2013 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 135
- 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 135 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine does · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- intermittent starting · 7 records
- starter motor · 7 records
- safety issue · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
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.
ODI 10979871
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10970173
Engine · Starter Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal squealing noise. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lute riley honda, 1331 n central expy, richardson, tx 75080) where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown.…
ODI 11048865
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10966306
Engine
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…
ODI 10960052
Engine
When starting the car with the push button, about 50% of the time the engine does not start, there is a noise like static. Looked on the internet and it appears that many many people have this problem on the 2013 accord. 99.9% of the time they have to replace a defective starter at $800. Honda should step up and resolve this dangerous situation where the car does not start. This really is a safety issue.
ODI 11119010
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 10935288
Engine
MY CARE IS CONSUMING OIL.
ODI 10990460
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Battery terminal corrosion - the factory battery had severe corrosion problems after 2 yrs (unlike any of my other 3 cars). On the third year it died and was replaced with a aaa battery. After 6 months this battery is also showing corrosion. This seems to be a common issue after doing google searches. What's worse is the positive batter cable is not an easy nor economical replacement once the corrosion finds its way…
ODI 11001795
Engine
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…
ODI 10980248
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10917436
Engine
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.
ODI 10915411
Engine
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…
ODI 10899448
Engine
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…
ODI 10896274
Engine · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10895215
Engine
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…
ODI 10892701
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10897107
Electrical System · Engine
THE KEY TURNS OVER BUT ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK
ODI 10892041
Electrical System · Engine
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.
ODI 10875956
Engine
Starter motor doesn't engage. The motor turns but doesn't make engine turn over.
ODI 10874200
Electrical System · Engine
Push button start is acting up. At times when you push button to start the car it only clicks, after a few tries the car will start. I have seen several complaints on this. Honda has admitted to an issue with the v6 model but not the v4 model that is having the same issue
ODI 11100477
Engine
Intermittently car starts with starter click noise almost everyday on both cold and hot weather. Battery replaced but problem still exist and getting worse.
ODI 11020682
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10871408
Engine
I got in my car this morning and couldn't get it to start again. I had to call aaa to jump my car.
ODI 10870460
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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.
ODI 10865729