2013 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 241
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 241 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- push button · 25 records
- button start · 20 records
- start button · 15 records
- battery sensor · 14 records
- failed start · 10 records
- electrical system · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 87 |
| 1–30k mi | 69 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the push to start feature failed without warning. In addition, the instrument panel lights illuminated normally; however, the vehicle failed to start. When the vehicle did start, it took approximately ten previous attempts. The vehicle would no longer start at all. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (honda cars of katy, 210021 katy fwy, katy,…
ODI 11029942
Electrical System
Recently had the recall for the battery sensor done on the vehicle. Next day the car has intermittent problems starting. Returned to dealer battery tests good alternator tests good. Was told needs new starter and that honda is aware of starter problems this model . Vehicle will work fine one day starts fine then next day takes five to ten tries to start. Problem was induced only after bms sensor recal. Never had…
ODI 11024921
Electrical System
Sometimes when the key is turned, nothing happens. The car won't start. I took it to the dealer 16 aug 2017. They wanted to change the starter. I said no. This is a car with less than 50,000 miles. Sometimes i need to turn the key several times before it starts or cranks or does anything. Dealer also said it wouldn't start with them.
ODI 11015924
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My car is 2013 accord bought brand new from gardena honda and no other mechanic touched it. Since 2013, i have serviced my car at the same location. My car was perfectly fine however, once i received the battery recall letter i decided to take my car into gardena honda. Please note my car still has less than 30,000 miles on it. August 2017 i went to get my car checked for the battery recall they said everything was…
ODI 11019362
Electrical System
Every time i try to start my car it won't start. I have to try maybe 4 or more times before it will start. This is very frustrating because this car is 3 years old. When i'm at work and go to start the car it stags. This is very disturbing. This probably happens everyday. Everything is on but it still takes many attempts to start. I contacted honda about this problem and they said they have been getting many…
ODI 11016299
Electrical System
Intermittent starting issues, push start button, car makes grinding noises and clicking, brake then locks down to the floor. After repeated attempts to push button, car will eventually start..this is an intermittent problem, has occured at least 6 times in past 4 months. Does not happen all the time. Have had car to honda dealer for diagnostic, they cannot find problem but state there has been multiple complaints…
ODI 11014138
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Honda sensor not fix causing electrical to heat up and smell of electrical wire burn and goes away this happens randomly and usually when i activate turn signal and honda is not able to fix the problem i have taken it to honda dealer service department and they say they fix the problem but problem keeps coming back
ODI 11043472
Body · Electrical System · Steering
In the few years i've had my car, which i take very good care of and have low mileage on, the power steering stopped working suddenly while i was driving (very scary and dangerous!), the driver's side sun visor broke one day when i was trying to put it back up, and the dashboard sensors go off unnecessarily. Very disappointing from a honda vehicle. Beware!
ODI 11051550
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle is 2013 and i have replaced the started and battery 4 times due to engine failure, it turn on and immediatly dies off, my car has been towed 6 times or more since i bought, i have done all the maintenance all the time and computer never identifies this problem. I am so tired of this trash car, i stillowe on it or else i would just park it on the front lot of a dealer and put a big sign saying do not buy…
ODI 11012595
Electrical System
The i4 engine will not start intermittently. The battery is new and fully charged. Many times, i get it started by straightening the steering wheel. The car is 4 years old with 51k miles so outside of warranty. The dealer wants a diagnostic fee to test other components. This is potentially dangerous to consumers for the electrical component but also a consumer hazard in terms of safety not to mention t reputational…
ODI 11011764
Electrical System
Vehicle has had to be towed twice in the past four months due to failure to start, only clicking sound. Before completely unable to start, i would have to try 3 or more times for it to start. First time i changed the battery an vehicle was ok for a while but then started failing to start intermittently and would only start after several attempts. I do not mind replacing the starter but it bothers me because the…
ODI 11005054
Electrical System
Push button start does not work sometimes. Getting progressively worse over time.
ODI 11003437
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
There are many many complaints on line about the starters on the 2013 honda accord - but honda still has not made a recall?? This is an expensive part to replace and they are not helping anyone? I am afraid i will get stuck somewhere and my car will not start - but it is almost one thousand dollars to get it repaired!!!! I have to crank it many times before it will start. The one shop made me get a new battery - but…
ODI 11003448
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 11048279
Electrical System
The fcw 03 system failure light continues to come on. The car is only four years old and has had several electrical problems. On june 27, 2017 the car cut off on me while driving on the highway due to the fcw 03 code flashing on and off. I always thought that honda made reliable and safe cars, but this is proving to be untrue. I would appreciate your company addressing the issues at hand with my car. Thanks
ODI 11002564
Electrical System
Car would not start consistently. Push button start needed to be engaged up to 10 times for car to eventually start. Problem continued to become worse over time. Ultimately the starter needed to be replaced after only 3.5 years and approximately 49,000 miles. Problem can leave driver stranded at remote locations creating an unsafe condition.
ODI 11002068
Electrical System
Auto has 37k miles and battery has been replaced twice since new. Recently, push button start has failed, requiring multiple tries in kinder to start car. Dealer indicated that starter was defective and was replaced for roughly $720. Not covered under warranty. Internet search reveals that many other owners having similar problems.
ODI 11000309
Electrical System · Engine
For the last month i have to put the vehicle key into the ignition 4-7 times to start the vehicle. Today, i took my vehicle to pep boys auto parts in el paso, tx and they diagnosed the vehicle having problems with the starter. The mechanic told me that i need to change the starter because it is wearing out and is a rarity because it is not suppose to happen to a honda accord that is only 3 + years old. I have a 2011…
ODI 11000854
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 10992586
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v418000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mckenney-salinas honda, [redacted], gastonia, nc 28056) where the battery box was sealed temporarily. After driving for a few hours, the contact parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to…
ODI 11030804
Electrical System
PUSH BUTTON STARTING ISSUES
ODI 11020753
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the starter misfired and tended to be started multiple times before it responded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (heritage honda in baltimore maryland) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty had…
ODI 10994637
Electrical System
2013 accord fails to start when using either push button start or dealer installed remote start. Engine does not turn over, only a grinding sound is produced. It can take as many as 5 or 6 attempts to start before the starter will actually engage and start the engine. Starter replaced in accordance with honda tsb 16-002, but the issue continues. Issue first occurred when the vehicle had just over 40k miles and has…
ODI 11074142
Electrical System
I own a 2013 honda accord lx and it has started having intermittent issues starting. The battery is two months old and has been check and it's fine. Starter has been checked and its fine. Car will start sometimes on first try, but other times takes several attempts. Turning steering sometimes helps, turning off all lights sometimes helps and pressing gas pedal sometimes helps, but issue is not consistent. See others…
ODI 10978636
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact ran inside the home to fetch a fire extinguisher; however, upon returning to the vehicle, it was totally engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance…
Fire reported
ODI 11019495
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Honda Accord.
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