2018 Honda Accord Complaint — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (ODI 11437868)
Starter Problems. Car was slow to crank/start. Thought it was the battery. Had the battery and alternator checked and they are good. It was diagnosed as a bad starter. More than $1,000 to replace. In more than 40 years of driving, I’ve never had to replace a starter. Especially in a 3 year old car. A quick check of the
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Component(s) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| ODI number | 11437868 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Date of incident | 10/19/2021 |
| Date filed | 10/23/2021 |
| Summary | Starter Problems. Car was slow to crank/start. Thought it was the battery. Had the battery and alternator checked and they are good. It was diagnosed as a bad starter. More than $1,000 to replace. In more than 40 years of driving, I’ve never had to replace a starter. Especially in a 3 year old car. A quick check of the internet says this is a common problem, unique with series of Honda’s. This quick developing problem can leave you stranded. Bad design. Honda should cover their design flaws. |
| Source | NHTSA Complaints |
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