2013 Honda Accord: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Oct 14, 2025 · Electrical · NC

No Start condition. Car takes minutes to start due to faulty push button start. This is a well documented condition by the public. The safety concern is that repeated attempts to start will drain the battery and cause degradation of the starter, which in case of an emergency or an occupant in an unsafe environment, or on a public roadway, puts the driver, occupants at risk. Honda is well aware of this problem but rejects any liability.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 21,600 miles · OR

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.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

March 2019 drove car to gym without incident. Car wouldn't start an hour later. Aaa came and the tech's tools indicated battery had sufficient power. Tech tried multiple times to start car and got it to run. He advised me to take it to shop to get starter fixed. I drove it home instead and the car worked fine for a month. One morning it didn't start again. I tried to start it again two weeks later and it was fine. The next day it didn't. Finally in july 2019 I called for a tow. Aaa came, jumped the car and advised me to drive directly to shop. At shop, determined it was just a dead battery. Replaced it today. At 120000 miles and in the span of 6 years, this is the third battery.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · LA

Battery drains often. Have changed the battery twice & I believe I will have to change it again. I believe it's the charging system for the battery

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Electrical · 94,700 miles · MI

In 2018 my battery went dead and the lines were corroded. Battery was replaced. 3 months ago my car started to not start randomly. All lights on dash lit up, starter making noise as if it is starting, car doesn't start. This was about once a week but is now up to ten times a week. I looked it up online where others reported the same problem, said put it in neutral and it will start (true) and that hondas were having trouble with connection to batteries. Said step one was to change out sensor until part became available to fix this problem and to contact recall with VIN number to get vehicle fixed. I had a recall on a sensor a couple of years ago and took car in for same and had work done--not sure if this is same problem or not, but as I was able to look the exact problem up online with explanation and solution how to circumvent problem I expected to see a recall about this. Please advise what my next step is. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · MS

2013 accord. Original battery died september 2016 - replaced battery again july 2018. Beginning in may 2018 turn the key and lights come on but engine doesn't crank. It takes 2 or 3 tries then cranks and starts like normal. Very disappointed in honda brand. They were know for reliability - no longer! Would not recommend honda to anyone I know looking for a car.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · CA

My car does not always start. When I push the start button the lights come on and the car chimes, but it doesn't always start. I took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad starter. I had the starter replaced and it appeared to be working fine. Now, after a month I am having the same problem. I am the original owner and have also had a dead battery twice since buying it. My car currently has about 77k miles on it.

Filed May 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 46,000 miles · CA

This issue stared last week I didn't think too much on this but as the days goes on it take longer for me to start my car and me day I have to stop at lease 2 to 4 times to get the car to start. As I continue to search online to see what was the issue I am seeing more and more of this problem of what I am having. My car has been parked and there is no wires connected to the car to drain the battery, I have change both my car battery in my key battery already. This is very annoying I've been using honda for many years now and I never had this problem. With my other pass honda I would have to turn the key.