# Honda Accord 2013–2017 Pre-Purchase Checklist | CarCaseFile

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> Printable pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2013–2017 Honda Accord: the generation-specific checks that separate a good one from someone else's problem.

Case file · HONDA-ACCORD-2013-2017 · Field document

# Honda Accord 2013–2017 · Pre-purchase checklist

Bring this to the inspection. Every check below is specific to this generation's documented failure modes, not generic used-car advice.

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Check 01

On any V6: check the oil level on the dipstick and ask how much oil it uses between changes. A quart every 1,000–2,000 miles points to VCM-related consumption.

Check 02

Confirm the battery management sensor recall (17V-418 / KG0) was completed. A Honda dealer can verify by VIN. This was a fire-risk recall.

Check 03

Cold-start the car several times; listen for a grinding or no-engage starter, and ask whether the original battery/starter has been replaced.

Check 04

On 4-cylinder cars, drive at low speed from a stop and watch for CVT shudder or clunky engagement; confirm the CVT fluid has been serviced.

Check 05

Cycle the touchscreen, backup camera, and radio. Laggy or dead infotainment and a glitchy camera are common and pricey to replace.

Check 06

On 2016–2017 cars, check the LED daytime running lights front and rear for flicker or dead segments (warranty-extended; see problems).

Check 07

Inspect the front clip and hood for heavy rock-chipping and clearcoat peel. This generation chips easily.

Walk-away signals

2013 (first model year, most electrical/starter/battery complaints) · 2013–2014 V6 (heaviest VCM oil-consumption reporting)

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