suddenly starts like nothing has happened. Did a search on various Honda forums and apparently is a common problem for this vehicle model.

- Marana, AZ, USA

Car alarm goes with no reason.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

Car has trouble starting. Won't turn over. Just clicks when you turn the key. The car was off and not in motion. It happens several times a day no matter where I'm parked. At first it started happening occasionally. Now it happens every time I start the car. I had a mechanic check it out and can't find out what's wrong but recommended a new starter.

- Newport News, VA, USA