Starter problems of the 2013 Honda Accord - part 2

128 problems related to starter have been reported for the 2013 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2013 Accord.

36 Starter problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2019

Starter failure, starter just clicks. I have the same starter problem as all the other compliants for a 2013 Honda Accord.

37 Starter problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

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.

38 Starter problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2019

Push button starter doesn't work nearly every day. Today July 9 2019 it wouldn't start 3 times. Everything freezes (steering, brake) but all lights light up. There are 1,000's of people that this is happening too. . . So far only when starting.

39 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the starter was malfunctioning. When the contact pressed the start button, the engine would not crank. After a few attempts, the engine finally started. Pensacola Honda (6675 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505, (800) 747-3966) stated that the warranty expired 24 days ago and they could not fund the repairs. The manufacturer also stated that the warranty expired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to have the starter replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000.

40 Starter problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2018

At 61xxx miles the vehicle began to no longer start reliably. Sometimes I would push the start button and it would start normally and sometimes I would just hear a single click but the engine would not turn over. When the engine would not start it would sometimes start if you retried it, but usually it would only restart after multiple pushes of the start button. Some days I could not start it after 20 or more attempts. After about a week of this when I finally got it started I drove it to my local mechanic's shop and left it for them to deal with. They diagnosed it as a bad starter, replaced the starter and now it works ok. I had tested the car battery and it had 13. 6 volts. I tested the key fob batteries and they had well over their advertised 3v . I read the Honda Accord forums and found many, many people with the same symptoms. I believe this is the 6th Honda I have owned and never replaced a starter on any of them - 3 or 4 of them have gone nearly 200k miles with no starter problem. Judging by the number of people who have reported bad starters in the first 75000 miles I would have to say Honda, was either trying to save money by using cheap starters or has a bad supplier for their starters. Whatever it is, they are putting their customers ind some very inconvenient and potentially dangerous situations.

41 Starter problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2018

Bought this car at the end of its 3 year warranty 2 years ago. I immediately had to have the starter and battery replaced (09/16). Car began not starting when the push button is engaged, starter was replaced again in (03/18). Now in September the car began taking 5 or 6 presses of the start button to start. Dealer replaced the battery (09/18). One week later the problem began again and the starter was replaced again (10/18).

42 Starter problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2018

I had about 3 to 4 times that the car doesn't start at first time this year. Those times, I had to try four or five times. Now I think of it it started to happen after replacing the recalled part, battery sensor on 3/23/2018. On 9/10/2018, I tried so many time to start the car but had to towed to Honda dealer to take a look. Next day, I was told the starter needed the starter replacement costing $850, and my car only has 35600 miles on it.

43 Starter problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While the key was in the ignition, the vehicle stalled without warning. After twenty minutes, the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was towed by aaa to balise Honda of west warwick (509 quaker ln, west warwick, ri 02893, (401) 822-2000) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The failure recurred. The dealer installed a new battery and starter. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 100,000.

44 Starter problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2018

Starter failure described in Honda's TSB 16-002. Car exhibited a grinding noise upon trying to start. It would fail to start. This was an intermittent problem. Honda finally replaced the starter but was unwilling to warranty the known problem. A year later I am having the same problem.

45 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the engine, the engine would not respond and did not start. The vehicle was towed to the Honda service center located at 2280 crenshaw blvd, torrance CA. Who diagnosed that the electronic ignition harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. After retrieving the vehicle the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was towed back to the service center who then diagnosed that the starter was faulty. The starter was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Jft.

46 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

Car developed problems starting. All lights, radio, etc would turn on but the starter will not start the vehicle. It began slowly and got increasingly worse with time. Problem got even worse after the recalled battery sensor was replaced.

47 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2018

Early failure of starter. The starter failed within 5 years of purchase (new car) with very low mileage 46k miles. I could not start my engine on multiple occasions.

48 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2018

2 items- was there an air bag recall? & starter push button malfunction, it doesn't start at times when pushed, it's getting worst, I'm up to over five trys and now it feels like I'd be stuck at any location. It started about two months ago. Someone on youtube claimed that there was a recall on the 2013 Accord push button starter.

49 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Sometimes the car will not start. Brake is depressed and button is pushed to start, green light goes on but car does not start. Air conditioner will run. I then push the starter button and everything goes off and try to start the car again. Car usually starts after one or two times.

50 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Honda crosstour. The contact stated that while stationary, upon starting the vehicle, there was a strange grinding noise coming from the starter, as stated by the contact. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occured several times over the period of three months. Napleton's river oaks Honda - 17220 torrence Ave, lansing, IL 60438 (708) 782-4770 - was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the starter and the gear shifter box were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under warranty for the replacement of the starter and the gear shifter box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 09072371. The contact referenced TSB: a16-002 (electrical system) as a potential cause of failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

51 Starter problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2018

Starter issue that is affected by not engaging due the heat of the engine or other heat source I. E. Oil pan or exhaust system. I drove my Honda Accord 2013 about 60 miles then turned the car off and came back and the engine would not turn over. Only sound was one click as you turned the key. Triple a was called and they said the issue was not battery related as the battery itself was under a year old and the voltage measurement was 12. 81, measured : 535 cca, rated: 500 cca at a temperature of 98. Also the test for low cranking amps was 12. 48 volts, 13. 4 amps. The charging system test showed 12. 64 for both loaded and unloaded. The service technician said that it was a starter issue that was affected by the heat of the engine or other heat source I. E. Oil pan or exhaust system. After cooling the engine starts without a problem.

52 Starter problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2018

Starter issue that is affected by not engaging due the heat of the engine or other heat source I. E. Oil pan or exhaust system. Driving my Honda Accord from lake mary to fort meyers beach where I pulled into a rest area near rubonia FL, parked the car and turned the engine off. I came back to the car and proceeded to insert my key and nothing happened. Luckily there was a state farm road ranger in the rest stop and he moved his truck to mine and proceeded to give me a jump. Once the jumper cables were on, the car turned over without an issue.

53 Starter problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2018

I have Honda Accord 2013 and it's only 60000 miles and start problem like I just change battery and just started problem for ignition switch and it's hard to turn on may be starter problem but it's only 5 year and it's too early to have that problem.

54 Starter problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2018

Push button stair tee has repeatedly not worked. The power goes on, many icons light up, and when I push the button to turn it off, "power is on" message appears. The power stays on; I cannot turn it off. The fob battery is fine, the "battery management sensor" recall has been done, and it still happens. At least six times in the recent past this has happened and then after I leave it alone a while, it has started. Today it started after I waited an hour which was really difficult as I was out of cell phone reception areas. I am taking it in Monday. I hope it starts or I will have to have it towed. I see there are hundreds of similar complaints. Isn't it about time for a recall? see previous complaints for analysis of the problem with the ignition/starter that should be fixed by Honda.

55 Starter problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2018

Drove car to work from massachusetts to new hampshire in the morning with the car not turning over right away and having to catch on the second try. After work with only 33196 miles, car did not start yet electronics came on had to have it towed to across states to home dealership and find out its the starter that was wrong. After looking it up, this appeared to be a problem which I brought to the dealerships attention but all they provide was 2 goodwill discounts that was under 100 dollars to still charge 719 for the replacing of starter for a car that is 5 years old and only 33,196 mile on it.

56 Starter problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2018

Starter problem all my lights , radio ac windows work but won't crank up. Called local dealer and was told sounds like a starter problem and will have to have it towed to dealer. With only 56k on it I have never had a starter fail in such a short time. It must be true japanese cars not as reliable as once thought to be.

57 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2018

So just like all the other complaints, my car won't start every time I hit the starter button. After I press it it makes a really loud whining sound, I am currently on my 3rd replacement starter, and 2nd alternator. I think it's crazy, after all these complains everywhere that nothing has been done. I gave Honda the benefit of the doubt, because of their history of reliability, but this is too much. I need a new starter too actually so starter #4 here I come. This is a serious issue.

58 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2018

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.

59 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

When I start my vehicle, the engine turns on, but only stays on for a second or two before loosing power. The battery seems to be working perfectly fine as the lights and indicators are properly lit. The starter also cranks properly. The engine however turns on but doesn't stay o. This has happened to me multiple times and I have changed my car battery 3 times now as the dealership isn't unable to identify what the issue is and my battery keeps getting drained. The car is particularly susceptible to this issue in the mornings in colder temperatures (50 degrees or so as I live in southern California) after not being used overnight.

60 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

Tl- the contact 2013 Honda Accord lx. The contact stated that when the key was turned in the ignition, that it had failed to turn over to start. The starter was replaced by twin city Honda, 10545 memorial blvd, port arthur, TX 77640, 1-(409) 981-1220 however, the contact was uncertain if the part may fail again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Dyd.

61 Starter problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle could not be restarted. The battery and the electronic starter were replaced several times however, the failure persisted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

62 Starter problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2018

I push the button but the car does not start. All lights turn on, battery works great. The starter won't engage and engine won't crank. Car was in parking mode and stationary.

63 Starter problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2018

I purchased this Honda used in August 2016. The car was still under warranty when 2 months later the starter began to malfunction. It would take several tries of pushing the button for the car to actually start. October 2016, the battery and starter were replaced under warranty. February 2018 I had the battery connection recall fix performed, and immediately after began having starter issues again, not even 18 months after having it replaced. This car has 55k miles on it at this point and will be on its 3rd starter. I am refusing to pay for this repair and getting away from this brand.

64 Starter problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2018

I have a 2013 Honda Accord 2013 with 75,000 miles on it. For the past few moth I've been having problem with the starter. The car will turn on, but after a few tries. I brought the car to the Honda dealer and they confirmed there was a problem with the starter. I did not replaced it because I did extensive research and found out that there are too many customers with the same complaint and it's not fair for some that only have a few thousand miles on their cars for them to be paying over $800 for car defect that Honda knows that many of their vehicles should already have a recall.

65 Starter problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the start button had to be pushed several times before the engine would finally start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sunset Honda, 12250 los soso valley rd, luis obispo, CA) where it was diagnosed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced and the torque converter needed to be rotated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer's TSB number: 16-002 was for the same failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

66 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2018

Intermittent starting problems. Depress the brake, push the start button: a click, dashboard lights some on, radio works, starter does not even try to turn over. . . . Nothing. After a few tries, the car starts just fine. Car was stationary when trying to start.

67 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2018

I noticed several weeks ago that the car would not start at first attempt and today (01-25-18) my 2013 Honda Accord failed to start completely. I have about 50,000 miles on it and I feel that this problem should not happen since the car is not very old. Now I have to pay about $900 to have it repaired because a new starter is needed. Hopefully, the car was in the parking lot of my local library so no accidents happened. The only reason I have this car is for its reliability but now I have second thoughts.

68 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

Our 2013 Honda Accord push button engine start button is not working reliably. We depress the brake and push the button, lights come on but no starter noise. We recently had the Honda recall for the battery boot completed. Within 2 months we began having difficulty with the push button engine start. The car battery was replaced approximately 4 months ago so we were sure it wasn't that. Next step, replaced both fob batteries. Still having the same difficulty. Is it a coincidence that Honda dealer has been in the engine/electrical system recently or is this a bad sign of Honda's poor workmanship?.

69 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

The starter grinds or spins at startup. The issue is similar to https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2016/sb-10088442-2280. Pdf . It appears other Honda Accord models are also impacted. I have Honda Accord ex.

70 Starter problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

My Accord has 38769 miles on it, has always been serviced be a Honda dealer, and recalls have been fixed. Since the battery sensor was fixed December, 2017 my push start will not always start my car and there is no indicator light to show anything is wrong. The dealer wants to charge me to diagnose my car. I notified Honda, they assigned a case number and referred back to dealer. I have googled this problem and it seems that several 2013 and 2014's have this problem just after warranty expired. Would you please investigate? these starters are dangerous. When I purchased the car in 2013 and was coming up a snow covered drive my car quit and I slid backward because I could not restart car without using the brake. I complained to Honda then, they opened a case, then nothing. I told them then that I was sliding backward and could have gone over an embankment. . They just closed that case when I called about current problems. I will never own another Honda.



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