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2013 Honda Accord engine complaints

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Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MA

Starter problems, car starts then does not start, stationary

Filed May 31, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 50 miles · MA

I've own my car for for 1 and 1/2 years and it's dead for the 4th time I had the battery replaced a month after buying the car and am still having problems with it I don't know if it is the starter? It was parked at work for 4 hours then I moved parking spots and shut it off turned back on 10 minutes later to close windows and it's dead.

Filed May 18, 2017 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

My care is consuming oil.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Engine · CT

Unable to start vehicle. Push button, lights blink, clicking noise but car will not start. Sometimes works after waiting 1 hour or more.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Engine · 58,000 miles · PA

Did my routine oil change at hondas recommended 15% oil life since I purchased the vehicle new in august 2013 last year july 2016 went in for an oil change after a few months I was down to about 30% oil life I was driving home I applied the brakes and the oil light came on and I heard a noise coming from the motor I stopped and checked oil it was very low hardly any on dip stick I thought maybe when I did the oil change at dealer they didn't put correct amount of oil so I than did my own oil change topped it off ran for about a minute and checked oil it was filled I than drove it and again the oil was low but this time only with 40% oil life left I took it to dealer few weeks back they did the oil consumption test am waiting to hit a 1000 miles to take it back to them

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Engine · 46,500 miles · VA

Heard growling sound from engine when coming to a stop, occasionally during acceleration at low speeds and during cold start. Went to dealership and issue was found to be due to low engine oil (3 quarts low) . Had the oil changed about 6000 miles before this issue occurred.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 40,800 miles · CA

For the last year, the car has been unable to start after parking it for a few minutes. Usually after a few key turns it will start. A month ago it would not start at all so we towed it. The dealership decided it was the starter. After 37,000 miles? It's a honda! It worked fine for 5 weeks and then it died again after being driven just a few miles. This time the dash lights flashed and clicked for a few minutes but would not start. After towing it, the dealership hooked it up to a jumpstart and it started! Three lights continued to flash so the dealership hooked it up to the computer. I called them a couple days later and they have no answers. I hate letting my wife drive an unreliable vehicle.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 52,000 miles · CA

My transmission fluid was very low so I took it in to the dealership to get it checked out. Prior to this my brother drove my car and said it was not going into gears smoothly. When I took it into the dealership the representative said low transmission fluid can make the car run not too smooth. He did mentioned that there was a notice for a foul spark plug and told me to drive the car for a few days and if the problem doesn't fix itself then to bring it back in so they can look further into the problem. My concern is if I have a recall and I am having problems that could be caused by a faulty spark plug shouldn't they automatically bring my car in and replace the spark plugs? On your site it appears that I have had two recalls for my vehicle. Not once have I been notified by the dealership. This is new to me. I'm not familiar with this process. Can you please give me some guidance? Thank you, concerned customer

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Engine · 112,000 miles · UT

Intermittently, maybe 30-50 times in total in the 112k miles I've driven the car, when you depress the brake and push the start button, all the dash lights come on, but the starter does not turn. There a noise of an electrical switch turning in the dash, but I don't think it is the starter solenoid. I replaced the battery, but that didn't help. I've read of a brake switch not telling the starter it was okay to start, but haven't checked that. I've read honda replacing the starter, but I haven't done that. Some posts say replace the start switch.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Engine · 30,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 53,000 miles · TX

2013 honda accord won't start. Lights, A/C, radio, windows work. This occurred after 50,000 miles. I would have to turn steering column at first to get it to start. Now it doesn't start at all! The vehicle is stationary

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 17,500 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

While parking, but stopped, the car sped out of control. Foot brake and hand brake failed to stop the speeding car. It leaped over a curb and into a retention pond. The doors refused to unlock. Driver and passenger escaped thru windows and onto the roof. Previously, the unattended car had locked itself and windows and sunroof had opened on several occasions the two fobs were on cup hooks in the house. Honda shows no interest.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Engine · 53,000 miles · CA

Oct 11, 2016, I drove the kids to school and parked the vehicle on the street. After walked then class, I returned to the vehicle. The car did not start on the first try, second try, but it started on third try. Since purchased, I replaced battery twice due to the above reasons. I had battery checked and it's still good. Please investigate.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Engine · 66,000 miles · WV

Two weeks ago my accord began having issues starting. After a few attempts the engine would eventually start and I would be on my way. Until last friday, august 26, 2016. I drove to a friends house, parked, came back out to start my car and would hear a "popping" sound like the engine was trying to start up, but to no avail. Friend's neighbor is a retired auto mechanic. He looked at the car and found that the issue was not the battery, and determined it was the starter itself. Almost magically, the car randomly decided to start again. Drove it straight to an additional auto mechanic, he tested the vehicle (battery, cable connections, wires that attach to starter) and also found that the issue was the starter. My accord has 66,000 miles on it. The total cost to fix this issue will be $680, kind of ridiculous. This seems to be a common issue from what I've read. Please investigate.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · TX

Push start failure my car had 50000 miles on it when it started having trouble with the push start button. It did it once a week sometimes and eventually happened every time I tried to start the car. I took it to a mechanic and they were unable to pin point the problem. The starter checked out ok but since they could not find any other problem, they replaced the starter and kept the original incase I continued to have the problem they could return the original and give me my money back. It's been two weeks and so far I havent had the problem anymore. Only time will tell.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Engine · 35,000 miles · KY

I parked vehicle on residential city street. Returned to the vehicle 15 minutes later and vehicle would not start. Many of the indicator lights came on. Called aaa, initial technician responded and could not start the car by jumping with battery pack. Battery tested ok. Tow truck was called, operator tried to jump the vehicle again with battery pack and the vehicle started. Tow truck operator suggested I tell the dealership he suspected the starter or the wiring to the starter was the problem. A/c prior to this event had been working now had no power. Drove the vehicle immediately to dealership. Vehicle was left and diagnosed with faulty starter. Fuse was blown to A/C. (we did note that the car had been harder to start recently - having to turn the key more than 1 time to get the car to start. Still this was hardly noticeable or apparent that a problem was developing.) starter and fuse to be replaced at dealership will be picking up car hopefully today. This was not merely inconvenient and unpleasant but extremely dangerous emergency for persons with health/medical issues - it was very hot out with poor air quality and passenger and myself were stranded and without A/C for 4 hours. Concerned about this happening again and why this happened. Vehicle is maintained, 3yrs old with approx. 35,000. I am seeing numerous similar/identical reports from other owners.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Engine · 126,000 miles · MS

I am the first owner of my 2013 honda accord sport and 2 months ago I developed an issue with the starter. I've replaced the starter twice and tonight got stranded and had to call a tow truck to bring it home. I've gone to the honda dealer and, of course, there's an issue with the starter, but it will cost $1000+ to fix! This issue must be investigated and recalled as soon as possible. Honda is fully aware of all of these issues and if you get the right technician at the dealership - they'll tell you honda is fully aware, but couldn't care less! 2 starters later - I'm still in the same position!

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Engine · 53,486 miles · WA

Intermittent engine starting. Starter is energized but fails to start motor. A loud gnashing or grinding can be heard as the starter tries to turn motor. It sounds as if the starter doesn't fully engage the flex plate/flywheel. Engine eventually starts after several (as many as 10) attempts. The problem is not consistent with any condition. I've driven 2 weeks with no issues then will have 5 episodes in 2 days. A completely random occurrence but very frustrating and embarrassing.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 57,742 miles · GA

The key turns over but engine does not crank

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 48,425 miles · NC

Starter motor had progressive premature failure. Began having problems with car not starting about a month ago. Loud click, all dash lights would come on, but no crank or start. Eventually would not re-start and left car stranded. Car started with jumper cables. Dealer diagnosed starter failure. Vehicle is 2-1/2 years old with 49,845 miles. Dealer did not offer warranty repair. Cost for replacement was $724.00.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Engine · 72,000 miles · GA

Starter motor doesn't engage. The motor turns but doesn't make engine turn over.

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.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

I got in my car this morning and couldn't get it to start again. I had to call aaa to jump my car.

Filed May 21, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2013 honda accord sport is starting to have starting problems, sometimes engine doesn't turn over when first turning the key. And from what I have read on this site it sounds like it is progressively going to get to the point of having to replace the starter, not happy I was hoping on having a reliable car.

Filed May 21, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2013 accord sport is starting to have a starting problem. Sometimes engine does not turn over when first turning the key. And from what I have read on this site it sounds like it is progressively going to get to the point of having to replace the starter. Not happy. I was hoping on having a reliable car when I bought this car.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 69,000 miles · CA

I had to tow my car home today. It wouldn't start. I have had trouble with it in the past weeks now but it would start eventually. But not this time. I might lose my job because of this car failure. Weither it was stationary yes but could of been blocking traffic.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 58,303 miles · MD

Car won't start,about a month ago I bought a 2013 honda accord exl v6, it worked fine for about a week, but soon after that I started experiencing starting problems. I have taken it to the mechanic many times, I have had the electrical system checked, replaced starter, the battery etc. The problem still persists, after doing much research I have learned that this is a problem that is very wide spread, there are several you tube videos, and posts of frustrated owners unable to start their cars constantly having to replace the started in most cases. Every car from 2013-2016 is suffering from this problem, of being unable to start, as a college student I don't have that much money to constantly fix it as it happens. This was supposed to be a reliable car, to replace my old car which was developing major problems, but at least the car started every time. Please, address this issue with urgency many people depend on these vehicles, to get to work school etc.

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 64,102 miles · MD

My family and I were stranded due to our 2013 honda accord not starting. We just came out of the movies and the car was stationary in the parking lot. I turned the key and it would just click. I had to pay for towing and over $800 to have the starter replaced at the honda dealer. It would have been more, but I called another dealer and they price matched the starter. I drive a lot of mile to work so I have over 60k miles in 2 years. After doing a little research I found that this problem is happening to a lot of people. The problem can be seen on forums and youtube videos. This problem seems to affects new cars, base models, push buttons, v6's etc. I think the starter should be recalled because many people are being forced to replace starters that the dealer seemed to know was bad.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles · RI

Check engine light keeps going on since the car hit exactly 60,000 miles. Code said it is related to the fuel system. Changed the sensor; light was off and now back on. Continuously occurs while driving the vehicle on the highway or city streets. All gauges are fine and car is maintaining gas mileage. Could it be that the o-ring and fuel tank are only slightly better than that on the original 2013 honda accords (built with faulty fuel tanks) causing the o ring to wear out? How can this be checked. Also just want to note that my wife had a 2009 pilot that kept needed spark plugs and had excessive oil consumption--she got rid of the car because she kept arguing that something was wrong with the vehicle with the honda dealership--honda admitted to the problem and extended the powertrain warranty right after she got rid of the car.

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 42,000 miles · CA

2013 accord sport is starting to have a starting problem. Sometimes engine does not turn over when first turning the key. And from what I have read on this site it sounds like it is progressively going to get to the point of having to replace the starter. Not happy. I was hoping on having a reliable car when I bought this car however I have had multiple issues two being major but thank god it was under warranty. One being transmission replacement at around 8,000 miles and the timing belt/tensioner issues.

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