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.
2013 Honda Accord: key fob or push-button start problems
43 of the 1,427 complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord describe key fob or push-button start problems.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical repair cost reported
- $720
- typical mileage
- 57,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Key fob or push-button start problems by model year
What owners say
The car has keyless entry and push button to start. Recently I noticed the car was not able to start correctly when pushing the push button. Sometimes it can start but it needs the keyfob to be very close to the push button. 3 days ago the car wont start at all no matter how I tried it. Testes battery and starter all are at working condition. I suspected the keyless push start button is faulty.
The car has just over 91,000 miles on it and the push button start is working only intermittently. I know I’m not the only one because the online forums are full of started problems with these. It’s my only car and Honda has known for years it is a problem with these.
My vehicle trunk randomly unlatches and opens. The trunk does both while driving and when parked. The key fob button to open the trunk is not pressed or in range during these incidents. This is a safety concern in that if can block my rearward view. It is also an inconvenience since it can lead to theft of contents and the car.
Car has intermittent problem starting the engine, will not start. The starter, battery, key fob battery have been replaced.
Failure of keyless remote system - Honda Service Bulletin 13-038 System will not respond to keyless remotes and eventually will disable car ignition system. This is a safety for several reasons: 1. The doors can only be opened using the key which is embedded in the keyfob. In case of emergency or for people with disabilities, this is a huge problem. 2. The trunk cannot be accessed unless the door is opened and the trunk released manually inside. There is no key lock to access the trunk from outside the vehicle. 3. The panic button will not function on the keyfob. 4. The car will not start unless the keyfob is placed next to the driver's dash. Eventually, the car will not start at all and the occupants will be stranded. This is a huge issue. The vehicle has been inspected by a Honda dealer and a ticket opened with Honda. Honda now states that they will not help with repairs as the vehicle is past warranty.
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..
Car will not start even with the key fob inside the car. Key fob has new battery, car battery is fine as well. Bringing the fob close to the start button occasionally starts the car. Similar issue was recalled in earlier models, no recall has been issued for later vins
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.
When I first purchased my 2013 honda accord from the dealership I noticed sometimes the push start would stall or sound like it was failing. Also my driver side door would not respond to my key fob. All other doors respond to it except the driver door. I have replaced the battery and still the issue hasn't been resolved. I have been taking the actual key out of the fob and inserting it into the car door to unlock my driver side door. Now the AC has began to stop and start. It almost sounds like the fan motor is kicking on and off. And my driver side seat is not sliding back properly. It will began to glide then stop. Then I have to keep pressing and it'll glide back a little and then stop again. Overall I think there is some sort of electrical shortage or something is happening with it. According to the federal safety agency there was an electrical system recall sent out june 29, 2017. As stated on their website this could result in an electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The federal safety agency campaign id is 17v418000 !
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the push to start button failed to start the vehicle intermittently. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. Additionally, on occasions several attempts were needed for 5-15 minutes for the vehicle to start. The keyfob batteries were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced manufacturer communications number: a16-002 (electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Error: keyless entry issue. Battery on both key fobs have been replaced with fresh batteries. This is a common problem on honda accords and honda pilots. 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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
Recall number 17V418000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Honda Accord key fob
Is key fob or push-button start problems a common problem on the 2013 Honda Accord?
43 of 1,427 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Accord (3%) mention key fob or push-button start problems. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
How much does it cost to fix key fob or push-button start problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $720 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Honda Accord?
There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Honda Accord
Power steering loss 131Won't start 131ABS 107Jerking 68Loss of power 52Warning lights 51Grinding brakes 44Pulling 44Steering lock-up 34Stalling 33CVT failure 26Oil consumption 24Check engine light 22Hesitation 22Engine failure 21Collision warning 19Backup camera 16Sudden acceleration 16Lane assist 15Headlights 13Wipers 12No deployment 11Fuel pump 11Battery drain 8Fire or smoke 8Slipping 7Sunroof shattered 7Door locks 6Shudder 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Fuel leak 5Harsh shifting 5Screen failure 5
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