Car starting Issue

Asked by GaryGnu Oct 03, 2018 at 11:42 AM about the 2005 Honda Accord EX-L

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Several weeks ago, I noticed that my car would occasionally struggle to start. The car was gradually getting harder to start. The battery seemed like it was dying. The car would grind slowly as it was starting, but then eventually start. Finally one time, it would not start. Then I tried again, and it barely started, and I drove straight to an auto store and bought a new battery.

Since then, it's been mostly OK, but a week or so ago, it was the same thing all over again. Grinding sound like the battery was dying. Now, this morning, it would not start on the first 2 tries - not enough power to get it started (like the battery was weak). I tried again and it barely started.

What is going on here? I assume the battery I had was bad. The guy at the auto store said it was an original battery (for a 2005 car?!). I don't remember ever replacing it, but its been a long time and I could have forgotten. But could this new battery also be bad or is there another problem like maybe the alternator not charging the battery?

3 Answers

I should also mention that I recently had a tune-up. 230,000+ miles on the car.

I don't see any warning lights. Also, I went out for lunch today, and the car started up right away as if nothing had ever happened earlier today. Normal, regular, quick start.

The cycle has continued. There have been a few times where the car barely starts or won't start for a few tries. Then it starts. And for several more days, it never struggles. Then it starts all over again. Any ideas on this?

Your Answer:

Accord

Looking for a Used Accord in your area?

CarGurus has 29,010 nationwide Accord listings starting at $1,200.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2005 Honda Accord

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    JP1956
    Reputation
    6,970
  • #2
    Fredbrillo
    Reputation
    5,400
  • #3
    Jonathan Ford
    Reputation
    3,910
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Camry
2,009 Great Deals out of 40,060 listings starting at $900
Used Honda Civic
1,354 Great Deals out of 24,847 listings starting at $1,299
Used Honda CR-V
2,143 Great Deals out of 36,899 listings starting at $1,095
Used Toyota Corolla
1,435 Great Deals out of 25,858 listings starting at $1,750
Used Honda Accord Coupe
76 Great Deals out of 1,021 listings starting at $2,195
Used Honda Accord Hybrid
225 Great Deals out of 17,090 listings starting at $2,799
Used Nissan Altima
1,501 Great Deals out of 34,582 listings starting at $1,499
Used Lexus IS
259 Great Deals out of 4,831 listings starting at $2,500
Used Dodge Charger
827 Great Deals out of 14,721 listings starting at $575
Used BMW 3 Series
971 Great Deals out of 13,149 listings starting at $1,999
Used Toyota RAV4
1,986 Great Deals out of 31,343 listings starting at $2,095
Used Lexus ES
445 Great Deals out of 6,695 listings starting at $2,495
Used Ford Mustang
986 Great Deals out of 19,551 listings starting at $2,499
Used Nissan Maxima
238 Great Deals out of 3,428 listings starting at $2,499

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Honda Accord For Sale
103 Great Deals out of 6,730 listings starting at $21,998
2023 Honda Accord For Sale
73 Great Deals out of 677 listings starting at $19,995
2022 Honda Accord For Sale
148 Great Deals out of 1,918 listings starting at $16,995
2021 Honda Accord For Sale
159 Great Deals out of 2,167 listings starting at $13,700
2020 Honda Accord For Sale
107 Great Deals out of 1,342 listings starting at $13,498

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.