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Honda Accord 2013+ Maintenance and Repair

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#43 of 280 Re: Update from christian1962 [pgm17] by christian1962

Dec 01, 2012 (11:59 am)

Replying to: pgm17 (Nov 30, 2012 3:05 pm)
In all likelihood, it could simply be a software 'firmware' update. I have no idea whether Honda reads columns like these, however if I were in charge of their engineering dept (engine [not likely!], software, chassis, transmissions, design), I would consider these kinds of forums as a Gold Chest for improvements!

#44 of 280 Re: 2013 Honda Accord Issues [perunest] by christian1962

Dec 01, 2012 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: perunest (Dec 01, 2012 9:15 am)
All complex designs benefit from 'agile development', which in simple terms includes rapid improvements from customer experiences. So yes, version 1.0 is always a risk. I always say I'll avoid these, however when it comes to cars, I mostly prefer the newer model! I'm weak when it comes to that. For electronics, I pretty much always buy at the sweet spot of development.
In other words, if you can wait, next year's Accord will most certainly be better fine-tuned!
Brakes - me too, I've owned 5 Honda cars (same amount of motorcycles) and their brakes tend to be kinda weak and prone to issues such as irregular pad wear...
Transmissions - have always seemed a strong point at Honda. In fact, as you, I tried the excellent Altima 2013 but Honda's CVT sold me due to its more 'natural' feel...

#45 of 280 Re: 2013 Honda Accord EXL w/Navi [jackson72] by temj12

Dec 01, 2012 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: jackson72 (Nov 22, 2012 6:40 pm)
Since when is anti theft etching a requirement. That is a new one for me.

#46 of 280 Re: 2013 honda accord v6 radio screeching [natedogg3] by cesmen

Dec 03, 2012 (3:58 am)

Replying to: natedogg3 (Nov 30, 2012 11:17 am)
I have just purchased the EX-L 4 Cyl version, I live in Mexico and in the first day i was playing with the Audio option and suddenly this same static noise cames. After turning the car Off and On it disappear, I have experienced 3 times this "bug" in the 3 days of ownership I have. This definitely is an issue and I will file a report to the dealer.
 
Other issue I found is that when I release the acceleration pedal and the speed goes down from aout 25 miles to 15 miles, it feels some king of "bumpy", I think this has something to do with the CVT transmision. It just feel weird.

#47 of 280 Re: 2013 Honda Accord Issues [kkuhns] by mrfroddo

Dec 03, 2012 (10:01 am)

Replying to: kkuhns (Nov 14, 2012 6:50 pm)
I have a 2013 Honda Accord Sport with CVT for about 1 week. So far, the vehicle drives better than my 2012 Accord EX 5sd automatic. It handles better and nimble. It's quieter and has much better quality and more features than my 2012 EX.
 
The transmission is very smooth. There's no Jerk or hesitation. The vehicle accelerates 0 to X linearly. The transmission feels very natural. It stops very smoothly as well. No stutter or sudden acceleration during the stopping of the vehicle. My 2012 EX has to down shift to a lower gear before stopping which some time causes a sudden but small jerking or acceleration. The 2012 Accord EX delays acceleration when I step on the gas. My 2013 Accord Sport has no such issue. It just goes. The only issue I have is a small rattle coming from the steering wheel during driving on rough surfaces. That was it. I think the dealer can take care of this easily.

#48 of 280 Jerking at low speeds on the 2013 accord by maverick85

Dec 03, 2012 (3:53 pm)

I just purchased a 2013 accord EX myself and am having the same problem of the jerking motion with the brand new car. It is worse if you start the car cold and just try to drive off, once the car was jerking really bad and its a brand new car!
 
I thought it's something to do with the new car, so started to idle the car a little in cold weather before driving it, the problem did lessen but still there. This is my 4th accord in a row and must say I am a little disappointed with the way it drives.

#49 of 280 Re: 2013 Honda Accord Issues [mrfroddo] by christian1962

Dec 03, 2012 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: mrfroddo (Dec 03, 2012 10:01 am)
check your key-chain in the ignition... could be the rattle?

#50 of 280 Re: Jerking at low speeds on the 2013 accord [maverick85] by christian1962

Dec 03, 2012 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: maverick85 (Dec 03, 2012 3:53 pm)
jerky acceleration - it seems from the small sample of respondents here that the Sport CVT is fine but several EX CVTs are not?

#51 of 280 2013 Accord EX-L no NAVI by ajdre

Dec 07, 2012 (6:23 pm)

Hi, I live in Canada and got my car around 3 weeks ago.....happy BUT some issues!
 
** I have had the stereo "screeching" problem 3 times, once it didn't go away after the 1st re-start. - weird problem.
 
**Squeak under front drivers side wheel..
 
** Bump where one of the leather sections joins on the steering wheel....really annoying - Honda are replacing the whole steering wheel.
 
** The lane change camera didn't work once - corrected when re-started.
 
** The display screen (top one) auto dimms sometimes....went really dark....don't know if this is normal, corrected itself when I fiddled with it.
 
** Some "dirt" "bump" under the paint on the rear passenger side window, small but noticeable.....Honda said they would have to re-paint the whole back half of the car to fix it....they are willing to do this under warranty but would need the car for 3 days and would not provide a rental. They also talked me out of doing it as "factory paint" is better??? There is another small bump just above the same window...small but ......................... <---Anyone have an opinion on this? Not sure what to do about the paint. The other problem I will address with Honda when I change the steering wheel. I still like the car...but expected a little higher QC checks, especially considering the Japanese as so quality minded.

#52 of 280 Re: 2013 Accord EX-L no NAVI [ajdre] by bdyment

Dec 08, 2012 (5:16 am)

Replying to: ajdre (Dec 07, 2012 6:23 pm)
If you can live with the flaws in the paint, the best advice is to leave it alone. I hate to see a brand new car re painted. What if the colour is a shade off? You will notice this far more than a bump. When you trade the car in, in a few years you will not get one penny less for a small paint defect. Granted the paint should be perfect on a new car, but things happen to any mass produced vehicles.

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