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The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When i was sitting perfectly still parked in a parking lot, my driver side airbag and my passenger-side side airbag inflated.nothing had hit me, and i hadn't hit anything.i have contacted honda, and they will not return my calls, and are not being cooperative about fixing my car.there are multiple recalls for this exact thing happening.
Airbag malfunction light stays on when fastening seat belt and starting vehicle. If fasten seat belt prior to starting vehicle, the light stays off.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the part was not available to service the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). However, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light constantly remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the sensor needed to be repaired. The contact called honda city chicago (4950 s pulaski rd, chicago, il, (773) 582-5000) and was informed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v220000 (air bags) twice; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
I had a car accident in a parking lot on september 8, 2016.i was turning and hit a pole on the front fender of the drivers side of my car.i was goingapproximately 15 miles an hour.the airbag deployed and broke both bones in my right arm.it fractures my radius & ulna. Minutes late the passenger side airbag went off and broke the windshield.i was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where i had surgery.they had to put two metal plates & screws in my arm.i was in the hospital for 3 days and out of work on medical until november 28, 2016i still have pain in my arm and fingers.arthritis has set in my fore finger .i really feel that these airbags were defective. I'd appreciate it if you would investigate my claim.thank you, updated 03/15/17*lj
Error code identified 54-5x from defective seat belts or air bags, internal failure of srs unit. Lifetime warranty for seat belts is being denied as applicable by hondafiled manager and honda dealer. Subsequent to such confirmed dx, right signal marks began to fail.
My car has an open recall for airbags. I went to local honda dealer and they refused to fix because my passenger airbag has deployed. I'm not sure whether that's reason that they will not fix this airbag for the recall? thanks.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated both the airbags inadvertently deployed while driving injuring the driver's eye.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On 7/21/15 i took my honda to the dealer at 9213 harford road, 21234, for safety recall 15v-320 & 370, and it was repaired.the srs light came on intermittently and they scanned for code and said that the srs unit was malfunctioning and was not covered under the recall.a repair price was quoted of $735.after further investigation, i found out that many other honda owners had the same problem and were quite upset over this safety malfunction.i wrote a letter to honda customer service asking for their assistance in covering the cost of repair or "lifetime" warranty coverage.this is definitely a safety issue and nothing to do with the maintenance of my vehicle which has only 64,000 miles.a rep responded by phone and said there was nothing they could do because the car was "old."whether the car is older or new, this is still a "safety" problem that many owners are experiencing and should be addressed by the honda company or the nhtsa.the dealer did not give me a code number after the scan so i don't even know if it was correct.i request your assistance in checking out the safety issue on the srs units in the honda accord.i don't know if anyone has been hurt because of this malfunction, but it could happen.i would appreciate a recall and assistance in replacing the unit, if that is the cause.i purchased this vehicle new and have not had many problems outside of a few recalls.i plan to keep it as it is not in my budget to acquire a new vehicle at this time.safety of honda vehicle or any vehicle is of utmost importance in their marketing.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags);however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the repair.the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the side curtain air bags deployed inadvertently. The contact had only traveled 1.5 miles and was not involved in a crash. There was no impact to the vehicle. The contact sustained a nonstop ringing in the ears. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and pictures were taken, but the vehicle was not repaired. The information was sent to the manufacturer for further inspection.the vin was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 185,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 10 mph, the passenger seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The dealer was contacted at 866-483-4579 and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer also advised the contact not to take the vehicle to the dealer until an investigation was done. The manufacturer promised to call the contact back within 48 hours. The insurance company referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 24,000.
I have a recall on both driver and passenger air bag. I have called the honda dealership in grand island nebraska 7 times and tried scheduling online 2 times to have the recall fixed it has been almost 90 days now, and i have yet to have them call back with a appointment. I drive this car 45 miles on the highway daily and do not feel safe. The letter i was sent in january 2015 said to give the dealership 60 days to remedy the problem. I'm very concerned about the complete disregard for the safety of not only myself but other drivers and passengers in these vehicles.
My 2003 honda accord lx crashed on 10/01/2016 about18 months after i had my airbag serviced at a local honda dealer 4/7/2015.when i got my car back from the dealer, the driver door had no power and could not be opened remotely or with the power lock control on the driver door. More importantly, no safety signals came on when the car started. I called the dealer and they told me i had to pay $80 to have it checked; i then called american honda customer service, who only documented the complaint and took no action to remedy mechanical mistake by honda dealer.i was driving on a downhill curve on a wet road after a rain. When i saw a slower car ahead of me, i gently applied the brake to maintain a constant following distance. The car drifted to the left toward oncoming traffic. But when i tried steer to get back to the right lane and tried to press on the brake, it locked up, then the car went into neutral and i had no brake and steering resistance was completely lax. My car went off road and crashed into the woods.the airbag did not deploy.i was confined in bed with pain one whole day.my transmission had locked up, then went into neutral, twice before on 1/14/2015 in the middle of traffic, and on 9/15/2016 in my driveway. We never received a letter from honda for the transmission recall; however, we did receive letters regarding the airbag recall, the ignition switch recall, and the wiper motor recall. A year ago, the recalls came up using my vin#. The database now shows no recall for my vehicle at all. After my car crash, i had it towed to honda dealership on 10/4/2016 for repair estimate. I left my car and title with dealership; less than 48 hours later i called to get car back for crash investigation and lawsuit, the car had been destroyed by honda dealer closing all further inquiries. American honda took no responsibility when i contacted them.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated and blinked. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was started and the indicator would remain illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact's son was driving on an icy road at an unknown speed, the vehicle slid off the highway, over an embankment, and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the crash was weather related and involved a lot of vehicles on the highway. The contact stated that only the passenger side air bag deployed. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained only minor scrapes that did not require medical attention. The contact called the insurance company who declared the vehicle as destroyed and towed it away. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Prior to the crash, the vehicle was repaired under a recall for the air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.updated 03/18/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v531000 (air bags) and 14v349000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. I have a honda accord and i feel as if my car has a airbag problem for some reason when i plug my seat belt in the air bag light comes on and if i leave my seat belt off the air bag lights flashes here and there not sure if theres a recall for that i checked says there isn't but i want to know if i should be worried.
The 2003 honda accord ex rear-ended a gmc 2005 gmc envoy going at what the driver estimates is 35 miles per hour. The accord's passenger airbag deployed but the driver's airbag did not. Driver was wearing seatbelt at the time. Driver does not recall anything occurring directly after the accident but was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a concussion.
Takata recallmy car was bought in florida and is in priority group 1. However, it has not been recalled. How do i get honda to recall the car and replace the airbags?
Airbag light is on on the dashboard.honda service said that there is internal failure of srs unit and this needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger's side air bag erroneously deployed after driving over a pothole. During the failure, there was no occupant seated in the front passenger's seat. The contact indicated that the vehicle was recently repaired under an air bag recall. No further information was available. The local dealer cannon honda located at 2057 n frontage rd, vicksburg, ms 39180 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The air bag light in my 2003 honda accordsometimes stays on during the time the car is on and if i turn the engine off and on again sometimes is off i took the car to a dealer and i was inform that i need to pay so they can look a the problem im concern if a accident happens i'm not sure if the airbags will deploy.
The srs airbag indicator light has come on almost daily since my purchase of my 2003 honda accord ex v6 in september 2010, indicating my airbags will not deploy when i need them most (in the event that i need them). This is a highly concerning common trend of this generation of accords. This issue needs to be thoroughly investigated and a recall needs to result.
Takata recallwhile i was driving home (vehicle in motion) on paseo padre boulevard in fremont california, my airbags on the right side of the vehicle deployed unexpectedly and for no apparent reason. I was not involved in any accident that would trigger airbags to deploy. I believe the airbags deployed because they have some defective parts. I continue trying to resolve the issue with honda and they ignore me.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the vehicle was idling at a parking lot, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lucas honda in jacksonville, fl, 904-269-2277) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bags needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. *lnupdated 7/23/18
Other driver was driving reckless!!!!!ran ared light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact , air bags did not work!!!!!!! major brain injury as a result!!!!!
Had a major accident that totaled the car passenger air bag developed but driver side did not.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the air bag deployed independently, resulting in the contact crashing into a tree.a police report was filed and the driver was reported injured.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage lot.the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired.the vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileage was 25,000.
"takata recall". Passenger side airbag light comes on intermittently, with or without anyone sitting in the seat. Afraid to have any one sit in passenger seat for fear that the airbag will not properly deploy and inflate when necessary.
Takata recall. I got into an accident back in 2015, airbags did not deploy.
Airbags were replaced per recall. But there is a warranty extension on the replacements. Honda won't explain why. Internet says they were packed wrong but again i can't get answers from honda unless i pay them $125. I'm worried that i'm driving with unsafe airbags.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while preparing to make a turn, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle.the contact sustained a back injury, whiplash, a lump on her forehead, and three lumps in her breast from being knocked into the steering wheel.the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.six months prior to the failure, there was an incident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy, but the passenger side air bag deployed.at that time, the contact was taken to the hospital.she sustained head injuries.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired.there was also a diagnostic test performed, which stated that the air bags will now operate correctly.a police report was filed.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 36,694.updated 11/20/15*ljthe contact stated the seatbelt was defective allowing her to slam into the steering wheel causing serious injuries.
While traveling about 55 mph on the highway and without prior warning the side air bag deployed without physical contact with a vehicle.the curtain and seat air bags had blown on the passenger side.honda refused to repair the vehicle under warranty.there were no previous accidents. *scc
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag sensor replacement was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/05/11*ljthe consumer also stated after filling the gas tank, the needle would not go past 3/4. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit and pump assembly. Updated 07/22/11
Takata recall airbags dysfunctional but not replaced by honda, front and rear brake calipers seized up resulting in excessive brake pad wear and damage to rotors. ~$3000 brake job quoted for a honda with only ~150k miles
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the steering locked and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bag indicator illuminated and the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and shoulder, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. Updated 09/01/17*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph the air bags deployed. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road where the housing for the front passenger side air bag caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was later driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 94,000. The vin was unavailable.
Honda has expanded a previously announced recall of certain 2001 through 2003 model-year honda and acura vehicles to replace the driver's airbag inflator originally installed in approximately 273,000 additional vehicles sold in the u.s. Affected driver's airbag inflators may deploy with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator casing to rupture and could result in injury or fatality.my 2003 has the same faulty airbag light now coming on, but the vin # is not currently part of the recall.how is this not covered by a dealer for repair?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at a low speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 55,000.
The srs warning indicator comes on when the vehicle is started and is occasionally staying on.research online shows that this is a common problem with older honda accords, and an extended warranty was issued by honda to warranty the opds system which controls the airbags and seat belt tensioning system.my accord, 2003, is not covered by this extended warranty.this is a safety issue, as the airbags are disabled when the srs warning light is on, and i am astonished at the treatment honda has given me.they are unwilling to cover this, even though there is a history of complaints.
Airbag light comes on randomly.
Called american honda today on a different matter. My concern was if the air bags in my car were manufactured by the company that is presently in the news. The case manager ,[xxx], assured me that the air bags in my accord were not subject to recall. However he was unable to advise the manufacturer of the air bag. Furthermore he did advise that media reports and information from nhtsb were not totally accurate and erroneous. I did ask him to send me a written correspondence that my air bags were not subject to recall and would not explode by accident. He declined to do so.i guess honda does not want to place itself in a product liability issue with me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While accelerating from a stop light, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side fender by another vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck injury, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was previously remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
My daughter had just left the house, she was maybe 1/4 mile from the house and she said it felt like her steering wheel locked up so she started hitting the brakes. She was headed into a curve but the car would not turn so she crashed into an embankment which slung the passenger side of the car into a tree. Both airbags deployed. She had 5 staples in her head, a concussion, a bruised lung, and some pelvic bleeding. She is still recovering from the concussion. I believe it was the air bag that caused the most physical damage to her head. But i can not understand what cut the gash in her head.
Driver air bags did not work in crash on highway.i hit hummer in the rain, from the back.hummer stoped, i was doing 65-70 mph, hit brakes, hit hummer in back doing 25-35 mph.none of the airbags came out.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The air bag light came on upon starting the ignition, the light stays on consistently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 49000. The current mileage was 49500.
While driving 35 mph the dual airbags deployed inadvertently.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition was started and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. The malfunction would also occur when driving at any speed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the part needed for repairs was ordered. The name of the part was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
I purchased my 2003 accord brand new from a honda dealership. In 2004 there was a recall to fix a defect with second gear in the transmission. My car was fixed under the recall (or so i thought). I have been having continuous problems with second gear slipping. In other words when the car is in second gear it feels like its in neutral because you step on the gas and the car does not move. You have to wait for the car to shift again. You never know when or where it will happen. On 11/17/14 i was trying to get on the highway. I made a left turn to enter the highway when the second gear slipped. My car was stuck under a traffic light when the traffic light changed from green to red. Oncoming traffic was approaching my vehicle at 65-70mph. I was almost broad sided. Honda knows about this defect and will not replace the transmission in my car. There have been several class action lawsuits against honda for this problem. I believe this is a serious safety issue not just for me because i own the car, but for anyone who is operating a vehicle on the roadways. Honda should be held accountable for this defect. I also have a takata airbag which is not subject to the recall. So i have 2 problems, the defect with the transmission puts me at a higher risk for getting into and accident. If i am in an accident and the airbag goes off, i could be injured and/or killed by the airbag. How can honda get away with this?
Our airbag light keeps coming on. We are told that the airbags are inoperable when the light is on. We have had it in for repairs 6 times over the last 5 months. We have spent over $1,100 and still the airbag light comes back on. Srs code 32-80 - honda dealer is unable to diagnose problem. We were told that american honda motor company has record of multiple incidences of this code with no know resolution. This is dangerous and a serious safety issue. This is our primary car and we cannot afford to keep pouring money in with no results! we need our airbags to work!
During a recent snow storm, my wife and i decided to carpool to work in our subaru as it has 4 wheel drive.during that storm time we left our 2003 honda accord in the garage for about 5 days.around day three or four, we heard a loud notice in the garage but cold not find the cause.the next week, after the snow had melted, my wife drove the car to work and called me stating that something was hanging from the passenger seat and that the stitching was all ripped out on the passenger side of the passenger seat.when she got home i discovered that the thing hanging out of the seat was the srs side curtain airbag.the car has not been in an accident and there is no sign of any damage to the car.we have had an independent insurance adjuster and a honda dealership inspect the car.no one can figure out why the air bag "spontaneously deployed" or how it could have happened.to date, the insurance company has denied to cover the damage under our comprehensive plan and honda of america is trying to avoid financial for replacing the defective system.
'takata recall' the airbag is not working which make it always display on my dashboard when am driving.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the air bag erroneously deployed without impact. The contact also stated that shrapnel ejected from the air bag and caused injuries to the driver. The driver was knocked unconscious and remained unresponsiveness until an emergency medical technician began removing her from the vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the wrist, knees, right hand, abrasions to the stomach, and the torso area, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who confirmed that the air bags had erroneously deployed prematurely. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. The vin was not available.
Warning light came on and stays on.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v37000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light comes on intermittently.
The contact 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which only the passenger side air bag deployed.the contact was not sure if a police report was filed. The driver suffered injuries during the crash.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance lot.the vehicle did not have the failure diagnosed.the failure and current mileages were 87,000.
I owned a 2003 honda accord lx. I wasstopped whenanother vehicle rear ended me doing approximately 50 mph. There were no skid marks & i was pushed more than a car length past were i was stopped. No air bag deployed, not one. I suffered hand, wrist, neck, head & face injuries from being slammed into the steering wheel. I also have back, knee, hip & foot injuries. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police were on scene & a report was filed. My car sustained heavy damage & was totaled out by their insurance co. My car had 204,635 miles on it.i am still out of work due to the head injury.
I was going back home from work at 5:50 am in the morning in my honda accord. I lost control over my car andhit side walk and a mail box on the right side of the road my car toppled on the left side. The driver side window was under my feet as the car toppled and the passenger side door window was on the top of my head as i was standing in the a toppled car. To come out of the car i removed the head rest from the drivers seat and started hitting the window glass to break it with metal part of the head rest. I hit it as hard possible, i brought the head rest down to my knees to gather force, distance and speed so that the window glass can be broken and i can come out. I tried for few minutes but the window glass did not break. I want bring it to the attention of you all that if a window glass cannot be broken with metal in case of emergency in the car. The trapped people will burn to death.if you have further questions/query to clarify please feel free to call me or write to me at the following address:[xxx]thank you,[xxx]ps: take the above matter seriously to save the lives of trapped people in the carinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Honda wrote you a letter, which i have a copy of from your website, on june 14, 2014 confirming discussion with you about looking into problems with the 2003 honda accord driver's airbag. They have only recalled the passenger side airbag.i do not feel safe in driving my honda with the current driver airbag.what is the status of the recall for the driver's airbag for the 2003 honda accord?
I started the engine of my 2003 honda accord and the srs airbag light came on and remained on.this has never happened before.the car was involved in a rear-end collision over two years ago, and no airbags were deployed.i took the car to the shop to be looked at about the srs light, where two or three different diagnostic tests were run.i was told that the service tech's received a message from one of the tests indicating that the driver's side airbag was overcompressed.i was informed that airbags were considered a luxury item on a vehicle, and were not covered under the lifetime warranty like seatbelts are. I was also informed that if the car was involved in any crash while that light was on, that the airbags would not deploy.i do not understand why the airbag system would fail suddenly without being the result of an impact.i was told that with parts and labor, i would be charged almost one thousand dollars to have this part (the air bag inflater) replaced and installed.air bags are common safety features on cars and should not be considered a luxury feature.i do not understand why this happened, and why i should have to pay to have it fixed.
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2003 accord ex sedan, 4 cyl, 95,970 miles.the side airbag (drivers seat) deployed for no reason while my 17 year old son was driving on a straight, 35 mph roadway.the seatbelt did not lock-up.i contacted the dealer service manager by phone, he told me that this was impossible and that my son was at fault.he told me that the airbags can deploy just from sliding sideways.he also stated that if i brought the car to him and paid $135.00 he would check the car (computer) and show that there was an "incident" that deployed the airbag.as a retired state trooper (ret. 2015) i have investigated in excess of 4,000 crashes.there is no damage to the car, no indication of a collision with anything.i also know my son.i have also never seen airbag deployment without some sort of collision.a simple internet query shows that this is a problem, not just with front airbags.i did take photographs of the car, but can't upload them now.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the brakes became disengaged. (brakes disengaged before crash) the other vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle, which resulted in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger were injured. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured. Medical attention was not received.( informed by other driver, he did go to the er. His name is [xxx]) a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified (they were notified of the airbag failure) . The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 2/3/15 updated 08/28/2017*ctinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with an erratic srs light. I've had it to the dealership three times for repair. 1st time: couldn't find a problem because the light went out. 2nd time: they had the car 2 days and replaced the driver's side seat belt tensioner.thought it was fixed but then the light came on again. This time they said it showed srs codes 22-8 (a short) and 51-2. They ruled out the short and are saying by the process of elimination the srs unit has to be replaced for $411. I don't think i should have to pay for this based on what i've read about this issue. What can i do now?
I submitted a complaint over the phone already #[xxx] with nhtsa rep "[xxx]."[xxx] refused to specifically detail what i explained to him, which was very disconcerting and a huge waste of time, so i am submitting a separate complaint in writing. I am concerned that the takata airbag recall notice is not being properly communicated to the public. The media reporting based on nhtsa's recall notices strongly suggest that the recall only affected vehicles in 13 southern states with high heat and humidity. I bought the vehicle in colorado and currently reside and drive in california. Neither of those states is on the list of 13.i contacted honda, because nhtsa's notice was not clear, and the vehicle is subject to the recall. I am concerned that the nhtsa recall information has resulted in a cycle of news reporting that misleads the public into believing that their vehicle is fine and not subject to the recall unless their vehicle is in one of the 13 states. This needs to be clarified to a much greater degree. Thank you.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2003 honda accord ex defective airbags.2003 honda accord.the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated on an intermittent basis.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v35100 (air bags) and 14v34900 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Driving home from work on paved 2 lane road at 45 miles per hour.driver's side curtain airbag and side airbag activated/inflated without warning or apparent cause.regained control of the car, barely avoiding a head-on collision.doctor's visit 4/28/04 resulted in a diagonsis of post traumatic stress related issues (foggy head, unable to focus, headache, etc...).car dealer (service dept) phone call 4/28/04 stated that incident is not covered under warranty, as the air bag sensor was tripped by something that struck the car from underneath.car dealer (service dept) also stated that a sudden decrease in speed would have also been needed to cause the airbags to release.the cost of repair is approx. $3000 - insurance estimators are to evaluate today. The car's owner's manual as well as supplemental literature supplied at the time of purchase state that the side air bags offer protection during "moderate to severe side impact".
Takata recall: my son was driving on the interstate at over 60 mph when the side airbag (driver side) spontaneously deployed. It slammed into his left arm with extreme force,knocking him toward the passenger door making him swerve in front of an 18 wheeler. The passenger side airbag then deployed and as he was trying to pull off the interstate the passenger front air bag deployed. He was able to stop in the area between the on ramp and the interstate, as he exited the vehicle the driver front airbag deployed. May 2016 the airbags and ignition recall repairs were done. After incident dealership ran diagnostics and said all he could see was that there was a problem with the srs unit. He asked us if we had made any electrical modifications (which we haven't) i asked him if that part had been checked or replaced during the recall and he said that wasn't part of the recall. He said we should callhonda customer service. Upon further investigation i learned there have been recalls on the replacementsbecause of moisture being introduced during manufacturing.also there have been problems with corrosion and malfunction of the srs units due to extreme temperatures and high humidity. At the time of the incident the heat index was 110 and the humidity was extremely high. Arkansas is located in the second of three priority regions for the srs recall.also while researching spontaneous airbag deployment causes, i learned that the srs unit moisture problem and the degradation of accelerant from moisture can not only cause the airbags to not deploy on impact, but also cause them to deploy with no impact. This information should be included in the recall information and honda should expand the srs recall. We are lucky lives were not lost in this incident, but that may not be the case the next time this happens.
Checking on air bag recall
When the vehicle is started the airbag light in the dash doesn't always go out. This is intermittent, occurs more often on rainy days, and when serviced mechanic said it was probably the sensor, but when put on diagnostic machine, said nothing was wrong. Now there's a recall but only in humid states(?). What on earth is rain but high humidity? additionally i bought all of my hondas (3) used so i don't know if they were originally sold in a "known humid state".
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the air bag srs warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to diamond valley honda (300 carriage cir, hemet, ca 92545, (888) 794-1620) where the driver side air bag was replaced, but the failure was not diagnosed. Two days after the recall remedy, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,411.
Was driving about 2 minutes on city street. Airbags exploded first on passenger side and then on driver's side.
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a crossroad at 3 mph, the on coming vehicle did not yield crashing into the contacts vehicle on the passenger side because neither had a stop sign.the air bags did not deploy.the passenger sustained minor injuries and a police report was taken.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.the dealer was not contacted.
Takata recallmy 2003 honda accord sedan is on the list of cars with takata airbags to be recalled but honda is not recalling my car. I feel that it should be recalled but honda is refusing to replace my airbags.how can honda refuse to replace my airbags if it is on the list of cars being recalled for airbags. When they ask for my vin they claim that my car is not being recalled. I believe that honda is unlawfully shorting the recall list. Please look into this matter.sincerely, [xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
Air bag light randomly turns on and off.
Intermittently the air bag light turns on when starting car and remains on.may stay off for a month or just a few days and then it goes on again.the problem is attributed to the seat belt latch which is the only part covered under lifetime warranty.my concern is that this happened to a close acquaintance with same make, model, & year vehicle (purchased in same state but different dealer).too coincidental that it is not a larger problem.
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On 5/11/2019 i was in a serious auto accident to where my airbags did not deploy at all. My car was completely totaled and i'm lucky to be alive today. I'm concerned way the air bags did not deploy when there was impact on every side and trigger points of my car. I want to know did i even have airbags because i everyone that has inspected the car said they should have deployed with all the impact to the car. I would greatly appreciate if you can look into this due to my life could have been taken that night and my cars air bags never deployed and now i have to live with the pain and damages it has done to me. I was driving and got into the middle lane and then i was hit from behind from a ford f-150 from what i was told due to i lost concussion while my car spun out of control and then i woke up slammed up against trees, in a deep ditch. Since i don't remember all of what happen this is the florida highway patrol case number ( 88109030 ), so you can look more into the case. I will attach a few pictures of the vehicle that was taken when i had to get my stuff out of it.
Takata recall my car won't accelerate when i hit the gas pedal
Intermittent connection loss to the air bag due to bad wiring part commonly called "clock spring or honda's name for it "cable reel" i called honda to check for recalls and notified them of the problem, the report was filed and i was given a case number but there was no active recall on this. As another one of my vehicles of a different model had the same part replaced under a safety recall i knew it was important to report this to the nhtsa for review.
I was the driver in a front end car accident and my driver side airbag did not open. The passenger side airbag did open with no passenger.i sustained injuries because of the failure of the airbag to open.i contacted the dealer, muller's highland park honda, who informed me that they knew of other cases of airbags not opening.the dealer said to contactthe customer service at honda north america.a representative from h.n.a. Looked at the car and stated the computer said the driver side airbag was functioning properly and should have opened. Next they had an engineer call who did not look at the car herself and said the car functioned properly.i will never feel safe in this car again.i will never know if the airbag would open if there was another accident. Hondanorth america now refuses to admit there is a problem and i feel this should be investigated before someone dies. *ph
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact's client owned a 2003 honda accord. While the client was driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed head on into the front driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. The client sustained a broken hip, broken knee, broken leg, cracked ribs, and injuries to the face that required medical attention. The occupant in the other vehicle was also injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.
Airbag light (srs light) turns on intermittently.problem since i bought the car.has been replaced one time a week after i purchase the car new and now (4 years later) it is on again.
The airbag warning light on my 2003 honda accord ex comes on at random times.i will turn off the car and restart and the warning light will go off.it may be a few days or a few weeks before the airbag warning light comes on again.i am concerned that the airbag may not deploy in an accident.
Srs warning light is on continuously. Independ shop says error code is for driver front seat belt latch sensor.honda dealers says sensor is not part of lifetime warranty for seat belts, even though sensor is fully integrate with seat belt latch, and part of the vital safety system. Independent shop is reluctant to repair for liability and honda dealer want huge payment for simple repair. It is unfair and unethical for dealer and manufacturer to not honor there printed warranty.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete driver front airbag inflator recall notice.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 45 mph on a curved mountain road, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle skidded across two lanes of traffic and crashed into two large mountain rocks. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head, a broken ankle, compound fractures, and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a determination of the air bag failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The srs airbag light has come on at least 6 different times requiring a visit to the dealer each time.in each case the problem recurred within a few weeks to a few months for unknown reasons.no collisions were ever involved.no bags ever deployed prematurely.each time we have taken the car to the honda dealer.the first time they cleared the dtc code and test drove it.that was $90.00 plus tax.the light did not come back on again for some weeks later.we took the car back again on 11/14/2008 for the same problem.they replaced the driver seat belt at no charge under warranty.a month later the light came on again and we took the car back in on 12/12/2008.they cleared the code for another $90.00 plus tax.back again on 12/03/2009; same problem.this time the blamed it on a seat belt tensioner and repaired under warranty.back again on 5/31/2010.this time they replaced the drivers side seat buckle again under warranty. And finally back again on 6/20/2011, this time not only having this problem, but they say the transmission needs replacement at a cost of over $4000 plus tax.i've filed a separate complaint for that.i see online that there are a very large number of complaints for the srs light, the transmission and many other problems.i see that the srs and transmission problems have caused accidents and injuries.this is a very dangerous vehicle.we are no longer driving it.please investigate asap.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags), the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
My son was driving his 2003 honda accord 2dr ex v-6, with his 110 lb girlfriend. The car was very hot inside, as it was a 90 degree day. He slowly pulled out of his apartment entrance. As soon as he turned onto a small neighood road, the side passenger side airbags both activated with absolutely no collision or contact with anything. Luckily his girlfriend was not insured, she does still have a ringing or white noise sound in her right ear. I can't imagine what would have happened if they were on a major highway. She does still have a ringing
Driving to work on 8/5/17 at around 4 am and the passenger side roof and seat air bags went off for no reason. Turned the car around and took it home to where it has set every since. The road was smooth and i was approaching a set of railroad tracks on route 3.
Vehicle air bags deployed falsely without a collision. *mr
Airbags deployed unprovoked while traveling at freeway speeds.
As i was driving to work the car started slipping, then as i arrived to my destination the car wouldn't go into gear at all.the car was overheating, as i called for service after work i tried starting the car again and it did go into gear.i drove it to the place for service but having to stop and let car cool down a couple times on the way there.they told me it's the transmission and will need a new one, or have it repaired.now i'm aware of many 2003 accords with the same problem, there should be a recall on this! i've owned 4 honda cars and all from brand new vehicles and never a problem like this before.i have had this problem one other time of not going into gear, but it came out of it after it was cooled and sitting for a few hours, so never had that problem again until now.we don't drive this car very much as i work from my home, so it didn't go out until now.i'm told we must drive it little, which is true, and not hard on our vehicles at all, because this would have happened much earlier if we had. Also the air bag lights come on randomly with no reason, we had it tested and they said it was fine, humidity? that's another one to be recalled!honda, you need to help us and recall the faults that you know are an issue if you want us to continue buying your vehicles! a used to be loyal honda owner for all my life.
Airbag warning light stays on.
Takata recall - driver's side was completed at lia honda, albany ny on 12/16/15. Passenger side was not fixed - "unable to do recall. Passenger side door will not open. Customer is aware..."fixing the passenger side front door to open is not a viable option - too costly.passenger side rear door does open and the front passenger side seat could be removed.this would provide access to the passenger side dash/airbag.what are my options for having the passenger side airbag recall completed?my call to american honda (909-664-9134) was not particularly helpful - if i fixed the door to provide access, the recall could be completed - but i did receive a case #[xxx].the title to the car is in my wife's name, [xxx], but i, [xxx], am the primary driver at this time and so i am handling the recall.('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')
The air bag warning light (supplemental restraint system [srs]) comes on and off randomly, but appears to be related to the front passenger seat.
On 01/01/07, i was driving with my mother on i-95 (northbound) (left most lane) around 3 pm from east greenwich, ri to providence, ri. Between exits 13 and 15, a car, possibly an suv, tried to change lanes from the middle lane to the left lane and hit us in the rear end, causing us to collide into the dividing wall. After which, the car spun and was hit by another oncoming car, causing another spin and another collision. In short, the car was hit on all four sides. However, none of the airbags in the car deployed. My mother got bruised on her right side, and i got bruises on my left side as well as cuts on my face. In addition, i also got a concussion and had to be taken to the hospital and kept under observation. The car was towed away, and the insurance company is looking into the accident.
We own a 2003 honda accord in good condition. Four times since jan., 2010,our air bag indicator light on dashboard has come on and remained on until engine is shut off. Apparently it re-set itself each time. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this sporadic occurrence. We have discussed the problem with our honda dealer who claimed to know nothing about the problem, except to tell us that when the light is on, the air bag system will not work. The manual instructs the owner to take the car to the dealer to determine the cause of the problem. The dealer said to bring the car in for diagnosis which will cost $95.00. Is this a safety issue? have there been any other complaints on this matter? shouldn't a honda dealer be responsible for a factory installed air bagsystem?
I have a 2003 honda accord lx that was recently involved in a head on accident, where the car was traveling between 45 and 55mph when it slid on ice and went head on into a snow bank/ditch. There was only the driver inthe vehicle and approximately 90% of the front bumper was shattered due to the collision. The passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in the seat, and the driver's airbag failed to deploy. The seat belt on the driver's side locked, but the seat belt on the passenger's side (with the deployed airbag) did not. The car was not disabled from the airbag deployment and is still able to be driven at this time. I contacted price honda in dover, delaware where i purchased the car and they informed me that they were unable to explain why the air bag did not deploy on the driver's side, nor were they able to explain why the car's safety features did not work properly following the accident. I was also told that if i do get the vehicle repaired, there was no way to ensure the air bag system's efficiency and they could not guarantee that if in another accident that the air bag would deploy or not.
I own a 2003 honda accord ex. Starting few months ago, the airbag warning light comes on at random times. I restart the car, the warning light goes off most times. I am concerned that the airbag may not deploy in an accident.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while at a stop, another vehicle driving at 40 mph crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back and neck that required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
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The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit while driving. The failure was a safety concern. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
2003 honda accord air bag safety recall.*mwthe consumer believed his vehicle was excluded from the recall, because of where the vehicle was purchased. Even though he no longer lives there.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/13/15*lj updated 6/29/2015
I was completely stopped at red light, in my safety belt as noted in police report. Subsequent details are noted police report. My vehicle air bag burned me very severely, and caused subsequent damage to my left elbow to which i sustained a fracture and calcium deposit and arthritis at age 30. I am a single mother and was put in a cast due to the air bag burn.i still have the scar from the air bag burn, and the emotional reminder from the burn of that air bag knowing there could have been something done is a just horrible!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed.once fully inflated, the air bag then exploded and with sparks and shards of material. The contact sustained injuries to the face, hands and chest due to the material being spewed from the air bag.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the mechanic stated that tie rod ends were bent and a there was a dent on the pan. The contact was not advised as to why the air bags had deployed.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 130,980.
I was on i-285 going about 40 mph when a truck carrying tree limbs and branches pulled off the median directly in front of me.my 2003 honda accord ex coupe rear ended the truck.the front passenger air bag deployed breaking the windshield but the driver's side air bag did not deploy.the driver's seat belt did not retract.damage was confined to the hood, bumper and several components under the hood (compressor, radiator, etc).the vehicle was towed to my local honda dealer who is making all the necessary repairs.the dealer informed me that honda recommends the seat belt buckle be replaced when the seat belt needs to be replaced.the dealer ordered the seat belt buckle but noticed it was the wrong part when they went to install it.they contacted honda north america on may 4 and again on may 12 regarding this and as of may 13 the dealer still has had no response from honda north america.the car was scheduled to be ready on may 12 and now the dealer can't give me a completion date because of honda north america's refusal to contact the dealer regarding the seat belt buckle.in the meantime, i am still having to pay a portion of my rental car and the maximum allowed by my insurance company will max out this coming week.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag recall.the consumer stated honda failed to notified him of the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving 25 mph, an opposing vehicle crashed into the front driver side. The significant impact caused the front driver side axle to fracture and the tire to position in an inward direction.during the crash, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact and front seat passenger sustained severe injuries to the head and suffered bruises. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 36,300.
Takata recall. I live in texas. I purchased the vehicle in texas. My vehicle is registered in texas. My 2003 honda accord is listed in a document entitled annex a as a priority group 1 recall for both hah and non-hah. I contacted honda and they referred me to dealership. The dealership, vandergriff honda (817-299-2048) refused to replace the air bag and told me the vehicle was not on the list and the air bag was perfectly safe.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were able to confirm if the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v353000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My airbag light s come on from time to time and i am aware that some vehicles are under recall .although my vehicle is not listed i am concerned about the airbag lights coming on when they should not. Also i met someone who said there was a recall on the power steering high pressure hose and i would like to know if this is true also because mine is leaking and i would like to know what steps to take next.
Traveling on the freeway approximately 35 mph.5 car pile up, me being the last car hit the person in front of me.my airbag didn't deploy however the passenger side did.
July 17, 20031847 hillmont way roseville, ca 95661 (916) 786-6696dear agency, a potentially lethal defect may exist on the redesigned 2003 honda accord, and honda motors is attempting to sweep it under the carpet.without your immediate involvement, they might get away with it. On july 1, 2003 my wife was driving our 2003 honda accord, with 17000 miles, with a passenger.the driving conditions were excellent, skies were clear, roads were dry and temperatures were moderate.while traveling at about 55 mph, two of the side airbags deployed apparently without provocation.two sensors activated two separate airbags: the side-curtain airbag and the seat-cushion airbag.fortunately, neither occupant was hurt but my wife immediately pulled off onto a side street.they surveyed the area and noticed that there were no potholes or rocks in the road and apparently there was nothing else that they could have collided with.they also looked for damage to the car. There was none. Coincidentally, i was calling my wife as she was pulling the car onto the side street.she asked what she should do.i said that i would make some phone calls and get back to her.after several calls to both auto west honda and honda motors, i was informed that an airbag deployment was not considered a warrantee problem and therefore towing would be our responsibility.in fact, i was advised that honda had never had an airbag deploy without being in a collision.the dealer?s representative, john davis, advised me that, with the exception of having no airbag restraints, the car was safe to drive.we elected to have my wife drive it in to auto west. On july 3rd honda had not been able to determine if the deployment was caused by a collision.i personally visited auto west and talked with the service manager, joe tabarracci, and was advised that as far as he and his service technicians could tell, there were no visible signs of a collision.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 70 mph on the interstate, the contact was cut off by another vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed into the concrete median. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven home where an independent mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) was received in january of 2015. After notifying the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger and driver frontal and side door air bags deployed without an impact or crash. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.
Takata recall (possibly?). I was in a car accident on june 21, 2018, in my 2003 honda accord coupe driver side airbag did not deploy. I was driving on a city street, the road was wet, and i was going around a curve in the road (going about 40 mph). My car lost traction and fish tailed, then ended up slamming into a telephone pole with the passenger side being impacted first. The passenger side door airbag went off, but my driver side airbag did not deploy, and because i was not wearing my seatbelt my face smacked into the steering wheell. I had to get stitches on my chin, lip, and nose. I also had to get my front left tooth extracted, and suffered a deviated septum and road rash from the impact.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 25 mph during time on a road with no street lights, the contact collided with another vehicle that she did not view was on the roadway. The front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. During the impact, the contact hit her head during the impact but did not receive any medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then towed away for inspection by the insurance company. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v182000 (air bags) and called richfield bloomington honda (501 w 77th st, richfield, mn 55423, 612-866-8832). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the dealer was too busy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 131,016.
2003 honda accord ex . Consumer writes in regard to safety recall notice nhtsa 19v-501 passenger frontal airbag inflator. *asthe consumer was informed that the recall was unable to be completed due to the vehicle having had a salvage title. The dealer could not be sure the parts on the vehicle were original; therefore, the consumer had to pay for parts before the repair could be completed.
A safety recall has been initiated on both of my front air bags. Honda of nc refuses to replace. Leith honda on capital blvd. Set an appointment for me. When i arrived they informed they did not have the part. Autopark honda in cary i have attempted to contact three times. Each time they tell me they will order the parts and call me. They have not called. It has been over four months, several phone calls and one trip to the dealership and honda of nc refuses to replace my defective air bags.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received recall letters for both the front driver and passenger air bags. The recall repairs were completed in 2014 and 2015 by an unknown dealer; however, the air bag indicator illuminated after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the air bag repair was not covered and the contact would have to pay. The manufacturer was not contacted. The nhtsa campaign numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 133,000.
Air bags never deployed in my 2003 honda accord.severe head and neck injuries from side and front impact.honda did nothing.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and struck on the driver's side by two separate vehicles. The contact crashed into the guardrail due to the impact. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital for back and neck injuries. The contact also sustained sprains and whiplash to the neck and upper back. The vehicle was towed to a local lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Srs light in honda accord ex won't turn off.airbags are useless.dealer can't fix.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the front passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Side airbag light comes on most of the time indicating airbags are not working.
Vehicle was struck from behind at about 40 mph. Vehicle was pushed into another vehicle and the vehicle spun around and landed on top of the car from the side. Neither the front airbags or the side airbags came out. Thank god no injuries; just sore the next day; but i'm very puzzled as to why the air bags didn't come out. *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) through social media. The contact reached out to the dealer and was informed that the vin was not included. A few months later, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the vehicle was associated with the recall; however, the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was specifically associated with the recall since june 19, 2014. The manufacturer was not made aware. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/21/15the dealer informed the consumer, the part had to be ordered. Updated 07/28/15
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the vehicle was at a stop light, both front driver and passenger side air bags deployed independently and without warning. The contact and front passenger sustained right and left arm injuries, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags). However, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
I would have thought that my 03 honda accord was affected by the recall, but the searches say there is no outstanding recall. They kept changing the years, states w vs wo humidity, etc, but all accord before and after my year were affected, and i am certain the airbag fix was never done by my honda dealership. I can't get to the bottom of this. Is there not a danger with these original takata airbags? vin [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My son was involved in a single car roll over accident on 10/10/2015.he was traveling about 40 miles per hour when the road surface changed from asphaltto gravel.he lost control of the car and the vehicle did one complete rotation landing back on its tires.the seat belt did not hold causing his head to hit the inside roof of vehicle and throwing him from side to side as the vehicle rolled over.my son suffered a l1 burst fracture, damaging his spinal cord, which left him a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair . Airbag did not deploy, which due to the fact that it was a side rollover, sensors may not have been trigged.the car did however, have damage to the front, left front, left rear and right front of the vehicle. My son was 25 at the time of the accident.
I received the recall notice in august 2015 for the airbags. After taking my vehicle in to the dealer to be repaired, when i picked it up and drove about 2 miles from the dealer the airbag light came on again. So i called the dealer on my way home and told the service tech that the light was on and he said to bring it back in the morning. When i got to the dealer, the light had went off. And they stated it had to be on before they could even look at it! so for the past 3 weeks i've been driving around with this light staying on, then going off for 10 minutes then coming back on. I don't think my vehicle was repaired. The light wasn't on when i took it in for the recall repair and now it's on? something's not right!
The airbag sensor warning light has been going on and off for the last 3 years on my 2003 honda accord sedan. The dealer says that if it is not caused by a seat belt defect, the repair is not covered by honda. The same defect was the subject of a recall for the 2004 accord but not the 2003. I believe it is the identical problem.
After taking car into crown southpoint honda in durham, nc on sept. 30 2019 for a recall on airbag and coupe pab inspection,now the air bag light is on. 17024. Now i'm being told i will be charged for the diagnostic and repair. This car was purchased in sept. 2019 with 68,000 original miles, inspected at wasp automotive and has no mechanical or electric issues. So whatever the dealer did contributed to this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 45 mph at night, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle.the front driver's side and rear door were damaged.the air bags failed to deploy, but there were no injuries.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the police was called to the scene and a report was filed.the vehicle was taken to a collision center for repair.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure and current mileages were 89,000.
Srs light turns on and off on the dash.i took my 2003 honda accord ex- v6 to the dealer and the diagnostics codes were 53-31, 61-10, f1-11, f3-11.after the dealer calling honda, honda recommended to replace the control unit.however, reviews indicate that the airbag warning light may come on due to a defective occupant position detection sensor requiring its replacement.honda decided to recall the 2004 models for the same airbag issue, but left out the 2003 models.
Was driving with my son hit a pothole and driver seat pothole blew.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (carbone honda of yorkville, 5009 commercial dr, yorkville, ny 13495, 315-790-6106) where it was determined that the vehicle was irreparable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,111.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, all of the air bags deployed erroneously. The contact stated that he did not hit any road bumps or crash into any object to initiate air bag deployment. The vehicle was inspected by a tech from honda motor co. The tech found no damage to the exterior of the vehicle which could have caused all of the air bags to deploy. The manufacturer was notified immediately. They stated they would not fix the vehicle, because it was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.updated 11/01/2012*ljupdated 11/02/12
It appears my airbags are not functioning on my 2003 honda accord .the airbag dashboard warning light has been going on and off for a while.lately it stays on continuously.the honda dealer (most recently honda marysville in marysville, oh) took various steps to address it but nothing worked.the second to last step taken was to replace the car battery but the problem still exists.most recently, on september 10, 2008, the honda dealer ran tests, spoke with honda manufacturing, and said that the problem may be with the srs unit and recommended that it be replaced at a cost of $475.there is no assurance, however, that this will fix the problem.honda manufacturing disclaims any responsibility for paying for this problem, despite the fact that this problem has been ongoing for quite a while and despite the fact that this pertains to a very critical safety device for the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 7/16/15the consumer believes the failure may be due to weight on the seat. Updated 9/22/2015
Takata recall----i can't find out when my '03 accord will be recalled or whether it's considered among the most at risk.have heard nothing and nhtsavin search indicates no recall so far.this is very worrisome as i have only one eye and a crash with this defective air bag could lead to total blindness or worse.
Taskata recall i m having problem with my airbag light on in my car and i don't know what to do. Also my horn stopped working for no reason. I think because the airbag situation that why.
While parking car at <2 mph driver front wheel hit curb.drivers side seat ripped open but airbag did not deploy.took vehicle to dealer and they claim car was in an accident and that deployment was normal, and not covered under any warranty.suggested i contact american honda and lodge a complaint, which i did and they claim this was not an airbag malfunction.if the seat ripped open but the airbag never deployed, how is this not a malfunction? (it is still neatly folded within the seat).why did it go off when hitting a curb while parking at extremely low speed?this seems like an "airbag malfunction" .i am concerned that this should be looked into and that it should be repaired by honda not at my cost.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The consumer ran over a rock, the size of an orange and the rock became lodged into the undercarriage of the vehicle coming in contact with the side air bag sensor.as a result,the passenger side air bag and the side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed.*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 25 mph when the driver's side air bag suddenly deployed and caused the driver to crash into the preceding vehicle. The driver suffered injuries to the abdomen, right hand, and lacerations to the face. The front passenger of the other vehicle suffered a neck injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The airbag light turned on when i was driving the highway, no reason as to why it would turn on because i didn't get into a wreck or crash at all. I've had this car for about a year, bought it from a previous owner they had said it was in perfect condition. So irritated because i use this car every single day to drive to work and from and i also take my daughter to her doctors appointments in this vehicle. Ii don't want the airbags going off while i'm driving and possibly crash because i will sue. The engine light is always on since like a week into buying the car and i took it to a mechanic but it still turns on.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the srs light had illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 51612. Updated 10/13/09. *ljupdated 10/15/09.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to defective seat belt buckle recall notice.the srs light illuminated, which prompted the replacement of the seat belt buckle.the dealer stated there was an internal failure within the srs unit.
There is a recall of the passenger side airbag inflator but honda has not sent letters to owners to inform us.honda has told me that these letters will not be sent out until parts are available.clearly, owners need to be informed as soon as possible to decide if they want to continue to drive their vehicles.and, secondly, parts are now available and we are still not being notified.is it legal for them to withhold notification letters?
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
Driver was involved in a rearcollision, all passengers wore seatbelts. However,passenger's side airbag deployed, butdriver's side airbag did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated prior to being repaired for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure was not remedied. The russel smith honda dealer was contacted and diagnosed the issue as a seat belt failure. The dealer offered to perform a diagnostic test, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also stated that the failure was due to the seat belts and not the air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 89,900.
Takata recall. I have contacted honda multiple times, my passenger airbag is not a takata airbag, it was replaced with another airbag years ago, does not need recalled. I have asked for them to stop sending me notices, worked directly with my local dealership, who faxed the required paperwork and the issue is not resolved.
There was a recall on my airbag inflator's and i went to the dealership they said that they took care of it and then a few weeks later i was in a car accident i was hit in the front of my car and the airbags did not deploy i feel like this is very unsafe honda is the brand that i trusted and they failed me
Front end collision into the driver side of another car (4-door honda accord) that ran through a red light.impact was at approximately 40 mph. Driver side air bag in my vehicle did not deploy.the passenger side air bag in my vehicle did deploy, however, no one was sitting in the passenger seat.passenger side air bag also caused the windshield to shatter.a concentric shatter pattern was evident directly above where the air bag emerges from the dashboard.
I rear ended the car in front of me while applying the brakes. The passenger airbag deployed but the driver's airbag failed to deploy. There were no injuries involved.
Abs locked up wheel ,lost control when changing back lane at 70 mph, hit road guide plate and slided off road.airbags did not come out.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v351000 (air bags) and 14v700000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 137,832.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord when i had to stop on hunters creek blvd traffic light to make left on john young pkwy i was the first car facing the traffic camera after waiting the light to turn green for more then one minute when my passenger airbag decide to explode breaking down my windshield and release gas on my car .thank god no one got injured .so i took the car to honda dealer which they advised me to contact american honda which i did and they issues a case for theincident (case number 04601451) and he told me somebody would contact me in 24 hours and nobody did so i called them and they told me that the manager case will call me back , so when he called me back he was still acting like he doesn't care about what happened to me and he told me that he has a lot of cases before me and l have to wait . I don't feel safe driving this car i got a feeling the driver airbag going to blow up on my face when i'm driving and can cost me my life or my family .please help me and my family be safe . Thank you so much [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall--our family owns an 2003 honda acura and the driver side front airbag has been recalled.we have called acura client services 4 times.(1-844-758-9235)each time we were promised a call back for an appointment to have the airbag replaced.as of today, we have never received a call back.the last call to acura was made on friday, april 22.i asked to speak to a supervisor.the supervisor's name was brett.he guaranteed me someone would call us back by monday evening on apr. 25.we have not received a call yet.please help us!thank you
Have a faulty airbag inflator that was originally recalled by honda,and honda el cerrito ca, put the new remedy airbag inflator my honda on 3/18/2016,honda has again recalled my airbag inflator that was remedied to replace my precious manufactured inflator,i shared today that my airbag sensor dash indicatoris turning on and off, my airbag system has been operated on by honda el cerrito twice by recall on the same inflators ,today will be the 3rd,honda el cerrito was charging me to check my airbag system even though they are operating on a recall on my remdied inflator placed on 3/19/2019,my airbag systemis not safe,honda el cerrito didn't want to check my airbag system sensor to make sure it's not the recalled inflators affecting the airbag system
I have a 2003 honda accord lx 4 dr sedan.the srs light is always on for the past 6 months.a dealer told me that it has to be repaired, but at my own expense.i am wondering if honda is responsible for the repair like the safety belts?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel, rendering the airbags useless in the event of a crash. An authorized dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure. The contact was instructed to take the vehicle to a dealer to pay for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into a house. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and right eye which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. .. Updated 02/19/15 updated 02/20/15
I received a letter from honda stating that the passenger and driver airbag was defective and could deploy abnormally causing metal fragments to pass through the airbag cushion material causing serious injury or fatality to vehicle occupants. I called the honda dealer to make an appointment to have it repaired at no cost as indicated in their letter. However they cannot have it repaired because they do not have the parts. It has been two weeks since i first called them and every time i follow up their answer is that parts have been ordered and they have no indication when it will arrive. Driving this vehicle puts my family and others on the road in great danger. Is there a way honda can have this repaired sooner? or are they trying to avoid incurring the cost?
I received a notification that my vehicle was among those included in a recall for the passenger side air bag. As instructed, i called a local honda dealership to set up a time to have the part replaced. That was on february 11, 2015. I was told the part had to be ordered and that i would be contacted when i could bring my car in for the repair. It has been more than 60 days and i have not received any further information. I don't have time to chase honda to replace a faulty part on my vehicle and i certainly don't feel comfortable having anyone sit in the passenger side of my car. It has become an inconvenience.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord.the contact was driving 3 mph from a traffic stop when her vehicle was struck from the driver side by a police vehicle. The left side and front of the contacts vehicle was severely damaged.the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available.a passenger sustained injuries to the head, elbow, knee, back, and neck. Another passenger sustained a small cut to her forearm. The contact stated that the air bag did not deploy.the failure mileage was 105,008.
Warning light for air bag came on. I took it to a caa recommended garage who determined it was a defective "front drivers seat belt buckle switch"he has had several other honda cars come in with the same problem.honda says there is a 5 year warranty for this part.i believe that his part should be warranted for a much longer time as it is a importantprotection for the driver, should there be an accident before the part could be replaced..honda says they might review a possibility in paying me a portion of the cost of repair if ipay a honda dealer to assess, at my expense, this problem, which i refused.i am a canadian, but wanted you to know of this problem.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Side passenger airbag deployed without being in a car accident
Car won't start even with the key in it. Didn't have this problem before, along with the airbag light is now on. Prior to bringing the car to honda accord dealer for the other recalls none of this was a problem. Now my car makes a sound while i'm driving like a rattle sound along with the airbag light being on. The other day i started the car and only the lights and everything else turns on but the car engine won't start. It's problem after problem now that i brought it to them for recall. The vehicle was only driven to work and back from the time i took it to them. Then i hen i tried to drive it again the car wouldn't start, and airbag light is on. I took it to them and they worked on 4 things according to the recall however more things seems to be the problem and they didn't do all that.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While approaching a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
No accident \ i am reporting inaccurate information on this website and corresponding honda website regarding airbag recall on this vehicle.there are no options 2 or 4 from the honda website setup for recall. There is no way to register this vehicle for airbag replacement (and we recently purchased it used so it may not be properly registered at honda corporate - though we have had it serviced at our local honda dealer).this process of registering for airbag replacement should be available 24/7. No excuses. Honda is not being proactive.
While merging onto interstate, car slipped on icy patch of road and spun around twice ending up crashing into guard rail on left side of highway. None of the air bags deployed. The right front tie rod also failed.
Left frontal impact with another vehicle turning left in front of affected vehicle. After impact affected vehicle went off the roadway and over a curb before coming to rest. Drivers side airbag did not deploy. Passenger front airbag deployed even though the seat was unoccupied and not under any weight.
My 2003 honda accord ex v-6 has 229000 miles and is need of its fourth set of engine/motor mounts.i have owned several accords and have never had this problem.the car jerks upon take off and makes grinding sounds when decelerating .also, the car squeaks, moans, and groans when slowing down to make left and right turns.my mechanic told me it is rare for a car to need motor mounts so often for a vehicle.due to the broken motor mounts, the car's oil pan has begun to leak due to movement of the engine and transmission and power steering fluids are leaking due to the movement.also, my airbag warning light turns on intermittently.i have checked several times and my car is not included in the takata airbag recall, but it does concern me.i don't know if there is a problem or if it is an electrical problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
I took the vehicle to get the airbag safety recall done.when the dealer (autonation honda 2999 west 104th ave.westminster, co80234) advised me the car was ready to pick up and the safety recall was complete...the airbag light was still illuminated on the dash.i pointed this out to the dealer and he told me they made the repair, but they will charge me to turn the light off (an additional $99 for an alleged no charge safety recall). The warning light advises the driver the vehicle is safe, or not safe.right now the light advises the drive the repair is not complete.i do not believe the repair was done to safety standard with the light still illuminated.
The light of airbag s on from yesterday while driving
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly swerved without warning. The contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle and it flipped over several times. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the back, shoulder, and head, which required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag light dimmed temporarily when the seat belt buckle was jiggled. The vehicle did not experience any issues until after it was repaired for an air bag recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall 14v351000 (air bags) however, the parts were not available. The contact believed the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
While driving 55 mphair baglight appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to maintaincontrol of thevehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic dettermine dthat the clock spring needed to be replaced.
2003 honda accord (vin [xxx] ) has an airbag warning light coming on after 30 minutes of driving. A honda dealer says the car needs new airbag control module for $525. There is a campaign # 07v001000 for 2004 & 2005 models airbags recall. This recall should include 2003 honda accord. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was not permanently registered in the state of florida as mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and refused to honor the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
I purchased my honda in al in 2006. In 2012, i received a recall notice on the power steering feed hose. Only 1 dealership where i live. I took my car to have them inspect and replace the existing power steering feed hose until the new hoses could be made. A young man to my info and i satnext to my car. This man said; "your power steering pump is shot and everything is going to need to be replaced over $600.00.this man looked at another manand said;'this woman is difficult.. The other man took the papers, opened my hood and did see the steering fluidleaking and said the part was not in and they did not have any replacement parts for the temporary fix but assured me i would be next in line. Never happened!i called corporate to issue a complaint.i told customer service to note in my records, "i will never go back to them because they lie.but know, when the part does come in, they will charge corporate.a few months later, i calledcorporate backtheir records show they did in fact charge for a repair to my automobile that never took place. I was told by corporatethat there was no one that could do the repair but the dealership.i said; "i have someone who i know is honest and has worked on honda automobiles for over 20 years.would you just send me the new part and let him replace it?she said; "no!we will have an arbitrator work with you and the dealership. No way!i am demanding to receive a free power-steering feed hose repair kit.of course with the year of driving i will now have to have the power steering pump replaced.. I just read another recall is issued on the passenger air bag.
I was driving at night approx 9pm on a dark intersated when the trailer being pulled in front me slowed down but because there was no tail lights i was unable to slow down enough and i hit the trailer with my vehicle. My passenger air bag deployed but my drivers did not and i hit the steering wheel with my face. From the impact i received a concussion and a loose tooth.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Pursuant to recall notice issued by american honda motor co., inc. (dated july 2015) regarding driver's front air bag inflator, the referenced vehicle was taken to an authorized honda dealer where at the replacement driver's front air bag inflator was installed. Following replacement, the air bag system warning light remains on most of the time. Sometimes it goes off after starting but then comes on while driving. It's not only distracting, but frightening not knowing whether the inflator will detonate. It's also unnerving having to drive without an airbag system as a result of the recall. Can we have the old inflator put back in, at least there would be a functioning air bag system.
"takata recall"hi we got the recall done. But the dealer tried to say that we needed $ 1400 in other repairs??? according to your customer service agents, they are not supposed to do this practice during recalls......the dealer's name was:dick hannah honda321 ne automall drive vancouver washington 98668phone: 360-944-3399the work on our car was performed on 3/19/2016 at their dealership.just thought you should knowthank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v349000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My daughter was in an accident the other night and her airbag did not go off.she was driving 50 mph on rt. 152 when someone pulled out in front of her attempting to cross the street.my daughter applied the brakes to avoid hitting the other vehicle.upon impact the passenger airbag went off but the driver side did not!
Srs light comes on intermittently while driving. Talked with the dealer he told me to get the srs module replaced. I think this is a manufacturers fault not installing proper srs sensor module into honda accord ex model cars. I truly believe this is a safety issue.
Takata recallthis is my college student daughter's car and we are very concerned. Her airbag light is on andwe recently read there was an airbag recall on this model that can lead to serious injury or death!!!.when we called curry honda, sierrasaid her vin number was not in the recall. I want clarification on this asap. Are all 2003 hondas in danger?since her vin couldn't be "located" on the recall list, we want honda to pay for a diagnosis since her car fall in this category. She has an automatic (not a stick shift) 2003 honda coupe
Takata recall - car not on recall list but dash airbag warning light is on constantly. Have been waiting for airbag recall notice for over 2 years with light on.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 30-35 mph when the air bag inadvertently deployed and knocked the contact unconscious, causing the vehicle to crash into a mailbox and tree. The contact sustained body bruises and injury to the nose. The contact was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to a collision center. The contact's insurance company was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Purchased 2003 honda accord from a local car dealer for $5,000.00 on 4/8/15.picked up tags, title and registration on 4/20 and was planning on taking vehicle to inspection on 5/2.on 5/1/15 as i was pulling out of a wawa parking lot at 20mph and the passenger air bag deployed without any type of impact to the vehicle.i had the car towed home and took it to the dealer the next day.the dealer pulled up honda recalls for 2003 honda accords and advised us to take the car to a honda dealer.we then had the car towed to honda of turnersville.they informed us that honda did have a recall but it did not pertain to this vin#.seriously????i got an estimate from them to repair which was $3890.00 but they said they would not fix it due the liability.we contacted honda corporate and they sent an inspector out 8 days later.the inspector sent his report to corporate and they informed us that the air bag was not defective.really?since the date of purchase we have travelled a total 0f 429 miles and now it appears that we are out the $5,000.oo that we spent for this vehicle and have no car.we asked for a copy of the report from the honda inspector but were told that we could not have one because they came out as a courtesy.
First, when i started typing in this field, the page reset and i had to re-enter the vin.so, please fix your webpage, so that it does not clear unless a submit button is deliberately pressed.the airbag malfunction light on my honda accord comes on, at the start of some engine runs, before the vehicle is set in motion, and stays on for the duration of the run.at other times, when the light does not come on at the onset of a run, it comes on when the seatbelt is unbuckled, and remains on for the remainder of the run.though i would rather that the airbag system be permanently disarmed, i am concerned that the light will come on during the annual safety inspection and cause my vehicle to fail the inspection.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. The consumer stated there have been an excessive amount of recall repairs pertaining to the airbag.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the passenger side curtain air bags and seat air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. Fiesta honda (91000 san pedro avenue, san antonio, tx 78216, (210) 546-0250) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,361.
Vehicle's passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently and the seat belt retracted. *mr *sc
The passenger side air bag on our 2003 honda accord ex exploded as i was driving about 60 miles per hour on the freeway.due to light traffic we did not have an accident but both of us were very frightened and very distracted. My wife was unable to hear for at least a minute.her seat belt became very tight even restricting her breathing we were unable to loosen the belt and had to stop as soon as it was safe and have her sit in the back seat.this is a serious defect and could result in an accident.i will be interested to see how honda handles this as it is inexcusable that a safety device used to prevent injury could in effect cause one.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact had to swerve to avoid another vehicle and crashed into a concrete divider on the highway. The contact was taken to the emergency room where his face was swollen and his nose bone was cracked. The contact believed his face was wounded by the shrapnel that came out of the driver's side air bag. The police were present, but a report was not filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company and was towed to a scrap yard. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side seat belt and the passenger side air bag were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Takata recalli was driving down the road when i lost control of my car. This resulted in my air bag being deployed as i came into collision with a guard rail on a city street. Luckily, only the passenger side airbag deployed. This resulted in my windshield being cracked.
My son was driving on turnpike ramp. Wheel seemed to lock up and he lost control of the vehicle. Car was going about 15-20 mph. He hit guard rail and both airbags deployed. The damage was not extensive enough (no hood damage, some bumper damage, no lights cracked). I had called and spoke with a service man named george who said they are overwhelmed and they do not have the passenger side airbag parts in my recall and he would call me. He did not and this accident occurred. Now i am at risk of them totaling the car due to airbags deploying that they should have resolved in the first place. Not a happy camper with no relief from coggin honda - who could have killed my son in this accident.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 20 mph, the air bags deployed independently and caused the vehicle to crash into a pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained broken ribs and injuries to the chest, both arms, and both shoulders that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junkyard. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags), 15v320000 (air bags), and 15v370000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not provided.
Takata recall: an indicator light on the dash periodically indicates a possible problem with the airbag system. I never know when it's going to light up and it does eventually turn off. My vehicle is not on a recall list for takata airbags, while i believe i have takata airbags. This happens rather in motion or stationary and seems to happen more often in warmer weather.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the radio, cruise control, and horn failed to function. The air bag fault warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while trying to shift into park, the shifter knob fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the shifter knob plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/30/15*ljupdated 6/24/2015
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the drivers seat restraint system was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,000.
My airbags were recalled twice, then the sensor. Now my transmission wen at 82,000 miles. When honda disagnosed the car before fixing the passenger airbag sensor, the code 61.10 came up - my airbag light continually goes on and off. Honday refuses to fix the seatblet issue that is affecting the airbag light on driver's side. I already had five neck surgeries form my 1990 lexus 250 es the most dangerous of all airbags. Honda refuses to repair the seat beat that is affecting the airbag and airbag lights. Help
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to drivers side airbag safety recall. *ld
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side curtain and seat air bags deployed without warning or impact. The front passenger sustained bruising to the stomach, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall. The contact received a notice from tk holdings, alerting her that the air bag manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
I was driving 40 mph when i hit the truck. My car was not drivable front hood is bent down to the engine and my air bag did not deploy. My chest and my face hit the steering wheels good thing i have my two hand on the steering wheels.
Takatarecall: i want to know why the takata airbag in my car is not being recalled "at this time." as i was told by honda in torrence. "at this time" is a lousy answer and i hardly drive this vehicle out of fear. It is 2003 and i have 51,000 miles on it. I like this car but i am being treated like my life is not worth anything.i want an answer as to why my takata airbag is not being replaced. Perhaps the media can help me.
Submission from constituent re 2003 honda accord safety recalls.the consumer stated he was unable to get in contact with the dealer, in order to correct the air bag issue.
The air bags light came on two weeks ago and goes away and returns specially after driving the vehicle in a full day of driving the light comes up and will not go away. I took vehicle to the honda dealer where i purchased it and was advised that the computer for the airbags is dying down and needs to be replaced but honda will not fix problem.i was also advised that if vehicle is involved in a front end accident the air bags will not work.i advised them that this is a safety issue and honda should replace at no cost but the representative just said if you want it fixed you will need to pay $ 541.00 and turned around and requested for my car to be returned back to me. I am really disappointed at honda and its personnel because they just don't care about the public like they say in there tv commercials.
In addition to already recalled 2004-5 honda accords, you need to include 2003's too. Airbag light is on and off intermittently.quite possibly it is the occupant protection sensor, or some component of that system, in the 2004/05's it is a wiring harness. Mine has been doing this for several months. They will gladly begin looking for a $120 diagnostic charge. This is a federally required safety system, any safety system fixes should be at no cost to owner.
I had an accident, the passenger side's airbag of the2003 honda, accord deployed, the driver'sairbag did not.
Dt:the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. On november 17, 2004 someone hitcontact's vehiclehead onat60 mph.upon impact,air bad did not deploy. The contact hit his head on the sun visor clamp. He was unconscious for a while. The police was called. The damage was to the front of the vehicle. He called honda ,and honda sent someoneto inspect the vehicle. The contact did not think there were any lights illuminated on the dashboardprior to the accident.the car had not been in an accident prior to this incident. The insurance company of the person who hitthe contactpaid for the damage done to vehicle.updated 09/15/06.
Defective front airbags.
When driving this vehicle the idle always seemed too fast. Even when the brake was depressed the car appeared to want to go ahead on its own whether in drive or reverse. My parents had reported this problem several times to a local honda dealer who told my mother she didn't know how to drive and asked my father if he bought gas at a local indian reservation insinuating it was cheap gas that caused the problem. My father stopped driving the car because he felt he could not control it because it was too fast. I drove the car several times and always felt i could not control the speed of the car. On the date noted prior to the crash my mother was at a busy intersection. When the light turned red she had to use both feet to depress the brake in order to keep the car under control. Prior to the crash she was entering a parking lot and had taken her foot off the accelerator to pull-up in front of a building. Her foot was on the brake and the car lunged forward at a very high rate of speed-jumped a curb crossed over a flowerbed and only stopped when it hit a brick retaining wall. My mother tried pressing the brake as hard as she could and had the brake pedal to the floor and the car just kept the momentum going until it hit the retaining wall. When the car came to a stop, both airbags deployed. My father who was the front-seat passenger was badly injured breaking several ribs, requiring surgery and months of hospitalization. He is now non-ambulatory and still recovering. My mother was also badly bruised and could not speak for weeks because of the airbag hitting her so hard. We requested that the police investigate if the accelerator had stuck and to checkout the mechanics of the car and never received a report. Basically, they blamed my mother because of her age. When my mother exited the car at the scene of the crash she was obviously upset and was talking to witnesses and the police took what she said to be her 'statement of admission of guilt'.
I have a 2003 honda accord lx that was recently involved in a head on accident, where the car was traveling between 45 and 55mph when it slid on ice and went head on into a snow bank/ditch. There was only the driver inthe vehicle and approximately 90% of the front bumper was shattered due to the collision. The passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in the seat, and the driver's airbag failed to deploy. The seat belt on the driver's side locked, but the seat belt on the passenger's side (with the deployed airbag) did not. The car was not disabled from the airbag deployment and is still able to be driven at this time. I contacted price honda in dover, delaware where i purchased the car and they informed me that they were unable to explain why the air bag did not deploy on the driver's side, nor were they able to explain why the car's safety features did not work properly following the accident. I was also told that if i do get the vehicle repaired, there was no way to ensure the air bag system's efficiency and they could not guarantee that if in another accident that the air bag would deploy or not.
The car was traveling 25mph and was stuck head on directly on the driver side.car was totaled.driver side airbag didn't deploy and driver side seat belt did not hold. The passenger side airbag deployed.this is a major flaw in the car design.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle. All of the vehicle air bags deployed except for the frontal driver air bag. The contact sustained bruising and minor injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had received recall repairs two days prior to the crash under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition) and stated that the air bag sensor could have been deactivated. The contact stated there was no light illuminated to indicate an airbag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/04/11 the consumer stated the transmission was replaced in august 2010 and in november 2008 the air bag light illuminated. Updated 05/09/11
While driving at 35 mph and with out warningdriver side air bag deployed prematurely. Consumer claimed that the vehicle did not hit anything on the road.
2003 honda accord passenger air bag inadvertently deployed. *mr the passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed while driving over a small bump on the highway.the service department told the consumer that there was nothing they could do about fixing the air bags and the part was not covered under warranty. *sc
In a front end collision, the passenger airbag deployed but the driver's airbag failed to deploy.
Driver's side airbag light stays lit whenever ignition is in the "on" position. This as is an ongoing situation since september,2009.i know many hondas in that time frame have the same problem. Many have been recalled, i believe.
While driving at 40 mph vehicle in front of consumer's vehicle came to a complete stop. Causing consumer to rear end the vehicle. Upon impact,both frontal air bags did not deploy. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.
While driving vehicle flipped in the air, hit a culvert and then hit a guard rail.no air bag was deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail, flipped over three times, and landed on top.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.driver and passenger sustained head a neck injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.*tc
Honda has a recall on windshield wipers for 2003 accord and airbag sensors.they claim my vin # is not included.they say even though i'm having the same problems it is just coincidental and i am responsible for repairs.they claim the are not liable in case of an accident since my vin # does not fall under the recall.
I was forced off the road into a utility pole causing extensive front end damage to my 2003 honda accord. The airbags did not deploy. I and my passenger were saved from serious harm because we had our seat belts on. If the impact would have been greater i fear one or both of us could have had serious injuries or even been killed.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deploy in a frontal impact crash.the approximate speed at the time of impact was 55 mph.there was pre-impact braking.the driver was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were sustained.
The abs system seemed to "over reacted" during a panic stop situation, causing me to hit the car in front of me.it felt like the braking pressure was being significantly reduced even though i had my foot to the floor on the brake pedal.i feel that if the abs system had not engaged and backed off the brakes, i would have stopped in time.also, only the passenger side airbag went off, even though i hit the car in front of me at less than 5 mph.it should not have gone off, but if it "thought" that it was a severe crash, why didn't my airbag go off?i would like for you to check the abs system to insure that this does not happen to anyone else.please contact me asap to let me know if this is possible.thank you.*la
Consumer rear ended another vehicle and the air bags never deployed*ph
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.when the vehicle was started, the srs indicator light illuminated and does not shut off.the failure occurred intermittently.the contact has not notified a dealer or repair shop.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 54,500 and current mileage was 54,700.
I own a 2003 honda accord ex, 4 cylinder, 95,000 miles. The srs warning light recently illuminated. It illuminates sporadically. Taking it to a dealer for repair. Hopefully it just has to be reset.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle.the passenger side air bag deployed, but the driver's side did not.the contact was wearing her seat belt and taken to a local hospital with chest pain.a police report was filed.the failure and current mileages were 96,000.updated 09/23/08updated 09/25/08.
Had an accident in which the driver side airbag did not deploy.
Abs lights came on while driving. This indicatedbrake failure on 3 separate occasions.consumer ran a red light, hit a curb ,and crashed into a building. Upon impact,frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer sustainedarm and back injuries.dealership did not locate the cause of the brake failure.
On july 31, we were involved in a collision in our 2003 honda accord lx. An suv ran a stop sign, and we hit it. The impact was directly head-on for us (broadside for the suv). We were traveling between 20 and 30 mph at the time. The front end of the accord was accordianed. However, our front airbags did not deploy. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and were not injured. However, without the seatbelts, the front passengers would certainly have hit the windshield very hard. The airbags clearly should have deployed, and i am filing this report because they did not.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that she was in an accident and the entire front of her vehicle was damaged.the vehicle was considered a total loss. She stated that the air bags did not deploy while driving 30 mph at the time of the crash .as a result the contact experiencing injuries to her arms, bruises and whip lash.there was a police report filed.the insurance company advised her tocontact nhtsa andfile a complaint.she also contacted the honda manufacture andinformed them of the accident.the failure mileage was 82,000.bl
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and when he came out his front passenger airbag had deployed. The contact stated his airbag light had not been coming on so he has no idea why the airbag would deploy. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000. The current mileage was 101,600.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to turn the vehicle at 50 mph, it was struck by another vehicle.the contact sustained injuries to her back, forehead, knees, and chest due to being thrown into the steering wheel from impact.the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.the driver's side seat belt came out of the buckle latch and was thrown to the passenger side of the vehicle.six months later, the contact was involved in another incident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy again.the passenger side air bag deployed.the contact sustained head injuries and was transported to the hospital.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired.a diagnostic test was performed, which indicated that the air bags would now operate correctly.a police report was filed.the current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 36,694.
While driving 55 mph, the passenger air bag deployed unexpectedly. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection, however they were unable to determine why the air bag deployed without cause.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While traveling 15 mph, the contact stated that the passenger and driver front air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 02/09/11*ljupdated 05/23/11
Our 2003 honda accord was involved in a collision -- we turned into another vehicle at an intersection.there was significant front end damage to our honda, but the air bags did not deploy.it sure looks like they should have.fortunately, there were no injuries.we have sent this information to honda, but they have failed to respond.
Since january, 2010, on starting the vehicle, the airbag light sometimes remains lit - along with the notice "passenger airbag off", which turns off after a second or two.this is not affected by whether there is a passenger (or package) in the seat, cold or warm start, temperature outdoors or temperature inside the car.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)what: air bags:frontal:sensor red light comes on intermittently.vehicle: honda accord 2003vin: [xxx] mileage: about 70,000related recall: 07v001000how long: it stays on as long as the vehicle is being driven.conditions: 1. The light comes on even when there is no bag or small object on passenger seat.2. The light has also illuminated while the vehicle was in motion and passenger seat was vacant. Also when the seat was occupied by an adult weighing about 150 pounds.3. The light comes on when starting vehicle after being parked for couple of hours.frequency: about once every 15 days (started occurring from feb 2010) recent change in conditions:1. The driver side seat being shifted more recently as my wife has started driving this car too. I have owned this car for last 3 years and only recently the seat is shifted more often. That is the only change i can think of triggering this light.remedy:1. The warning light goes off if i switch-off the car and take the keys out and restart it. Though the process has to be repeated more than once.related recall: 07v001000this situation is very similar to the conditions described in the recall. Though my vehicle was not on that list.spoke with honda customer care, who suggested taking to dealer.
Consumer states while driving 25mph the drivers air bag deployed without impact. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Driver's side air bag didn't deploy but passenger bag did and the driver's seat belt pretensioner did.i t-boned another car in the doors with my front end.*la
While driving at 65 mph consumer drove over an object on highway that caused the curtain air bags to deploy, but not to inflate
Brake failure, transmission not working after impact.side air bag did not deploy.consumer was hit on the drivers side of the vehicle.the air bag did not deploy. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle and thedoors could not be opened after the collision, a spreader was used to open the driver side door.the vehicle declared totaled .*tc
While driving 55 mph front left side ofvehicle went into a ditch. Passenger's air bag deployed, but driver's air bag did not deploy.driver went to the emergency room and received six stitches over the left eyebrow.
Vehicle involved in crash and passenger side air bags deployed but the driver's side air bags did not deploy.*mr*ph
While driving 55 mph, the pavement became slippery. This caused the driver to lose control running off the road into a ditch. The side air bags deployed upon contact but not the driver's air bag. Please provide further information.*ph consumer lost control of vehicle while driving on slippery pavement at 55 mph.vehcile ran off the road into a ditch and driver's side air bag did not deploy.*mr
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)what: air bags:frontal:sensor red light comes on intermittently.vehicle: honda accord 2003vin: [xxx] mileage: about 70,000related recall: 07v001000how long: it stays on as long as the vehicle is being driven.conditions: 1. The light comes on even when there is no bag or small object on passenger seat.2. The light has also illuminated while the vehicle was in motion and passenger seat was vacant. Also when the seat was occupied by an adult weighing about 150 pounds.3. The light comes on when starting vehicle after being parked for couple of hours.frequency: about once every 15 days (started occurring from feb 2010) recent change in conditions:1. The driver side seat being shifted more recently as my wife has started driving this car too. I have owned this car for last 3 years and only recently the seat is shifted more often. That is the only change i can think of triggering this light.remedy:1. The warning light goes off if i switch-off the car and take the keys out and restart it. Though the process has to be repeated more than once.related recall: 07v001000this situation is very similar to the conditions described in the recall. Though my vehicle was not on that list.spoke with honda customer care, who suggested taking to dealer.
Srs lightcomes on intermittently for what appears for no reason, but if there is a small pkg or my purse on the passenger seat it seems to go on more.
2003 honda accord (vin [xxx] ) has an airbag warning light coming on after 30 minutes of driving. A honda dealer says the car needs new airbag control module for $525. There is a campaign # 07v001000 for 2004 & 2005 models airbags recall. This recall should include 2003 honda accord. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Without warning passenger's side air bag deployed when the driver hit a bump in the road going 35 mph.
The consumer's wife hit a stone in the road which went under the vehicle striking the chassis.this caused the passenger side impact and the curtain air bag to deploy. *ph the consumer requested that honda should cover the expenses. *sc
Dt:while driving, swerved to miss road debris, not for sure ifhit anything.both passenger side curtainand seat air bags deployed with nowarning,causing skin laceration, bump on head, and ringing in the right ear. Ifconsumer did strike something on the road it would have hit the undercarriage without enough force to cause this deployment.
The side air bag inadvertently deployed without the vehicle being in an accident.the manufacture is claiming the vehicle was in an accident. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance rep,. And a collision company both indicated that the vehicle wasn't in an accident. Please provide the additional information.
I own a 2003 honda accord and was driving on i-55 in the chicago area at ~70 mph when the passenger side curtain airbag deployed.there was no impact or collision, no road debris or potholes etc.i was traveling in the right hand lane and pulled over to the side of the highway to inspect my vehicle.luckily as it was the passenger side and i was the only occupant of the vehicle, only my hearing was impacted.there were no marks, scratches or dents in my vehicle.i returned to my vehicle and slowly proceeded back onto the highway to drive home.i called my honda dealer and took my car in for maintenance / repairs.they could not find a reason for the air bag system deployment either.i was told it was under warranty by the dealer and the necessary parts were ordered.now honda claims it is not their problem and is kicking it back to my insurance company.this event would have had much more serious impacts had the driver side airbags deployed.
Consumer was driving at approximately 40 mph and the side curtain air bags dropped down, but did not inflate.also, the seat belt on the passenger's side did not retract. The headliner was ripped 6 to 8 inches toward the center of the vehicle.the plastic housing that retracts the seat belts did not operate either. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and told the story, but the manufacturer will not stand by its product.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.in june of 2006 (the exact date was unknown), while driving 10 mph uphill the passenger side air bag deployed, and ripped open the seat all including the back.the mechanic stated that the vehicle hit something and the contact stated that nothing had been hit.the current mileage was77,000, and the failure mileage and the engine size were unknown.
My wife was driving approximately 40 mph on a two-lane road when she made a minor swerve to avoid an object in the road. The passenger-side curtain airbags (front and rear) deployed for no reason. There are no marks indicating anything struck the vehicle. At the time of the incident, our 7-month-old daughter was in the back seat, on the driver side. We are gratefule that our 4-year-old son was not in his seat on the passenger side. We immediately contacted the dealer, martin honda, who advised to bring the car in immediately. Dealer also advised us to contact american honda in california to report.
Left side impact collision while stopped.side air bag failed to deploy.no side curtain air bags available.photos available.not yet repaired.
New 2003 honda accord ex, with only 900 mileson it, hit at between 40 and 45 miles per hour on passenger side door. Neither front or side airbags were deployed. Neck injuries were the result of my head hitting the driver side window. I also had a 2002 honda accord ex, hit on driver's side passenger door at 35 miles per hour while parked and no airbags deployed either. Luckily i was not in the car when the 2002 accord was hit.
On february 25, 2009 at 8 pm my 16 year old son was driving down the highway when the passenger side curtain and seat airbags spontaneously deployed. There was no crash. Contacted local dealer and they said this does not happen. Contacted insurance agent and they said it sounded like a manufacturer defect. Took the car to local dealership on 2/27/09 after inspection they told us they could not tell us why the airbags deployed. They said we needed to contact insurance agent, contacted agent and she is afraid the company will deny the claim if/when we file it. The estimate to repair the damages is $3,100+.
Driving down a smooth main street, the side impact airbags deployed (seat and window) this happened for no apparent reason. Honda denies that this has anything to do with the design of the car. It cost my insurance company several thousand dollars to replace. This is a very dangerous defect.
While driving in stop and go traffic on i95 going app. 30mph, the side airbag deployed for no apparent reason. No side impact incurred. There was substantial damage to the interior of the car. No damage to the exterior of the car since there wasn't any type of crash or side impact. Airbag was replaced, damage to the passenger seat and interior roof of the car repaired.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 on a highway when a passenger side curtain and side airbags deployed for no reason.there was no accident, no hit, no pothole.insurance company investigated and found no damages to the car that could trigger airbags; honda technicians after three days say they found a damage (dent?) on undercarriage that may have triggered the sensor.the car has 45500 mile on it.police was called on a scene but no report was filed.
I was driving about 55mph on a freeway in cleveland, oh. I saw something on the road and quickly swerved to avoid it. The item hit the bottom of the car with little impact, and the right curtain airbags in the back and front, and passenger seat airbag both deployed. I recalled a loud noise, but i didn't see the airbags actually inflate. I immediately took the car into a honda dealer, and was advised that there was a dent underneath that must have caused the airbags to deploy. Repair costs were quoted, but nothing was repaired.
My honda accord ex 2003 air bag warning light is on and off. Since this is a safety/safeness issue so i tell you about this.
Complaint received via e-mail. My car was hit on the driver's side by a car that ran a red light. The impact was about 25 to 30mph. My concern is that myside curtain air bag did not function as advertised and failed to deploy. The air bag in the other car deployed, and the driver was uninjured. I suffered a blow to the head whichshould have been prevented or at least minimized had my air bag functioned.the consumer stated that the speed of the other vehicle was 30-35 miles per hour at the time of impact.*tc
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag deployed while she was driving 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer; the dealer could not find the cause for the failure but stated that an electrical failure would cause the air bag light to remain illuminated until the failure was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint but offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unvailable. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 114,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the current mileage was 77000.while driving 10 mph the passenger side front and rear air bags deployed.there was no prior warning indication and no crash.the vehicle had been looked at by a dealer who stated that the side sensor was bad. The failure mileage was 62000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when both passenger sidecurtain airbags inadvertently deployed without impact. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Incident:on june 16th, around 10 am, we were traveling from fort wayne indiana, to the cincinnati area for a visit with our daughter. Driving along i-75 in ohio, at about 65 mph, the right side or passenger airbags deployed and the right front seat (occupied) belt retracted. Upon arrival at our destination i called performance honda in fairfield ohio, the dealer nearest our destination, and relayed what had happened.i was instructed to bring the car in the next morning, thursday june 17, so the dealership could inspect the car and attempt to determine why the side air bags and seat belt deployed while driving straight down the road.by tuesday, june 22 we were told we would know what honda would do and we could come in and pick up the car.when we arrived at the dealership we were advised that honda engineers believed we had struck something, based on a very small scratch in the undercoating on the bottom of the car, and that caused the deployment of the airbags.we picked up the car and returned home to fort wayne on wednesday.thursdaymorning , june 24 we spoke in person with the general manager of don ayres honda where we had purchased the vehicle.we expressed our position that the airbags and seat belt should not have deployed and honda should make all repairs under warranty. Complaint:side air bags should not deploy in a vehicle traveling in a straight line at 65 mph.from the owner's manual page 47 and again on page 48: "in a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag.only one airbag will deploy during a side impact.if the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger."there was no impact, side or otherwise and certainly none that could be considered "moderate to severe"!
While driving on i-95, i hit something in the road causing the side curtain airbags to deploy. By the way i tried to report this to your hot line twice by leaving messages; no one ever called back.
While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed.also the front seat seat belt retracted.upon inspection, the engineers believed that the consumer struck something based on a small scratch in the undercoating on the bottom of the vehicle.the consumer stated that the vehicle did not strike antyhing. *sc
My daughter, tiphani gresham and her friend, malgorzata sweigot was driving down joe pombo pkwy about 35 miles per hour in tracy, california when she heard a loud bang and instantly her friend's(the passenger) head was on her shoulder.the side passenger air bag and seat bag had deployed without cause which caused considerable damage to the car and personal injury to the passengers.normally a three year old rides with tiphani, which is her daughter.(hailey)this time hailey was not there, for which we are grateful!tiphani is now very scared to drive that car.what could have happened?obviously there is a defect and we want this investigated.her car is a 2003 honda, accord.please let us know what your findings are.right now it is at the honda dealership where it was purchased.stockton honda in stockton, california.
Passenger's side side-impact airbag deployed without any contact to vehicle body. Admit a possibility that debris struck inside edge of right front wheel. Should not have resulted in srs deployment. Vehicle speed was approximately 50 mph on freshly paved surface road. No alignment problem detected. Manufacturer admits no improper operation, refuses to repair / correct problem under warranty. 1504 miles on new vehicle at time of incident. Safety equipment malfunction= unacceptable.*la
Driver's car (left front) keyhole won't accept my key, electronically. I went to different auto services and have the same comments that most of the complaints were the same. I checked the internet, youtube.com, many owners of the same make, model & year have the same issues and problems, even the honda chat room help site. I thought this is an isolated problem, but it's not, if there is some ways that your company could do something about this matter/issue concerning the manufacturer's (honda) defect issue, please let us know, we don't want to shoulder to expenses on their behalf. Thank you very much for your concern and looking forward to hearing from you the soonest and for the immediate response to repair the problem for the inconvenience that we are experiencing for a long time. I have tried cleaning the inside of the keyhole by air pressured and wd 40, nothing happened. I can insert the key halfway only and then it will stopped. All other keyholes are functioning well, except the driver's keyhole.
2003 accord radio/temperature display defect.the display unit for the radio and heating/ac gauges went black.when the appropriate fuse was replaced, a instructed in the owners manual, the radio stopped functioning entirely and the consumer was still unable to see the temperature controls for the heat and a/c.the manufacturer is aware of the problem.
Took my car in for a regular oil change.hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car.i said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed.the total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped off.the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad.i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise.he confirmed that it was my front struts.i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it.i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems.now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place.my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002.i have been the only driver of the car.at this time i would never purchase another honda accord.i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem.since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car.i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off.sunroof rubber coming unglued.i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up.new radio system.trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out.radio lights went out.i was sold a complete lemon.i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me.i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700.
The console light which displays the radio/cd player, and all temperature controls (ac, heat, defroster, etc.) does not work. I understand the warranty was extended to seven years or 100,000 miles whichever comes first.unfortunately, i have exceeded those limits.however, this is a safety problem/defect and should be fixed.the dealer quoted a price of $1,000.
Illumination in radio fails. Not readily replaceable, not even by dealer. This failure also causes loss of illumination for thermostat and fan control on dash which creates a major distraction at night when trying to adjust these controls. This distraction could lead to loss of control, a crash, and/or serious injury.
Hii have honda accord 2003 with only 70000 miles on it. Last year i had problem with the screen that display my ac/heater/radio it went off.i cant see anything on that screen, living in chicago and winter is coming, in extremely bad weather i am scared to drive that car and have my kids in it because i cant visualize and control the heat inside the car..driving on the highway with the bad weather that chicago hasm, i wont be able to control the heater to remove the fog from the front window and it will be impossible for me to see while driving.i believe this is %100 safety issue that you should call honda about and have it fixed because alot of americans use this type of car and alot of my friends have the same problem, honda having business here making money should make sure that the products that it sells for the americans meet the safety parameters in this great country. We care about our citizens and that's the role of our government and i believe that you should take action regarding this issue against honda. There was a recall about this issue but most of the customers were not ware of this recall, and now even though my car only has 70000miles on it, honda refuse to fix this problem that their car has.as american citizen having trust in you, i believe that you should put honda on the right track because people safety is an important issue in the united states for sure. Please look at this issue and don't put your people down.thank you for all the great work that you guys been doing.god bless you.
Takata recall: my son was driving on the interstate at over 60 mph when the side airbag (driver side) spontaneously deployed. It slammed into his left arm with extreme force,knocking him toward the passenger door making him swerve in front of an 18 wheeler. The passenger side airbag then deployed and as he was trying to pull off the interstate the passenger front air bag deployed. He was able to stop in the area between the on ramp and the interstate, as he exited the vehicle the driver front airbag deployed. May 2016 the airbags and ignition recall repairs were done. After incident dealership ran diagnostics and said all he could see was that there was a problem with the srs unit. He asked us if we had made any electrical modifications (which we haven't) i asked him if that part had been checked or replaced during the recall and he said that wasn't part of the recall. He said we should callhonda customer service. Upon further investigation i learned there have been recalls on the replacementsbecause of moisture being introduced during manufacturing.also there have been problems with corrosion and malfunction of the srs units due to extreme temperatures and high humidity. At the time of the incident the heat index was 110 and the humidity was extremely high. Arkansas is located in the second of three priority regions for the srs recall.also while researching spontaneous airbag deployment causes, i learned that the srs unit moisture problem and the degradation of accelerant from moisture can not only cause the airbags to not deploy on impact, but also cause them to deploy with no impact. This information should be included in the recall information and honda should expand the srs recall. We are lucky lives were not lost in this incident, but that may not be the case the next time this happens.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact experienced failures with the window motors, the front driver and passenger doors, and the rear passenger door. The dealer was notified and the front driver side door was repaired. The other two doors and window motors were not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while backing out of the driveway, the instrument panel lighting failed without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was an extended warranty with the control circuit.the vehicle was excluded from the warranty due to excessive mileage.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were unavailable.
2003 honda accord ex, the radio and the a/c work, but you cannot see anything on the radio display, and the backlight for the a/c panel do not work, with the exception of the individual buttons such as the one for the compressor, that will come on when you push it in. The warranty on the radio display has been extended to 7 years/100k miles on the 2003-2004 accord. This problem is common. My car is 75000 miles, but is over 7 years. If the problem is common honda should extended the warrantytime.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being secured in park. The contact was able to remove the key while the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where an unknown repair was performed under a manufacturer's voluntary recall for the ignition key: interlock switch. Three days later after the recall remedy was performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The appropriate failure mileage was 48,116.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.sporadically, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would spontaneously stall.speed was not a factor during the failure.prior to the failure, the contact noticed an unfamiliar warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel.she also experiences difficulty when starting the vehicle and battery failure.the battery has not been replaced.she took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they could not duplicate the failure or find any error codes.the failure mileage was 37,520 and current mileage was 45,826.
Since owning this car january 2003, the following has happened to it: abs harness caught on fire (car was saved, but honda refused to give me another car after writing them), radio has gone out, clock gone out, trouble starting vehicle - this is apparently a fuel pressure regulator - tech notice but no recall. The front brakes were silently recalled only if you state your having problems. This car has been one big problem.
2003 honda accord radio backlight defective...they extended the warranty fix until 7 years or 105k miles.unfortunately my died at to day and i have 110k and the car is 7.7 years old.my biggest concern is you cannot tell if the defrost if on or not...time, heat and a/c, defrost, fan etc are all displayed through the radio unit.i called 1-800-999-1009 and they said too bad you are out of the warranty limits.i maintain my car meticulously but the dealer quoted me $800 to fix the problem.too much for me.honda id wrong this is a safety issue...cannot tune to emergency broadcast or use defrost.
Last year, i was driving my 2003 honda accord, and i locked my car as i was riding.upon reaching my home i tried to unlock my car and it would not unlock manually, by pushing the bottom, or with the keyless entry. When i tried to use the interior button to unlock the car, it locked all of the doors and the driver door would not unlock manually, however, i was finally able to get a passenger door unlocked manually.it seemed like i was in a horror movie because the passenger doors would appear to unlock, but they would instantly relock.this happened more than a few times and i was terrified to drive in fear of a accident as well as the fact that i had to leave my car unlocked when i went out in public.today, the issue started again.i tried to hold the keyless entry down so that the windows would roll down and i could gain access that way, but it was to no avail.i tried using the key, but that did not work.i just so happen that while trying to unlock it with the key i turn it (the key) in the opposite direction and held it and the windows rolled down which allowed me to unlock a passenger door manually and climb in to my car.i still can not unlock the driver side door regardless of method.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the display for the radio, heater, air conditioner and defroster were no longer illuminated.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The failure mileage was 50,500 and the current mileage was 51,000.
The heated seat element on driver's seat malfunctions, had sporadically come on at random times (had been occurring several times per week) with button in off position, on my '03 honda accord. It would get quite hot near lower back portion of seat. The dealer had disconnect at my request the wire on the console button, in hopes this addressed the situation. I'm not confident this has been totally resolved, and my vehicle has had 3 inexplicable electrical issues over the past 12-14 months.my concern is that this is a fire and safety hazard.
My 2003 honda ex accord is experiencing ignition issues that fall under this known recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000recall data: 05/16/2002components: electrical system:ignition:switchunits affected: 10000001999 honda accord electrical system:ignition:switchrecall date: 05/16/2002 when i called honda and shared my vin number [xxx]they said that my particular vehicle wasn't covered under the recall, but i believe that it should be since the issue that i have been experiencing perfectly fit the issue outlined in the recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
For a couple of weeks the radio would give a snapping sound and then go silent.on or about the third week, just after starting the car, and turning the radio on, smoke started to pour from behind the dash in the area of the center console.i immediately turned off the radio. The smoke (fire?) stopped . . . . not sure whether turning off the radio or whether the wire, circuit board or (?) had burned through.
The stereo backlight went out and my car is out of warranty, honda will not provide any assistance with a known issue. Obviously it was a known defect which is why they extended the warranty, but it should have been a recall. The lights on the heat/ac/defrost controls are also out which makes it difficult to turn defrosters on at night when i need it to see.
Upon turning the car on, the backlight behind the radio went dark. It is impossible to read the radio lights, radio mode, station, time of day, volume, a/c and/or heat settings, temp of a/c and/or heat. I feel it is distracting and unsafe to attempt to use/control these "invisible" settings while operating the vehicle. There was a tsb released for certain 03 & 04 honda accords affected by this defective hardware, but only a warranty extension was given. I recently purchased this vehicle with the radiolight intact, no i am being told is will cost me 350$ to fix an already known defective hardware problem that i feel creates a safety problem when operating this vehicle. This problem has been made aware to honda for a number of years now, and they have not placed a recall on it, as one service rep told me, "because recallsdeal with safety issues, this radio is not a safety issue." i beg to differ, a defective part and safety issue warrants further compensation by honda to its vehicle owners.
This issue has occurred since 2008, but thought it was something the dealership service department did.the issue periodically occurs, but does cause me to startle while driving.it happened again on yesterday while driving and pressing the on and button on the control panel did not work as usual.i had to turn the engine off to stop the issue.i surfed the internet to find out was there anyone else having this issue and behold it happened exactly as the person mentioned.so, read below:radio static noise on 2003 accordforumstoday's postslog inregisterhome/audio/visual electronicsradio static noise on 2003 accord #112-19-2011 12:46 pm by[xxx] chello,i got headache problem with radio on my 2003 accord. Actually since 2008, sometimes radio display is blank in the beginning when car starts up. It usually resumes normal in 1 - 2 mins. Sometimes radio station info show up but no sound. If trying to turn off/on a couple of time, it can get it working. Recently i am getting static noise occasional coming out from speakers in the beginning when car starts up. It lasts 10 - 20 seconds then completely gone. Yesterday it scared me as the noise sounds like a big lightning strikes after i starts up car. It lasts 20 - 30 seconds, then radio gets normal in minutes as usual.the sudden noise takes you by surprise when driving and causes physiological and physical responses.so, it appears there was some sort of electrical issue with the radio with this make, model and year.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Problem03 accord lx - 4 door/ auto transmission. I first noticed this when walking past the locked car, no keys in the ignition, the display would light up ever few minuets.the radio turns on spontaneously without the key in the ignition, draining battery, leaving me stranded. Could hear a crackling loud sound coming from speakers off and on while taking left or right turns for about a year, radio working off and on, eventual the sound went out, radio appears to work but no longer has sound, display still lighting up and draining battery. No wrecks.
Failed radio display and environmental controls lights.reference american honda case # [xxx] voluntary recall, but limited in time and mileage, this vehicle is out of the voluntary recall but is failed due to defect in radio. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Bought this car used (with over 140,000 miles) for my teenage son.when he turned the headlights on- all the interior display lights for radio, heating and air conditioning and defrosters went dark.we called honda of america and they denied any knowledge of history of this recurring problem.they even went so far to say that because the honda was manufactured in mexico that no warranties applied.the car had a 6 cd player when we bought it honda said the entire radio system could only be replaced by a single disc player.it cost $1000 to have the problem fixed.i own 3 hondas, have owned hondas for decades and will look to american made cars for all my future purchases.
The back light that lights all of my instruments in my dash went out. I own a 2003 honda accord ex.there was no sign of a problem and then all of a sudden the lights went out...there is not a fuse or anything that controls this problem. It is a wiring issue in the stereo that causes the problem and it can be in upwards of $1000 to fix a light issue according to the forums online.
Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure.i have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation)accord ex.about 2-3 months ago while driving the display panel for the vehicle operating systems-radio, heat/ac, timeblacked out.at-near the time of this occurrence i was on thenew york state thruway.a flashing (emergency) sign -flashing 'emergency' 'check radio channel 530 or 1610 for details'- notifying an emergency. As i was driving and could not see the radio display.it was dark. I was unable to access the emergency notice.my vehicle was taken to honda and was told this repair was a defect. This repair was part of a campaign to fix this display, per honda service bulletin 04-027 but the program for my vehicle had expired.they mentioned the campaign was part of a campaign not a recall, even though they acknowledge safety was one of the issues in the program.i live in an area where the roads are equippedwith emergency message signage' are frequent and commonplace.not having the ability to access these messages due to a campaign program where no notice was received by me (i am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect.as i write, the display is dark and has not even flickered since the initial occurrence.
2003 honda accord ex v6 - radio control, ac control and clock control backlight stopped working. Contacted dealer and told that radio would have to be removed and sent to california for repairs. Cost estimated in excess of $500.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and made an abnormal noise. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the symptoms were the same as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v364000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to this failure, a similar failure occurred. The ignition was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
All interior illumination lights went out and you can not see in car. Called the dealer they stated it was not a bulb and would cost several hundred dollars to fix the issue. I have read several complaints and wonder why a recall has not occurred.
My 2003 honda accord ex display light for the audio/hvac went out. This is a real problem because it is difficult to select the defrost/air conditioner/radio settings that you need, and can cause a real safety hazard while driving down the road.honda realizes that this is a common problem with their printed circuit board as they have extended the warranty on this part to 7 yrs/100,000 miles. However, it is obviously still a problem after 100,000 miles as mine has recently went out. They refuse to pick up any of the bill for their faulty electrical equipment because my car is over the arbitrary 100,000 miles which they chose, even though they admit there is a problem with the part. I feel that this is unfair and that they should show some responsibilty and stand behind their product.
The car can be shut off and the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch without putting the car in park. (note that we are aware of a current recall for this problem, but our vehicle is not part of the general recall of american made honda accords. Ours was manufactured in japan; however we are having the same problem as the american made models.)
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Upon exiting the vehicle, before the passenger exited the front passenger side, smoke appeared within the inner part of the front passenger side door and a fire erupted. The driver and the front passenger were able to extinguish the flames. A fire report was not filed. The dealer was notified. The passenger was burned and had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger side window, which required medical treatment. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/29/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. On several occasions, when the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact had to leave the key in the ignition with the engine running. One hour later, the key was released. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the part was not available for the repair. A few hours later, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced due to its age. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
This car had recalled for transmission. I bought this car in 2006. I got told the recalled has been fixed in 2004. I got problem with transmission again in 2007 when my car reach 45000.they fixed this problem using my extended warranty. Now since last 2 year i still getting the problem with transmission . And the dealership saying they can't fix this time because they have fixed this problem before. I can't pass the inspection without fixing this problem. Fixing this problem costing me more than what my car worth, about $5000. Please help.
My 2003 honda accord lx crashed on 10/01/2016 about18 months after i had my airbag serviced at a local honda dealer 4/7/2015.when i got my car back from the dealer, the driver door had no power and could not be opened remotely or with the power lock control on the driver door. More importantly, no safety signals came on when the car started. I called the dealer and they told me i had to pay $80 to have it checked; i then called american honda customer service, who only documented the complaint and took no action to remedy mechanical mistake by honda dealer.i was driving on a downhill curve on a wet road after a rain. When i saw a slower car ahead of me, i gently applied the brake to maintain a constant following distance. The car drifted to the left toward oncoming traffic. But when i tried steer to get back to the right lane and tried to press on the brake, it locked up, then the car went into neutral and i had no brake and steering resistance was completely lax. My car went off road and crashed into the woods.the airbag did not deploy.i was confined in bed with pain one whole day.my transmission had locked up, then went into neutral, twice before on 1/14/2015 in the middle of traffic, and on 9/15/2016 in my driveway. We never received a letter from honda for the transmission recall; however, we did receive letters regarding the airbag recall, the ignition switch recall, and the wiper motor recall. A year ago, the recalls came up using my vin#. The database now shows no recall for my vehicle at all. After my car crash, i had it towed to honda dealership on 10/4/2016 for repair estimate. I left my car and title with dealership; less than 48 hours later i called to get car back for crash investigation and lawsuit, the car had been destroyed by honda dealer closing all further inquiries. American honda took no responsibility when i contacted them.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated under the nhtsa campaign number: 10v364000 (electrical system) the contact stated when she turn the inigination on the vehicle would not start, there were no warning indicators light illuminated. The vehicle did restart. The contact stated there was a clicking noise each time she restart the vehicle. The failure re occur several times. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed it was an electrical problem he stated it was due to a recall, and the mechanic could not repair the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure at 150,000.lj
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle factory installed radio, components and back light defect issues.consumer sent additional correspondence.the consumer stated recently, the cd player would not function properly and most importantly, the radio began to malfunction and drain the battery.the radio would flash on and off while both the radio, all components and vehicle were turned off and the key out of the ignition. After sitting overnight, the vehicle would not start the next morning. On two occasions after driving, the consumer shut the vehicle off for five minutes and it would not re-start.the consumer stated the vehicle would stall and it was all because of the defective radio.a mechanic informed the consumer, they had recently come across numerous 2003-2007 vehicle with the exact same problem. They found the problem was due to the way honda installed and mounted the radio, coupled with the fact that the brains of the radio was defective, therefore draining the battery and causing the radio and back light to fail. The back light worked occasionally and then stopped illuminating. Updated 05/04/16*lj
June 2015: torque converter: car when accelerating slammed out of gear and felt like we had been rear-ended. Car wouldn't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.radio: radio system back light broke at 60,000 milescurrent issue: gear shift knob fell off while driving. Daughter was driving car and bumped gear shift and was able to shifted from drive to neutral while the car was moving. Called honda complaint line to complain and there was no action or concern regarding the current issue of the gear shift knob.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where they informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Previously, the ignition key would not release from the ignition switch; and the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. In addition, the stereo system, and the four automatic door locks would not operate properly. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The vin was unavailable.
I was driving southbound in peabody, massachusetts on 128 almost on to 95 when at centennial drive exit when my vehicle, without warning, slowed from 60 mph to 30 mph , i put on hazards as car went from 30 mph to 10 mph to dead all in a matter of 45 seconds tops. It was around 12pm and traffic was moderate to heavy. Cars behind me were forced to slow at a significant rate, luckily a pile up did not occur as the likelihood of such a accident was extremely possible with one driver not fully present i don't want to imagine the possibilities. I was able to semi slide car into breakdown lane safely enough and aaa came 1 hour latter as they listed my call a priority call.. I had car towed to home town and mechanic went through car in its entirety to discover that transmission needed to be replaced. Honda is well aware of this issue as there are thousands of testimonies from honda owners regarding their transmission problems occurring around 126,213 miles. The models with faulty transmissions are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 .
The ignition switch heats up unusually after it is taken out of the car driven for 15 miles or so.
Transmission is not catching going from second to third gear. When it does finally shift it jerks hard. Doesn't happen all the time though. Dealer cant get it to do it. 2 weeks after my passenger seat heater light went out, i only drove my car 6 miles; i took my key out, and it was burning hot. I touched the ignition and it too was burning hot. It did it 2 other times. I went straight to the dealership. They looked at it the next day and couldn't get it to get as hot as it was with me. They said it was "normal."i only have 58,000miles.
Center light for stereo and console is burnt out. This means that a driver can not choose critical controls why driving unless they turn an interior light on.
The internal lighting for the stereo/climate control has failed. The buttons no longer light up and the display screen is so dim that it cannot be read except from about 3cm away. This is a safety concern because it makes it difficult to operate the climate control at night, say if the windows were fogging up and you needed to defrost quickly.
Lcd display for cd/radio/environmentals/time is dark and barely visible.i am told the radio is malfunctioning and needs replaced.radio was replaced 15 months ago.i was informed new radio would cost 990.00 plus labor.
I bought my accord ex when it was 2 years old. The light on the radio didn't light up, so the dealership fixed it before i bought it. They told me it cost them $300. Also, my cruise control has gone out. And it's not the fuse.
Defect of 2nd gear transmission. Transmission lock up and crush without warning. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the 2nd gear transmission that could cause overheating which could result in a transmission lock up.the consumer stated the ignition key becamehot to touch after driving for a certain period of time.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed that the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the circuit board would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the radio, cruise control, and horn failed to function. The air bag fault warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while trying to shift into park, the shifter knob fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the shifter knob plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/30/15*ljupdated 6/24/2015
Only three days after having purchased a new 2003 accord, i noticed that the console was overheating.when i put my fingers under the console, it was so hot that it could blister skin.there was also a horrible intermittent burning smell.after the car makes this terrible burning smell, i get a headache.this burning smell is an indication of an extremely dangerous problem, that could cause the vehicle to catch on fire.upon my second visit, the dealership acknowledged the problem and replaced the console.on the way home, the new console overheated again.also, the horrible intermittent burning smell is still present.honda america has refused to replace my vehicle or give me a refund.the sales manager at the dealership, hendrick's honda cars of hickory, has given me misinformation about my state's lemon law by telling me they are entitled to 10 repair attempts when the nc lemon law says they are only entitled to 4.the dealership now says that they are trying to reduplicate the problem.further, even though three people at the dealership, including a mechanic, have witnessed the overheating and burning smell, the "master mechanic" has told me that if something was burning or overheating that i would have equipment failure.this is not true and any good mechanic should know this.it appears to me that they are trying to deny that the problem still exists.the company claims that no one else has reported this problem.
Audio-hvac display module is dim or dark:the audio display and controls (knobs, buttons, bars)of the audio-hvac display module are dim or are dark.there is a known problem with the honda accords 2003-2007 where one of the components of the printed circuit board ( pcb) which controls the center audio console fails and then the whole audio console goes dark. So when you are driving the car, you cannot see any button or knob on the center console. It's almost impossible to change the heat / cool , the fan speed or any function that is controlled by the counter console. Honda initially sent out a technical service bulletin and they extended the warranty on the audio console to 7 years /100, 000 miles. But the problem still exists in a large number of cars.this is not like a transmission or a brake issue which can wear down over a number of years. This is a problem with the electronics on the car and should be escalated to a recall. This is a very dangerous problem as the console lighting does completely dark and the driver cannot see or locate any controls within the car. This can cause serious problem when driving and should be addressed immediately.honda has issues a technical service bulletin number 04-027. This bulletin in the proof that honda knows about the problem. The extended warranty that honda has offered is of no use because a lot of people who have this problem are out of the warranty terms ( 7 years // 100,000 miles)this should be a recall item and the national highway safety institute should force honda to repair this component in the car irrespective of the miles or the number of years. The fact of the matter is that this isa manufacturing defect and is not related to break down of a components because of miles or years. There is no wear and tear involved with printed circuit boards. ( pcb)
Problem started : about a week ago . Engine would stall if either left or right turn signal was/were activated. At the present, engine dies when the brake pedal is depressed..american honda told us that they had never heard of this complaint before. ( problem also occurs when 4 way flashers are activated). Car is unsafe and not drivable without turn signals and brake lights.i would like to know if any other honda owners have or have had this problem , and also what was done or required to repair this issue .
The wiring harness on my honda accord recently had various places where rodent(s) have chewed on it that resulted in engine problems.the same thing happened two times in 2007 on a chrysler pacifica.in researching online, it appears that this is a much larger problem than i would have thought, with hundreds if not thousands of incidents, primarily on newer vehicles.some of the posts have indicated that several manufacturers are using a soy based wiring harness material coveringthe actual wires. This seems to be attracting all sorts of rodents including mice, rats, squirrels, and even rabbits.if this problem is as big as it appears, this well may be costing consumers millions of dollars per year!
I have a 2003 honda accord with approximately 52,000 miles and yesterday the radio lights and the center pod lights which control the heating and air conditioning lighting stop working and i have no idea what happened, i have checked any and all fuses under the dash and also in the engine compartment and there are blown fuses. Nothing else so far is out of the norm, i am just no sure where to look or what to do since the vehicle is out of warranty.
While driving at night all the lights on the center console went out.i now have no lights to control the functions of the heating, and defrost at night. The is an issue because i am unable to adjust settings when windows start to fog.
Coming back from the airport, going home on belt parkway, the transmission stopped functioning properly out of a sudden, without giving any hints before, totally unexpected. It didn't go to the 2nd gear, stuck in 30mph. After anxiously drove back home trembling, found the reverse did not work either. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted again to gain back the function of reverse. After research the on the web, and read through so many comments of honda accord 2003 owner, this seems very much related to the honda accord recall incident in 2004. It is believed honda didn't fix the problem permanently back in 2004. It was a temporary fix trick, and right now many of the honda accord 2003 owners are suffering from honda's failure to fix its defective product.
No malfunctionkey gets extremely hot in all types of weather.so hot it is too hot to hold honda dealer says it's normal.
Srs light comes on intermittently while driving. Talked with the dealer he told me to get the srs module replaced. I think this is a manufacturers fault not installing proper srs sensor module into honda accord ex model cars. I truly believe this is a safety issue.
I first noticed issues with my auto tranny in my accord ex v6 at around 50k miles.they had just installed some jet for the recall for hard shifting for this car.at about 80k i noticed it getting worse, so i told my mechanic and he changed the tranny oil for me.it seemed to shift a little better and this was only from 2-3 gear that it would rev up to about 5k and then jerk the car to get into 3rd.it's very embarrassing and i'm afraid it's going to lock up on me on the freeway.i saw that california filed a suit against honda and honda settled.every state should be filing a suit - i'd be first in line!i too talked to honda and the hq for honda, but since mine has so many miles on it (all freeway), they are blaming that, even tho i have maintenance records showing it's been a problem.they don't want to step up to the plate.i hope some lawyer gets a hold of these complaints and sues them like california did.this is my 2nd honda and i swore by it, but i'll never buy another honda after this.even from day one i've asked honda about the dimming of the headlights when the car shifts and they said it was normal cuz they car needed all the power to do the shifting, so they wouldn't do anything about it.i've owned several other cars and this was never an issue.i don't know if it's the year of this accord or that it's a v6, but it's very frustrating and honda should be ashamed!if complaints keep happening, you'd think they would fix the issues or investigate it a little harder since they already did one recall on them.i have told all my friends not to buy honda and told them why.let's spread the word and maybe when their sales go down, they might wonder why and do something about it.i'm now faced with a $4k to rebuild my tranny.sickens me, especially when the car is only worth $7k cuz i have 140k miles on it now.email me if you can help sue them...[xxx] .information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Every time i try to start the car there will be a buzzing sound coming from the ignition switch. I have to turnover the key several times before i can get the car to start. I noticed a deterioration with my ability to start the car after the dealer performed the 'repair' due to an ignition recall . Currently , the occurrences of failure to start the car at every attempt has increased to the point of this being a safety hazard.
My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... The other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
I went to put the key in to start my vehicle and the key totally fell apart in my hand.it was dark and i had no way to start my car.i tried putting the key portion without the enclosure into the ignition but it would not work to start the car.i then tried to reassemble the key in the enclosure and try to turn the car on so i could at least get home...it did catch long enough to start the car and i had to hold it to get home.since then both of my keys have fallen completely apart and i hadto use gorilla glue to hold it together but because of the glue the auto lock does not work....and the key is very wobbly in the enclosure.this is a major safety factor which i have seen written about on the complaint websites.i have also called and reported it only to find out that this is not a safety factor.
I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research i found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When i try to enter my vin number in to see if my car is eligible it won't come up, but i'm definitely experiencing the transmission slipping in specific gears.
Dt*:the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the backlighting on the center console climate controls darkened, making the controls impossible to see while driving at night.the vehicle was not taken in for service, however the manufacturer was alerted.
My car turn on when he want too i try to turn it on and do s claclacla them like 10 minutes later it turns on people tell me its the ignition it do this almost everyday
Bought 2003 honda accord ex-v6 on 6/2/03.while traveling out of town on 6/7/03, the cd changer stopped and would not play any more cd's.the console was very hot, as was the cd.returned to dealer who is in process of replacing changer.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. O'daniel honda (located at 123 beverly dr, omaha, ne 68114, (402) 393-7801) was contacted via phone. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
2003 honda accord ex.all the lcd lights on the center dash console went out, which includes all the radio indicators and all the temperature control indicators.this in my opinion is a hazard because you have to keep pushing buttons trying to find the temperature control that you want.after doing some research on the internet this seems to be a common occurrence.
The radio comes on without a key and abruptly turns off when driving. The car appears on when no one is in the vehicle and i am worried that this may prompt someone to steal the car.it also drains the battery. I have researched the internet and called honda. Honda swears that no one else has submitted this issue. My ref number for my complaint is n012013-02-2600454. It just doesn't make sense that all these people are having the same issue, but they don't issue a recall. You can do a simple google search and find hundreds of complaints and people saying that they have contacted honda.
My 2003 honda accord will not start with keyshift leverageis locked in park, move out of park, have to put on emergence to kee breaks to t from rolling. My car rolled on its own crashing into my other parked car breaking the back bumper and damaging the truck lock also, the interlock system is not working anymore on this car.have to disconnect battery to relesse key from ignition. Thank god i was in my own driveway when the car begin to roll and crash into my other car.
This is a redo with corrections of #10079025the following is what happened to my daughter:while traveling in rush hour(5-10mph) traffic on i80 in new jersey on her first day to a new job,her radio died.she then realized that there was white smoke coming from under hood.other motorists noticing this beckoned her to move out of the lane & onto the shoulder.as she was doing this, she realized that she had no brakes.when she got to the shoulder she applied the emergency brake & turned off the ignition.while calling her boyfriend for help she heard people yelling at her to get out of the car. Not understanding why, she was scared, got out & saw sparks coming from the front & bottom of the car. She then heard someone yell to get away from the car. As she took a few steps away a loud explosion was heard.her brand new car had 15ft flames shooting out of it.she was devestated. First impressions were that this is electrical related.after 3 weeks of calling honda, naturally they disagree.they said the "probable cause" was a "non-honda" oil filter. At this site alone i found several heat related complaintsabout dashboard issues.my daughter mentioned to honda city in levittown,ny about her "check engine" light staying on, she was told"it's nothing". Please contact us at: [email protected] with any electrical related issues.signed a mom.
Warning light goes on (exclamation point in triangle) when car starts.tcs light goes on (after driving for a minute). May be related to seat belt according to my local shop.car is no longer under warranty.dealership wants to charge $120 for own diagnostic before replacing seat belt.
Defective hvac/radio backlightbacklight malfunctions and hvac and radio controls and display goes dark.there have been previous service bullitens released on this issue and its a know defect; however honda refuses to replace part.
Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure. I have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation) accord ex. (i am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect. As i write, the display is dark and occasionally flickers.there have been previous service bulletins released on this issue and its a know defect; however i did contact honda customer service on december 2011 but, honda and honda dealer's refuses to replace part without paying for it.windshield wiper (linkage arm) failure. On multiple occasions i had mentioned to multiple honda dealer's that windshield wiper are banging when returning to start position and i was told it was normal and they had checked the wiper motor and it works fine.windshield wiper started banging year after i purchased the vehicle in 2003.i was able to fix the issue by replacing windshield wiper linkage arm at my own cost after i found the solution on independent honda forums.
What will be the determination and procedure for honda and acura motor vehicles as it relates to the 2.5% error on the odometers from 2002 to 2006?
This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2.5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife. Dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution.last july, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, i immediately looked down at the dash... The car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, i happened to be at an exit ramp, so i coasted off the interstate to a stop. I called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, i did, and it ran. I took the car to auto zone where they said the code was "speed control sensor/short".dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor.they blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. A few times since july, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane.2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on.an isolated and separate issue i think. Last week, i drove 1 hour to the airport. The traction control and check engine light came on, and every time i used the turn indicator, the car died. It restarted itselfas soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. While looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as i tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time.i turned the car off to load bags, and when i turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. The dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution.
Problem statement: 2003 honda accord console control lighting and stereo background lighting has failed.why is this a problem: during night time driving you cannot see the controls to make adjustments and therefore have to turn on the overhead lighting to make any adjustments to the fan, temperature, change air flow position etc, or adjust the stereo. This is an error precursor to having an accident as it distracts you from driving. This is a generic problem: a quick research of the web indicates this is a common failure among honda accords ranging from years 2003 to 2005. In these honda accords all of the console control lighting is powered by circuits in the stereo and therefore the only fix is to replace the stereo at an estimated cost of $300 to $500 dollars.
I have a 2003 honda accord with approximately 52,000 miles and yesterday the radio lights and the center pod lights which control the heating and air conditioning lighting stop working and i have no idea what happened, i have checked any and all fuses under the dash and also in the engine compartment and there are blown fuses. Nothing else so far is out of the norm, i am just no sure where to look or what to do since the vehicle is out of warranty.
The backlighting on the center console went out.no fuses were blown.radio and a/c are operation but you cannot see the status.you cannot control the heat or the defroster.without knowing the status of this equipment, an accident is almost assured..fogged front window.
1.brake light stays on while engine is running and never goes out. When lead is disconnected from master cylinder, light goes out and remains out.2. Air bag light is on when temperature is below 70 degrees and goes out when outside temperature is higher.
During daylight, control panel/navigator is dark. Cannot read controls resulting in failure to observe instrument settings.during night, navigation system will not dim, resulting in visual hazard to driving.
2003 honda accord recall notice for radio display. *njthe consumer stated he was not able to see the radio station numbers, the temperature on the air condition or the heater.the consumer was informed the rotors were bad and needed to be replaced.
My 2003 honda accord ex has had an ongoing problem of the accessory lights going out that control the radio and hvac controls. It is actually a transistor on the printed circuit board blowing that controls the consoles lighting. Honda knows about the issue and has put out an extended warranty about this for 7 years or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the warranty is out, the cost to fix it through the dealership is $700-900, not something many people these days can afford, and because they can't afford it, their safety is decreased. Although this is a known issue and the warranty has run out, they really should take responsibility and fix any that have this problem because this is a serious distraction while driving. Multiple times i've tried to change my temperature or radio settings and while trying to see the display almost gotten into an accident.there are message boards all over the internet addressing this issue and how much of a safety concern this is. An anonymous user posted this on the boards::"can't view anything on the radio display or center controls. This is especially dangerous at night when trying to adjust the heat or a/c and can't see what i'm doing. Honda should definitely fix the issue. It really is a safety problem." more details here:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/accessories-interior/stereo_backlight_blew_cant_just_replace_the_bulb.shtml.
On jan 4th, 2010 my radio light went out! it is black, i can't see the time or settings for my heating or ac controls. I called my dealer and found out there was a recall for that problem.i never received a noticed of the recall and it has expired 2 months ago!it was 100,000 miles or 7 yrs which ever comes first.but than they extended 500 more miles but didn't add more time to the years.i have a 2003 honda accord and again it ended in november 2009.so they won't fix is for free!i don't know who to call about this situation.i should have been notified but wasn't!what can i do?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately between 40-50 mph, the contact observed that the led display on the instrument panel would not illuminate when the heater or air conditioner were on. The failure was a continuous occurrence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.updated 02/07/11 updated 03/17/11
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift from second into third gear.as a result, the rpm's increased and the vehicle failed.the contact was able to get the vehicle to shift into the correct gear after a couple of seconds.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission was slipping between second and third gear, and also bangs when switching into reverse.the dealer spoke with the manufacturer and they offered the contact 50% off the total bill, which would amount to $1,508.73.the contact refused and no repairs have been made.the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the failure has recurred.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,500. Updated 08/19/09also, the lights for the temperature, radio and defroster were out. Updated 08/20/09.
The lcd on the console which controls the radio and air temperature, just blew out, this afternoon.we cannot see anything on there.i just researched the problem online and see that this is a common recurring problem.the fix is to replace the whole radio system which costs around $ 500 plus.i do believe this is honda's responsibility.i do not expect something like the lcd screen to blow out in just a little after 45000 miles.and i did not drive my car often.this is definitely a manufacturer's defect and problem.
- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord with a failure mileage of 83,000. The contact stated that when she turnedonthe headlights the instrument panel becametoo dim to read. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the audio unit had to be replaced. The dealer replaced the unit free of charge, but the failure recurred. The current mileage was 85,975.
2003 honda accord. The consumers vehicle only 3500 miles and has been serviced 5 times for the same ignition problem. The consumer was told nothing can be done and the consumer would have to live with the vehicle not starting. The cabinet door under the radio had to be replaced because it began vibrating audibly, the sunroof had to be re-greased and shimmied.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that after he parked his vehicle in the garage and removed the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. There was extensive damaged to the rear bumper of the vehicle. The insurance company repaired the vehicle; however, the contact was responsible for the repair cost. The dealer stated that if he was able to take the key out of the ignition that there was no failure. The dealer did not call the contact regarding the failure; although, he had taken the vehicle back for other routine maintenance. Nhtsa recall #10v364000, electrical system ignition dated august 04, 2010 was related to the failure and was not expected to begin until on or about september 29, 2010. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/05/10updated 11/05/10.
I recently purchased a 2003 honda accord v6 6speed. Overall, i feel the car has been very nice but there are a few problems that i have noticed with the car. I seem to have a "hard" start problem every so often where the car will crank it just wont turn over. I also noticed a popping sound every time i start to go after the car has been sitting for a while. I'm very skeptical on the quality of the accords now as i'm a former owner of a 2000 accord.
Was able to remove car key from ignition while car still in "drive".
New 2003 honda accord v6 - about 1 out of every 5 times i start my car, it does not start smoothly. Usually takes a couple of seconds for the engine to turn over.
2003 honda accord coupe has hard starts. Will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.
I have a 2003 honda 4door accord v6 and sometimes it won't start on the first crank.
I drive a 2003 honda accord with 71,000 miles. The ignition key is stuck at position 1 of 3 and cannot be returned to 0. I am unable to get the key out in any gear position (others have tried it as well) and am unable to retrieve the key.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received recall notice nhtsa#10v364000; electrical system,ignition regarding the ignition. There was no problem with the ignition before she received the recall notice; however, after the dealer performed the recall repair they were unable to remove the key out of the new ignition. The dealer had to install the old ignition back into the vehicle in order to start it. The vehicle began to stall and would not start after the recall repairwas performed. The vehicle was towed twice to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was not contacted regarding the continuous failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2.5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife. Dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution.last july, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, i immediately looked down at the dash... The car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, i happened to be at an exit ramp, so i coasted off the interstate to a stop. I called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, i did, and it ran. I took the car to auto zone where they said the code was "speed control sensor/short".dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor.they blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. A few times since july, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane.2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on.an isolated and separate issue i think. Last week, i drove 1 hour to the airport. The traction control and check engine light came on, and every time i used the turn indicator, the car died. It restarted itselfas soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. While looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as i tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time.i turned the car off to load bags, and when i turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. The dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the keys became stuck in the ignition. The ignition would rotate forward to start but would not rotate to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 ( electrical system:ignition). The dealer stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic who informed the contact that the original recall had not been performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 130,000.
I have a new 2003 accord v6 less than 5,000 miles.the car has hard starts one out of every 5-10 times.there seems to be a growing trend and i am worried about the durability of my new car.the ignition turns over continuously but the car won't start.*la
Intermittently vehicle will hesitate to start. It will have a hard start.dealership cannot locate cause.
Vehicle will not start on occasion.it will take 3-4 attempts at starting before it will ever start.after it starts it runs very rough like it is flooded and trying to get rid of excess fuel in the cylinders.this has happened off and on since new.
Car does not start up immediately when i turn the key (particularly in cold weather).turns over, but seems almost as if it is not going to start.onda service manager tells me 10-15 seconds of crank time is considered normal.however, i don't think this is normal.
2003 honda accord exthe key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the car is forced hard into park.when running, if the car is placed in park, the car will not stay parked and begins to move forward.placing the emergency brake on holds the car if the car tries to move while in park. The problem occurs one hundred percent of the time and has been occurring on my vehicle for two months.
Unable to remove key from ignition in 2003 honda accord during cold weather.the problem is my car could be stolen since i can't get my key out, therefore i can't lock my car.i am carrying a spare key, but anyone can look in my car and see my key in the ignition.all you need to do is break my window and drive away with my car.
Feel a grinding noise when starting to move the car (under 10 mph) after starting the engine.the problem does not happen thereafter for other stops and starts at red light. This is only only occurs when engine is off, then starting up and driving away from park.
The vehicle was parked in the driveway with park brake engaged when the vehicle rolled out into the street due to a faulty ignition.
Feel a grinding noise when moving the car forward (under 10 mph). The problem happens only when first starting the car and moving from park. It doesn't happen after the car runs and stops for red light.
2003 honda accord. Consumer states that her vehicle rolled into another vehicle when the key was taken out of the ignition. She had to pay to fix the other vehicle and would like to be reimbursed since there is a recall for this issue.
Vehicle has hard starts.will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.
10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed.*jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. Back in shop currently. Safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now.
The brakes pulsate when applied....already changed the pads twice still the same problem, rotors were replaced, then turned also. The clutch will stick when the vehicle has been operated for a period of time. The key is disconnect communication with the car, causing everything to be shut off. Dealer checked and said nothing was wrong.
The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition although the vehicle wasn't in park. The vehicle rolled into a trailer which caused damage to the vehicle.
Key is extremely hot after removing from ignition. This happens in both hot and cold weather.the dealer checked out and said that it's normal.*la
I purchased a 2003 honda accord in november 2002.in april 2003, as i reported to my insurance company on the day of the accident, i was not in my car when the accident occurred.i was in the grocery store.a page came over the loudspeaker stating that the owner of a gray honda parked in the side parking lot should come to the manager?s office.as i was parked on the side, i spoke to the manager.the manager and i walked out of the store together and i saw that my 2003 honda accord was at rest in the side of another car.the door was locked, the car in reverse and the emergency brake on.i had the keys with me in the grocery store.not knowing how this could have happened, i filed a police report on the theory someone may have tried to steal the car and also took it to the honda dealer to see if it was a mechanical problem.the dealer could not "replicate the problem" and at no point acknowledged that this was happening in 1999 - 2002 honda vehicles.the accident caused more than $3,000 in property damage, cost me my deductible,and initiated a raise in my insurance rates of 32% (which after much time, inconvenience, and $27.00, i appealed and won).since the accident, the same problem has happened two more times.i have the keys in my hand and the car is not in park.i do not have the paper work with the eact date of the accident so i am entering the "5th" to allow me to file the complaint.
The ignition key stock in the ignition switch in accessories on position, twice i called to honda relations and to the dealer for service.
Electrical system:ignition:switch - key gets stuck in the ignition & cannot get it out of the ignition for hours.
Electrical system: ignition: switch- my key gets stuck in the ignition even after being fixed by the dealer.
Key is extremely hot after removing from ignition--enough to leave a small burn on my skin.this happens in both hot and cold weather, both with and without the a/c or heater on.
Keys are extremely hot when removed from the ignition switch.the entire unit also gets hot even if the vehicle is turned off.
My 2003 honda ex accord is experiencing ignition issues that fall under this known recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000recall data: 05/16/2002components: electrical system:ignition:switchunits affected: 10000001999 honda accord electrical system:ignition:switchrecall date: 05/16/2002 when i called honda and shared my vin number [xxx]they said that my particular vehicle wasn't covered under the recall, but i believe that it should be since the issue that i have been experiencing perfectly fit the issue outlined in the recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was able to remove the key from the ignition while the transmission selector in "drive".i can easily repeat this and i can also insert the key while the selector is still in "drive".the car rolled backwards out of my almost-level driveway and came to a stop after it struck a tree across the street.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into any gear.the gear did not need to be placed into park.there was no warning prior to the failure.the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for repair.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 28,000. Updated 09/25/08 updated 09/26/08.
My 2003 honda accord ex was in neutral and rolled in to another vehicle causing damage to my vehicle and another vehicle in my parking lot.either i was able to remove the key while the automatic gear shift was in neutral or the gear shift was able to jump from park to neutral after the car was turned off and the key was removed.
I purchased a honda accord ex about 30 days ago, used, of course. The ignition switch is locking. I can turn the car off but it takes me about 10 min to wiggle the key out. I have to turn car on or halfway on and off in hopes of getting the key out. The gear shift indicator on the dashboard reads as though the car is in park and drive at the same time. Honda doesn't have a recall for this but per my research it happens to a lot of people and has to be more than a user error. I may have to pay allthis money to get something fixed that is faulty in the car and should be replaced as the key should be able to come out with no issue.
On june 28, 2013 i got into my car and tried to crank up my car. My ignition switch would not turn over to crank the car. I found this to be surprising when i didn't have problems with my switch in the past. I called honda, they indicated that it maybe my key, or my ignition switch, and to bring it in for an inspection. After the inspection honda stated that i needed a new ignition switch that would cost $1000. After i was told what i had to pay for the repair, i asked was there any recalls on the ignition switch, the dealer said "no" i later called an attorney for the matter he ask for my vin # and he would look into it. After looking into the matter he indicated that my car was not under warranty and to call 18009991009 honda services. I called honda they informed me that i had an inspection for the ignition switch in 2010. I think honda is not telling the truth, i feel i was over charged, for the repair.
10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed.*jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. Back in shop currently. Safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now.
10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed.*jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. Back in shop currently. Safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now.
The fire wall or insulation under the hood the cowl wall caught on fire and they have no answer as to why. We have had two accords at the dealership i work for in the last 6 months. The ironic part is this is my personal car an 2003 with 25000 miles on it. And we had a 2004 v6 that honda bought back from our dealership because we did not want to have to disclose to a customer which by law we would have to do. Any time there is a fire i would think it would cause a recall of some kind. They feel that the car did not play a role in the fire but they are unable to tell me what caused it in the first place. My concern is you never know when this is going to occur like i said my car was already a year old and then we had an 04 with very few miles. I am getting a run around from the very company that i have worked for the last 8.5 years. And am not sure what to do. Now they want me to include my insurance company which is ridiculous because this is a honda issue. I have not heard anything that would satisfy anyone. Would you feel comfortable putting your family in my car? my understanding is that they wont recall or campaign until they have enough cases and they are saying that there are only 10 or 20 cases in the us. I don't care i amone of those cases and i want satisfaction. Thanks for your time.
The following is what happened to my daughter: while traveling in rush hour(5-10mph) traffic on i80 in new jeresy on her first day to a new job, her radio stopped playing. While pressing buttons to try to find another station, she realized that there was white smoke coming from under the hood. Other motorists noticing this beckoned her to move out of the lane that she was in to go to the shoulder. As she was doing this, she realized that she had no brakes. She proceeded to drive to the shoulder & then had to apply the emergency brake to stop the car, then turned off the ignition. While sitting in the car calling her boyfriend for help, she was hearing yelling from the other motorists to get out of the car. Not understanding what was going on, she opened her door to the screams of people telling her that her car was shooting sparks from the front & below. At that moment she started to get scared & got out. She saw the sparks & took a step back & heard a yell from someone to get away from the car. She started to walk away when a loud explosion was heard. Her brand new car had 15 ft. Flames coming from under the hood. Needless to say , she was devistated. Everyone at the scene, state police, mechanic, & fire dept. Concluded that this was electrical related.after 3 weeks of constantly calling honda,waiting for an answer, naturally honda disagrees. They said that the "probable cause"....was due to a "non- honda" oil filter. At this site alone i found numerous complaints regarding heat related issues with the dashboard,etc.. My daughter had mentioned to honda city in levittown,ny that the "check engine" light wouldn't go off. She was told it's "nothing".please contact us at: [email protected] for all electrically related issuessigned, a mom.
10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed.*jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. Back in shop currently. Safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now.
Noticed honda factory service bulletin #05-034 explains why headlamps dim at night, faulty circuit in fuse box of 2003, 2004 and some 2005 hondas,why is this not a recal?
The lights on the stereo and the center of the dashboard went out and would not come back on.unable to see the control switches for the ac/heater which was dangerous during night driving.the stereo worked - but it is completely dark -no lights.i called honda on 2 occasions about it( case# : n032006-03-08-00025) and explained the situation to themand even reported that there was a service bulletin for a known problem with the 2003 honda accords( bulletin : 04-027 ). However, thehonda representatives were not particularly helpfulandwould not acknowledge the validity of theservice bulletin. Also, they did not want to admit that there is a known problem with the 2003 accords andback lightson the dashboard.i took the car to a honda dealership in woodstock and they eventually replaced the complete stereo with a re-furbished one which solved the problem (at no charge) -initiallythe dealership did not want to acknowledge that there was a known problem which caused the back lights on the dashboard to go out.luckily,the car wasstill under warranty,i found many similar complaints on the internet where it ended up costing the owners between $400 -$800.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
The need to dim instrument panel lighting or reset trip odometers requires reaching behind steering wheel. Doing this while driving poses an steering interference hazard. Why not locate these controls in a more safe area?
Recently the back light on the radio/hvac/clock panel went out. After checking all fuses it was determined not to be a blown fuse. Service advisor/mechanic informed me that it would cost between $200-$400 to fix and that the radio unit needed to be replaced. This led me to conduct my own research and was surprised and disappointed to find that this has been and continues to be a common problem on newer models of honda accords ('03 and newer). I also learned from numerous other owners that they'd received the runaround from the car dealership service departments. However, several indicated that after making numerous calls to honda of america the company agreed to pay for the repair. It appears to be a wiring problem, which could, in my opinion, lead to more serious problems. As a single parent i purchased the honda for my daughter, who attends college some 700 miles away from home and requires a safe and reliable vehicle. Since honda of america is aware of the problem they really should issue a recall to owners.
The back lighting on my radio clock has stopped working.
The illumination (back light) behind the climate control and audio system has gone out making it impossible to select the defrost controls which makes cold weather driving near impossible. Also, climate control inside the vechicle is almost impossible during the day and impossible during the night. Pulling off to the side of the freeway to adjust the controls (with the aid of a flashlight) poses it's own set of dangers.
For a year in 2015, i have been reporting to honda service dept. That my three warning lights, all in bright yellowish orange color on the dashboard always are lit on after starting the car. The symbols are abs, triagnle with !, and tcs. I stated i am concerned for my safety and requested that lights to work properly and have it looked at. I try to remember their advisement is that its minor electronic thing and not to worry about it ( sensor or another wording).i demand that honda to recall and fix it for free as it is not my fault that electronic thing not working. They should replace sensor or whatever they knew is the problem that i should not be charged and have it being fixed immediately for the sake of my safety! i have the picture but i cant upload here on desktop. I can provide it via email if u send me an email address after processing this complain.
First, my cd player stops working out of nowhere, which i later come to find out that they had installed an internal defective cd player. A couple of weeks after the cd player broke, my drive side door would not lock with the keyless entry or power locks. Then, a couple of weeks ago my driver side headlight went out. I got someone to change both so that one wouldn't be bright than the other, but after they were both i changed, the drive side headlight still refused to work.
While driving on i-4 cars begun to accelerate by itself and them decelerate, keep doing this for 30 second, i stopped on the side turn of the car. Again turn on keep going and it happened again., honda accord 3.0 v6 2003.
The vehicle is a 2003 honda accord v6 sedan.while driving on the freeway at approximately 60 mph another automobile entered my lane.i swerved and hit the brakes to avoid the contact with the other driver.the car began to fishtail accross the highway completely out of control.the car eventually flipped and rolled down the embankment.
I bought this vehicle at 130k miles and it had a regular maintenance. Since then it feels like thereā€™s no power, it revs high when it shouldnā€™t, feels like the gears arenā€™t shifting when they should, hard shifting.
I recently bought a used honda cord with perfect carfax and all stock parts. The battery died on it twice and it failed to start within two days of buying it. I went to replace the battery and as soon as i did my 3rd gear of my engine 'went out' according to the midas mechanic. Vehicle was in motion on the high way and almost yanked me into the concreate street rails. Is there anything i can do?
When i was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and i try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.
The airbag light turned on when i was driving the highway, no reason as to why it would turn on because i didn't get into a wreck or crash at all. I've had this car for about a year, bought it from a previous owner they had said it was in perfect condition. So irritated because i use this car every single day to drive to work and from and i also take my daughter to her doctors appointments in this vehicle. Ii don't want the airbags going off while i'm driving and possibly crash because i will sue. The engine light is always on since like a week into buying the car and i took it to a mechanic but it still turns on.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when the air condition or heater was being used and the engine was shut off, it would become hesitant to restart. The contact would have to allow the vehicle to sit for several hours before the engine could be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times for the failure. A diagnostic was performed that was unable to locate a failure. The vehicle was also test driven however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
I'm the third owner of a 2003 honda accord v6 ex coupe. At 151000 miles my transmission began to fail. It would slam it's way from 5th gear to 1st. Luckily nobody was behind me. I was going 60 mph from the shell station.5 miles from my house, and slowed to 30 by the time my car was in 1st in a curve. I almost lost control of the vehicle. Come web to find out this is a wide spread unresolved problem that is endangering everyone in and around these vehicles. I called honda and they said in 2004 the vehicle already had the recall performed, but much like the thousands of other people who ended up with this cat it did not fix the faulty transmission and honda knows that the issue still exists and wants people to continue paying to get the same problematic rebuilt transmission. I can not believe every one of these transmissions haven't been recalled, and if needed i will pursue legal action against honda especially having a 1 yearold daughter in a known rolling death trap. Once it gets to first it flashes d on the dash and the check engine comes on. My tcs and abs is also tripped by this issue causing further risk of endangering other drivers and myself.every search i have made on this vehicle days the same as i'm saying now, but at varying stages. Please help get this issue resolved not just for myself but for everyone who owns this particular honda. To make matters worse this is the first year model of the honda accord v6 ex coupe. The car is currently parked and won't be moved until a recall or i swap the entire transmission out for a manual transmission that i can't afford, but i definitely can't afford to replace my car or continue to pay to replace the same faulty transmission. This is an outrage.
Takata recall my car won't accelerate when i hit the gas pedal
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, the engine caught fire and the radio turned on and off. The instrument panel lights flashed and the speedometer increased to the highest number. The contact merged the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke under the hood. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. O'daniel honda (located at 123 beverly dr, omaha, ne 68114, (402) 393-7801) was contacted via phone. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Car started burning oil at 100,000 miles. Tail pipe is full of black soot. I have to put 2 quarts of oil in the car every 700 miles. Car has been regularly maintained. On june 28, 2013, at 148,000 miles, the gears started slipping as i was driving. The drive light in the dash started blinking.car would not shift gears properly.reverse would not work. Mechanic stated transmission needs to be rebuilt - costing $2,800.i thought honda's were supposed to last longer than this. I've already complained to honda about the car burning oil but they said that is normal. What other options are there? does anyone want to get a class action lawsuit together?i've read about many instances where the motor burns oil and the transmission fails, even way earlier than mine has. It's too bad it would take a fatality for honda to respond.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. About two months ago i started feeling the car wasn't feeling right. As i was driving, it felt like the gear shift had been knocked down in to neutral, but was still actually still in drive. When this happened, the rpm's would go up and the car felt like it wasn't going anywhere, just coasting, then it seemed to just jolt back to where it should be. The problem wasn't happening every time i drove, but recently it started happening more often and for longer periods of time. I take the car to one place to have all my work done on it, so i took it there, but they felt the problem might be internal and recommended i take it to a transmission shop. They did diagnostics on the car and drove it. The result, the car is going into transmission failure. The transmission fluid is black and burned and has debris in it, and they said that the clutches are also burned. They won't know the complete picture until they take the transmission apart and get a good look. It is 5 days before christmas, i don't have the money to fix it or we will not have any christmas and now i have no transportation to do anything! soooo frustrated. I thought honda's were suppose to be such good cars, but i have had nothing but problems with this one. It doesn't seem like a transmission should go out at 113,000 miles and i have had so many people say the same thing. Now that my transmission is going out, i read up on it and find out there was a recall in 2004 for the 2003 honda accords. Why, am i just finding out about this??
Oil consumption my car is burning oil 3-4 qts every 600 miles .honda says there is nothing wrong with my car and this is normal. Bunch of crap !
I bought my honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later i had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission afterbought car. On 11/10/2012 out of no where when i was getting off the freeway my car started to down shift really hard, was jerking while driving and then was stuck in first gear, luckily i was less than a mile from my house so i drove home then parked it and no indicator lights on. The next morning (today) called a friend who works on hondas and he looked at it and said the transmission fluid was very dirty and practically gone. Drove around the block twice and transmission was working fine. Then laterdrove about 8 miles and started hard down shifting and was stuck in first gear. Then parked and tried to put my car in reverse and it not move acted like was in neutral. Put it in park, turned it off then started it again and put it into reverse, reverse now worked. After that i had my friend look under the hood at the transmission fluid and it was practically empty again. So i went to the store got more transmission fluid and put some in and tried to drive back home. Everything seemed fine for about another 8 miles then it started to hard down shift all over again. After another 3 miles the car completely freaked out check engine light finally came on along with the abs, tsc, and the light showing i was in drive started flashing. So i pulled over and put the car in park and everything was still doing the same thing, including the light indicating i was in drive even thought i was in park and the park gear light was on. So i turned off my car, sat for a min then restarted. Driving slow needed to stop and brakes started to go out.
Uses tons of oil, has done so since new.disappointed in motor and honda's lack of response for this issue!!
I purchased a used 2003 honda accord in april 2011. It now has 132, 000 miles on it. This week i was driving on the interstate when my "d" drive on my hear start flashing in my car rpm started revving up & my check engine light came on. So i put my emergency flashes on to get the shoulder of the expressway my car. My car wouldn't drive anymore in the d drive shift to make it home safely i had to drive my car in d3 all the way home. My mechanic is now saying i need anew transmission which will cost me $2500 i don't have. I've driven honda accord's all my life this is the first honda that i've had a major issue with.
Timing chain slipped, resulting in mashed valves. Engine replacement required. Oil loss due to unknown causes may have been a contributing factor. Even though engine oil was replaced at regular intervals, engine oil disappeared, with no sign of oil leaks or burnt oil in the exhaust.
After about45 minute ride out of my city on a major highway, my car violently downshifted from 65 mph to 0 and would not move out of first gear thereafter. This has happened everyday afterwards that i drive my car at least 20 minutes.it seems as if once a mechanism inside the transmission heats up or gets hot, this happens.i always service my vehicle as required, i am worried.this is a major transmission failure.i have read where over 200 other honda owners have had this issue in the past but no recall has been issued.please advise.
While slowing down to stop at light in trafficand car just stopped and almost got hit by cars in my rear . I heard a loud boom and car(car mileage at 131239 )wouldn't move .it also wouldnt go in to park and there was grinding sound when trying to put in park . Had car towed to find out its was transmission ,paid 1895.00.now here i am 7/27/2015 and the same thing happen (car mileage at 153000) . How is honda not have a recall on these cars. It is dangerous and i see so many complaints about this problem with this car .i spent alot or money to have a car continue to need transmission fixed at $2000 cost .
My car is burning or leaking excessive amounts of oil ...within a 2 year period i've replaced 2- 02 sensors and 2 -catalytic converters. This has lead to replacement of my entire exhaust system as well (honda suggested). I have to literally carry around a gallon of oil in my trunk due to excessive oil burning/leakage. I've spoken to honda many times but noone seems to know why its burning so much oil, i was told high mileage and to use a thicker grade of oil. I don't have money to keep this up. I like my car but i'm very unhappy and frustrated, please help..this has been an ongoing problem and i'm just finding out that others have been having the same issues. I have "some" documentation but not much, i was unaware this was an issue with more than myself.please help.
The car after being driven to work by my wife would hesitate going into gear. After speaking to the honda dealership,and honda americawe were told it to far out of warranty to be covered. We have owned several honda cars and nowwe are told they will not cover any of the costs involved. I thought honda was better than this.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Upon performing an oil change, the contact noticed the oil was two quarts low. The contact added more oil to the vehicle, but had to constantly add approximately one or two more quarts every couple of weeks. It was unknown if a leak was present. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated issue when the contact was advised that the engine mounts were failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.....updated 07/05/16 updated 07/11/16.
Other driver was driving reckless!!!!!ran ared light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact , air bags did not work!!!!!!! major brain injury as a result!!!!!
Informed kolbe honda that my transmission was slipping back on 9/2/2004 and again on 11/9/2010.the service department claims there is nothing wrong with my transmission. I have paperwork stating the dates and complaints about my transmission. The honda dealerships claimed there was nothing wrong with my transmission. At this time, my car was still under warranty. On 3/7/2013. Is when i almost died on the freeway when my car just slowed down to a crawlin the middle lane while cars were driving 60-65 miles per hour. I thought my life was over at this time. I was able to get onto the right shoulder and was in shock.i telephoned my husband to come to my rescue, then we crawled the car into honda. After bringing my car back two different times to see why the car was still not running, the second time honda told me that i needa transmission.i purchased a rebuilt transmission for $3051.00, as honda did nothing to help me out. My car has been impeccably maintained. I almost lost my life for honda not paying attention to me complaining about my transmission slipping from 2004. I often have my grandchildren in my car and was thankful that i was the only one in the car this day.i believe that honda totally ignored me and probably a lot more people with the same problem.as of today, i still fear driving my car on the freeways and i stay in the right lane only in the event this happens again.i am a senior citizen and feel that i was taken advantage of. There is no reason why i had to spend $3051.00 to put a transmission that should have been replaced by honda.i would appreciate some information back.i am still using my car as i cannot afford to purchase another car.
Key fell apart in hand when placed into ignition and made vehicle unable to start engine.gear shift button which needed to be depressed to shift fell out and made vehicle unable to be shifted into gear.
Problem started : about a week ago . Engine would stall if either left or right turn signal was/were activated. At the present, engine dies when the brake pedal is depressed..american honda told us that they had never heard of this complaint before. ( problem also occurs when 4 way flashers are activated). Car is unsafe and not drivable without turn signals and brake lights.i would like to know if any other honda owners have or have had this problem , and also what was done or required to repair this issue .
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she heard a loud whining noise. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
We have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 automatic.while accelerating at low speeds, car lurches violently. It appears to occur when shifting gears. This has been very alarming, especially with two young children in the car.also, the car does not go into reverse sometimes, unless turning the engine off and on again.
I was driving the car and the power steering pump went out and a week later my transmission started slipping then all of a sudden my car wouldn't go into gears and the transmission stopped working completely. It will work for 5 min then it completely won't go in any gear. I had to have it towed home. It was on the road on the bypass and i started acting up then it stopped working completely when i went to get off of work and wouldn't go in to gear at all after that. So i had to have it towed home. I had it looked at by a local mechanic and he said the car had a recall on multiple things for me to look into it because it was gonna cost around 2000 to fix everything.
When driving both on street and highway the vehicle suddenly shift gears on its own. The rpms will go up and the car violently slows down. For some time after the vehicle will not shift up and will not go above 25 mph.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the contact smelled sulfur inside the vehicle. The contact stated that he believed the smell was emitting from the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the smell was normal. The contact continued to driver the vehicle with the sulfur smell since no remedy was provided but the smell was becoming too harsh to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000.
A couple of weeks ago my automatic transmission started acting funny at low speeds - having trouble downshifting to speed up the car (i.e. Going about 25 and then trying to speed up - it would just feel like it was in neutral and the car would rev but not speed up).the biggest issue then was that, at high speeds, the car would violently shift into 1st gear - thus causing the car to suddenly and severely slow down.this happened several times on the highway, and each time i barely avoided an accident - luckily no one was right behind me either time it happened.after doing some research, it looks like '03 honda accords with the v6 have major transmission issues - and it appears many other people have had this same issue.... But i was never made aware of it.my current car is an accident waiting to happen.i called honda and they will not do anything about.
I was driving around 20 mph when my car starts revving and the car doesn't move. It happens between 20mph-40mph. I was to pull over then start driving again. It happens more often then not now.
While driving with around 35 mph the vehicle start shifting gears violently random which made me pull over and turn off the car. Luckily i was very close to home and i decided to start the car and drive it to my parking lot. The transmission would not shift up from 1st gear and i was going with 20 mph for more than a mile. On the next day i tow the car ($130.00) to a shop and the mechanic there told me that my transmission is done and i either need to rebuilt it or get a new one!!!! so far $200, $130+$70( diagnostics). The estimated price for rebuilding the transmission that i got was $2700.00 after the accident i searched and realized thati am not the only one with the exact same problem, not even close to be the only one, but nothing has been done regarding that particular issue so far and basically everybody who has 2003-2007 honda accord is suffering from the same problem. It is unbelievable how no recall procedure was initiated, yet! this is a serious problem which can cause the car to get into an multiple car accident! i am writing this complaint hoping to change something in that forever postponed problem! i also would like to ask is there is a way to get some kind of compensation for the repair cost? one more time i really hope someone reads this complaints and they are not left in the general pile of paperwork on some forgotten desk in the corner covered with dust!ps: i am e-mailing to the manufacturer's headquarters and i am calling everyone who is reading this to do the same!
Transmission failure...suddenly disengaged! luckily i was not on the freeway (i-80); only driving 35 miles per hour three block from home.
Transmission locks in second gear when driving violently downshifts to second gear and over revs and no reverse after it cools same result seems to be overheating and starving for fluid.
The car suddenly would not accelerate and change into the 3rd gear while driving on a busy road. Had the car towed to an authorized mechanic who diagnosed the issue as transmission failure with the 3rd gear. This is the same issue that caused honda to issue a recall for their 2003 v6 accord in 2004.a month prior, on two separate occasions, i was driving between 40mph-45mph when all of a sudden the car would not accelerate and slowed down, while i simultaneously engaged the accelerator. During both incidences the tcs and check engine lights immediately came on. After pulling over and turning the car off and on, the lights did not remain on.this is a very dangerous car with thousands of complaints already noted for the same issue. Honda needs to recall this dangerous car.
I was driving southbound in peabody, massachusetts on 128 almost on to 95 when at centennial drive exit when my vehicle, without warning, slowed from 60 mph to 30 mph , i put on hazards as car went from 30 mph to 10 mph to dead all in a matter of 45 seconds tops. It was around 12pm and traffic was moderate to heavy. Cars behind me were forced to slow at a significant rate, luckily a pile up did not occur as the likelihood of such a accident was extremely possible with one driver not fully present i don't want to imagine the possibilities. I was able to semi slide car into breakdown lane safely enough and aaa came 1 hour latter as they listed my call a priority call.. I had car towed to home town and mechanic went through car in its entirety to discover that transmission needed to be replaced. Honda is well aware of this issue as there are thousands of testimonies from honda owners regarding their transmission problems occurring around 126,213 miles. The models with faulty transmissions are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 .
Car won't start even with the key in it. Didn't have this problem before, along with the airbag light is now on. Prior to bringing the car to honda accord dealer for the other recalls none of this was a problem. Now my car makes a sound while i'm driving like a rattle sound along with the airbag light being on. The other day i started the car and only the lights and everything else turns on but the car engine won't start. It's problem after problem now that i brought it to them for recall. The vehicle was only driven to work and back from the time i took it to them. Then i hen i tried to drive it again the car wouldn't start, and airbag light is on. I took it to them and they worked on 4 things according to the recall however more things seems to be the problem and they didn't do all that.
My 2003 honda accord ex v6 has 110k miles on it.i was driving on hwy 280 and it felt as if i had slammed on the breaks and or downshifted to first from 4th.car jerked twice.i immediately got off the freeway and the car's service light came on and the d light was flashing. The transmission has failed which is the issue that honda had with these cars.a case manager at honda said they will not fix the issue even though the issue is exactly the same as the recall.
Transmission will not or struggles to move in or out of second gear.
Naples, fl airport road and davis blvd.i was leaving a meeting and headed northbound on airport road at 3:55pm on tuesday, october 15th.i was approaching the stoplight at the intersection on airport road and davis blvd. When i tried to break, the rpm's on my honda accord rose from 1000 to 2000 to 3000 and i noticed as i continued to break the rpm's kept increasing and the car kept rolling even though i was pressing on the break as hard as i could, i was literally standing on the break.finally i was so afraid i was going to hit the person in front of me that i pulled the emergency break on and then the rpm's went up to 5000.the car finally stopped and i immediately shut it off, i was inches from the bumper in front of me. I waited about five seconds and turned the car back on and it went right up to 5000 rpm's. I then jumped out of the car and asked the person behind me to help me.he turned the car on again and again it revved up to 5000 rpm's. He kept pushing the gas pedal with the car in park and eventually it came "unstuck."i have never experienced this in my 18 years of driving, not sure what to do except i know i need to take it to the dealership tomorrow.i am terrified to drive this vehicle and terrified someone will get hurt if this happens again.this needs to be recalled immediately and something needs to be done, this is extremely unsafe, please do something.
Excessive oil consumption 1 quart almost every 300 miles. There are a lot of forums online with many people reporting the same issue that explain oil control rings on the 2.4l engines go bad around 80k miles. This affects the 2003-2007 models
When driving the car will not shift from second to third gears.while driving, the car while suddenly downshift to a lower gear with no warning.no check engine light is on. Honda states this is not covered under warranty but this should be since it is a major component of the car and this is something that honda was aware of when the car was released.
I was traveling at 60 mph on us 30 when my honda accord suddenly jerked and slipped into low gear. I was nearly rearended and was definitely in shock.i continued homeward and it did the same thing 3 more times.i had slowed my speed to 40 mph but the engine sounded like i was going too fast for the gear i was in so slowed down even more....put my flashers on and crept home.since it is after hours i must wait until tomorrow to contact the dealership.however i have found that many people have had the same problem with honda accords.
I'm the original owner of the vehicle, and have always used honda for service and maintenance of my vehicle. The transmission failed without warning. Thankfully, i wasn't driving in the highway because this could have caused a major accident. My car basically came to a stop when the transmission failed.
Traveling north on i-83 from baltimore to pennsylvania, the car started jerking violently, and came to a complete stop, front wheels quit rotating (locked?). We were thrown forward against our seatbelts, the rear of the car jumping slightly to the right.gratefully, traffic was light. We shifted gears on the console back and forth and got the car moving again, taking the middletown rd. Exit, pulled off the road, checked transmission fluid, read the car manual. Half-hour later, we continued slowly, but after a few miles, the car began jerking again, slowing, sometimes stopping.we were able to get home with hazard lights flashing, letting cars pass by pulling to the side.this was early afternoon, very little traffic, and we were not far from home.had car towed to dealer who said transmission failure, needed to be replaced.we bought this car new in 2003, maintained it per manufacture suggestions, and had no prior problems or indication the transmission was failing as the car was running as smoothly as it has since it was new.
We driving on 35w -south at around 60 miles an hour and the vehicle turned itself to 1st gear. Had to pull over to shoulder and called aaa. Was told that solenoid to be replaced. After the replacement, car was ok and again, after few miles, has a similar incident on 494, where the gear shifted back to a lower gear at 60 miles an hour and missed a fully loaded walmart truck by inches!i had to spend 1800$ to get the transmission fixed.
I went to put the key in to start my vehicle and the key totally fell apart in my hand.it was dark and i had no way to start my car.i tried putting the key portion without the enclosure into the ignition but it would not work to start the car.i then tried to reassemble the key in the enclosure and try to turn the car on so i could at least get home...it did catch long enough to start the car and i had to hold it to get home.since then both of my keys have fallen completely apart and i hadto use gorilla glue to hold it together but because of the glue the auto lock does not work....and the key is very wobbly in the enclosure.this is a major safety factor which i have seen written about on the complaint websites.i have also called and reported it only to find out that this is not a safety factor.
I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research i found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When i try to enter my vin number in to see if my car is eligible it won't come up, but i'm definitely experiencing the transmission slipping in specific gears.
Honda 2003 accord is equipped with a "design defect" of costly and potentially harmful, from a safety standpoint, defect. The lower "grill" on the front bumper is designed in such a way that any road debris smaller than a 16" x 8" concrete block can enter and damage a fully-exposed and unprotected ac condenser. It is clearly unprotected from the harsh outside elements. The ac is an integral part of the safety of this automobile in that to clear the windshield from any moisture on the inner surface, the ac must be acting in proper fashion. If a car's inside glasses "fog-up" with moisture , the only solution is to turn on the moisture wringing ac unit, regardless of the temp of the air, the dehumidifier effect of the ac conditioned air is an absolute necessity. The current design of the grill/condenser leaves it vulnerable to be easily damaged by a bit of gravel as small as a bb pellet. There is not any screen or deflector in place forward of the condenser to prohibit any errant road missiles from damaging the condenser thereby creating the safety hazard of a fogged windshield and more, a simple screen or deflector could and should be installed to protect the safety feature of this car.
My 2003 accord ex v6 completely failed. I was driving on the freeway at 65mph and the transmission went out with no prior warning and no warning lights. I was lucky and safely coasted off the freeway to the shoulder.
Honda accord just stopped while my daughter was driving. Made a grinding sound when tried to restart. Fortunate that this happened on our court.
I was driving at approximately 45 mph when the engine suddenly revved up and lost all power. It did this several times. I pulled off the road into a parking lot, i could not get the car to go into reverse or drive. Towed to honda dealer. They "could not replicate the problem". Recommended transmission fluid change, which was done. Fluid reportedly "dirty". (had been changed last time at 90,000 miles). I drove it approx 5more weeks. At that time problem became consistent. Occasionally smelled "burning odor".engine revved up, no power. Would not go into reverse - clanked very hard into gear when shifting. Had great difficulty going up hills. Went back to honda dealer - confirmed transmission failure.
While traveling at speeds approximately 45-55 mph, the engine initially would rev up and after gas pedal released, would return to normal within seconds. This happened approximately three times on separate days over a 3-4 week period. Yesterday, the transmission revved once as described previously. Within a few minutes of that episode, it then started to suddenly downshift from overdrive or drive into 2nd causing the car to suddenly lurch forward, rapidly decelerate and the tires to squeal. This happened several times and occurred regardless of whether we were going up or down a hill and at various speeds. We narrowly avoided an accident with a tractor trailer before we had the car towed.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
Starting the car from a stopping point and slowly increasing the speed to 40 will result in slight jerks in the car. As the speed increase beyond 45 into the 60 the car will jerk repeatedly and try to shift down. Rpm revs into the 5 or 6 zone, near redlining while only going 40 mph. Sometimes the car will shift down while on the highway causing car to jerk driver forward. Could lead to major car wreck. This car model already had a defective transmission, which was fixed by honda, yet it seems to have another transmission issue now.
Rotten eggs smell in garage when car is first put in.*la
I was driving approximately 30mph on a long straight road when for no reason the car started downshifting on it's own. The vehicle lurched. I came to a stop and while i was braking, the car suddenly stopped on it's own as if i slammed on the brakes. I stopped at a light, and then turned onto a side road. I was driving approximately 20mph when the car started downshifting on it's own again. I pulled over to the side of the road and once again, the car stopped suddenly as if i slammed on the brakes. After a few days at a personal mechanic, it was decided that the vehicle should be taken to a honda dealership. Personal mechanic stated he at one point took my vehicle out on a side road where the vehicle suddenly went into a neutral speed and lost power. While on the freeway driving around 50mph to the dealership, car downshifted on it's own causing me to almost get rear ended. I pulled off freeway and came to a stop on the side of the road. Once again, the car came to a quick sudden stop as if i slammed on the brakes. Once at the honda dealership, test were ran and it was decided the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. They quoted me $4500 for repairs. Ended up calling honda customer service, they were willing to only cover $1100. I ended up with a total bill of $3406.26.
My transmission failed while driving on my way to work the morning of nov. 16th with no warning whatsoever. Luckily i was not in an accident due to the fact i was unable to control the car because the rpm's were all over the place and the vehicle would only rev but not go any further.therefore i immediately had to pull over in fear of causing an accident.i have researched the past few days how many other 2003 honda accord owners have had the same problem with their transmissions and there should really be a recall done by honda.the transmission should not be going out at 76,000 miles.my car is currently being repaired at an independent transmission shop with an estimated cost of around $3400. I hope to recover some of that cost from honda but further action needs to happen to ensure more people with similar year vehicles do not have to experience this as well.
My car seemed to drive fine when the transmission was cold, but when it warmed up after a few minutes of highway driving,the transmission would down-shift violently into first gear, regardless of the current speed.i could smell of burnt rubber in the car after such a forced down-shift. This seemed to be quite dangerous. Once this happened, the transmission would fail to shift into anything but first gear. It wouldn't go past 20mph on the freeway and almost caused an accident. When i tried calling the honda corporate and dealership that said they had the oil jet kit looked at during the recall of 2004 but said there was nothing wrong with the transmission. There is obviously something wrong with the transmission because it shouldn't die this quickly. I know other people with the same car have had problems, which is very dangerous and nothing is being done about it. This is very disappointing. I guess it's ok to allow honda come into this country, charge what they want and kill innocent lives. If they have made a mistake, instead of trying to cover their tracks, they should fix the problem. If you look online, thousands of people have this same problem with this year make (2003 honda accord v6) but nothing is being done about it.
While driving at any speed and without any prior warningvehicle will stall.
The very first thing i noticed was approximately 3 months ago. When parked, the rpms would suddenly jump to 2000 without pressing on the gas, then it would go back to normal. My malfunction indicator lamp came on briefly about a month ago, and then went off. The maintenance required light came on a week after the malfunction indicator lamp, and now blinks everytime i turn my car on.i was driving for approximately 15 minutes at a range of speed between 0 to 50mph. Very suddenly, the rpms shot up to 6000, and it violently jerked as though i was slamming on the brakes. There was a burnt rubber smell right afterwards. The longer i drove, the more frequently it happened. If i didn't have my seatbelt on, my head would have smacked the steering wheel. I was almost hit from behind several times. Now even when i am driving for a short distance and time, the rpms are higher than normal, and then the violent jerking begins.
Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure.i have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation)accord ex.about 2-3 months ago while driving the display panel for the vehicle operating systems-radio, heat/ac, timeblacked out.at-near the time of this occurrence i was on thenew york state thruway.a flashing (emergency) sign -flashing 'emergency' 'check radio channel 530 or 1610 for details'- notifying an emergency. As i was driving and could not see the radio display.it was dark. I was unable to access the emergency notice.my vehicle was taken to honda and was told this repair was a defect. This repair was part of a campaign to fix this display, per honda service bulletin 04-027 but the program for my vehicle had expired.they mentioned the campaign was part of a campaign not a recall, even though they acknowledge safety was one of the issues in the program.i live in an area where the roads are equippedwith emergency message signage' are frequent and commonplace.not having the ability to access these messages due to a campaign program where no notice was received by me (i am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect.as i write, the display is dark and has not even flickered since the initial occurrence.
Honda service manager said he was "almost killed on the highway" driving my car:first incident: 9/19/2011 (mon evening)car lurching irregularly at highway and town speeds; difficulty getting into gear and trouble reversing.took it to dealer that night.9/20/2011 (tues): dealer reported not being able to detect a problem. Nothing came up on diagnostics. No service light was on.dealer asked to keep it one more day. 9/21/2011 (wed): dealer still unable to detect a problem, they drove it around but claimed nothing unusual. Service manager asked if he could drive it home. I ok'd. Employer annoyed.second incident: that nightthe service manager, drove it home, because it wasn't acting up at the garage, and diagnostics showed nothing. There were no warning lights.he, [xxx], said he "almost went through the windshield on the highway" on his way home. He said repeatedly that he was almost killed. That's right the honda service manager said he almost was killed!!! which is what could have happened to me or any other honda accord owner. If this happened in inclement weather, i'd be dead in a ditch (it's new england so those days are coming). The car lurched at highway speeds and at low speeds. It lurched speeding up and slowing down. If i put the car in neutral, and just applied some gas to the pedal, the tachometer (rpm) needle jumped around all over the place.only until the service manager got it back to the service garage (9/22) did any service lights come on.how convenient.their proposed solution:step one: replace transmission fluid(material, parts, labor) = $120step two: replace transmission solenoid (parts labor, etc) = $500failing that: step three:replace entire transmission. Est. Cost:$4300total potential cost:approx $5.000....or my life.this is a significant safety issue and a recall is in order and asap.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving at a constant speed, the engine suddenly started accelerating and then decelerating in quick succession causing the car to jerk back and forth uncontrollably.as i attempted to come to a stop on the side of the road, the car continued to accelerate/decelerate.honda dealership diagnosis is transmission failure.cost of repair is $3800.the car was just at the dealership in october for service and there were no issues then.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated the check engine light came on and the timing belt was stretching. The contact was first told that the tension sensor failed and it was replaced. The check engine light illuminated again and when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was told that the engine needed to be replaced because the tensioner guide for the timing belt failed. The failure and current mileages were 83,551.
The condenser as been ruptured twice due to debris on the street which as caused 500 dollars in repairs. Ruptured again two weeks after that was repaired. This issued needs to be addressed, have had several cases never experienced a issues such as this. However it's causing a uncomfortable driving experience and a lot of money that i don't have to repair a unnecessary repair. This needs to be recalled because it is clearly a design flaw that honda has to know about.
At approximately 56,000 miles, we had to replace the rear main oil seal. At 68,000 miles, we had to replace the fuel pump and as of june 4th, 2011, we were informed that we need to replace the transmission at 78,000 miles. The transmission failed going approximately 70 mph and proceeded into "limp mode" to 30 mph. It proceeded to then return instantly to 70 mph and within 30 seconds repeated the same and as we were trying not to fly off the highway it again repeated this same behavior at which point we pulled off to the side of the highway, which was approximately 2 feet wide, and as traffic, which was thankfully not right on our tail, flew by we were able to drive on the side of the highway for the next 20 miles at approximately 30 miles per hour into the next town. At this point, there wasn't anyone available to look at the vehicle so we left it and rented a vehicle. Our honda would not even go into reverse at this point. We then towed the honda back to our home town and dropped it straight to honda of tri-cities. There they diagnosed that their was a transmission failure and it had to be replaced. They offered to pay half of the cost ($2000.00) but we feel there is a life threatening problem with that transmission and after seeing all of the additional customers of honda's, the years between 1999 and 2003, that have had the same life threatening experiences, we are appalled that the public has not been notified of this. Not just by a check on your transmission but a complete recall. I am very surprised that we were not fatally injured.
My transmission is shifting hard on my 2003 honda accord and i was told that i had to have the entire transmissin replaced.transmission failure with the honda accord and civic is a widespread problem in models made from the early 2000s. The 2003 honda accord and 2001 honda civic appear to be the worst years for transmission failure.currently there is no recall for the transmission defect, because it is not a safety issue (according to the nhtsa). The cost to replace a transmission is incredible and i think that honda should take care of this repair when they know it's a problem with their product.it may not be listed as a safety issue according to nhtsa but the transmission can go out at any time (while driving on a highway at a high rate of speed) and cause danger to all those involved, not to mention the inconvenience of being stranded!
My transmission failed while driving today.driving across the hwy the car suddenly downshifted violently.after that, the car would skip gears and downshift at will.i drove home with the car stuck in first gear.the car is an automatic.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact waited a few seconds and restarted; the vehicle performed normally after the restart. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the timing chain and valve cover were replaced; however the abs light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000 and the current mileage was approximately 62,000.
This 2003 honda accord has caused me a lot of problems since the beginning i bought it. Just after 2 weeks with around 500 miles all this rattling noises started coming from the doors and windows. I took it to the dealer, they fixed it, but the problem was back less than a week after. Today i have 14000 miles on my car and i have been to the dealer more then 20 times for this problem. They have replaced the run channels and other parts without any success. Also the interior is falling a part; the middle compartment is not working. The cd compartment gets stuck all the time. The engine is making a lot of noise, feels like its actually sitting in the passenger side next to me. I know this is not the quality honda has, my wife has a 1996 accord and it doesnt make as much noises as mine, and it also runs better. Honda needs to take quality seriously. And help me out with this lemon car.
A/c compressor leaked freon (all of it).
2003 honda accord.first transmission began to slip at 50,000 miles.took to dealer for evaluation and was told nothing was wrong.about a week later, driving on west side highway going from brooklyn to home in nj.transmission failed and finally got it into first gear.brought to dealer and transmission replaced at 50,000 miles.it was still under warranty at this time and did not have to pay anything.at 108,000 miles again i felt the transmission start to slip.again, brought to mahwah honda and told that there was nothing wrong.one week later, driving on major highway in nj (route 17 south) the transmission failed.luckily, at cars going 60 mph around me i was able to coast into a parking lot and not get rear ended or in an accident.car was flat bed trucked to dealer.when we discussed the issues we knew that honda 2003 accords/transmissions were having, they ignored the comments. This was now the third transmission for the car, the original, the replacement at 50,000 miles and the event that just occurred.they did not want to hear anything of it.in the end, the "deal" they gave was to pay close to $3000 for the transmission (they gave a 20% discount, how kind).the service was awful.as a life long honda customer with at least 25 years of honda cars, i will never go back.what a shame that honda will not live up to their prior great reputation and back up the cars and obvious defect that could have killed me driving.shame on honda.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for its 70,000 mile service.when she left the dealer, the entire transmission failed.the vehicle was towed to the same dealer and they replaced the transmission.while parked, the entire vehicle caught fire and spread to some tree shrubs.the police and fire departments arrived on the scene and filed a report.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/13/08.*ljupdated 05/13/08
Honda accord ex-v6, 2003, purchased new. Developed engine noise at just over 60,000 kilometers that has increased in volume over the winter. Honda dealer has diagnosed piston slap.honda canada states that piston slap is acceptable in a cold honda engine for up to 5 minutes and"...that although piston slap is present, there are no operational issues with your vehicle....".the desk man at the honda dealer states that his honda also has piston slap.
I bought my car used and granted it has almost 200,000 miles on it but i trusted in honda that it was a good car now my transmission has gone out and i haven't had my car a year yet granted i'm disappointed in honda bc i have read several forums about 2003 accords have transmission issues with way less mileage than mine honda really needs to investigate this issue. It's christmas time and i'm out a car i would fix the transmission on this vehicle but it's no point in doing 3000 dollars worth of work on a car when i owe more than that on it and i have already had to replace engine mounts, thermostat, crank shaft pulley.
I purchased a 2003 honda accord in october 2002 - i have had the brakes/rotors replaced twice.i'm concerned over safety. What recourse is available once the car is no longer under warranty and i am going through brakes and rotors approximately every 8000 miles?in addition, i noticed very soon after purchase that at initial start up, and until car had been driven for awhile there is a "chatter" noise.i thought at first it was my imagination, as this was something had heard in older cars - such as a lifter chatter.it has become increasingly noticeable and at some start up times sounds like a diesel.at apprx 23,000 i requested the dealer to check for the noise, but by the time the car gets to the dealer there is no longer the cold start, and it no longer makes the noise.
Hi! as you can see, i am an owner of a honda accord 2003. I have recently taken it for areplacement of the passenger airbag. While i was doing some research, i found that this specific year and model, hadsome other issues or recalls too.for example, the transmission system. His caught my attention since i think i do have a problem probably related to it. I bought this car in may last year, from an acquaintance, and soon after, i noticeda shaking in the gas pedal, every time i was accelerating between 25 to 35 mph (city and highway). The shaking always go away when i stop speeding it for a second, and then continue to accelerate. It happens again and again.it first, and because the check engine turn on, i took it to the mechanic, and i was told that i needed to replace the catalytic. Well, i did it and...the problem persisted.am i in danger here?. Ok, i will wait for your response. In the meantime, as might understand, i will document this request, just in case something happens.thank you for your time and attention!!!
They are selling me a lemon and fool me around with excuse.the engine light have been on six time during this two year. The first three time the engine light on, i did not have duplicatin code. Sum up the six time report, i have two times code 0700 and two times code 1705. I called honda because they authorized this dealer to sell thie car, however, they told me since the dealer do the modification on the car (add the auto starter in the car), they don't responsible on any problem that related to autostarter, even they authorized tham to sell their car. Then i talk to the assistant manager, he is very sacratic, he ask me the detail how i use the autostarter, my answer was perfect, seem to be nothing wrong. As well as he told me the last engine light on was a year ago, i told me i have not use the autostarter for a year, because i decided to leave my baby with my mother-in-law, but i use the autostarter recently. Then he blame me, perhap it could be as simple as losing the gas cap, or you use pc or cellphone in the car trigger the engine light. Then i ask him what is the list of action i cannot do in the car, he told me he has the list, but he cannot find it. I ask the service rep can i have the summary to what you did for the past six time fixing, service rep told me that summary will not reflect the detail of what happen, only the date and your name.here is the list of problems my car has:check engine light on 6th time, dec 2002, code 700customer statres cd changer is inop, april 2002balancing 2 tires on dec 2001, miscommuncatecheck engine light on 5th time, nov 2001, malfunction a/t sensorcheck engine light on 4th time, sept 2001, code 1705repaired rear bumper assembly, nov 2001check engine light on 3rd time, june 2001, code 0700, 1705auto start doesn't workcheck engine light on 2nd time, march 2001, code 900check engine light on 1st time, jan 2001, code 1456
I was driving to work today and my car began to downshift into 1st gear when i was running about 45 miles per hour. It began jerking and after pulling over it would not go into reverse. If i had been on the freeway, this could have caused a serious accident. This is a major complaint with 2003 honda accord owners. Something needs to be done.
Transmission problems.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the gas air flow to the engine disrupts the engine and causes the vehicle to drive slowly and sluggish.the dealer stated that the throttle body control was causing the lack of air and gas flow to the engine.the manufacturer acknowledges the failure, but will not address the issue.the contact feels that the vehicle will stop running if the issue is not resolved with the manufacturer.the current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx coupe. While driving at65 mph, there was an unusual increase of engine rpms up to 6,000. The vehicle then stalled and came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised there was an internal failure but did not advise the contact of the repairs needed to remedy the failure. The contact was advised that the vehicle had an oil jet kit installed on the engine and believed the vehicle received previous repairs under an unknown recall. The contact stated there was no record of the repair being performed on the vehicle. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer stated the recall had already been performed on the vehicle according to the dealer's records and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 143,000.
Noticed major oil consumption on more than one occasion. Called honda tech and they told me to basically get rid of the car. When low on oil alot it controls the tensioner for the timing chain. Well now our 2003 honda accord lx 2.4 is pretty much blown and wont stay running. We checked online and there are tons of complaints regarding this issue that should not be happening. It is a safety issue because if the car stalls and on highway or turning into traffic we could get hit. All people have stated honda will not do anything about it. Something is up if tons of people are having the same problem. We want honda to do something about this issue and compensate us something. This is ridiculous. For other people who notice oil consumption look for it to start tripping sensors due to timing issues it causes to go wrong. I drove to north carolina last year and the oil light came on and when checked it the oil was almost bone dry. Now come on. There are no leaks or anything so it is a defect change over year for honda and they need to honor their product! just because there were no fire or damages or personal injury does not mean there will not be if people drive and don't know what's going on.
I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel andsqueaking brakes.also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast.i reported it immediately to my honda dealer and theytold me to take it to any honda dealer.i took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me there was nothing wrong with the car.however the problems continued to i kept taking the car to different honda dealers but none could come up with a solution.when i asked them to replace the vehicle they told methat they all had the same problemsand that i had to learn to live with it.! i feel totally frustrated by this situation and very unsafe driving this piece of crap. *nlm
I bought this car in june 2003 with 2 miles on it from jim coleman honda in clarksville, md.i have only driven the car 88,000 miles and the transmission is dead.according to chryswel dealership in germantown md, the issue was not the transmission but the clutch pressure control which is responsible for shifting gears.that is what went bad which then caused debris in the transmission causing it to fail as well.the car runs fine when it is cold but once you dive it for about 20 minutes, it will automatically downshift to the 1st or 2nd gear and drop your speed for 60 to 20 or less with a big jolt on the passengers in the car.we are very close to getting into a major accident on the highway when it happened.the dealership quoted me $5000 to fix the transmission and also informed me that they have seen many other 03 honda's with the same situation.i was really surprised that there has not been an official case against honda to fix the issue or provide a recall.i am very disappointed with the service and support for honda.this is one of the 4 honda's i own but it will def be the last honda i ever own.i have also submitted a complaint to honda with the issue.i would appreciate any follow up on this issue.thank you
I was having problems shifting gears and it seemed my car couldn't shift into 3rd gear. It's an automatic and when it would reach 3rd gear, the engine would just rev. It would drive fine at first but as soon as the car warmed up, it progressively got worse. I had to have my battery replaced prematurely (after 3 years) last week and i mentioned the gear shifting problem to the honda dealership. The gear shifting problem happened right around the same time my battery died so i thought it may be related. They told me the gear shifting problem would be fixed when i replaced my battery. They paid for 60% of the cost of the battery. Over the next few days it progressively got worse to where i couldn't even drive and i had to coast into a parking lot because the engine would rev and the car would jerk. It seemed to be dangerous. I then shut off the car and tried to restart it. I wasn't even able to reverse at all - like it had no reverse, just rev. I had to call a tow truck and have it towed to the dealership. I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 with less than 100k miles - right around 97k - and the dealership told me i needed a new transmission and motor mount. A rebuilt transmission is $4500 and a new transmission is $6400. I bought a honda because it was suppose to be a reliable car that would last years without expensive maintenance repairs. And now it's less than 10 years old and 100k miles on it and i have a huge repair. It seems many others have had the same problems with the 2003 honda accord.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure in the middle of traffic, almost caused an accident but fortunately this was on a road with a slower speed limit. 3 out of 4 engine mounts are broken. I have owned this car 8 months and the estimated repair is $6000. I have found several websites and forums where this appears to be a problem for 2003 and 2004 transmissions on the accord. Most drivers just stalled on the highway/road they were traveling on and this is a serious safety concern. How can these cars continue to be sold where this is a common problem.
Ac quit working and took it to dealer. They said that a "pristine" pebble had destroyed the condenser, and that it was not a mechanical error so it was not covered under the warranty. I believe that the number of complaints reported of similar occurrences proves that it is a mechanical error due to poor engineering. Of the placement of the ac condenser. There are huge openings beneath the front bumper that let road debris & rocks in without any protection. The ac condenser is "right there" with a screen or anything to protect it. Besides the ac not working and honda owners having to shell out 700-800 to get the condenser replaced, the initial impact by a rock to the condenser empties the freon out into the atmosphere!
Have had throttle body replaced under manufacturers warranty at approx. 15,000 miles. Car loses power while driving and this could be extremely dangerous if on high way.several times this has happened to me where a/c system shuts down and blows hot and vehicle cuts power and i nearly was rear -ended as i had to pull over at speed on freeway. Honda does not accept problem but by threatening legal action was able to have them "fix' the system so it won't recur. Am however very dis-satisfied with honda's clear denial of this issue which one day will cause multiple deaths if no recall is issued as they don't acknowledge issue and find a solution.
Condenser failure-2003 honda accord- my wife just informed me the other day thea/c wasn't working. I checked out the relay and it's just fine so i searched on the internet to see if others have had the same issue and came across several postings about the condenser and road debris. Well after looking at the front of the car directly at the condenser i could see that it was pretty well haggard from rocks and other crap. I did notice an area to the upper left side that was wet from a leak, more than likelyit is freon. Judging by the mass-open holes in the plastic beneath the bumper, it is no wonder that is was damaged! honda has a major design flaw going on here and we are all suffering the consequences. This is b.s. That we are stuck footing the bill for a car that is supposed to be the most reliable car on the road.
Condensor on my honda accord broke because of a rock on the street hitting it and breaking it.this was a design flaw, and i am told it was not covered by my warranty, even though i paid an extra $1200 for an extended warranty.apparently ,this was a common problem with the honda as i found out while researching on the internet.this should be rectified by honda - i have never had this problem with any other vehicle.
Intermittent long crank starting problem. Happened average of 4 times a week.
After my first oil change, my vehicle leaked oil.i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they fixed the problem.i have had a subsequent oil change and did not experience a problem.
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel.both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership.( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.)c. Trunk liner sagging.d. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head.e. Passenger door latch not activated.could not open door from inside. (dealer forgot to install this on window repair.)f. Motor mounts not installed correctly.g. Belt tensioner needed replacement.h. Car pulling to the right.f. Black seal around door frame warping. (2) no consequences from any of these failures.except loss time having to leave car overnight for several days.who know what longterm effects of a leaky transmission, belt tensioner, and improper motormounts have on the car.(3) under warranty the dealer corrected every problem.mosts times more then one repair for the same problem was needed to correct the problem.for the tranmsission the dealer tried to stop the leaks with hondabond.the next morning i had leaks in the drive way.they had my car for a whole week on the first fix attempt. Finally honda replaced the transmission with a new one. Nothing was done about the visor because the dealer said if they install a new one it will do the same.my windows are still being scratched by the felt lining in the window panel.
When my 2003 honda accord lx is idle or at very low speed, the engine suddenly turns off. I am afraid the car's engine will shut off when at higher speeds such as on a freeway/highway.
I purchased a new 2003 honda accord in july 2003. It has a terrible starting problem. My dealership has checked it out three times and still no resolution has been made. I believe honda should address the problem promptly because i am not the only one who is having this problem.
Dt*:the contact stated the check engine lamp illuminated.the problems persisted for over a year.the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection numerous times.the dealer replaced a valve in the engine; however, the problem still existed.
Camshaft failure 2003 honda accord 2.4 dohc ivtech .vehicle began to produce a slight valve clatter under acceleration with a/c on .technician was asked toadjust the valves when it was noted that on one of the lobeson the exhaust camshaft had lost its hard facing and the cam was experiencing rapid wear.this is an obvious defect in the heat treating of the camshaft since none of the other lobes on this cam are affected. All vehicle maintenance was performed as recomended. By honda motor company .i contacted honda motor company of america via telephone and was turned away at the door (so to speak) i think this is an emissions related concern that honda is attempting to ignore. Vehicle"s with 98k under 10 years old should not have rapid wear failure"s of this sort .
The vehicle stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
Oil leaked out of the vehicle whilebacking out of the garage.the vehicle was towed. It was discovered the oil pump seal,gasket and the timing belt were defective and had to be replaced.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
2003 honda accord transmission failed. Consumer was informed that there was a recall on the transmission. Consumer was charged 647 dollars for the labor for the repair.the transmission was slipping between second and third gear. According to the honda press release the repair should have been free of charge.the rear motor mount was broken and the engine light had illuminated.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while braking or approaching a stop, the vehicle would shut off and then restart.the vehicle would shut off and restart 4 to 5 times, and then shut off completely.in order to restart the vehicle, the gear would have to be shifted into park.the failure occurred 12 times and did not cause any crashes.the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but was not serviced.the current mileage was 94,300 and failure mileage was 88,000.
2003 honda accord ex sedan with 4 cylinder. Car has developed high idle 1800 rpm when cold. Car will accelerate (actually jumps) to 20 mph with foot off the accelerator. Takes over +5 minutes before it reduces to a normal idle (approximately 2 miles worth of driving).this is a really dangerous situation.also experiencing the rotten egg smell entering into the drivers compartment. The air conditioner (a/c) has a serious vibration when coming on that has had several passengers ask me what the noise and vibration were. It's a shame since i have been to the dealer 3 times for these problems and came away with them making me feel guilty and that i'm the only one with these problem. I guess i'm glad that sites like this exist...thanks.*la
Nar 06/05/2003 *mr2003 honda accord v6 - gasoline connection failure.
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problems with the audio unit in the vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated the audio unit did not produce any sound when it was turned on. It would come on momentarily, only when driving for a few minutes, and then go out again. Also, the serpentine belt was worn due to age.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
2003 accord had carbon monoxide fumes in vehicle causing consumer to become sick.the smell was a rotten egg sulfur smell.the consumer would get migraine headaches and become nauseous several days after driving the vehicle.
While the car was idle or driven at low speeds a very bad (rotten) smell enters the passenger cabin through the vents.the vehicle was taken to the dealer which could not determine where the smell was coming from. *nlm
Car has bad sulfur odor when driving slow or stoping .also , condition appears to be worst with a full tank of gas .level of odorcan be light to level giving you a headacke
Since buying my car 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe in 03.i had exhaust problems, radio replacement, park and brake sensor replacement, power outlet wiring problems and the windshield wipers freeze up during heavy rainstorms.this has almost caused a few accidents, but the dealership can find no problem.last thursday my car seemed to be hesitating before shifting into either 2nd or 3rd.i couldn't tell for sure.later that night, the car began to jump into & out of the low gears while starting & stopping at lights.i pulled off the road and the car would not move in reverse (only rev up).after some time, the car jumped into reverse and back into a ditch.after getting back on the road, traveling approx 60 miles per hr, i eased off the accelerator, the car powerfully downshifted to 2nd gear.had it not been for the seat belt, i believe i would have been injured.my dog was in the car with me & thrown into the dash, then the floor.the tires barked.the car then suddenly up shifted to a higher gear.i made it home that night and drove straight to the dealership the next morning.the car seemed to be doing ok.i arrived and was told to make an apt for next week. Less then 10 miles away the car would no longer shift out of 3rd gear and then would not go in reverse.i drove it back to the dealer.i was told i needed to replace the transmission at my expense, and i was pretty much at fault because i had not completed all my service at honda.i explained that it was impossible for me to make it to them during their business hours.so, some of my normal oil changes were done at other lube centers. I then asked him about the transmission recall and he said that had nothing to do with my problem.after waiting more thanhr while he cut up with employees, i spoke to the location manager and asked about temporary transportation until i could contact american honda, and he suggested i buy a new car.
Thus far, the sulfur odor from the exhaust has not caused any mechanical problems that i am aware of or cost me any money.i am concerned that the vehicle does not meet epa emission standards and, as you may imagine, i am most annoyed with the stink.furthermore, american honda seems totally apathetic to the defect and my dissatisfation.i am hoping that a powerful authority will put pressure on american honda to correct the problem and recall the '03 accords for repair.
Rotten egg smell from the exhaust. Went to dealer ask them to check emission system. They ask if i had a check engine light on when i told them no they said maybe i should change gasoline that they found nothing wrong with the emission system i still have the rotten egg smell i have 6000 miles on the car. *la
Rotten egg smell coming from exhaust.smell is most noticeable after a hard acceleration.
I own a 2003 honda accord. The car has unintended acceleration.after two episodes where the engine revved up to 4000rpm without depressing on the accelerator the car was taken to the honda dealer and they claim to have repaired the car.yesterday my wife was driving the car and another episode occurred.she stopped the car with the brakes and no accident occurred.
Nar 05/06/2003 mr the vehicles exhaust has emitted a pungent sulfur or rotten egg smell. Dealer was notified.
Follow up to previous complaint.honda america says rotten egg smell from 2003 accord is hydrogen sulfide.honda is aware of the problem and the customer service rep. Read me a prepared statement that the 2003 accords have a problem in releasing hydrogen sulfide due to design, it is not the gasoline.no technical service bulletins has been released.there is no fix.honda claims the problem should go away or dissipate sometime between 3000-5000 miles.i have 3950 miles and the smell is awful.honda will do nothing to help.according to the centers for disease control (cdc), hydrogen sulfide is a broad-spectrum poison!breathing high levels of hydrogen sulfide can cause death within just a few breaths! exposure to lower concentrations can result in eye irritation, a sore throat, cough, shortness of breath and fluid in the lungs.i have been showing some of these symptoms.why has nhtsa done nothing on this issue?the problem must be wide-spread as honda has a prepared statement for its reps to read over the phone.i will attempt a lemon law claim and/or civil action for damages due to injuries from exposure to the hydrogen sulfide.(incident date does not apply as this problem has been constant).
Bought new 2003 accord ex in 1/03.since having the car, there has been a daily terrible "rotten egg" smell coming from the exhaust.dealer claims that it is from the winter blend of gas, but my old car never had this smell and no one i know that has a car has the same problem.the smell is so bad that people getting out of back doors will plug their noses and i must keep heat/air on recirculate and keep windows shut because when i stop at a light etc..., the smell gets into the cabin.if dealer continues to "not find a problem" i will consider lemon law lawsuit.
I have had 3 pcs valves replaced in my 20003 honda accord. The vehicle would not start or emission light came on to indicate a problem. I also have a loud grinding sound the first time i use the brakes when driving.
Rotten egg smell in and around 2003 honda accord ex-v6 model. First noticed when parking new car in garage, then noticed when parking outdoors. It has also occured twice while driving, to the extent where opening the windows and moonroof does not help. Car has approximately 2,000 miles. Dealer says it is not a problem.
My 2003 honda accord has a really bad "rotten egg" smell almost immediately after i purchased the car in january of 2003.i was told honda was investigating the problem.after 8 months and 10,000 miles the car still smells and honda now says it is normal.this is not normal and i am very disapointed honda is not going to correct the problem.i own 2 hondas and they will be my last.we are going to pursue lemon laws as a last alternative
Rotten egg smell when driving. 2003 honda accord lx.
Since i bought my new 2003 honda accord at the end of the 2003 year, i smelled sulfur. I was told it was the battery and it would go away. It never did. I kept telling the dealer and service. The sulfur and rotten egg smell came from the ac, and the heat (both of which didn't work), sulfur from the rear and all over interior..i got sick with severe migraines and nauseous for 5-7 days with emergency room visits following medium to long drives with the air on and even if the air was not on...the sulfur smell was always present and service blamed me and told me the gas in ny was bad, and then told me i should be driving 50,000 miles per year and then there would be no sulfur smell. I kept falling asleep at the wheel. My doctor mentioned checking the carbon monoxide with a detector..it was positive...the fire department verified that i had carbon monoxide inside my car - deadly. I was being poisoned for two years with carbon monoxide poisoning fro two years by the exhaust coming into the car. The fire dept. Told me to not drive the car at all or to drive with all the windows wide open...even in the freezing winter.....my mother is elderly and i am disabled on chemotherapy also all this made our situation quite heinous. Still honda did not help me and they kept hanging up on me. Iwould have died if i drove the amount that honda told me to. I would have been poisoned. I do not want this car....i just want my life back and to feel safe with the car i drive. I will never feel safe with this car. Carbon monoxide inside the car is deadly and why no one has addressed this issue along with the catalytic converter is shocking. No one ever notified me of the catalytic converter even when i brought the car in. Even with at least two tsb's why did honda not know to address the problem and why didn't they ever contact me. I just want this car out of my life forever. I have gotten very ill from the carbon monoxide poisoning and the long term effects are serious.
Oil leak engine. Rotten egg smell from interior air vents after cranking cold engine.
I purchased a 2003 accord ex v6, in november of 2002. Since delivery,there has been an awful smell of rotten eggs. I contacted the dealer several times to fix the problem, they agreed to replace the catalytic converters, still smelled after i picked it up. Called their 800# and they said the smell will disappear after about 7,000-8,000 miles of driving. This was at 5,000 miles i currently have 11,000 and the smell is not disappearing. This is such a potent smell that it gives me a headache and i also get dizzy from these toxic fumes. This is not the type of problems i should be having for spending almost $30,000 for a brand new car. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
My 2003 honda accord exl started to rust through the left rear wheel well lip this past winter. The car has been meticulously maintained with the records to prove so. The car was damaged at the back edge of the left rear door and repaired at the body shopboth joyce honda and grecco auto body are subsidiaries of the grecco auto group selling & repairing hondas.the honda factory rep. Said the rear quarter panel would have to be replaced but that the rust was due to the accident and subsequent repair and therefore honda was not responsible.the honda dealers body shop and state farm insur. Claims rep. Maintain that the rust was far behind the area that was repaired and was not due to the accident. Attached are photographs of the small dent by the door just above the body trim line and the rust at the very top of the wheel opening.in essence, the service manager of joyce honda and the factory rep (who would not give me a business card or name) said the rust is a resultof the repair and not their responsibility. While grecco auto body and the auto inspector for state farm insurance said the rust is far to the rear of the repaired area and not the result of the repair.ihad the repair done at the dealers body shop to avoid a situation as this where no one is accepting responsibility to correct a problem. Thus the three entities of the same business, honda motor co., joyce honda dealership, and grecco auto body are blaming each other and my car continues to prematurely rust through.attached are photographs of the rust, the car, and the itemized repair as well as contact information of parties involved.i am expecting honda to honor the rust perforation warranty.the consumer stated the catalytic was replaced under warranty on july 10, 2009. Now less than a year later, the consumer was informed it needed to replaced again. The dealer informed the consumer honda would not stand behind the replacement catalytic converter. Updated ivoq 12/28/10
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs.another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since i bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles.the final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 and it has had a rotten egg smell since the first day i purchased it (brand new at the time). I had called my local honda service dept. To see what could be done about the smell. I was informed that since the car was new, it was still inthe "break in" period and to wait until after 10,000-12,000 miles.i am now at 16,000 miles and the car still has the foul odor. I called honda again and they told me to wait until the weather breaks and in the spring time if it still smells to bring it in.the smell is so bad that it smells not only on the outside of the car but on the inside too.i took the car in anyway, even though honda recommended to wait a few more months. Needless to say, they did admit to finding a bulletin for the honda accords stating that the catalytic converters need to be changed and they need to seal leaks in the car.they have to now order the part and schedule another date to fix the problem.
My 2003 honda accord has a really bad "rotten egg" smell almost immediately after i purchased the car in october of 2002.i have already had the converter replaced at 3000 miles.i have switched brands of gasoline.still have the smell.i was told all the sensors check out okay.would like some closure to the smell.this is my first honda.just had the 10k mile service, car runs worse than before.possibly my last honda product unless i get the problem resolved.
There is astrong fowl egg smell odor coming from the air vents. Cause unknown.
Strong smell of hydrogen sulfide in car cabin first noticed at 1,000 miles most present when accelerating or when heat/ac is on. Smell can be so severe it causes headache and sore throat. I reported problem to toxic relase division of the epa. ( e-mail to: [email protected]) .
Catalyic converter produces a foul smell which seeps through the ventilation.
Catalytic converter replaced at just over 3000 miles on my 2003 honda accord.i continue to get an extremely strong sulfar odor.the dealer has given several excuses as to why there is a smell.also they have offered different suggestions to remedy the situation.none of which worked.now i am having brake problems which they can't seem to fix either.both problems seem severe enough that i would think honda would stand up and take responsibility.i am frustrated and disappointed.
My wife and i purchases a 2003 honda accord in november of 2002.almost immediately the car emitted a rotten egg smell.i've been around cars for quite awhile and i knew right away it was a smell given off from a catalytic convertor.we took the car in within a month or so of the purchase to have it checked.they were unable to find any problem and could not recreate the problem.the primary the smell would occur was when entering the highway or accelerating from stoplight to stoplight.the car now haw almost 11k miles on it and the problem is getting worse.it is also not getting the same mileage that our previous 2000 accord v6 got.the dealer was unable to find anything wrong in this area as well.this will be our last honda since the problems are occurring with no obvious solution available.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to pull out of a driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move.suddenly, the vehicle shot backwards into the street at 45 mph.she then attempted to place the vehicle into drive once again, but it would not move.suddenly, the vehicle sped forward.she heard a loud noise, but did not know the origin.the contact attempted to drive home, but the vehicle failed again on a main road with moderate to heavy traffic.she aimed the vehicle toward the nearest curb and restarted the vehicle.pointed in the direction of a curb, she was able to move the vehicle towards the curb with one jerk.the previous week, the contact noticed the transmission banging into gear when shifting.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were similar.other failures include the abs sensor light, cd player, air compressor leakage, trunk release not functioning, and the catalytic converter.the vehicle was towed to the dealer as instructed by the manufacturer and a local mechanic also inspected the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,446. Updated 07/29/08. *ljupdated 08/05/08.
My wife and i purchased a 2003 honda accord in december of 2002. Almost immediately the car put out this horrible (rotten egg smell). I know this is coming from the catalytic converter andi proceeded to tell the service people that this was the problem. I made an appointment so they could fix the problem.their response was that the gas i was using had a high sulfur content andwe must switch gas stations immediately to get rid of the smell. So i tried every gas station in the area and the problem got worse. The car started to shake and seemed to be drawing power from the engine. The idle would also rise and fall when this shaking is happening. The odor became worse when the shaking would start. This smell is giving me a big headache and who knows what other health problems. So i called honda service to put the car in for service again. Honda did not even want to look at it again, but with much yelling i got an appointment. They had the car all day and when my wife called to see if they fixed the problem they said there was nothing wrong with the car. They continued to explain that it is (the nature of the beast) and all cars put off this smell to some degree.i also noticed the gas mileage is not what honda stated it should be. So i called honda directly to file a complaint and found out that honda is aware of this problem, but has no solutions to fix it. Honda assures me that after 10,000 to 15,000 miles goes by that the smell will decrease and go away. This smell started at 50 miles and is getting much worse at 4,500 miles. I will never buy another honda car or their products again as long as i live.i am also researching information about other 2003 honda accords with the same problems and found many with the same problem. I am going to get a lawyer involved to fight them. We the consumers should not let honda take advantage of us. Honda should be ashamed to sell the consumers such a rotten egg.*nlm
My 2003 honda accord lx smells like rotten eggs. Thank you honda!.
2003 honda accord ex sedan with 4 cylinder. Car has developed high idle 1800 rpm whenstarting a cold engine(started after 3500-4000 miles). Car will accelerate (actually jumps) to 20 mph with foot off the accelerator(it will spin the tires on wet pavement and winter is around the corner and can only imagine what driving will be like). Takes over +5 minutes before it reduces to a normal idle (approximately 2 miles worth of driving). This is a really dangerous situation. Also experiencing the rotten egg smell entering into the drivers compartment. The air conditioner (a/c) has a serious vibration when coming on that has had several passengers ask me what the noise and vibration were. It's a shame since i have been to the dealer 4 times for these problems and came away with them making me feel guilty and that i'm the only one with these problem. I feel this is an extremely dangerous situation and have told the dealer so.i guess i'm glad that sites like this exist...thanks.
Extreme rotten egg odor entering inside cabin and poor gas mileage.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
While driving the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated.consumer took vehicle to dealer who advised that the anti-lock brake and traction control systems had failed.dealer also advised corrective part is not in the united states and would not be able to obtain until possible 02/15/03.*nlm
Purchased 2003 accord ex v6 in 5/03. Had a few problems with car after purchase: delay when shifting from reverse to drive (dealership said was normal), muffler sound like it has a leak (dealership could'nt find a problem), noise has gotten worse.my car has been out of warranty since1/05.went on vacation in 2/05, when i went to crank the car,put the key in the ignition and turned, all of the lights on dash and radio lit up, turned the key further to crank, once started the dash lights came back on, but the radio lights did'nt.the radio still worked, you just cant see the display. Called the dealership after we got home and they said it sounded like a bulb went out, they would replace it but i would have to pay 80.00 labor and they could'nt guarantee that was the problem.i took my car to a local automotive repair shop for them to change the bulb, they took out the radio and called the honda dealership that i called and they told the mechanic there was no bulb in the radio.they put the radio back in and gave me the car back.i bought a new radio and took it back to the repair shop, they put the new radio in and the same problem as before, radio works, no lights.they put the old radio back in.i called the dealership again and this time i explained again about my radio lights, they suggest i contact honda customer service and follow their suggestions, so i did, and explained the situation to them.they advised me there was a bulletin already on the problem with my radio, that the problem is due to faulty equipment.told me i should take the car to the dealership, give them the bulletin number, let them diagnose my problem and if it is due to faulty equipment, get an estimate of how much it would cost to fix.call customer service back and let them know how much the dealership would charge me and ask for goodwill assistance for financing the cost to fix faulty equipment that obviously is an ongoing problem with honda, not the consumer.
Hello i have a 2003 honda accord. The failure happened to my radio it will not operate. They only thing that works is the time. It was while driving my radio just turned off, never came back on......can you please look into the defect thanks...
The back light went out in center console display (radio, cd player, & a/c displayed there), making the console look like it was turned off.the dealership diagnosed the problem as being caused by the radio and it would need to be replaced.thankfully my car is still under warranty, therefore the dealership made the repair at no cost to me when the part came in 1 week later.the center console display is now functioning correctly.
Stereo backlight died not allowing me to see radio, climate control, etc. This is a known issue with the radio circuit board.took to authorized honda dealer and was told of an extendwarranty, but i was not eligible for this warranty. Warranty is for 105,000 miles or 7 years. My mileage was 79k, but the car was 7 years and 4 months old. Car was repaired at my expense. Call honda customer service but they would not reimburse for the repair. Honda feltthat the extended warranty was sufficient.
Audio-hvac display module is dim or dark (as described by honda service bulletin 04-027).
Driver's car (left front) keyhole won't accept my key, electronically. I went to different auto services and have the same comments that most of the complaints were the same. I checked the internet, youtube.com, many owners of the same make, model & year have the same issues and problems, even the honda chat room help site. I thought this is an isolated problem, but it's not, if there is some ways that your company could do something about this matter/issue concerning the manufacturer's (honda) defect issue, please let us know, we don't want to shoulder to expenses on their behalf. Thank you very much for your concern and looking forward to hearing from you the soonest and for the immediate response to repair the problem for the inconvenience that we are experiencing for a long time. I have tried cleaning the inside of the keyhole by air pressured and wd 40, nothing happened. I can insert the key halfway only and then it will stopped. All other keyholes are functioning well, except the driver's keyhole.
The backlighting on the center console went out.no fuses were blown.radio and a/c are operation but you cannot see the status.you cannot control the heat or the defroster.without knowing the status of this equipment, an accident is almost assured..fogged front window.
The vehicle had a strong rotten egg odor coming from the air vents which made the occupants sick.*nlm
2003 honda accord ex sedan with 4 cylinder. Car has developed high idle 1800 rpm when cold. Car will accelerate (actually jumps) to 20 mph with foot off the accelerator. Takes over +5 minutes before it reduces to a normal idle (approximately 2 miles worth of driving).this is a really dangerous situation.also experiencing the rotten egg smell entering into the drivers compartment. The air conditioner (a/c) has a serious vibration when coming on that has had several passengers ask me what the noise and vibration were. It's a shame since i have been to the dealer 3 times for these problems and came away with them making me feel guilty and that i'm the only one with these problem. I guess i'm glad that sites like this exist...thanks.*la
Air conditioner failed to cool the car.compressor needed to be replaced along with coils.
Hole in air conditioner condensor.a hissing noise and odor were coming from the front of the car on 8/7.took auto in toservice deparment that day and they could not find problem.went back 4 days later (8/11) because air was not working and was told that there was a hole in the condesor which caused the vehicle not to hold freon.service deparment had part in stock at the time, but i had to wait to have it repaired so that i could file a claim with insurance.claim was approved 2 days later, so i took car back to service center.i was told part was on national back-order and it could be 1-2 weeks before it came in, they were given no eta.car is 7 months old and iam currently driving in 90 degree heat with no air conditioning.
I'm complaining about the design flaw on the a/c condenser of my 2003 honda accord.the placement of the condenser is flawed because it is located in the lower front of the vehicle that is always prone to be hit by small pebbles when driving normally on the highway.there is no protection on the freon coils on the condenser and any small peblle could hit it and damaged the coils and the freon would leak.this makes the owner always financially at risk that the coils could be damaged under normal driving condition because of the design.the fins on the condenser doesn't even protect the coils and only after driving the car a couple of months, i have seen a lot of pebble damage on the condenser.yesterday a pebble hit one of the coils and the freon escaped, rendering my a/c inoperable.the service advisor seems to pinpoint right away the cause by pointing to me the pebble damage on the consender in only 10 seconds.does this mean they have a lot of complaints on this kind of problem?.they say it's not covered by warranty even though the design has subjected the condenser to be hits by small pebbleswhen driving normally.does the consumer have to pay for this flaw.if i had them change the condenser today and it got hit again tomorrow, and next month, etc, etc, when will this financial problem stop for the consumer?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the vehicle would not start and was towed to the dealer.the dealer discovered that the air conditioning drain was clogged and water entered into the electrical circuit, which damaged the computer.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $917.01.the dealer advised the contact to check the air conditioner every six months.the failure and current mileages were 53,853. Updated 10/27/08.*ljupdated 10/27/08.
Air conditioning hose failure. I manage a commercial hvacr operation. I have access to suitable leak detection repair tools, etc. I own a 2003 honda accord that has lost its r134a charge through what i believe is defective / improper hose crimping, that is where the leak is. Is this a complaint that occurs with any frequency or do i own the one bad hose set produced?
A very small pebble (quarter of the size of a dime) in form of road debris, punctured the air conditioner (ac) condenser.honda said that they would not cover the repairs under warranty.the dealer informed me that other people also have had this problem.honda needs to design a shield for the condenser or build stronger condensers.cost of repairs was almost $500!! the car is almost brand new, only 7500 miles.*la
The air conditioning unit on my 2003 honda accord suddenly stopped blowing cool air.i assumed it was in need of coolant since i just recently reached the 60,000 miles mark.but when i went to have the ac serviced, i was told the compressor had gone bad and needs to be replaced.i know the dependability of hondas.so, i was baffled that the compressor would "go out" in just four years of ownership.
Condensor is leaking refrigerant on vehicle.*mr
I had my other honda for over 10 years and i liked it so much i bought another one.now i am having all kinds of trouble with it.1. The ac condenser has holes on it.it was working when i bought it.i noticed it not working when i tried to use it recently.i brought it to the dealer, i was told there are holes in condenser. It is not under warranty and it would cost me $500 to replace it.they charged me $110 for telling me what is wrong. I called honda america customer services and asked for assistance, i was told it was my own fault and there is nothing they can do.period.2. The body is rusting.the paint is coming off the car and the underneath metal is rusting.again the dealer told me they don't paint.i have to go to the body shop to repaint it.the cost is not covered under warranty.honda america again denied any wrong design and help i requested.3. Wind noise as of the door/window is not closed properly.dealer claims could not find anything wrong and they didn't have time to have a test drive with me.4. Clicking noise when i shift gear from reverse to drive.i thought it was too minor to mention to the dealer5. Don't forget the recalls for in-take breath pipe and no-reverse conditionbesides a flimsy product, the dealer and honda america customer services is no help at all.is there anything we can do to make them responsible?this will be the last honda that i own
They are selling me a lemon and fool me around with excuse.the engine light have been on six time during this two year. The first three time the engine light on, i did not have duplicatin code. Sum up the six time report, i have two times code 0700 and two times code 1705. I called honda because they authorized this dealer to sell thie car, however, they told me since the dealer do the modification on the car (add the auto starter in the car), they don't responsible on any problem that related to autostarter, even they authorized tham to sell their car. Then i talk to the assistant manager, he is very sacratic, he ask me the detail how i use the autostarter, my answer was perfect, seem to be nothing wrong. As well as he told me the last engine light on was a year ago, i told me i have not use the autostarter for a year, because i decided to leave my baby with my mother-in-law, but i use the autostarter recently. Then he blame me, perhap it could be as simple as losing the gas cap, or you use pc or cellphone in the car trigger the engine light. Then i ask him what is the list of action i cannot do in the car, he told me he has the list, but he cannot find it. I ask the service rep can i have the summary to what you did for the past six time fixing, service rep told me that summary will not reflect the detail of what happen, only the date and your name.here is the list of problems my car has:check engine light on 6th time, dec 2002, code 700customer statres cd changer is inop, april 2002balancing 2 tires on dec 2001, miscommuncatecheck engine light on 5th time, nov 2001, malfunction a/t sensorcheck engine light on 4th time, sept 2001, code 1705repaired rear bumper assembly, nov 2001check engine light on 3rd time, june 2001, code 0700, 1705auto start doesn't workcheck engine light on 2nd time, march 2001, code 900check engine light on 1st time, jan 2001, code 1456
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. Consumer learned of recall on the internet.recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed.alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work.front brake noise and/or judder.front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads.tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated thatthe radio display intermittently becomes blank and fails to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that her vin was not included in the recall. She is responsible for paying $1000 to have the radio repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Firwall heat.2003 honda accord, bought in sepetember of 2003.in october, on the way home from vacation, (speed 65, car on freeway for at least 5 hours) the cd ejected from the dashboard was so hot that i thought the other cd's in the player would melt, so i ejected them all.call to dealer service said that similiar complaints had come in but not to worry.june 8, 2003 the lights in radio and lower controls go out.suburban honda, is going to replace the radio unit, which i believe burned out from heat,the lower light bulb too, though service said it was working. It was not when i bought the car in.when i suggested the firewall heat problem, i was asked who i had been talking too. I know that there will be other complaints on this subject of this model year.
I have owned a 2003 honda accord since new and now have 71,000 miles on it and twice i was notified by letter from honda of potential problems. I have one of the stated problems now but not covered by the warranty that was extended if it occurred. The display does not work for the radio/hvac system. The local dealer from whom i bought the car said to do some research about the problem. I have. I am not competent to do the work and the problem is expensive to remedy. I will not be able to reset the code for this device to operate should the battery need to be disconnected because the led display does not work.
There is always a high pitch back ground noise (more like humming and hazing sound) coming out from the stereo unit when the volume dial is 01 and up no matter if it is the cd or radio.if i adjust the volume to 00, it is gone. But when the volume is 01 or up, the noise comes back.my dealer also acknowledged this problem on all their 03 honda accord in stock.he called american honda regarding this issue but has not got any response yet.
Took my car in for a regular oil change.hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car.i said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed.the total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped off.the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad.i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise.he confirmed that it was my front struts.i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it.i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems.now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place.my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002.i have been the only driver of the car.at this time i would never purchase another honda accord.i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem.since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car.i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off.sunroof rubber coming unglued.i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up.new radio system.trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out.radio lights went out.i was sold a complete lemon.i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me.i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700.
2003 honda accord ex backlit display on 6-cd radio system no longer works.honda indicates the entire device will have to be replaced at a cost of approx. $900.
Since buying my car 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe in 03.i had exhaust problems, radio replacement, park and brake sensor replacement, power outlet wiring problems and the windshield wipers freeze up during heavy rainstorms.this has almost caused a few accidents, but the dealership can find no problem.last thursday my car seemed to be hesitating before shifting into either 2nd or 3rd.i couldn't tell for sure.later that night, the car began to jump into & out of the low gears while starting & stopping at lights.i pulled off the road and the car would not move in reverse (only rev up).after some time, the car jumped into reverse and back into a ditch.after getting back on the road, traveling approx 60 miles per hr, i eased off the accelerator, the car powerfully downshifted to 2nd gear.had it not been for the seat belt, i believe i would have been injured.my dog was in the car with me & thrown into the dash, then the floor.the tires barked.the car then suddenly up shifted to a higher gear.i made it home that night and drove straight to the dealership the next morning.the car seemed to be doing ok.i arrived and was told to make an apt for next week. Less then 10 miles away the car would no longer shift out of 3rd gear and then would not go in reverse.i drove it back to the dealer.i was told i needed to replace the transmission at my expense, and i was pretty much at fault because i had not completed all my service at honda.i explained that it was impossible for me to make it to them during their business hours.so, some of my normal oil changes were done at other lube centers. I then asked him about the transmission recall and he said that had nothing to do with my problem.after waiting more thanhr while he cut up with employees, i spoke to the location manager and asked about temporary transportation until i could contact american honda, and he suggested i buy a new car.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle factory installed radio, components and back light defect issues.consumer sent additional correspondence.the consumer stated recently, the cd player would not function properly and most importantly, the radio began to malfunction and drain the battery.the radio would flash on and off while both the radio, all components and vehicle were turned off and the key out of the ignition. After sitting overnight, the vehicle would not start the next morning. On two occasions after driving, the consumer shut the vehicle off for five minutes and it would not re-start.the consumer stated the vehicle would stall and it was all because of the defective radio.a mechanic informed the consumer, they had recently come across numerous 2003-2007 vehicle with the exact same problem. They found the problem was due to the way honda installed and mounted the radio, coupled with the fact that the brains of the radio was defective, therefore draining the battery and causing the radio and back light to fail. The back light worked occasionally and then stopped illuminating. Updated 05/04/16*lj
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problems with the audio unit in the vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated the audio unit did not produce any sound when it was turned on. It would come on momentarily, only when driving for a few minutes, and then go out again. Also, the serpentine belt was worn due to age.
The back light on the radio unit hvac information clock radio displays all went black and cd changer does not function.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The lighting on the radio display has failed. She contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that since her vehicle was over 105,000 miles she was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 128,514.updated 2/17/10 updated 02/22/10
Dt*:the contact stated the radio and air conditioner lighted console did not illuminate.a service dealer was consulted, who informed the contact that the radio unit needed to be removed, and during the time of the repair, the vehicle would be considered unsafe to operate.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to pull out of a driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move.suddenly, the vehicle shot backwards into the street at 45 mph.she then attempted to place the vehicle into drive once again, but it would not move.suddenly, the vehicle sped forward.she heard a loud noise, but did not know the origin.the contact attempted to drive home, but the vehicle failed again on a main road with moderate to heavy traffic.she aimed the vehicle toward the nearest curb and restarted the vehicle.pointed in the direction of a curb, she was able to move the vehicle towards the curb with one jerk.the previous week, the contact noticed the transmission banging into gear when shifting.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were similar.other failures include the abs sensor light, cd player, air compressor leakage, trunk release not functioning, and the catalytic converter.the vehicle was towed to the dealer as instructed by the manufacturer and a local mechanic also inspected the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,446. Updated 07/29/08. *ljupdated 08/05/08.
2003 accord has had a problem with the second gear of the transmission.***nar***there was a recall for the transmission problem but the service manager told the consumer that the failure would not be covered under recall.the radio screen was blank.
Since owning this car january 2003, the following has happened to it: abs harness caught on fire (car was saved, but honda refused to give me another car after writing them), radio has gone out, clock gone out, trouble starting vehicle - this is apparently a fuel pressure regulator - tech notice but no recall. The front brakes were silently recalled only if you state your having problems. This car has been one big problem.
The backlighting on the center console went out.no fuses were blown.radio and a/c are operation but you cannot see the status.you cannot control the heat or the defroster.without knowing the status of this equipment, an accident is almost assured..fogged front window.
I have piece of crap people calls honda i call today 04/07/2015visibility problem windshield wiper and headlamps low i can't see night time during drive and transmission is skip but piece of crap(honda) customer said you no have recall or warranty that's really mess i got mistake to buy piece of crap(honda) please please please i suggest don't buy that like piece of crap( honda) thanks
Audio-hvac display module is dim or dark:the audio display and controls (knobs, buttons, bars)of the audio-hvac display module are dim or are dark.there is a known problem with the honda accords 2003-2007 where one of the components of the printed circuit board ( pcb) which controls the center audio console fails and then the whole audio console goes dark. So when you are driving the car, you cannot see any button or knob on the center console. It's almost impossible to change the heat / cool , the fan speed or any function that is controlled by the counter console. Honda initially sent out a technical service bulletin and they extended the warranty on the audio console to 7 years /100, 000 miles. But the problem still exists in a large number of cars.this is not like a transmission or a brake issue which can wear down over a number of years. This is a problem with the electronics on the car and should be escalated to a recall. This is a very dangerous problem as the console lighting does completely dark and the driver cannot see or locate any controls within the car. This can cause serious problem when driving and should be addressed immediately.honda has issues a technical service bulletin number 04-027. This bulletin in the proof that honda knows about the problem. The extended warranty that honda has offered is of no use because a lot of people who have this problem are out of the warranty terms ( 7 years // 100,000 miles)this should be a recall item and the national highway safety institute should force honda to repair this component in the car irrespective of the miles or the number of years. The fact of the matter is that this isa manufacturing defect and is not related to break down of a components because of miles or years. There is no wear and tear involved with printed circuit boards. ( pcb)
Hii have honda accord 2003 with only 70000 miles on it. Last year i had problem with the screen that display my ac/heater/radio it went off.i cant see anything on that screen, living in chicago and winter is coming, in extremely bad weather i am scared to drive that car and have my kids in it because i cant visualize and control the heat inside the car..driving on the highway with the bad weather that chicago hasm, i wont be able to control the heater to remove the fog from the front window and it will be impossible for me to see while driving.i believe this is %100 safety issue that you should call honda about and have it fixed because alot of americans use this type of car and alot of my friends have the same problem, honda having business here making money should make sure that the products that it sells for the americans meet the safety parameters in this great country. We care about our citizens and that's the role of our government and i believe that you should take action regarding this issue against honda. There was a recall about this issue but most of the customers were not ware of this recall, and now even though my car only has 70000miles on it, honda refuse to fix this problem that their car has.as american citizen having trust in you, i believe that you should put honda on the right track because people safety is an important issue in the united states for sure. Please look at this issue and don't put your people down.thank you for all the great work that you guys been doing.god bless you.
Headlight lenses fogging up and diminished lighting due to poor quality material of lens chosen by manufacturer and approvedby whomever. There are many brand autos effected by this condition and now there are kits and shops to polish out the lenses at owner expense. This is not a normal maintenance type item and should be benefiteda recall . Auto manufacturers should also be advised that their choice of a cheaper material has placed numerous autos on the road with a litetime safety hazardto driver visual impairment.
I was leaving a friends house at night on december 28 and when i turn the car on none of the lights in the center consul lit up. I couldn't see the radio to operate it nor the time. It was difficult to operate in trying to select climate control. I was unable to see any of the selections for a hot cold, the ability to increase or decrease the flow of the heat, selecting which item to use such as the defrost button. Luckily this happened from a stationary position. However, since this was a new vehicle to myself it made it extremely difficult to figure out after i left his friends house. In particularly because i need it to change the defrost as i was driving, and i couldn't see what i was trying to select. Additionally, since i cannot see the time, i have to use other means such as a phone or watch which i'm sure causes distracted driving.
Using turn signal switch causes engine to die. The issue is intermittent. Dealership could not replicate the issue.
The low beam lamps of the headlights have failed 3 times - twice in the driver side, once on the passenger side. This appears to be a major problem for honda as other honda models have been recalled for the same type of failure.additionally, due to the design of the car, it is extremely complicated to replace the bulb. As noted in the car instruction manual, the lining from the front wheel well must be removed to access the head lamp bulb! this makes it is very difficult for anyone other than a honda dealer to replace the bulb.as a consequence, repairs to the head lamp cannot be easily and quickly made by an average owner, further adding to the safety hazard caused by the lamp failure.honda should be required to recall this model, repair the head lamps, and replace with a new design to enable rapid, simple bulb replacement by the average owner.replacing a major safety item on an auto should not be so difficult.how many injuries have been caused due to this problem?
The panel buttons on the audio/hvac unit are not illuminating when the lights on the 2003 honda accord are turned on. I checked online and found there was a recall for this issue (svc bulletin 04-027). For this recall, the warranty extension coverage is 7 years or 105,000 miles, whichever occurs first. I called american honda to inquire about a "goodwill repair" and was told my vehicle is no longer covered by this recall. The recall is based on a component failure on the printed circuit board (pcb) and honda should repair this failure past the 7 year or 105,000 mile mark. This is clearly a safety hazard when driving at night, because you need to turn on the dome light to find the correct button or knob on the audio/hvac unit at night, such as the front or rear defroster buttons.
The internal lighting for the stereo/climate control has failed. The buttons no longer light up and the display screen is so dim that it cannot be read except from about 3cm away. This is a safety concern because it makes it difficult to operate the climate control at night, say if the windows were fogging up and you needed to defrost quickly.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle factory installed radio, components and back light defect issues.consumer sent additional correspondence.the consumer stated recently, the cd player would not function properly and most importantly, the radio began to malfunction and drain the battery.the radio would flash on and off while both the radio, all components and vehicle were turned off and the key out of the ignition. After sitting overnight, the vehicle would not start the next morning. On two occasions after driving, the consumer shut the vehicle off for five minutes and it would not re-start.the consumer stated the vehicle would stall and it was all because of the defective radio.a mechanic informed the consumer, they had recently come across numerous 2003-2007 vehicle with the exact same problem. They found the problem was due to the way honda installed and mounted the radio, coupled with the fact that the brains of the radio was defective, therefore draining the battery and causing the radio and back light to fail. The back light worked occasionally and then stopped illuminating. Updated 05/04/16*lj
Error code identified 54-5x from defective seat belts or air bags, internal failure of srs unit. Lifetime warranty for seat belts is being denied as applicable by hondafiled manager and honda dealer. Subsequent to such confirmed dx, right signal marks began to fail.
While driving at night all the lights on the center console went out.i now have no lights to control the functions of the heating, and defrost at night. The is an issue because i am unable to adjust settings when windows start to fog.
This complaint applies to almost all currently sold vehicles from all manufacturers.the polycarbonite lenses on vehicle headlights deteriorate quickly and greatly reduce the effectiveness of the headlights.this cost of replacing these defective lenses is prohibitive for most owners and they simply drive with the defective and unsafe headlights.manufacturers should be required to replace these degraded and unsafe lenses with glass or other non-hazing material at no charge.polishing schemes rarely are effective and do not last long anyway.ultraviolet radiation along with normal weathering is the suspected cause of this deterioration of the poorly designed and manufactured lenses.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
2003 honda accord ex, the radio and the a/c work, but you cannot see anything on the radio display, and the backlight for the a/c panel do not work, with the exception of the individual buttons such as the one for the compressor, that will come on when you push it in. The warranty on the radio display has been extended to 7 years/100k miles on the 2003-2004 accord. This problem is common. My car is 75000 miles, but is over 7 years. If the problem is common honda should extended the warrantytime.
My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... The other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
First, my cd player stops working out of nowhere, which i later come to find out that they had installed an internal defective cd player. A couple of weeks after the cd player broke, my drive side door would not lock with the keyless entry or power locks. Then, a couple of weeks ago my driver side headlight went out. I got someone to change both so that one wouldn't be bright than the other, but after they were both i changed, the drive side headlight still refused to work.
All interior illumination lights went out and you can not see in car. Called the dealer they stated it was not a bulb and would cost several hundred dollars to fix the issue. I have read several complaints and wonder why a recall has not occurred.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. None of the rear brake lights work. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer.she had to replace both turn signals. The current and failure mileages were 77482.
Brake light switch failed on my 2003 honda accord with 32,000 miles on it.dealer refused to even cover the repair.found problem before an accident happened.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving, the contact noticed that the hazard lights failed. The contact examined the vehicle and located the failure at the hazard riley switch. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 99,000.updated01/24/11 the consumer stated the left turn signal failed while in use. The hazrd return switch was replaced. Updated0 3/22/11
- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord with a failure mileage of 83,000. The contact stated that when she turnedonthe headlights the instrument panel becametoo dim to read. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the audio unit had to be replaced. The dealer replaced the unit free of charge, but the failure recurred. The current mileage was 85,975.
- the contact stated thatheadlightsfailed while driving at night. The contact stated thatthe headlights flickered on and off.this happened all the time, the headlights would be functioning, and then the light flickered on and off automatically.the contact stated that the interior dome lightflickered on and off as well.honda had a recall for the same problem for2003 accords with campaign # 06e02300, for exterior lighting, headlights.the contact tookthe vehicle to the dealership, and was told that the electronic load detector needed to bereplaced, which would cost $676.38.the contact felt this vehicleshould be part of the recall. Updated 02/27/07.
I have problems with my headlights dimming as i drive along.the headlights seem to be flashing high to low.when they dim they lose 20 to 30 percent of their brightness.i can really see them flashing on dark roads were there are no street lights.honda dealer cannot find the problem.*la
My 2003 honda accord has a manufactures defect in the main fuse box which causes a faulty connection and the headlights dim during driving.honda has this listed as a service bulletin and not a recall.how is this possible since one can not safely drive their car at night if the headlights will not stay light?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the driver side headlight has been replaced twice by the manufacturer due to a low beam.the headlight continues to have a low beam and does not match the passenger side headlight.the passenger side headlight has water inside the cover.the engine size and purchase date were unknown.the current mileage is 50,000 and failure mileage was 29,500.
My 2003 honda accord has a problem with the headlights that "dim" to 40%-50% of their normal brightness about once every minute of operation. I took my car the honda dealership to fix this problem; they showed me some information from honda of america that said that this problem is normal and has no repair.i trust my that my local dealer has done everything within their means to fix the problem; if honda of america has admitted that this problem exsists, why aren't they being forced to fix this safety hazard?who holds honda of america accountable to fix known problems?
The low beam lamps of the headlights have failed 3 times - twice in the driver side, once on the passenger side. This appears to be a major problem for honda as other honda models have been recalled for the same type of failure.additionally, due to the design of the car, it is extremely complicated to replace the bulb. As noted in the car instruction manual, the lining from the front wheel well must be removed to access the head lamp bulb! this makes it is very difficult for anyone other than a honda dealer to replace the bulb.as a consequence, repairs to the head lamp cannot be easily and quickly made by an average owner, further adding to the safety hazard caused by the lamp failure.honda should be required to recall this model, repair the head lamps, and replace with a new design to enable rapid, simple bulb replacement by the average owner.replacing a major safety item on an auto should not be so difficult.how many injuries have been caused due to this problem?
Headlight luminance noticeably fluctuates between a lower and higher intensity.the high beam is not on at this time.happens ususally when car is at a lower speed and slowing down or accelerating.intensity stays constant at higher speeds.very annoying.dealer and manufacturer don't know the cause.alternator has been replaced, problem still persists.it is so noticeable that i'm sure oncoming drivers think i'm flashing my highs at them.*la
While driving at night the light flashed from dim to high beam without warning. The dealer has been notified.
This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2.5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife. Dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution.last july, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, i immediately looked down at the dash... The car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, i happened to be at an exit ramp, so i coasted off the interstate to a stop. I called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, i did, and it ran. I took the car to auto zone where they said the code was "speed control sensor/short".dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor.they blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. A few times since july, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane.2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on.an isolated and separate issue i think. Last week, i drove 1 hour to the airport. The traction control and check engine light came on, and every time i used the turn indicator, the car died. It restarted itselfas soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. While looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as i tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time.i turned the car off to load bags, and when i turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. The dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution.
This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2.5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife. Dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution.last july, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, i immediately looked down at the dash... The car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, i happened to be at an exit ramp, so i coasted off the interstate to a stop. I called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, i did, and it ran. I took the car to auto zone where they said the code was "speed control sensor/short".dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor.they blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. A few times since july, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane.2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on.an isolated and separate issue i think. Last week, i drove 1 hour to the airport. The traction control and check engine light came on, and every time i used the turn indicator, the car died. It restarted itselfas soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. While looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as i tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time.i turned the car off to load bags, and when i turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. The dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution.
Evap system failed from water seeping into drain joint.this is the exact same problem that caused a recall on other vehicle id numbers for this year and model.the recall needs to be expanded.the same faulty evap design is used on all the honda accords.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated there was fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the o-rings, fuel injector and vapor canister but the interior continued to exhibit the fuel smell. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a second mechanic for an another opinion. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.
My wife and i purchased a 2003 honda accord in december of 2002. Almost immediately the car put out this horrible (rotten egg smell). I know this is coming from the catalytic converter andi proceeded to tell the service people that this was the problem. I made an appointment so they could fix the problem.their response was that the gas i was using had a high sulfur content andwe must switch gas stations immediately to get rid of the smell. So i tried every gas station in the area and the problem got worse. The car started to shake and seemed to be drawing power from the engine. The idle would also rise and fall when this shaking is happening. The odor became worse when the shaking would start. This smell is giving me a big headache and who knows what other health problems. So i called honda service to put the car in for service again. Honda did not even want to look at it again, but with much yelling i got an appointment. They had the car all day and when my wife called to see if they fixed the problem they said there was nothing wrong with the car. They continued to explain that it is (the nature of the beast) and all cars put off this smell to some degree.i also noticed the gas mileage is not what honda stated it should be. So i called honda directly to file a complaint and found out that honda is aware of this problem, but has no solutions to fix it. Honda assures me that after 10,000 to 15,000 miles goes by that the smell will decrease and go away. This smell started at 50 miles and is getting much worse at 4,500 miles. I will never buy another honda car or their products again as long as i live.i am also researching information about other 2003 honda accords with the same problems and found many with the same problem. I am going to get a lawyer involved to fight them. We the consumers should not let honda take advantage of us. Honda should be ashamed to sell the consumers such a rotten egg.*nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag sensor replacement was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/05/11*ljthe consumer also stated after filling the gas tank, the needle would not go past 3/4. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit and pump assembly. Updated 07/22/11
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. It has been serviced as per instructions in honda owners manual. It has 119k on car and the transmission will slip out of gear when driving, according to several web sites (http://www.hondaproblems.com/problems/transmission-failure.shtml), (http://cdonner.com/honda-accord-2003-ex-v6-transmission-failure.htm) their are many more out there doing the same thing and honda usa is turning a blind eye to the problem. The real issue is the transmission, the past few recalls include jet kits and ignition switches and a few flash file updates to transmission software never truly addressing the real issue which is a much more expensive transmission replacement. The recalls are like any other recall when a large repair is needed on a broad scale, smaller more band-aid like repairs are instituted as recalls to get the vehicle out of warranty and no longer a problem for honda. The problem with this kind of irresponsibility is this, the issue is not a cylinder wear issue and it isn't a fuel pump failing issue that simply is a financial inconvenience to the owner, it is a problem with a transmission failing to stay engaged, a problem that is leaving drivers in the middle of roads. A problem that is causing car to lose power in the middle of merging into traffic or changing lanes, or at any moments without warning, endangering the driver. Last but not least when a person decides to buy a honda they are not only purchasing a car with money they purchase it with confidence of reliability. When you maintained a vehicle and you drive it like a baby and it fails at 119k that it what i believe falls into the category of premature failure. Honda needs to take responsibility for this dangerous and subpar product that they have given to the buyers in good faith and at the least give 100% parts goodwill.
At approximately 56,000 miles, we had to replace the rear main oil seal. At 68,000 miles, we had to replace the fuel pump and as of june 4th, 2011, we were informed that we need to replace the transmission at 78,000 miles. The transmission failed going approximately 70 mph and proceeded into "limp mode" to 30 mph. It proceeded to then return instantly to 70 mph and within 30 seconds repeated the same and as we were trying not to fly off the highway it again repeated this same behavior at which point we pulled off to the side of the highway, which was approximately 2 feet wide, and as traffic, which was thankfully not right on our tail, flew by we were able to drive on the side of the highway for the next 20 miles at approximately 30 miles per hour into the next town. At this point, there wasn't anyone available to look at the vehicle so we left it and rented a vehicle. Our honda would not even go into reverse at this point. We then towed the honda back to our home town and dropped it straight to honda of tri-cities. There they diagnosed that their was a transmission failure and it had to be replaced. They offered to pay half of the cost ($2000.00) but we feel there is a life threatening problem with that transmission and after seeing all of the additional customers of honda's, the years between 1999 and 2003, that have had the same life threatening experiences, we are appalled that the public has not been notified of this. Not just by a check on your transmission but a complete recall. I am very surprised that we were not fatally injured.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
I purchased my 2003 honda accord ex v6 on dec. 31, 2002. I spent 6 months researching many makes and models in order to find the perfect car for my wife and unborn child. I selected the accord because i felt it offered the most safety features and has been one of the most reliable cars on the road for years. My only concern was that the vehicle was a first year redesigned model, but when i asked the service manager he said that the only thing changed between 2002 and 2003 was that the vehicle had high compression heads and that's where the extra horsepower came from. I still had some reservations, however i thought to myself, "it's a honda how can i go wrong?"seven days after i purchased the car it stranded my wife at work. She finally got the car started after 20 minutes and got it home and told me it wouldn't crank. I thought maybe it was a fluck and it wouldn't do it again, 6 days later it did it again. I now thought maybe it was the security chip in her key causing the vehicle to shut off the fuel delivery system, so i told her we would get her a new key. Five days later using my key the car failed to crank. I continued to hold the key over to see how long it would take to finally crank and it took 45 seconds of continual cranking for the car to finally fire off! the next day i called the dealership and they told me to bring it in and so i did. The dealership was very helpful and concerned and they did everything they could to fix my car, however parts were on back-order and we would have to wait. They gave us a rental car and sent us home. It took honda motor corporation 27 days to deliver our part and when we got the car back the next day it acted up again so the car went back into the shop for another 7 days. The dealership has completely replaced the entire fuel delivery system and the car still fails to crank about twice a month. This is rediculous, i bought this car to be reliable and safe for my wife and daughter, who is now 2 months old.
Since owning this car january 2003, the following has happened to it: abs harness caught on fire (car was saved, but honda refused to give me another car after writing them), radio has gone out, clock gone out, trouble starting vehicle - this is apparently a fuel pressure regulator - tech notice but no recall. The front brakes were silently recalled only if you state your having problems. This car has been one big problem.
6-18-04 told honda dealer that our 2003 accordlx was idling too fast on cold startups - dealer told wife this was normaland marked bill "ok" re this item. Fast idling continued thereafter. On 9-01-04 11:30 pmcar parked in drivewaywas started, put in reverse, and car sped so rapidlythatit jumped driveway curb and was stopped by braking and hitting a tree. Tobe correctly parked i put the car in drive and the car shot ahead rapidly, stopped only by braking and swerving into other curbing and jumping it. I
The vehicle gets stuck in 2nd gear. It is automatic transmission. Sometimes at freeway speeds the vehicle suddenly downshifts spontaneously to 2nd or 1st gear and feels like i've suddenly and violently applied brakes to the car.the sudden stop and lurch of the car is violent and sudden and causes momentary loss of control of the vehicle.
When i was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and i try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.
I have two hondas 2010 (80000)and another one is 2003 (87000) miles. Both have same problem of a leak in engine oil. One honda (2010) had a campaignso it was fixed as part of recall. Other honda (2003) did not have campaign so honda is not offering the fix for manufacturing defect related problem.this defect is due to the incorrect oil seal used in the honda and they are not fixing and creating the risk for drivers.
Carbon monoxide comes into my car - honda replaced the catalytic converter four times - i was already injured from my prior 1990 lexus 250es when my dangerous airbag exploded point blank into my neck and head. Mat airbag had no tether. Five c-spin surgeries and i was no longer able to work as a surgeon or at all. This was never recalled but i still have that car. Airbags are not safe. There should be h-belts that are safe. Sodium azide causes cancer.regarding my 2003 honda - i already had the airbags recalled three times.....i request permission to have all air bags removed to save my life. Another explosion would kill me. Nhtsa demands that children sit in the rear as out of position occupants but i am only 5 feet and am also an out of position occupant. Doesn't nhtsa care about short drivers until 5'4"? i require a response. Btw i still have the lexus death mobile. Also the carbon monoxide caused me to get ill, fall asleep and crash. I never heard back from nhtsa from my prior complaint. Your question is when did this happen.....the lexus airbag 12-26-91......the honda carbon monoxide.....continual ----- need to keep open the windows...... 2010 to this date.
The transmission pressure switch sensor failed and the drive indicator started flashing.this caused unexpected acceleration/deceleration to my vehicle while driving .apparently there are so many complaints on the internet about regular failures of the transmission pressure switch for the 2003 honda accord.this should have been a recall by honda.
Vehicle downshifted in low gear at highway speed almost causing a crash. Took to transmission shop and they said transmission needs replacement. Transmission shop hooked up to diagnostic and read the following codes: po747 a/t clutch pressure control solenoid valve a stuck on and po752shift solenoid valve a stuck on . Transmission shop states this is a very common problem.
Bought this car used (with over 140,000 miles) for my teenage son.when he turned the headlights on- all the interior display lights for radio, heating and air conditioning and defrosters went dark.we called honda of america and they denied any knowledge of history of this recurring problem.they even went so far to say that because the honda was manufactured in mexico that no warranties applied.the car had a 6 cd player when we bought it honda said the entire radio system could only be replaced by a single disc player.it cost $1000 to have the problem fixed.i own 3 hondas, have owned hondas for decades and will look to american made cars for all my future purchases.
Malfunction with bulb or illumination device. The light that illuminates the radio, time,and cd display had mysteriously gone out. The dealer informed the consumer they were unable to fix the problem and therefore the consumer would need a new radio at a cost of $750.00.
For no known reason the radio dash display on the 2003 honda accord has gone black making it impossible to see any of the information related to the heating/air conditioning operation, radio/cd operation and time.there is a service bulletin issued but honda doesn't seem to think it is a big problem in that they seem to be unwilling to recognize the problem and provide financial assistance to affected owners.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the interior lighting was inoperable.the dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 83,500. Updated 11/07/11updated 05/10/12
The radio and cd and heat and air console lighting went out on my honda accord.two honda service places and the main honda headquarters say that i have to replace the $800 radio before my lease runs out. I didn't break the radio lighting.one service place said that this is a common problem with honda accords. Be aware!
2003 honda accord coupe - radio dash display went outfailure of radio/climate displays makes it impossible to read time/temp/warning displays.honda has thus far failed to admit this is a widespread problem despite multiple honda accord owners experiencing the same issue.
September 8th was a rainy day. Left class in the rain to notice that my wipers had completely stopped working on my 2003 honda accord. Thought that is was the fuse, but the fuse is fine. Haven't taken car to dealership yet because i wanted to do some research on any recalls. I've also had issues with my interior radio/ac lights. They don't work at all.
Ran off the road, trying to use window defroster controls because the backlight on the radio controls ceased functioning.
I recently ran off the road and nearly wrecked my 2003 honda accord ex trying to read my clock and a/c lighting while driving.normally, this would not be an issue. However, the known backlighting problem in this make and model of car is widespread and known by the manufacture. Furthermore, there is yet to be a recall.how many people die from driver distraction every year?the last thing we need is to add one more distraction to the road.would you operate an airliner with cockpit lighting issues?
The back light that lights all of my instruments in my dash went out. I own a 2003 honda accord ex.there was no sign of a problem and then all of a sudden the lights went out...there is not a fuse or anything that controls this problem. It is a wiring issue in the stereo that causes the problem and it can be in upwards of $1000 to fix a light issue according to the forums online.
I am the original owner of a 2003 honda accord ex.i have read numerous complaints concerning the same issue that i have experienced (http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/2003-honda-accord-wiring-problem-8584-10.html ).my radio/cd changer, temperature control and defrost lights went out just after my warranty had expired.i was also told that it would be a $400+ repair and the car would need to be kept for 2-3 days.seeing that many others have experienced that same problem i would request that a recall to fix the problem be issued immediately.thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Lcd display for cd/radio/environmentals/time is dark and barely visible.i am told the radio is malfunctioning and needs replaced.radio was replaced 15 months ago.i was informed new radio would cost 990.00 plus labor.
2003 honda accord ex v6.backlight in display unit for radio and a/c has burned out.display is dark. Car is out of warranty by 3500 miles but dealer wants to replace entire unit for about $900.i know of at least 10 other failures with 2003 accord ex display units.
There was nothing of consequence that occurred in the time leading up to this failure.the display, containing the clock, air conditioning, radio, and cd controls of the 2003 honda accord no longer lights up.this makes it very inconvenient to attempt to use any of these features.it is very expensive to have this fixed, as well, since the light source is inside the unit and the entire center unit must be replaced, which can cost approximately 1000 dollars.i am aware of this problem happening in the cars of every other person i know who owns the same model car.
While driving my 2003 honda accord ex v6, the display light for the radio panel went completely dark.i have owned this car for only 20 mos. And do not feel that this malfunction should occur on a new vehicle with less than 5 yrs. Ownership. I went to the dealership the next morning after the light went out and was told that they are beginning to see a higher number of complaints for this particular malfunction/defect.i was also told that i would have to pay between $500 and $600 for either a new radio unit or the tuner (initally told it was just a bulb but the service mgr told the other service person that the entire radio unit had to be replaced).
Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure.i have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation)accord ex.about 2-3 months ago while driving the display panel for the vehicle operating systems-radio, heat/ac, timeblacked out.at-near the time of this occurrence i was on thenew york state thruway.a flashing (emergency) sign -flashing 'emergency' 'check radio channel 530 or 1610 for details'- notifying an emergency. As i was driving and could not see the radio display.it was dark. I was unable to access the emergency notice.my vehicle was taken to honda and was told this repair was a defect. This repair was part of a campaign to fix this display, per honda service bulletin 04-027 but the program for my vehicle had expired.they mentioned the campaign was part of a campaign not a recall, even though they acknowledge safety was one of the issues in the program.i live in an area where the roads are equippedwith emergency message signage' are frequent and commonplace.not having the ability to access these messages due to a campaign program where no notice was received by me (i am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect.as i write, the display is dark and has not even flickered since the initial occurrence.
The interior lighting of my honda accord coupe 2003 went out.from what i've seen it is a very common problem in these cars.everything works properly but the lighting is out and nothing is visible on the lcd screen.
- the contact stated thatheadlightsfailed while driving at night. The contact stated thatthe headlights flickered on and off.this happened all the time, the headlights would be functioning, and then the light flickered on and off automatically.the contact stated that the interior dome lightflickered on and off as well.honda had a recall for the same problem for2003 accords with campaign # 06e02300, for exterior lighting, headlights.the contact tookthe vehicle to the dealership, and was told that the electronic load detector needed to bereplaced, which would cost $676.38.the contact felt this vehicleshould be part of the recall. Updated 02/27/07.
My 2003 honda accord ex has had an ongoing problem of the accessory lights going out that control the radio and hvac controls. It is actually a transistor on the printed circuit board blowing that controls the consoles lighting. Honda knows about the issue and has put out an extended warranty about this for 7 years or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the warranty is out, the cost to fix it through the dealership is $700-900, not something many people these days can afford, and because they can't afford it, their safety is decreased. Although this is a known issue and the warranty has run out, they really should take responsibility and fix any that have this problem because this is a serious distraction while driving. Multiple times i've tried to change my temperature or radio settings and while trying to see the display almost gotten into an accident.there are message boards all over the internet addressing this issue and how much of a safety concern this is. An anonymous user posted this on the boards::"can't view anything on the radio display or center controls. This is especially dangerous at night when trying to adjust the heat or a/c and can't see what i'm doing. Honda should definitely fix the issue. It really is a safety problem." more details here:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/accessories-interior/stereo_backlight_blew_cant_just_replace_the_bulb.shtml.
In september, my '03 honda accord lx v6 started shifting hard from 2nd gear in morning traffic.after a few miles, the car would not shift out of 2nd gear.1st mechanic couldn't replicate the issue.on the way home, dashboard lit up like a christmas tree; check engine light, tcs light, oil light.had car towed to dealer; total transmission failure.in addition to the transmission dying, 6 months ago the dashboard/radio/temperature panel lights failed, the dome light doesn't work, the right headlight has needed to be replaced 3 times, the driver's side seat has always been loose.i am the original and only owner of this car and have had it repaired/maintained at honda dealers since purchase.to have all these issues, plus have the transmission fail at 106,000 miles is unacceptable.then to have to pay $2200 to have a used, remanufactured transmission installed is unacceptable.this is chronic problem for the '03 accord.a recall should be issued, people should be refunded their money already paid and offered a significant discount to be placed into a safe new car.it is only a matter of time before someone is really hurt...or has it happened already.
The interior lights on the radio display went out. There is no lights on the heat/ac dial control, the fan control, all the defroster/air blower options. Makes it difficult to use the defroster in the front or rear when driving since i can't see which button i am pushing. It is dangerous to have to trun on an interior light when driving to see what i need to push to make my visibility better.
Malfunction with bulb or illumination device. The light that illuminates the radio, time,and cd display had mysteriously gone out. Auto out of warranty by 7,000 miles. Dealer would pay for part but i would pay the labor of $156.00.
The backlight for the radio/cd/envionmrntal controls has gone out.i have been informed the led taht provides this light is built into the radio and cannot be repaired.the honda dealer states the radio must be replaced to solve the problem.this car is less than 3 years old but is over the milage alloment to be covered by warranty.so, in order for me to be able to set the controls for the heating/ac/defrost and/or cd/radioi will be required to pay $750.00 for a new radio,plus labor.browsing the edmunds.com repair forum i see this appeasr to be a very common problem for the 2003 honda accord.there has been over 300 posts on this issue in the past 3 months.because of flawed engineering by honda, the consumer is required to pay over $750.00 for a $1.25 led that by design - comes attached to a brand new radio unit.please note: all of the componenets: ac/defrost/radio/etc, work just fine - you just can't see the controls to set them properly.
Problem statement: 2003 honda accord console control lighting and stereo background lighting has failed.why is this a problem: during night time driving you cannot see the controls to make adjustments and therefore have to turn on the overhead lighting to make any adjustments to the fan, temperature, change air flow position etc, or adjust the stereo. This is an error precursor to having an accident as it distracts you from driving. This is a generic problem: a quick research of the web indicates this is a common failure among honda accords ranging from years 2003 to 2005. In these honda accords all of the console control lighting is powered by circuits in the stereo and therefore the only fix is to replace the stereo at an estimated cost of $300 to $500 dollars.
I own a 03 honda accord. The radio unit is one piece which has the climate control and radio function. Recently the backlight went out on the unit making it impossible to see any of control including rear defroster in the night. I took the vehicle back to honda and they refused to replace the unit saying the car is out of warranty. Apparently this is a common problem with 03-05 honda accord's. With out the backlight all climate function are not visible at night. Honda has a service bulletin for this:http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=673the repair should be done as recallcampaign as it causes a problem is it impair visibility of climate function but to-date honda consider this to be warranty only repair.
I was driving at night when the lights for the radio and climate controls went out.the radio and heat/ac still work.i can use the cd player, the radio and the heat/ac i just cannot see what channel, temperature, etc.the lights on the knobs for these controls also went out.checked every fuse and all of them are fine.
Both driver and front passenger doors will not stay propped open. They are very heavy, and when pushed open to either the first or second 'catch', the doors invariably fall back and crush the legs of the person trying to exit the vehicle. Both rear doors stay open, catching and locking properly on either of the two 'catch' points. When we pointed out to honda dealer while the car was in for a different recall issue, they offered to order a replacement part for over $100 without even looking at the latch mechanism. I believe this is an original flaw with the car that they should repair for free.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear passenger and driver's side interior doors failed to release whenever being accessed. The doors were not locked. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Last year, i was driving my 2003 honda accord, and i locked my car as i was riding.upon reaching my home i tried to unlock my car and it would not unlock manually, by pushing the bottom, or with the keyless entry. When i tried to use the interior button to unlock the car, it locked all of the doors and the driver door would not unlock manually, however, i was finally able to get a passenger door unlocked manually.it seemed like i was in a horror movie because the passenger doors would appear to unlock, but they would instantly relock.this happened more than a few times and i was terrified to drive in fear of a accident as well as the fact that i had to leave my car unlocked when i went out in public.today, the issue started again.i tried to hold the keyless entry down so that the windows would roll down and i could gain access that way, but it was to no avail.i tried using the key, but that did not work.i just so happen that while trying to unlock it with the key i turn it (the key) in the opposite direction and held it and the windows rolled down which allowed me to unlock a passenger door manually and climb in to my car.i still can not unlock the driver side door regardless of method.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that when he turns off the engine, all of the doors lock and prevent anyone from exiting or entering the vehicle for approximately three minutes.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they discovered error code number b1006.the code was reset and not repaired.the manufacturer did not assist.the failure mileage was 46,369 and current mileage was 47,000.updated 02-13-08 the consumer stated vehicle parked rear passenger door dented. The door was repaired. The consumer stated the dealer replaced actuator and rewired doors, however the problem still persists. Updated 02/13/08
I could not open the unlocked driver's door from the inside using the internal door handle.corrective action was replacement of the inner handle cable (part # 72171-sda-a01) which had severed.such a failure could be life threatening in an accident, water submerged or fire.
Door locks are not working. They are broken.front door locks for my honda accord have to be unlocked manually. The driver side with key. The passenger side by hand. The car has only 60,908 miles. I don't understand why the locks are going bad. I feel this is a safety issue.you cannot get into your car very quickly if you need to.to have them fixed will be very expense. I was told only the drivers side for the part would be over $225.00, not including labor. Have other owners had this problem? i think the locks are defective and honda should pay to have them replaced.thedrivers lock went out in march and now the other went out today. When will the other locks go out?
First, my cd player stops working out of nowhere, which i later come to find out that they had installed an internal defective cd player. A couple of weeks after the cd player broke, my drive side door would not lock with the keyless entry or power locks. Then, a couple of weeks ago my driver side headlight went out. I got someone to change both so that one wouldn't be bright than the other, but after they were both i changed, the drive side headlight still refused to work.
Inside door handles of my 2003 honda accord lx are peeling and i have cut my fingers several times while i was opening my door from the inside of my car.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear passenger and driver doors failed to lock. In addition, the rear passenger door failed to open from inside the vehicle. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,090. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the door latches were inoperative.as a consequence, he could not use the key fob to lock or unlock the doors.the doors had to be locked/unlocked manually.the dealer stated that the actuator and the internal fuse box failed and were replaced.a complaint was filed with the manufacturer.the failure and current mileages were 48,000.
2003 honda accord - left rear door lock actuator problem - (while standing outside the car) the door would stay in the locked position. It would not open using the key or by putting the key in the door. The key would go in but i wasn't able to turn the locks either direction. I finally kept pressing the button on the key & eventually 3 of the doors unlocked. Another day, i pressed the key to unlock & the lock would go up & down immediately. It would unlock & lock again so quickly i didn't have time to open the door. I finally got in the car with the help of my daughter. She pressed the unlock button on the key & i grabbed the door quickly to open - that's how we got in the car that day. Several times i was unable to get my passengers in & out of the car because the door would not open. It was truly frightening driving the car at that time for fear of an emergency that we/passengers wouldn't be able to get out of the car. Another time my passenger was in the back passengers side seat and she couldn't get out of the car at all. I leaned over to try to unlock that door (that time that was the only door that wouldn't open). I tried to unlock the door with my hands & the door wouldn't unlock at all! my passenger had to go out the other door. Thank god i had another door that was working. I am a mom. I also carpool the neighborhood children. Not only was this door with the problem endangering myself. It was endangering my passengers too. I took it to the honda dealership and they replaced the left rear door lock actuator. $281.24 later the door appears to be fixed at this time. I should not have had to pay $281.24 of my money for such a safety hazard. I'm bringing this to your attention so hopefully i would be preventing a future tragedy.
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs.another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since i bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles.the final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
Upon using the security key for the vehicle, the consumer found that the secured key actually opened other honda vehicles. She used her key on a car that was not hers and someone used their key on hers.the vehicle was taken to the dealer.*sc
This 2003 honda accord has caused me a lot of problems since the beginning i bought it. Just after 2 weeks with around 500 miles all this rattling noises started coming from the doors and windows. I took it to the dealer, they fixed it, but the problem was back less than a week after. Today i have 14000 miles on my car and i have been to the dealer more then 20 times for this problem. They have replaced the run channels and other parts without any success. Also the interior is falling a part; the middle compartment is not working. The cd compartment gets stuck all the time. The engine is making a lot of noise, feels like its actually sitting in the passenger side next to me. I know this is not the quality honda has, my wife has a 1996 accord and it doesnt make as much noises as mine, and it also runs better. Honda needs to take quality seriously. And help me out with this lemon car.
Driver side lock did not work with keyless entry.had to use key to unlock door.took back to dealer and paid to get actuator fixed.now the passenger side door lock does not open and i have to reach over to unlock.cannot open from the outside.
At first none of the windows rolled down. Currently,the door locksfroze, andconsumer was unable to access the vehicle that had a keyless entry system. Consumer had one lock on the door that the key went into and that lockalso froze.at this time,the consumer had to leave the doors unlocked in order to gain access.this presented a safety hazard due to necessity of accessing auto after work in a dark parking structure at a city hospital.the dealership blew dry the inside door, but with michigan winters , consumer foresee a high probability of recurrence.the right side windshield wiper insert started falling out and scratched the windshield.reinstalled wiper insert.
2003 accord ex-v6 makes rattling noises from inside the driver and passenger doors, the door posts and sometimes the dashboard. The rattle frequently appears when driving over rough pavement but it is intermittent. Dealer has tried to resolve the problem but without any success.*la
Upon reaching into truck, and not realizing that the trunk lid had opened fully, i rammed my head into the trunk lock, causing a mild concussion.this caused me to be off work for 4 days.i am glad that the lock had a plastic cover or i would have surely split my head open.thank you .
I was traveling on the interstate and my gas pedal locked, then my steering system, followed by the gas pedal.i was surrounded by huge trucks and was traveling with small children and was able to stop the car. I then repeatedly smashed the brake pedal and forced the steering to stir me to the side of the road the car went into the ditch and came to a fairly abrupt stop.when i arrived to the dealership, they told me that it was a problem with the alternator, but suggested that i should replaced the water pump.i asked for an engineer to look at the car and be given a statement of safety before i risked my life driving the car.they agreed when my brother-in-law asked but i was denied after he got off the phone and spoke with me although my car is 90 days old and under a full bumper to bumper warranty.*la
Neutral gear does not engage in 2003 honda accord after the recall reverse gear repair was supposedly fixed by mahwah honda in mahwah, new jersey. 99 franklin turnpike,mahwah,new jersey.*ph
Hello i need to submit a near collision incident caused by a transmission lockup on the highway at 65 mph. I don't know your vin tracking methods, but you have not accounted for all of them, particularly mine. Refer to:nhtsa recall number: 04v-176mfr campaign id: p38campaign dscription: 03-04 accord auto trans recallrecall date: 04/13/2014i've just had this happen to me in my 2003 accord and can provide proof by submitting my transmission replacement records from the local honda dealer service shop.i was lucky the vehicles behind me were able to avoid rear ending me.
The torque converter isnt locking up anymore...the car can stop any time by itself. Check engine light code p0741
After about45 minute ride out of my city on a major highway, my car violently downshifted from 65 mph to 0 and would not move out of first gear thereafter. This has happened everyday afterwards that i drive my car at least 20 minutes.it seems as if once a mechanism inside the transmission heats up or gets hot, this happens.i always service my vehicle as required, i am worried.this is a major transmission failure.i have read where over 200 other honda owners have had this issue in the past but no recall has been issued.please advise.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure in the middle of traffic, almost caused an accident but fortunately this was on a road with a slower speed limit. 3 out of 4 engine mounts are broken. I have owned this car 8 months and the estimated repair is $6000. I have found several websites and forums where this appears to be a problem for 2003 and 2004 transmissions on the accord. Most drivers just stalled on the highway/road they were traveling on and this is a serious safety concern. How can these cars continue to be sold where this is a common problem.
Car developed a high pitch whistle noise at 1500 miles. Took to dealer who determined that there was an internal defect in the transmission. Transmission was replaced with a remanufactured transmission per honda's warranty policy. American honda was extremely curt in handling my complaint. Further research has shown that american honda is currently suffering from a transmission failure crisis in its 1999-2003 accord, prelude, odyysey, and acura tl/cl automobile lineup.
I bought my honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later i had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission afterbought car. On 11/10/2012 out of no where when i was getting off the freeway my car started to down shift really hard, was jerking while driving and then was stuck in first gear, luckily i was less than a mile from my house so i drove home then parked it and no indicator lights on. The next morning (today) called a friend who works on hondas and he looked at it and said the transmission fluid was very dirty and practically gone. Drove around the block twice and transmission was working fine. Then laterdrove about 8 miles and started hard down shifting and was stuck in first gear. Then parked and tried to put my car in reverse and it not move acted like was in neutral. Put it in park, turned it off then started it again and put it into reverse, reverse now worked. After that i had my friend look under the hood at the transmission fluid and it was practically empty again. So i went to the store got more transmission fluid and put some in and tried to drive back home. Everything seemed fine for about another 8 miles then it started to hard down shift all over again. After another 3 miles the car completely freaked out check engine light finally came on along with the abs, tsc, and the light showing i was in drive started flashing. So i pulled over and put the car in park and everything was still doing the same thing, including the light indicating i was in drive even thought i was in park and the park gear light was on. So i turned off my car, sat for a min then restarted. Driving slow needed to stop and brakes started to go out.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the vehicle would independently shift out of gears while driving at any speed followed by an abnormal increase in rpms. In april 2005, the dealer replaced the jet fuel kit to correct the failure but had since recurred.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance.the current and the failure mileages were 90,000.
The transmission started having a slight flare in 2nd to 3rd shift around 150,000 miles.i got it serviced at mel rapton honda on 3/20/2012 and was told about the flare issue.now at 180,000 the transmission will not go past 3rd gear and needs to be replaced.
Automatic transmission disengages from drive line. ( it felt like the transmission had been placed in neutral). It doesn't do it when cold. If engine is turned off and started after 5 minutes car will move. Transmission specialist quoted $2000-$2500 to rebuild trans.he said the trans filter was not accessible from outside the transmission and the clutch pack disintegrates and clogs the filter rendering the transmission unreliable. Transmission fluid had been replaced as per honda recommendation, now it smells burned and is brown instead of red. Honda quoted $500 trade in value towards another newer car. Honda wants $3000-$4000 to replace with rebuilt unit. Research indicates that this is a not uncommon for this model over many years. How many fatal crashes have occurred due to this problem but were attributed to other causes?
In 2008 the transmission froze up on the freeway while going 65mph. 3 years after having the transmission replaced, the rebuilt transmission goes out again while driving on the freeway. Seems to be a bad design with the honda accord 03 v6 transmissions. I just found out that there was a recall in '04, but never received any notices.
Transmission down shifts from 4th gear to 1st gear abruptly and will not re-engage 4th gear until i turn the car off and back on. This occurred today on my way home on the highway. After turning the car off and back on, it happen 2 more times before i got off the highway and went home on 1st gear locally. I came real close to being rear ended atruck due to the sudden downshift of the transmission.
Driving 60 on a busy interstate the transmission drops gear making my car jerk hard and slow almost enough for the person behind me to slam into me. Pulled over and turned car of then back on transmission seems to be slipping bad. Bought it used 2 years ago it has 93,000 miles and never misses servicing. I see it is not uncommon, why is this issue not being taken care of?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx. The contact stated that the vehicle would not drive in second gear unless the vehicle was on an incline. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. The vin was unavailable.
2003 honda accord with under 80,000 miles. V6 with automatic transmission. Transmission started slipping while making turn in neighborhood. While turning, pressing the gas only raised the rpms, but the car was not moving. I thought i was going to get hit by oncoming traffic. After trying to re-create trouble, it appears if the car tries to downshift into a low gear and gas is applied heavily, the car red lines and does not shift gears. This was a bad moment for this to happen. Very dangerous to think pressing the gas pedal has the potential not to move. Slow acceleration and the transmission shifts fine, but if you need to get out of the way, you can't accelerate hard.
Driving up to the high desert at 70 mph the transmission dropped out of 5th to 1st and back to gear 4 times tell only second and first gears only work.there was no warning of a problem tell this time. I could of been in a sever accident, if i would of lost control of the car at this speedor someone was to close to me an hit me from going 70mpg to 10mpg in less in a second. This car only has 89k on it and should not be having a problem like this .this is a major safety problem when a car just locks up at freeway speeds . Honda should do something about this.there are a lot of online forums with just this problem if i would of known about this i would not of picked this car.i drive a lot of mountain roads and freeways. If this would of happen on a mountain road going up are even down i may not be her right now to send this complaint. I would be part of the mountain side. This need immediate attention, just like with ford having tier problems,toyota having there problem with safety on the vehicles this one that need attention.
November 30, 2016 the transmission started jerking and slipping.on december 1, i had the car towed to a repair facility and a repair was done.the next day. December 2 the problem recurred and the diagnosis was the transmission failed.the failure of this class of transmissions is documented through recalls.my transmission at the time of recall had new cooling lines and kits installed.no inspection was done by camera.
In early october of 2010 our 2003 honda accord ex v6 was driving at about 40 mph, suddenly, it downshifted in the middle of traffic, almost coming to a complete stop, and the car was almost rear-ended.when looked at bythe local honda dealership the tech said the transmission was fine.a few weeks later the car did it again only at higher speed this time.the car has been parked for over a year because we are afraid to drive it, and we do not know whether to invest the money to fix it, or if it is defect from the factory.i found the information for this website on the following thread:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/unintended_downshift.shtml.
Transmission was replaced by honda in 2007 at 115,000 miles.the honda replacement transmission failed unexpectedly and catastrophically a few days ago despite meticulous maintenance by honda dealers and top mechanics.this failure left the driver in a dangerous situation with oncoming traffic.this second transmission had 80,000 miles and does not address the original design defect.
Driving at approximately 68 mph on interstate 5 when car felt like the brakes had been applied, hard. Luckily there was not a lot of traffic behind me because it was a very quick deacceleration to 30mph and a very dangerous situation.i was able to limp along the freeway with my flashers on at 35mph, top speed, until i could get off of the freeway.when i was putting the car on the trailer dolly we realized that i had no reverse gear.the next morning, the car reengaged with reverse while taking the car off of the car trailer.the car was brought to a transmission shop that diagnosed that the transmission had failed at 106,000miles.we had taken the car into the honda dealer for the 2004 transmission recall repair. I had no previous warning that there was any problems with the transmission until this failure.
Traveling north on i-83 from baltimore to pennsylvania, the car started jerking violently, and came to a complete stop, front wheels quit rotating (locked?). We were thrown forward against our seatbelts, the rear of the car jumping slightly to the right.gratefully, traffic was light. We shifted gears on the console back and forth and got the car moving again, taking the middletown rd. Exit, pulled off the road, checked transmission fluid, read the car manual. Half-hour later, we continued slowly, but after a few miles, the car began jerking again, slowing, sometimes stopping.we were able to get home with hazard lights flashing, letting cars pass by pulling to the side.this was early afternoon, very little traffic, and we were not far from home.had car towed to dealer who said transmission failure, needed to be replaced.we bought this car new in 2003, maintained it per manufacture suggestions, and had no prior problems or indication the transmission was failing as the car was running as smoothly as it has since it was new.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 30 mph, the second gear was failing.the vehicle would shift from fourth to second gear and from fifth to second gear, which caused the vehicle to jerk and slam.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the clutch failed, which caused the transmission to fail.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $2,450.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle would not be covered by the transmission recall; therefore, no compensation was made.the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 86,000.
I was driving approximately 30mph on a long straight road when for no reason the car started downshifting on it's own. The vehicle lurched. I came to a stop and while i was braking, the car suddenly stopped on it's own as if i slammed on the brakes. I stopped at a light, and then turned onto a side road. I was driving approximately 20mph when the car started downshifting on it's own again. I pulled over to the side of the road and once again, the car stopped suddenly as if i slammed on the brakes. After a few days at a personal mechanic, it was decided that the vehicle should be taken to a honda dealership. Personal mechanic stated he at one point took my vehicle out on a side road where the vehicle suddenly went into a neutral speed and lost power. While on the freeway driving around 50mph to the dealership, car downshifted on it's own causing me to almost get rear ended. I pulled off freeway and came to a stop on the side of the road. Once again, the car came to a quick sudden stop as if i slammed on the brakes. Once at the honda dealership, test were ran and it was decided the vehicle had transmission failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. They quoted me $4500 for repairs. Ended up calling honda customer service, they were willing to only cover $1100. I ended up with a total bill of $3406.26.
Transmission failed.
Driving up a slight hill. Car started jerking and revving up.car would not move. Had to coast to side of road and pull off.problem was a complete transmission failure. Very low mileage and trans mission had all scheduled maintenance.could of been major safety issue since traffic was heavy and car all of a sudden slowed down and caused a stopping of traffic.
Transmission went out on honda accord 2003, which had recall on it. Honda claimed to have fixed it. This concerns me because of their definition of fixing the problem. This could have been a hazard and could have cause a wreck - when your car suddenly won't go, and you are in rush hour traffic on a major interstate.
Transmission locks in second gear when driving violently downshifts to second gear and over revs and no reverse after it cools same result seems to be overheating and starving for fluid.
Transmission was downshifting hard. Talked to an independent shop that told me honda's have transmission issues, which the internet confirmed, but the dealer or honda usa wouldn't. I opened a case with honda usa. On a side note, i had transmission serviced at 26,000. So i took it to dealer who only serviced the car & all services were up to date. On 8/20/2013 they filled & drained transmission 3 times (mileage 51,507). They said all was fine. On 9/11/2013 transmission won't shift out of park, used emergency procedure out of owners manual to get it out of park (mileage 51,811). Dealer says it's the ecu (part#37820rad415) $1000 to repair, i'm still not sure this is the issue, it could be the transmission.honda usa says "we don't care" due to the age & mileage. Seriously? an 03 with 51,500?! always garaged & serviced at the dealer? as of this writing the car is at the dealer, i'm deciding if they should do the repair.
This car had recalled for transmission. I bought this car in 2006. I got told the recalled has been fixed in 2004. I got problem with transmission again in 2007 when my car reach 45000.they fixed this problem using my extended warranty. Now since last 2 year i still getting the problem with transmission . And the dealership saying they can't fix this time because they have fixed this problem before. I can't pass the inspection without fixing this problem. Fixing this problem costing me more than what my car worth, about $5000. Please help.
May 3rd, i was driving approx 70 mph when all of a sudden, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes and i went flying forward. It happened 2 more times, then later, i couldn't go in reverse.i researched it and was shocked to find out this is an ongoing issue with the 2003 honda accord ex v6 model. Honda isn't calling it a recall because no one has been hurt yet.the next day i was in bad pain due to the jolts and seat belt marks from them restraining me. I called american honda and started a claim. I asked what if i need a new transmission.he said 'no problem, you're now with american honda.' i took it in and my transmission failed on the way there too. While waiting the vip director came up to me telling me i'm a vip customer having bought hondas for 22 years .shortly thereafter the svc manager came and told me yes, the transmission was gone and american honda agreed to pay $900 out of the $4300 bill.i asked what about the known issues honda has with this year and model?he said all they offered was $900.the vip manager told me he would never put $3400 in a sinking ship.i said 'sinking ship?'he said 'well it does have 89k miles on it.'i said 'it's a honda...that's why i paid big bucks for a honda because they are supposed to go for a long time.'when i called honda america, they said i wasn't the owner.i said i am.i bought it 4 years and bring it brandon honda for all my work.they still had the previous owner listed...after 4 years!i never received recalls because it went to the previous owner.the svc manager himself changed it that day to show me as the owner.all the times i'd gone to brandon honda and bought it at crown honda and they never put me as the owner, 4 years ago?incompetence.like toyota knew they had a brake problem but did nothing about it until someone died.
The night of february 22 while my family and i were driving down the highway our honda accord 2003 transmission downshifted very violently almost causing us to have an accident. We all yelled and had to stop the car on the side of the road for a while. It was very scary! it was like the car was unmanageable at that moment. Somehow my husband managed to drive the car home very slowly because we were close. The next day he took the car to the honda dealer. They told us that the transmission looked really bad andneed it to be changed, of course after we paythem $4,080.12!!! we have take good care of our car and this is terrible! now the car is inside our garage and we still have to pay for it.to our surprise, after google accord's transmissions on the internet, we found many complaints from other honda owners that experienced the same problem. We are shocked by honda's lack of responsibility and support!! this is a safety issue and we believe they should consider people complaints and recall the cars. It will be very sad if someone have an accident and die on the road because of the honda transmission failure. We hope that this will be investigated and fixed by honda.thank you
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal knocking noise. The contact was unable to accelerate of shift from second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the second gear had burned and as a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer advised that because the transmission was not locked, the vehicle would not be repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.
Driving down the road at 65 mph, my 2003 honda accord v6 suddenly decelerated.it was like the car downshifted by itself.i let off of the gas and turned my hazard blinkers on.i accelerated to 65 mph again and after about half a mile, the car suddenly decelerated again.i pull over to the shoulder and drove slowly to the nearest honda dealer (only half mile away).the dealer told me that this issue was a problem with the transmission and i would need a new one.i asked if any work was done when i brought in the car (a couple of years ago) for the 2nd gear work.the service manager said that the car was inspected at that time and nothing abnormal was found, so no work was performed on the transmission.
While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 coupe, at around 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly dropped to about 20 mph.the rpm's jumped to 7000.the check engine light and "maintenance" lights came on.after nearly being rear-ended by the vehicle behind me ( rush hour traffic), i pulled over and turned the car off.after waiting several minutes, i turned it back on and drove home, never going above 20 mph.when i finally got the car towed to landmark honda (alexandria, va) i was told that i would need a remanufactured transmission at the cost of $5085, parts and labor.granted, the vehicle is 10 years old with 90k miles, i was a little dishearten.i was able to find a transmission specialist in the area where they are rebuilding the transmission for $2800.i am extremely disappointed in honda and especially with their reputation for dependability. I strongly feel that honda is aware of this problem and needs to rectify the issue and compensate all honda owners who have had this similar issue.
2003 accord coupe 4 cylinder:when driving 35 miles per hour and came to a stop sign, car revved up but would not advance.towed to mechanic, says transmission failure, gears are bad/ slipping.
While driving home from pep boys to have them diagnose a noise issue with my car (the noise could not be duplicated), i was turning left from a stopped position across 3 lanes of traffic on bellaire blvd. And my transmission failed and acted as if it were in neutral.this is the 2nd transmission i have had to have installed in this honda in the past 3 years.the first time i was on a busy freeway traveling about 60 mph when the transmission suddenly dropped to 1st or 2nd gear and would start bucking in and out of gear.houston traffic is very busy and i feel i have escaped serious injury on more than 2 occasions with this vehicle.something needs to be done before someone is killed or critically injured.this is a well known issue with the 2003 models.
The transmission has been slipping on and off for 2 weeks until last night, when it failed completely. I noticed it shift into a lower gear when i let my foot off the gas, and then it would not engage any gears. I had it towed to a nearby transmission shop who confirmed that the transmission had failed and would need to be replaced. Failure happened at 8 years and 114,000 miles.
Driving car at 35 mph on feeder road, went to enter freeway so accelerate, car did not accelerate and a big thunk like a brick fell into engine, car stalled, rpms accelerated, car did not.now drives fine up to 35 mph but that's it.
Honda recalled transmission's on 2004, i took my accord 2003 and they just make up my transmission with oil, but knowingly that this transmission will fail, so i really think that in reality there was not fix.... Now i have to pay for something that was already set to failure....
The transmission started slipping and the transmission/transmission fluid started overheating and boiling. The car started smoking and we had to pull over. When towed to a mechanic they said the transmission was bad and was slipping.
At approximately 40,000 miles,transmission failed. Honda usa was called and they paid for repair. Now at 116627 miles transmission failed again.
At 55 mph on highway, car suddenly slipped out of gear and rpms spiked up. No forward power. Had to coast on to the shoulder and shutoff and restart the car. Problem continued on that trip but seemed ok thereafter. Brought to dealer but nothing found. Over the next few years problem has occurred every so often unpredictably (no pattern) despite changing transmission fluid and staying current on maintenance. Increased in frequency at 100k miles. Most days the car is fine but then the problem will occur suddenly.has happened when merging on to highways, when already at highway speeds and sometimes shortly after accelerating from a stop at a traffic light or stop sign.occasionally happens when yielding (i.e. Slowing down for a yield sign and then trying to accelerate again).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord v6. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled with an abnormal fluctuation in engine rpms. The contact slowly drove to the dealer where the dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage is 95,000.updated 11/23/11
Around 6000 km, whenever i step on the gas pedal, i would feel the car shake slightly..and an engine sound.at first, i thought i just needed an oil change, even though 6000 was a bit low km for a oil change...i thought maybe because i purchase the car in winter time, and it was now summer time. I took the car in for oil change, also tellign them the problem...and sure enough..after the examination, they told me there was oil leak bottom of the car...and the whole transmission needed to be replaced.the service centre also told me that this is a very rare incident, and it is consider a defect..and this kind of stuff only happens to cars over 600,000. Also that, if i had waited...all the oil could have drippedand would cause a whole engine failure. Either way..it was not a good feeling to know that i needed to replace my transmission at 6000km.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the transmission failed to shift gears without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.
I was driving through a construction zone when suddenly the gears downshift on me.i tried to accelerate a little but it increases the rpm in the current gear but does not shift. I try again and it shifts up.a few seconds later it repeats - the car downshifts suddenly with a jerking motion and i have difficulty accelerating. I am about to have a baby but now that this happened i would not trust this car with the life of my precious little one. I cannot believe that a complete recall has not been made yet!a recall needs to be made for the safety of our family and for those on the road. I trusted honda but now i cannot.the government needs to step in and take action as this is a serious issue for many americans.
While driving on the highway at around 65 mph, all of a sudden the car seemed like it was braking by itself without me pressing the brakes. I took it to the shop and after spending hundreds of dollars, found out that the transmission is damaged and beyond the second gear, it is slipping. This is what caused that dangerous behavior on the highway. This could have easily led to an accident by being rear ended or worse. Honda should replace the transmission.
The transmission slips into 1st gear has a burnt rubber smell in fluid. I had recall complete and still have problem!
My 2003 honda accord v6 original owner, transmission is switching gears into neutral while i am driving down the road.this has happened a number of times.if i pull over to the side of the road and turn car off and then back on, it goes back into the correct gear.this is very dangerous while i am on the interstate.this tends to happen when the car is warmed up (driven for more than 15 or 20 minutes).there is also a random vibration that seems to come from the transmission for some time now.i have spoken with the local honda dealer and they have quoted me a price of $4600 to fix the transmission, but claim that this is normal for this car.the 2003 honda accord has 4 recalls on it already.this is very disappointing to have purchased what i thought was going to be a quality, top of the line honda, only to have numerous problems.
Transmission failure on a honda accord @ 91k miles.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). After the repair the vehicle was parked with the key out of the ignition when the contact noticed the vehicle began to roll backwards independently. The contact entered the vehicle, applied the emergency brake, and inserted the key in the ignition in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the gear was in reverse. Also, the contact mentioned that she was able to remove the key without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Noticed when accelerating gently, car more quickly accelerated than usual to the next gear. Then the rpms shot up very high and very slowly and dropped suddenly when car achieved 35 mph, causing car and me to lurch and sling me backward into the seat. The next day, at 117,699 miles, i drove vehicle to my dealership, economy honda on chapman rd, in chattanooga tn. They drove it, and agreed it was the transmission. They had replaced my first transmission in september 2008 under extended warranty at 67,618 miles because it did the same thing. Later i found out the first one was recalled anyway in 2004. American honda communicated with economy honda for a deal: me to pay $2650.08 instead of $3886.50 to replace this current transmission, which has not even made it to its first fluid change (not until about 17,000 more miles). This is a two-fold issue. The first being that this can quickly and unexpectedly turn into a deadly issue, and the second being that a large corporation is being abusive to its consumers. Many people do not have the option of repairing, trading in, or leasing a new vehicle. How many people are locked in with honda, and have pushed their vehicles to the limit even though this transmission issue is going on because they can not afford to make their vehicle safe? if i drive my honda, is someone going to rear-end me on the highway and kill me and my children because my transmission is failing and my car won't maintain proper speed because of a faulty job that honda did on my second transmission? honda told me it was safe enough to drive home until they figured out how much to charge me, so it will be just fine, i'm sure.
Transmission failed on accord 2003 v6, violent shifts, slippage from 2nd to 3rd. I have not reached complete failure but stopped driving car after reading that failure can lead to sudden deceleration and possible accidents.
Premature transmission failure. Transmission began not going into gear cold but after warming up shifted normally. 2 days later it started slipping so bad it barely made it to the dealer. The normal service interval for this transmission is 100,000 miles so i don't think it should fail prior to reaching this point. There was at one point a transmission recall for this vehicle however honda's position is that this has nothing to do with the failure. After doing some research i find many honda owners with the same complaint. When speaking with the dealer they indicated they would contact honda and ask for assistance on my behalf.as per the dealer after speaking with honda they (honda) would pick up 50% of the repair which was acceptable to me but what happens now is the dealer ups the price of the repair to $5000.00 and i get to pay $2500.00 which is what the normal cost should be. I retired from this business 2 years ago so i am pretty savy when it comes to prices. Seeing as there are so many with the same problem honda should be doing all these repairs free.
This started as a slight slip on the 2-3 shift in my car. I have now lost 3rd gear. My car has observed all recalls on the transmission to date, and i know i am not the only one with this issue.
My 2003 honda accord ex v-6 has 229000 miles and is need of its fourth set of engine/motor mounts.i have owned several accords and have never had this problem.the car jerks upon take off and makes grinding sounds when decelerating .also, the car squeaks, moans, and groans when slowing down to make left and right turns.my mechanic told me it is rare for a car to need motor mounts so often for a vehicle.due to the broken motor mounts, the car's oil pan has begun to leak due to movement of the engine and transmission and power steering fluids are leaking due to the movement.also, my airbag warning light turns on intermittently.i have checked several times and my car is not included in the takata airbag recall, but it does concern me.i don't know if there is a problem or if it is an electrical problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission independently shifted out of gear and into second gear. The contact mentioned that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.
The transmission pressure switch sensor failed and the drive indicator started flashing.this caused unexpected acceleration/deceleration to my vehicle while driving .apparently there are so many complaints on the internet about regular failures of the transmission pressure switch for the 2003 honda accord.this should have been a recall by honda.
Cannot drive the car over 40 miles/hour. Took to honda service center in anaheim, ca, and they told me i needed to change the transmission. Car cannot shift into 3rd gear. It is very dangerous to drive and i might get stranded anywhere.
Transmission just downshift to first gear while driving in the highway.almost got rear end really bad .
Informed kolbe honda that my transmission was slipping back on 9/2/2004 and again on 11/9/2010.the service department claims there is nothing wrong with my transmission. I have paperwork stating the dates and complaints about my transmission. The honda dealerships claimed there was nothing wrong with my transmission. At this time, my car was still under warranty. On 3/7/2013. Is when i almost died on the freeway when my car just slowed down to a crawlin the middle lane while cars were driving 60-65 miles per hour. I thought my life was over at this time. I was able to get onto the right shoulder and was in shock.i telephoned my husband to come to my rescue, then we crawled the car into honda. After bringing my car back two different times to see why the car was still not running, the second time honda told me that i needa transmission.i purchased a rebuilt transmission for $3051.00, as honda did nothing to help me out. My car has been impeccably maintained. I almost lost my life for honda not paying attention to me complaining about my transmission slipping from 2004. I often have my grandchildren in my car and was thankful that i was the only one in the car this day.i believe that honda totally ignored me and probably a lot more people with the same problem.as of today, i still fear driving my car on the freeways and i stay in the right lane only in the event this happens again.i am a senior citizen and feel that i was taken advantage of. There is no reason why i had to spend $3051.00 to put a transmission that should have been replaced by honda.i would appreciate some information back.i am still using my car as i cannot afford to purchase another car.
Automatic transmission problems.
A couple of weeks ago my automatic transmission started acting funny at low speeds - having trouble downshifting to speed up the car (i.e. Going about 25 and then trying to speed up - it would just feel like it was in neutral and the car would rev but not speed up).the biggest issue then was that, at high speeds, the car would violently shift into 1st gear - thus causing the car to suddenly and severely slow down.this happened several times on the highway, and each time i barely avoided an accident - luckily no one was right behind me either time it happened.after doing some research, it looks like '03 honda accords with the v6 have major transmission issues - and it appears many other people have had this same issue.... But i was never made aware of it.my current car is an accident waiting to happen.i called honda and they will not do anything about.
My transmission is broken why?
Car just would not engage in a forward gear on the highway. The engine just revved and would not move into gear. There was no warning. Very dangerous.
Transmission failed on my 2003 3.0 automatic honda accord.
This is just unbelievable. Every three months i take my car in to get service and now my transmission is failing me. I place the car on drive and it does not go anywhere. I turn the car off and turn it back on and it finally drives. I really was not expecting this from honda. My car was in perfect condition and drove very smooth because it is well maintained. Not in a million life years would i guess my transmission would be an issue right now.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. It has been serviced as per instructions in honda owners manual. It has 119k on car and the transmission will slip out of gear when driving, according to several web sites (http://www.hondaproblems.com/problems/transmission-failure.shtml), (http://cdonner.com/honda-accord-2003-ex-v6-transmission-failure.htm) their are many more out there doing the same thing and honda usa is turning a blind eye to the problem. The real issue is the transmission, the past few recalls include jet kits and ignition switches and a few flash file updates to transmission software never truly addressing the real issue which is a much more expensive transmission replacement. The recalls are like any other recall when a large repair is needed on a broad scale, smaller more band-aid like repairs are instituted as recalls to get the vehicle out of warranty and no longer a problem for honda. The problem with this kind of irresponsibility is this, the issue is not a cylinder wear issue and it isn't a fuel pump failing issue that simply is a financial inconvenience to the owner, it is a problem with a transmission failing to stay engaged, a problem that is leaving drivers in the middle of roads. A problem that is causing car to lose power in the middle of merging into traffic or changing lanes, or at any moments without warning, endangering the driver. Last but not least when a person decides to buy a honda they are not only purchasing a car with money they purchase it with confidence of reliability. When you maintained a vehicle and you drive it like a baby and it fails at 119k that it what i believe falls into the category of premature failure. Honda needs to take responsibility for this dangerous and subpar product that they have given to the buyers in good faith and at the least give 100% parts goodwill.
My transmission failed while driving today.driving across the hwy the car suddenly downshifted violently.after that, the car would skip gears and downshift at will.i drove home with the car stuck in first gear.the car is an automatic.
This vehicle has been defective from the outset. The wrong lug nuts were on the wheels. I got aride of vibration for 13,000 miles and 25 trips to the dealership and independent tire shops. This was followed by a differential which failed and twotransmissions after the original for a total of three. I never got one mile of the new car ride a new car would normally provide. Countless trips and stop gap repairs ,i am now afraid to take a trip. I have asked honda for a new car three time including japan and they have declined 'stating they cover the 3rd transmission with a warranty and have helped. I have been stranded 5 times the many trips to culver city from van nuys were not all documented as\ the work orders were redacted by [xxx], who honda claims since have been released(fired).i have invoices of over almost 5 1/2 inches wide collectively. If ever a car was 'fraudulent' in terms of a vehicle that did not ever mesh mechanically this is the 'prototype' honda accord if there is any justice a new car would be provided and be deemed a most appropriate resolution on this matter of the car which never worked from the outset.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving to work today and my car began to downshift into 1st gear when i was running about 45 miles per hour. It began jerking and after pulling over it would not go into reverse. If i had been on the freeway, this could have caused a serious accident. This is a major complaint with 2003 honda accord owners. Something needs to be done.
I own a 2003 honda accord that is having constant problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (automatic transmission).this has caused me numerous issues merging onto the highway because the vehicle fails to accelerate.i have nearly caused accidents and have had to make emergency stops on the side to try to work through this issue and get the vehicle to shift and accelerate.the shift from 2nd to 3rd fails almost every time.
Coming to a stop sign, slowed car down to a stop.pushed the accelerator and the transmission did not go into gear, felt like it was in neutral, but the shifter was set to "d".i had to put the shifter into "2" to get it to move.if it was a yield sign instead of a stop, and i had slowed down and the car did not accelerate, i could have easily been hit.car also has problems shifting from 2nd gear into 3rd gear.the rpms jump between shifts.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission jerked and hesitated while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the transmission would downshift sporadically.in addition, the transmission would engage from fourth to third gear and from third to second gear without warning. The vehicle had not been inspected. The contact stated that in 2004 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The dealer replaced the oil jet kit on the vehicle, but did not repair the transmission. The failure and the current mileages were 142,000.
The car suddenly would not accelerate and change into the 3rd gear while driving on a busy road. Had the car towed to an authorized mechanic who diagnosed the issue as transmission failure with the 3rd gear. This is the same issue that caused honda to issue a recall for their 2003 v6 accord in 2004.a month prior, on two separate occasions, i was driving between 40mph-45mph when all of a sudden the car would not accelerate and slowed down, while i simultaneously engaged the accelerator. During both incidences the tcs and check engine lights immediately came on. After pulling over and turning the car off and on, the lights did not remain on.this is a very dangerous car with thousands of complaints already noted for the same issue. Honda needs to recall this dangerous car.
2003 honda accord.first transmission began to slip at 50,000 miles.took to dealer for evaluation and was told nothing was wrong.about a week later, driving on west side highway going from brooklyn to home in nj.transmission failed and finally got it into first gear.brought to dealer and transmission replaced at 50,000 miles.it was still under warranty at this time and did not have to pay anything.at 108,000 miles again i felt the transmission start to slip.again, brought to mahwah honda and told that there was nothing wrong.one week later, driving on major highway in nj (route 17 south) the transmission failed.luckily, at cars going 60 mph around me i was able to coast into a parking lot and not get rear ended or in an accident.car was flat bed trucked to dealer.when we discussed the issues we knew that honda 2003 accords/transmissions were having, they ignored the comments. This was now the third transmission for the car, the original, the replacement at 50,000 miles and the event that just occurred.they did not want to hear anything of it.in the end, the "deal" they gave was to pay close to $3000 for the transmission (they gave a 20% discount, how kind).the service was awful.as a life long honda customer with at least 25 years of honda cars, i will never go back.what a shame that honda will not live up to their prior great reputation and back up the cars and obvious defect that could have killed me driving.shame on honda.
The srs airbag light has come on at least 6 different times requiring a visit to the dealer each time.in each case the problem recurred within a few weeks to a few months for unknown reasons.no collisions were ever involved.no bags ever deployed prematurely.each time we have taken the car to the honda dealer.the first time they cleared the dtc code and test drove it.that was $90.00 plus tax.the light did not come back on again for some weeks later.we took the car back again on 11/14/2008 for the same problem.they replaced the driver seat belt at no charge under warranty.a month later the light came on again and we took the car back in on 12/12/2008.they cleared the code for another $90.00 plus tax.back again on 12/03/2009; same problem.this time the blamed it on a seat belt tensioner and repaired under warranty.back again on 5/31/2010.this time they replaced the drivers side seat buckle again under warranty. And finally back again on 6/20/2011, this time not only having this problem, but they say the transmission needs replacement at a cost of over $4000 plus tax.i've filed a separate complaint for that.i see online that there are a very large number of complaints for the srs light, the transmission and many other problems.i see that the srs and transmission problems have caused accidents and injuries.this is a very dangerous vehicle.we are no longer driving it.please investigate asap.
My 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure at 52,000 miles.car also diagnosed with power steering rack failure.car has been serviced exclusively at the dealership where it was purchased.all maintenance done at recommended intervals.service department has been given carte blanche to repair/replace any part over the last 8 years.this should not happen.very disappointing.
I was driving approximately 45 mph when the rpm's shot up and then immediately dropped and the transmission disengaged and i had no power to the wheels.i had to drive the car very slowly back to my house and i could not get the car up to the speed limit.i have very limited power to the wheels.very dangerous if i was on driving on the freeway as it felt like the car also dropped into low gear by itself.
I was driving southbound in peabody, massachusetts on 128 almost on to 95 when at centennial drive exit when my vehicle, without warning, slowed from 60 mph to 30 mph , i put on hazards as car went from 30 mph to 10 mph to dead all in a matter of 45 seconds tops. It was around 12pm and traffic was moderate to heavy. Cars behind me were forced to slow at a significant rate, luckily a pile up did not occur as the likelihood of such a accident was extremely possible with one driver not fully present i don't want to imagine the possibilities. I was able to semi slide car into breakdown lane safely enough and aaa came 1 hour latter as they listed my call a priority call.. I had car towed to home town and mechanic went through car in its entirety to discover that transmission needed to be replaced. Honda is well aware of this issue as there are thousands of testimonies from honda owners regarding their transmission problems occurring around 126,213 miles. The models with faulty transmissions are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 .
While traveling at about 60 mph on the highway thevehicle stalled out, and due to light traffic the driver was able to pull over safely. The transmission would no longer take, when placed in any gear. The vehicle was towed home.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
Transmission will not or struggles to move in or out of second gear.
The total transmission had to be replaced in my accord due to it not shifting into gear properly.i've owned multiple honda's over the years, so i am greatly disappointed in the quality i've grown to expect from honda. Needless to say, this was dangerous as well as a costly repair.honda was obviously aware of the problem just due to the number of complaints, yet did nothing for their buyers/car owners.
My 2003 accord ex v6 completely failed this week at 90,490 miles.i was driving on the freeway at 65mph and the transmission went out with no prior indication of any problem and no warning lights.i was lucky and was able to safely coast off the freeway to a parking lot.there was a honda transmission oil jet kit recall for this vehicle.i had that taken care of on 10/18/04 at 15,555 miles.ihad my transmission fluid changed again at 30,570 miles on 2/20/06.had transmission replaced at honda dealer on 12/17/11 after this incident.they wanted $4,000 but they gave me $1,400 off as a "good will" gesture, so i paid $2,600.the dealer said there has been no history of transmission problems with my vehicle. After doing some research, sounds like honda had major transmission issues that year.i have seen numerous complaints posted online.
Transmission began shifting with a "clunk," then began shifting erratically.reverse would not work at all.transmission replaced 2-15-2012 by omega honda of fremont, ca.
Vehicle slams into 3rd gear, or slips out of gear, locked up one tie
No issues prior to the drive into work 7/3/12, where i experienced extreme downshifting. On the way home, driving 35 to 40 mph, the car slipped out of gear and the engine's rpms skyrocketed.while maneuvering to the right to get out of traffic, transmission re-engaged and downshifted violently. From a stopped position it would move forward briefly, then slip out of gear.finally, it wouldn't engage in any position (reverse, drive, 1st, 2nd, etc).the only way to get moving was to turn it off and restart. I got it to the dealer by restarting 3 or 4 times.extremely dangerous in rush hour to lose all power, especially at intersections.
Automatic transmission suddenly failed into 1st gear with sudden drop in speed and control.transmission locked in first gear, no reverse. Apparently a known issue with honda automatic transmissions of this era.
Verbatim the same transmission problems as everyone else.honda was unwilling to compromise on this faulty part that's well documented, hence the involuntary recallby the nhtsa.we offered to work with them by trading this model in for a newer one, talk about us willing to forget and forgive for brand loyalty.apparently honda doesn't care not willing to do even this. This is my fourth honda and will be my last.average cost of ownership has been 1000/month, at this point i could have gotten the tesla i really wanted.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord ex,v6, on the freeway at 70 mph when my car went into a front wheel locked skid. The duration of the unsuspected skid was less than one second, but i almost lost control of my car. Several seconds later, at 50 mph, my vehicle again went into a unsuspected front wheel skid, with a duration of less than a second. There was no warning light notification.the cause of the front wheel locked skid was the transmission clutch was burned out on gears #5 and #3. My vehicle transmission fluid and filter was changed every 30,000. This notification is for public safety. American honda corporation was notified and they felt i should investigate this incident at my own expense.
I was driving in a side street for like 35 to 40mph. And then all of a sudden my car shift to lower gear violently hen when i'm about to park i shifted it to reverse but my car will not move. For like a year only i replaced my transmission fluid and check it everything looks fine. And i talked to one of the dealer close to my place they told me its not covered with warranty anymore. Plus i'm unemployed base from some of the forum that i read they said that it will cost about $2500 to $3500new transmission. How can i afford that.. Please someone help me or give me some advice to deal with it.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission would not shift into third gear. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the gear shifter separated from the handle while attempting to change gears. The contact placed her finger into the left side of the gear shifter in order to shift the gear handle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter plastic holder had melted in the gear shaft.as a result, the gear shifter knob and cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,928. Updated 08/21/14*lj updated 09/5/2014
While driving on a rain slickened road monday september 2nd, the transmission locked up at 45 mph and nearly caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Subsequently the transmission completely failed and the vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. The transmission repair shop confirmed that the 3rd (third) gear had failed and caused the transmission lockup. The vehicle has 76,000 miles on the odometer and i am the original owner and purchased the vehicle from a honda dealership in dallas, texas. I contacted american honda customer motor customer service to report the incident and after describing the event was told to take the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation.clearly this is a defective product and a hazard to safety when the transmission fails. The telephone representative that i spoke to said honda had no information on transmission ?lockups? or unsafe conditions regarding this particular vehicle. I told her that after the transmission lockup happened i researched this condition and found that honda has in fact extended the drivetrain warranty on this model vehicle as the result of a class action lawsuit. At that point she ended the conversation by hanging up the phone and not attempting to call me back after she has requested a callback number at the beginning of the call. This transmission design is faulty and should be recalled due to safety considerations. If i had lost control of the vehicle and was killed, no one would have known that the faulty transmission was the causal factor the accident.
Transmission recallautomatic transmission slips/and jerks through gears
I was preparing to exit a parking area when the engine rpms jumped up to 4000+ but the car did not accelerate. The transmission was in d but the car would not move. I allowed the rpms to drop to 600, shifted to n then back to d. Repeated that process a 2nd time and the transmission did engage. The next day the local honda dealer checked but could not verify a transmission problem. At 61740 miles the same transmission slipping occurred in traffic. The transmission is now being replaced.we purchased the car in november 2002. This vehicle had an easy life and less than 62000 miles.the 2004 recall for accord v6 automatic transmission 2nd gear did not fix the problem.
Transmission began to slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. This is similar to many other complaints on this make and year vehicle. Honda should be ashamed of making such garbage and not stepping up to the plate and fix it at no cost to the consumer. I will never buy another honda vehicle ever again. I urge others to take the same stance so honda learns their lesson.
I was driving down the highway at about 65 miles per hour. All of the sudden my car forced itself into a lower gear. My car jerked violently and skidded on the highway. I was lucky that nobody was around me at the time, or i could have definitely hit somebody. I drove my car straight to the dealership, and they said the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $4,500. I had no choice but to pay the fee and fix my car. Seems ridiculous that there is no recall for this, when so many people are having the same issue. There is clearly something wrong with these transmissions.
My first and secound gear get hot after driving for a while and car power jerks and thru my drink a couple of time out of my hand.
Vehicle did not shift into different gears, the gears jumped and hung up in gear, the gears hungup between second and third gears, also when putting vehicle in reverse, it would speed backwards without stepping on gas pedal.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the vehicle was in second and third gear, the transmission would malfunction and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in december of 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train), but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 207,000.
When driving the car it would rev up but not go anywhere.honda dealer said it needed a whole new transmission.
Car felt like fuel wasn't getting to engine and would slow down, then suddenly get gas and would jet forward. Very unsafe for driving with my child and baby. Had the transmission replaced with a used transmission and now the same thing is happening today. I'm lucky not to have been on a highway when this happened as it could have spelled death for my family.
I was driving to work today and my car suddenly downshifted into 1st gear when i was running about 45 miles per hour. It began jerking and after pulling over it would not go into reverse. If i was on the freeway this could have caused a serious accident. This is a major complaint with 2003 honda accord owners. Something needs to be done.
Transmission problems.
2003 honda accord 2 dr coupe, v6 with 5sp auto-58k mileage-transmission locking, vehicle without any warning shut itself off, coasted, drifted no power, all electrical power shutdown while driving 0-30 mph, three lane road creating dangerous potential for driver without any capacity to engage hazard lights, temperatures 105+ degrees.vehicle nearly rear ended as it occurred in middle of road. Vehicle towed to dealer.sensor installed at $322 cost to owner. No goodwill.less than one week once again transmission locking without any warning shut itself off, electrical power remained intact, driver immediately put on hazard lights, yellow light came one for service, tow arrived 60 minutes later three lane hwy hot weather conditions.impeccable service records, all from honda dealer, owner diligent with every required maintenance and extended warranty.honda dealer mechanic diagnosed needs new transmission assembly approximately $6,267 w/ 3 year warranty and honda manufacturer offered less than 6 1/2%toward replacement, owner responsible for remainder (dealer volunteered credit of 23%)dealer provided free loaner car for one week at their cost as honda did not cover the loaner. Decision pending after honda is contacted directly to remedy this dangerous, recalled defect noted to millions of others in transmission recall.had great potential for owner to sustain injury or fatality, two locking incidents, one with all power failure too.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when driving at any speed and would exhibit a grinding noise.the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed, but the dealer was unable to generate a failure code. The dealer also test drove the vehicle but the failure could not be to duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage 108,000.
I was driving on a local city street that has a 30mph speed limit. I stopped at a red light and all seemed totally fine with my car. When the light turned green my car did not move & the engine just revved up. I went no where. I was holding traffic up & was totally clueless that my transmission just went. I turned the car off & on a few times to see if the car would move but no luck until after some time the car moved after about 25 minutes. From that point the vehicle would not go past about 25 mph when it could drive. I had the vehicle towed to a shop & paid 2,150 to get the transmission fixed.in 2013 the same problem happened again when my car was around 119,000 miles. On the second time this happened i paid 3,500 to get the car fixed. I have receipts.
While traveling on the freeway the transmission jumped down to first gear, resulting in my car suddenly decelerating to a speed of 20 mph.i was very fortunate to not be rear ended and have since had to replace the transmission.i know this is a known issue with this model and year honda, however i did go through the original process of the manufacturer recall.i have done research on this model and it seems it is a prevalent problem.honda will not acknowledge the issue.
The transmission on the honda accord v-6 went out at 115,000 miles. The car had been slipping out of gear and was causing problems while driving that made it very unsafe. We were afraid to drive it for fear of it not running as we accelerated.
Autonatic transmission
After getting a transmission flush (fluid was dark and apparently already damage to the transmission had already occurred), a week later the transmission would violently upshift and downshift repeatedly. This occurred on side roads at 20 miles an hour and on the highway at 45-50 miles per hour. At 45 miles per hour it would up and downshift every 5-10 seconds on the way to the transmission shop. I did not drive faster than that in order to avoid a resulting accident. This occurred with about 119,000 miles and required a rebuild of the transmission at a cost of $2,800.honda says they had issued a transmission recall in 2004 but i never received a letter. Also all searches by vin on honda's site had failed until yesterday. When i went to the dealer they said it was fixed for my car. But i never brought in my car for this work, and they have no record of fixing it that i can see. Honda should put a new transmission in my car as the rebuild is not the same as a new transmission and i already paid for it.
While driving on the 210 freeway transmission downshifted suddenly without a warning and rpm shot up to 6,000 revs bringing the car to almost a standstill with cars behind me going at 70 mph almost rearending my car.
Complete transmission failure requiring replacement or rebuilding of the automatic transmission. Note, this is a 2003 honda accord v6 automatic transmission. The failure occurred while driving on the highway under normal conditions.
Transmission is slipping between 1st and 2nd gears and after car is warm transmission hesitates from dead start. I have looked online only to find out that there are hundreds of complaints and this is definitely a safety concern, the nhtsa is failing it seems in their responsibility to address this recurring malfunction, i only hope that the death as a result of this situation that finally causes a recall is not one of my family members.
As i was driving my car one the merritt pkwy all of a sudden the car was loosing speed and the car did not want to move at all. I was nearly hit in the rear by oncoming vehicles because my car stood stuck on a two lane pkwy.
Automatic transmission fails going from 1st to 2nd gear.
When leaving a parking lot, the car wouldn't shift into drive. It felt like the brake was on, but it wasn't.after driving in a stop and go situation, i discovered it would shift reluctantly if i took my foot off the accelerator.by doing that and avoiding the freeway, i was able to get the car home.i haven't driven it since.the car is a v6 and i had recently had the power steering hose replaced at a dealership because of leaking and smoke along with the ignition recall repair. Neither the car nor the dealership had given any indication of a problem with the transmission.no warning lights. Are on. I called honda customer service but the only information i was able to get was that a 2004 transmission recall had expired.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to slip gears and then failed to respond. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to resume in operation after waiting for one hour.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced due to internal damage. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,892. The manufacturer would not assist the consumer with replacing the transmission, because she was not the original owner.updated 03/21/13
The car would not accelerate beyond 10 mph but occasionally jerking forward as the car struggled to shift gears. I was on a road with a speed limit of 35 mph, and fortunately i was able to move the car into a nearby parking lot where the car completely stalled. I shut off the engine after briefly smelling a burning smell. I was able to start the car again and take side roads to get home. We took the car in for servicing and were told it was an issue with the speed sensor. $259 and two days later we were driving along a local highway with a speed limit of 40 mph when the car again jerked through gears and barely moving. Snow was falling, and visibility was limited. With hazard lights on, several cars came within feet of rear-ending us as the roads were slick and we were not able to fully get into the median. Again, a burning smell prompted us to shut off the engine. About 20 minutes later we were able to start the car and drive it down the median at about 5 mph as the engine continued to jerk through gears.
My 2003 honda accord lx crashed on 10/01/2016 about18 months after i had my airbag serviced at a local honda dealer 4/7/2015.when i got my car back from the dealer, the driver door had no power and could not be opened remotely or with the power lock control on the driver door. More importantly, no safety signals came on when the car started. I called the dealer and they told me i had to pay $80 to have it checked; i then called american honda customer service, who only documented the complaint and took no action to remedy mechanical mistake by honda dealer.i was driving on a downhill curve on a wet road after a rain. When i saw a slower car ahead of me, i gently applied the brake to maintain a constant following distance. The car drifted to the left toward oncoming traffic. But when i tried steer to get back to the right lane and tried to press on the brake, it locked up, then the car went into neutral and i had no brake and steering resistance was completely lax. My car went off road and crashed into the woods.the airbag did not deploy.i was confined in bed with pain one whole day.my transmission had locked up, then went into neutral, twice before on 1/14/2015 in the middle of traffic, and on 9/15/2016 in my driveway. We never received a letter from honda for the transmission recall; however, we did receive letters regarding the airbag recall, the ignition switch recall, and the wiper motor recall. A year ago, the recalls came up using my vin#. The database now shows no recall for my vehicle at all. After my car crash, i had it towed to honda dealership on 10/4/2016 for repair estimate. I left my car and title with dealership; less than 48 hours later i called to get car back for crash investigation and lawsuit, the car had been destroyed by honda dealer closing all further inquiries. American honda took no responsibility when i contacted them.
While driving approx. 40mph the transmission suddenly acted as if it was in neutral.there was no warning light or anything that showed a failure of any kind.i slowly nursed it to my honda dealer who checked it out (charged $108 just to tell me i needed a new transmission which would cost $4400.)i took it to aamco who said basically the same thing but charged only $2900.this seems to be a serious problem with the 2003 accord v6 5sp transmission.honda seems to deny there is a problem...hundreds of complaints say otherwise.
My transmission and torque converter failed on brownsville road.i called honda who refused any type of assistance.they said it was out of warranty.i have had numerous cars in my life and never heard of the transmission dying.it seems, as i check the internet, that the honda accord v-6 has a history of transmission failures.to date, honda refuses to acknowledge that issue.
Transmission slipped then violently down shifted into 1st gear. Could not shift out of first gear until getting into neutral. I was almost rear-ended going 45 mph because of this!
I came to a stop at a busy intersection.when the light turned green, i started up, taking a right turn, and the engine went into high rpms and loud clinking noises started.i stopped immediately and was almost rear-ended in the intersection.put the car in park, but new noises started, tried l1, same thing.had to turn the car off and leave it at the intersection with hazard lights on, but cars still were almost rear-ending me.tow truck came 1.25 hours later.harrowing experience being stuck out there in that intersection!auto repair shop called and said the entire transmission has failed and i need a new one.now i can't get to/from school!i've read the 2003 accord has a huge problem with transmissions, so i guess i'm unfortunately in that group as well.another dead honda.
Transmission was bad and had to be replaced. New transmission was bad also. Wasted money for the same thing multiple times and honda will not help. This year make and model is only compatible with the same exact make model and year. It is hard to find a transmission, and after seeing the recall and it matching both transmissions i don't see why we should have to keep spending money on faulty parts. All the transmissions for this vehicle had recalls and were faulty. We want honda's help to fix it for good since no other mechanic can figure it out and we have spent money back to back on the same thing. This year make and model was terrible for transmission failures. I feel it is wrong to have your customers buy transmissions that have to be the same that came out of the vehicle, and we are wasting all of our time and money to do so, because any transmission we buy is already messed up.
Car has dark transmission fluid and is not shifting into 3rd gear.car has 124,062 miles on it and won't shift into 3rd gear transmission ports are made too narrow not allowing fluid to cool transmission causing fluid too burn over time clearly a recall is in order honda knows this year has issues with v6 automatic transmission and won't stand behind their product.
After being service at the dealership for replacement of timing belt and drive belt, the car would not move into drive or reverse. When i press on gas pedal the car would not move into gear when driving at city speed or highway merging. The mechanic said the transimission is bad. The car has only 63k miles. After research on internet, i found that the 2003 honda accord v6 has this problem but has not recall since it is not a safety issues. Well, driving at 70 and merging into traffic and the car would go can cause an accident.
I was fortunate but i am concerned we will read about a person and /or family that was killed by oncoming traffic because their car slowed in the fast lane or stopped without warning on a busy california freeway.i was changing lanes doing 65 mph when my car quickly decelerated-i could not get enough power to get into the next lane and cars were coming in all.lanes.finally,i got into the lane-it happened 2 more times b4 i could get off the fwy a short distance away.at the traffic signal, it stopped completely. After 15 minutes, i was able to slowly creep into the gas station& call aaa for a tow.i have a long history with honda &stayed with honda because i felt safe. 1st accord i had for 10 years; prelude i had for 17 and gave to my nephew; so tho this accord is 10 yrs old,i have it serviced regularly-last service was 4/11/13.i am waiting to hear if american honda will accept that the trans is defective and pay the $4500 for the repairs. I rely on my car and must feel safe. I don't feel safe now and if honda is irresponsible in fixing this defective trans, i will have also lost faith in the company. The mileage is way to low for the trans go out.if i drove it more then the trans would have gone out within the extended warranty (for which i paid $1600) time period.extended warranty expired 8/2010 or 75000 miles- my mileage is at 58,559-quite a bit short of 75,000!please don't wait until someone is seriously injured or worse. Do you know what it feels like to have cars coming at you at 65+ mph and you can't get out of their way? you can only hope and pray they see that you are barely (if at all) moving and they change lanes.i was lucky. I have always trusted honda (not all dealers but sierra honda in monrovia is great) and i am hoping this situation can be remedied. But, consumers have to be informed of the problems with the transmission in this model/year.
I bought this car in june 2003 with 2 miles on it from jim coleman honda in clarksville, md.i have only driven the car 88,000 miles and the transmission is dead.according to chryswel dealership in germantown md, the issue was not the transmission but the clutch pressure control which is responsible for shifting gears.that is what went bad which then caused debris in the transmission causing it to fail as well.the car runs fine when it is cold but once you dive it for about 20 minutes, it will automatically downshift to the 1st or 2nd gear and drop your speed for 60 to 20 or less with a big jolt on the passengers in the car.we are very close to getting into a major accident on the highway when it happened.the dealership quoted me $5000 to fix the transmission and also informed me that they have seen many other 03 honda's with the same situation.i was really surprised that there has not been an official case against honda to fix the issue or provide a recall.i am very disappointed with the service and support for honda.this is one of the 4 honda's i own but it will def be the last honda i ever own.i have also submitted a complaint to honda with the issue.i would appreciate any follow up on this issue.thank you
The transmission in my 2003 honda accord v6 violently downshifted into 1st gear while traveling at 45 mph. This appears to be a common complaint and issue with this vehicle and is a definite safety issue. I had my 18 month old son in the back seat when this happened and another vehicle narrowly missed colliding with the rear of my car. Luckily i wasn't on the highway yet or this could have been truly catastrophic. This is an issue that need to be addressed asap before some is seriously injured or worse.
Transmission failed going over bay bridge into san francisco.no warning and no way to engage any gear.near death experience for entire family.
I am original owner of this car and it has been serviced regularly. At about 118,000 miles the transmission failed. Was driving on the highway at about 55 mph and it was like someone slammed on the brakes, hard enough that the tires screeched. It was very terrifying as well as having the potential to be very dangerous. There was no prior indication of any problems. At this time, the car is in the shop having the transmission replaced. From what i understand, the transmission in the 2003 honda accord has been plagued by problems from the onset. I am just very fortunate that nothing serious happened to me when the transmission failed, or i would not be here making this post.
2003 honda accord v6 with transmission recall work completed in 2004complete transmission failure in 2011 with 63k miles no warning when transmission failed. Potentially dangerous situation.
Honda 2003 transmissionwhile on a trip from st. Louis to the chicago area 6-23-2011and just north of springfield, il the transmission made a pronounced sound, slipped into neutral, and i had to make an emergency stoppage in heavy highway traffic to the side of the side of interstate 55. Smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I opened the hood and the smoke was emanating from the transmission area.we got towed ($136.00) back to springfield, il and as it was past 6:00 pm we had to leave the car at a local recommended transmission shop. The shop has informed us that the transmission was "burned up" and need to be replaced to the tune of $3,400 for factory rebuilt with 36 month, no mileage limit guarantee.to get transportation to where we were going and back to st. Louis cost almost $300 in rental car fees. This does not count what it will cost to return to springfield, il to retrieve the car once it has been fixed. The transmission service business there said they have repaired another four or five 2003's, and my honda mechanic in st. Louis said he had done four as well.what was normally a four hour plus trip turned into nine hours.the car has 148,215 miles and has been well maintained.this has shaken my confidence in honda. We have owned six honda's in the family, but this is the only v6.
Going to work yesterday car suddenly jerks as if down shifting or something, rpms go crazy as if i have my foot on gas while in neutral, jerks along until nothing happens no gears at all. Pull over kill it then wait restart and get another half mile along and have to keep doing it all over again all the way to work. Husband gets it home the same way. Dealer closed today(4th of july) or at least i got no answer when calling. Started surfing the web with this issue and have been horrified with all i have read about my car. Someone needs to do something, still owe a yr on it, cant afford to fix it...hoping the dealer will do something when we go see them tomorrow. Thought i had the best car ever when i got it in 08, have had no other problems, and was told by honda when i got it what a good deal i was getting because the previous owner had just traded it back and they had all service history with them etc... Yet no mention about any of this, and they had to have known by then that this model was having issues with transmission failure.
Transmission failure...suddenly disengaged! luckily i was not on the freeway (i-80); only driving 35 miles per hour three block from home.
2003 honda accord v6.going approximately 70mph on a major highway and the car violently downshifted as if i had slammed on the brakes.almost hit by other cars on multiple occasions as the problem persisted.also heard a whining noise/rattling under the hood while driving in 2nd gear.once i smelled burning i knew it was time to give up.had to get car towed an hour away.
I bought my car used and granted it has almost 200,000 miles on it but i trusted in honda that it was a good car now my transmission has gone out and i haven't had my car a year yet granted i'm disappointed in honda bc i have read several forums about 2003 accords have transmission issues with way less mileage than mine honda really needs to investigate this issue. It's christmas time and i'm out a car i would fix the transmission on this vehicle but it's no point in doing 3000 dollars worth of work on a car when i owe more than that on it and i have already had to replace engine mounts, thermostat, crank shaft pulley.
Driving down the road at 65 mph, my 2003 honda accord v6 suddenly decelerated.it was like the car downshifted by itself.i let off of the gas and turned my hazard blinkers on.i accelerated to 65 mph again and after about half a mile, the car suddenly decelerated again.i pull over to the shoulder and drove slowly to the nearest honda dealer (only half mile away).the dealer told me that this issue was a problem with the transmission and i would need a new one.i asked if any work was done when i brought in the car (a couple of years ago) for the 2nd gear work.the service manager said that the car was inspected at that time and nothing abnormal was found, so no work was performed on the transmission.
While driving on the interstate i experienced a sluggish jolt.the rpm's reved up and the car was having trouble switching from 2nd-3rd gear.my mechanic and a transmission expert stated the the transmission is going out and not worth repairing based on several same year make/models he has encountered.this along with the motor mounts needing to be replaced will cost me approximately $5000.00my complaint is after researching this issue on-line i have found hundreds of honda 2003 accord owners with the same exact issue, some of them move severe.honda did a patch job recall the summer of 2004, but clearly the problem has not been fixed as i now have the same issue associated with the recall.why isn't honda taking responsibilty?
I started to use the honda around 2008 for work. It's mileage was about 25000 miles due to the use of a second family car at the time. I have an extensive record of maintaining my honda with a local honda dealership since i purchased an extended warranty that expired in april 2014.on aug 26, 2014 i left my work and entered the freeway ramp at about 30 mph ready to accelerate and merge with traffic. The car started hesitating and the rpms would race without the car picking up speed.concerned about the cars behind me and making a very fast decision to move right as fast as i could without getting rear ended, i managed to exit the freeway to a right off ramp. I experienced the same rpm acceleration a week or two prior to this incident, but i thought i had just hit the gas peddle in a strange way while driving.i exited the freeway and drove home.when i arrived by my home 10 minutes later, the car stopped accelerating and i drifted into a parking space on the side of my house. A family member helped me straighten out the car in two moves after i placed it in neutral. I ended up towing the car to my local dealership who diagnosed it as aa broke transmission. The honda was purchased brand new, i'm the only ownerand it was bought because of it's reliability, reputation and quality in general..
While driving with around 35 mph the vehicle start shifting gears violently random which made me pull over and turn off the car. Luckily i was very close to home and i decided to start the car and drive it to my parking lot. The transmission would not shift up from 1st gear and i was going with 20 mph for more than a mile. On the next day i tow the car ($130.00) to a shop and the mechanic there told me that my transmission is done and i either need to rebuilt it or get a new one!!!! so far $200, $130+$70( diagnostics). The estimated price for rebuilding the transmission that i got was $2700.00 after the accident i searched and realized thati am not the only one with the exact same problem, not even close to be the only one, but nothing has been done regarding that particular issue so far and basically everybody who has 2003-2007 honda accord is suffering from the same problem. It is unbelievable how no recall procedure was initiated, yet! this is a serious problem which can cause the car to get into an multiple car accident! i am writing this complaint hoping to change something in that forever postponed problem! i also would like to ask is there is a way to get some kind of compensation for the repair cost? one more time i really hope someone reads this complaints and they are not left in the general pile of paperwork on some forgotten desk in the corner covered with dust!ps: i am e-mailing to the manufacturer's headquarters and i am calling everyone who is reading this to do the same!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was not available.
Returning from richmondcar downshifted by it self into 2nd gear at a speed of about 65 mphcausing the car to dive violently as if applying the brakes hard. It did this about 5 or 6 times then lockedin 2nd gear . I moved to the right lane and drove the car at a speed of 45 mph stuck in 2nd gear to my local honda dealer. Thank goodness there was not a lot traffic on the road when this happened or i might have been hit from behind.
I was driving on maryland route 270 at 60mph when the car violently jolted and wheels locked for a second putting me into a split second skid.almost had a devastating crash with my family in the car.apparently the transmission went from 5th gear to 1st gear on its own.thankfully i made it back home driving about 10mph with the car still jolting back and forth.as i was backing the car into a parking spot the vehicle went in reverse just fine but after pulling forward and attempting to reverse again the car did not back up.when i turned the car off and back on again i was able to move in reverse.
While driving on the freeway between 60-70 mph the car began to violently jerk while slowing down and speeding up on its on. I had no control of the vehicle and this was very scary because there were cars all around me and i just knew i was about the cause a bad accident. I got off the freeway and attempted to park my car. I pulled into a driveway put the car in reverse, but the car was stuck and would not move for a few minutes. I took my car to firestone where i usually have my vehicle serviced and they told me it was the transmission and i was sent to a transmission repair shop. They checked the transmission and found that it needed to be rebuilt which would cost b/t $3200-$$3800 depending on what type of warranty i wanted. They also thought it was very odd that the check engine light did not come on considering the severity of the problem. They recommended that i not drive this car because its a huge safety risk.
1st incident was transmission failure was in august of 2009 when car had 77,000 miles on it.was trying to turn right and after starting the turn lost all power tothe power train.couldn't make a turn was able to make it off to the side of the road.cost of 1st transmission replacement $2500 (honda actually paid half (how gracious, when they knew that they have a flaw should have been 100%. (replaced with factory honda transmission) 3 year, 360000 warranty2nd incident 8/1012014 was driving on freeway at 65 mph and car slammed into 1st gear (and reduced speed by at least 15 --20 mph. Luckily i wasn't rear-ended as it jerked the whole car and reduced the speed in seconds. Issue transmission failure.cost to replace $4500.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to transmission issues.the consumer stated the vehicle would not go in reverse and the rpm would only run at 3,000.
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The 3rd gear in my automatic transmission had almost completely given out. The first incident of failure was when accelerating from a stop. When my vehicle tried to shift to 3rd gear the gear wouldn't catch and the engine revved freely without increasing the speed of the vehicle. I did research on this problem specifically associated with this make, model, and year and discovered the issue to be consistent with other reports.
Transmission stopped working will entering on-ramp onto a major freeway (i-45 n) and i had to push the car off on to the median during rush hour traffic.horrible incident and could have been ugly if it happened on the freeway!
With approx 122,000 miles my 2003 honda accord ex v6 is at the local pasadena honda dealer who working with honda motors states that the transmission needs to be replaced, due to transmission failure, at a cost of over $4000. There is now a backlog for at least a month on the part. For many years actually within the first year of purchase the transmission has hesitated and not shifted properly i took the car to the dealer for the 2004 recall which made little to no difference in the hesitation/shifting problem. Recently after taking the car in to the dealer for the ignition interlock recall, the car began to show very noticeable signs of some sort of major problem while accelerating the car would not accelerate and i would hear a spinning. While driving on the highway the car would have difficulty sifting from 1-3 gear and would not accelerate, this is a critical speed that the car must perform at otherwise it is not fit to be driven anywhere. This car is dangerous to drive in this condition.there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints on this model car, i formally request the nhtsa to asses this situation before there are further injuries or deaths as a result. Honda is clearly aware of this problem.to be clear this problem is with the transmission and related components, i.e. Some reports are that it is the torque converted. My dealer states that it is one of the bearings. Regardless the dealer service dept states that the transmission has to be replaced.
When driving both on street and highway the vehicle suddenly shift gears on its own. The rpms will go up and the car violently slows down. For some time after the vehicle will not shift up and will not go above 25 mph.
Car struggles to gain speed after stopping or slowing down to turn.the rpm will increase but the car does not accelerate.in order for car to accelerate i will have to place the gear in neutral and then shift to drive.i have taken the car to the dealership on several occasions but they have not been able to duplicate or identify the problem.my concern is that it may be related to the transmission which has previoiusly been recalled on this vehicle.
Transmission recall- second owner of 2003 honda accord. Bought it at 76,000 miles, now at 95,000 miles. I'm night driving at 75mph in the fast lane with a constant flow of traffic including big rigs. Near the end of a construction median which was placed precisely on the left line of the lane, my car jolts backwards as if i slammed on the brakes. Freaked out, i thought maybe i ran something over. Then 2 minutes later my car jolts backwards again like a fast emergency brake. I could feel my body lock against my seatbelt. I safely get to the shoulder and panic as i am an hour from home and i'm in the ghetto. As i pull back on to get off the highway my car is at a constant rev of 5 and making a loud awful machine noise. I try to put it in reverse and it doesn't reverse. I turn it off then try again, it works once then doesn't do anything. I get towed to honda, i saw how the previous owner had a jet kit installed because of a 2004 recall which states if under 15,000mi install a jet kit, if over, examine the gears and or replace transmission. Replace. Because of this recall which was more so a bandaid of the problem, my mint condition car is all money bags. I do not think honda will do another recall or pay partially for the repair. 95,000 miles! i read on car complaints how many people had these same issues with honda america and honda dealerships. This is not right! if you create and sell a dangerously faulty product, fix and replace them!nhtsa recall #: 04v176000honda recall #: p38
Upon slowing, transmission shifts violently from 3 to 2 and 2 to 1.also, under light or steady throttle, will switch back and forth from 1 to 2, again violently (violently defined as like dumping the clutch in a manual transmission).this happens after it warms up.the car has 98.8k miles on it, maintained at honda the entire life of the car.
In larger city after many red lights, the warm transmission began slipping when the light turned green.this has continued to happen.the problem now is intermittent but i think can become quite serious.i received no sympathy from the dealer.from the internet i see many similar complaints and all have no resolution from honda.
Seven days ago, the car suddenly began shifting very hard at mid-levels speeds (between 30 and 50 mph).after four incidents in two days, i took to the dealership, but they were unable to recreate the problem.over the next several days, the problem continued intermittently, shaking violently, but now also at very low speeds.today, the rpms randomly spiked while driving, then violent shook at a modest (40 mph) andconstant speed, then the car would not shift properly (e.g., at 40 mph, the rpms were about 4100; pushing to 50 mph only raised the rpms to 5000).i stopped for gas on my way to the dealership, and upon re-starting the car, the "check engine" light, the tcs (traction control system) and the green light next to "d" were all lit up.i made it to the dealership, where they diagnosed the problem as a bad transmission that needed to be replaced (cost quoted was $4281 plus tax).
I purchased a 2003 honda accord new along with an extended warranty of 72 months 75,000 miles.in 2004 with 19,000 miles my vehicle was subject to a recall for the transmission.the "required" fix was made and i was told this should solve any problems.two weeks ago with 75,300 miles, my transmission went. The dealer charged $3600 (not including port charges) to have this repair made.i was told that "third" gear failed.the repair originally made was for "second" gear.since this was out of warranty and not part of the recall, i was responsible for complete payment.after contacting honda of america, i was told they would pick up half the cost.it appears i am not alone in this situation.this is a very dangerous situation.when the transmission failed (with no prior notice), i was driving in light traffic, and was able to get out of the way of other vehicles.had this failed earlier in the day, i would have been in a serious accident.
Torque converter stuck off, p0741, code given. Transmission rebuild/ replacement required for continued use of vehicle. Service records show 2nd gear oil jet addition at 25,500 miles, and all subsequent servicing done at manufacturer suggested intervals, as indicated by printed shop receipts from honda dealership. After drain and fill done after first code thrown at 106,000 miles, 50 miles later the same p0741 code thrown. Local transmission shop did teardown and said that torque converter shows signs of overheating, metal shavings in fluid, and severely worn and broken clutch materials ( i have pictures of said damage).
The transmission down shifted to first gear.the tires screeched and the transmission grinned to a hault.we had the transmission rebuilt, $2800.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle slipped out of gear and would not accelerate.there were no deaths, injuries or police report.the current and failure mileage is 102000.jp
Hi! as you can see, i am an owner of a honda accord 2003. I have recently taken it for areplacement of the passenger airbag. While i was doing some research, i found that this specific year and model, hadsome other issues or recalls too.for example, the transmission system. His caught my attention since i think i do have a problem probably related to it. I bought this car in may last year, from an acquaintance, and soon after, i noticeda shaking in the gas pedal, every time i was accelerating between 25 to 35 mph (city and highway). The shaking always go away when i stop speeding it for a second, and then continue to accelerate. It happens again and again.it first, and because the check engine turn on, i took it to the mechanic, and i was told that i needed to replace the catalytic. Well, i did it and...the problem persisted.am i in danger here?. Ok, i will wait for your response. In the meantime, as might understand, i will document this request, just in case something happens.thank you for your time and attention!!!
Pulling out of my driveway, heard a loud "thunk" and then sounds like i am dragging something.not able to engage the transmission in any drive gears, reverse or park.
The car wont shift out of first gear.mechanic says torque converter is broken.this seems to be a problem with this car.
At around 107,000 miles, i noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly.in addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph.
When i drive on the road at around 45mph, i experienced a sudden shift to low gear and then the gear is neutralized. I pressed the pedal, but no speed increased while the rpm got very high. I must have pulled over and restarted the car. I have struggled much to get home dangerously. I brought the car the honda dealer. They offered to replace the transmission at the price $4300. This is ridiculous! i bought the car last year for $8500. I have replaced many parts including the timing belt. It cost me more than $3000 already. I could have bought a new car with all the money i already spent and will spend on it. I have called honda america and also asked the dealer to call them for a good will repair. No good will is got. Honda do not respect their customers' life. They suck my money and leave me stranded. I have checked on line and found this is a wide-spread and well-known transmission problem of honda accord 2003. Honda become murderers because they leave these cars with defective transmission run on the road. A recall definitely is in need to prevent fatal accidents.
I was driving at about 60mph when my car violently shifted down to second gear.
While driving on i-4 cars begun to accelerate by itself and them decelerate, keep doing this for 30 second, i stopped on the side turn of the car. Again turn on keep going and it happened again., honda accord 3.0 v6 2003.
My transmission failed while driving on my way to work the morning of nov. 16th with no warning whatsoever. Luckily i was not in an accident due to the fact i was unable to control the car because the rpm's were all over the place and the vehicle would only rev but not go any further.therefore i immediately had to pull over in fear of causing an accident.i have researched the past few days how many other 2003 honda accord owners have had the same problem with their transmissions and there should really be a recall done by honda.the transmission should not be going out at 76,000 miles.my car is currently being repaired at an independent transmission shop with an estimated cost of around $3400. I hope to recover some of that cost from honda but further action needs to happen to ensure more people with similar year vehicles do not have to experience this as well.
The transmission is well on its way out slipping only use official honda dw-1 fluid still no helphonda needs to fix this problem they have a defective transmission and they know it.
I am the first owner of 2003 accord, ex. My car has 113,000 miles on it. Its a well maintained car i kept for years.i must say that this car is excellent, however, there are signs that some parts are not functioning really well lately.for the past few months, i noticed my tcs sign on the dashboardcomes on and off together with the triangle sign in orange. It started coming on after i turned off the ignition to my first destination and after just like 10-15 minutes and start my engine again, it will come on after driving for next 5-10 minutes.also, just two weeks ago i noticed that the gear gets stuck on "park" mode and i have to pressthe handle before it gets released. I am not sure if the gear has something to do with the tcs and triangle showing on the dashboard.also, i noticed my car has an issue with brakes when driving while raining.i have to step on the brakes a few times when its slippery to be able to come to a full stop. It's so scary that i almost hit the car in front of me a few times.i am lodging my complain so the manufacturer would take a look on this issue as i found all the complaints on tcs issue on 2003 honda accord ex online when i was trying to look for a solution on the same issue for my car.
Impeccably well maintained honda 2003. All of a sudden third gear is gone. Mechanic says rebuilt transmission $3800. Are you kidding me! we also own a 2003 honda pilot, this past year cost $2000 to replace the torque converter. Another honda transmission problem that is all over the internet. Unless honda does something for us on this problem these will be the last honda's this family buys!!
Transmission fail. When warm transmission won't stay in gear and slips.d rebuilthad to have it towed to a shop and rebuilt.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift gears properly and the vehicle was unable to be driven over 20 mph each time the failure happened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected and diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Nhtsa recall #04v!76000 car was evaluated oil jet kit installed. No proof that the gears were actually discolored; which would have required a replacement tranny. Quite a money saver.for honda. Transmissions are expensive. Honda replaced the tranny cost to me 2,100. I still have car; running fine at 88,000oil jet kit was installed 4/2004.the failure at 62,000 miles, with the fix is still pre-mature tranny failure.
My wife was driving her 2003 honda accord when all of a sudden it shifted into neutral. . she turned the car off and a few minutes later turned it back on. It went for a short distance and did the same thing again. It took her three hrs. To get home from work. When the car violently stopped she was almost hit by a truck who was behind her. She could have been seriously hurt. I feel honda is responsible to replace the transmission after reading the thousands of similar complaints regarding this faulty transmission. Recalls should have been done and the tranny fixed before this problem occurred. Honda new the problem and failed to recall these cars.
Traveling at 55 mph car jerked back and forth, loud noise from under car. Car slipped between gears, and continued to jerk. The car will now not move can move gear shift through gears but will not move.
Randomly car will down shift and up shift. Sometime yes when i left off gas. Sometimes when it hits a certain rpm. The rpm will shoot really high and go back to normal. Only occurs while warm.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
Driver's side axle shaft assembly snapped.there was no accident.this occurred when i was taking a slow left turn.
June 2015: torque converter: car when accelerating slammed out of gear and felt like we had been rear-ended. Car wouldn't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.radio: radio system back light broke at 60,000 milescurrent issue: gear shift knob fell off while driving. Daughter was driving car and bumped gear shift and was able to shifted from drive to neutral while the car was moving. Called honda complaint line to complain and there was no action or concern regarding the current issue of the gear shift knob.
While driving on the highway in rush hour traffic the transmission started to have issues while shifting down into first, a small knock.when i was able to get up to normal highway speeds as traffic opened up the car violently slammed into first gear causing my tires to lock up and sent me veering to the right.luckily i was in the right lane and the car behind me was at a safe distance or i would have been toast.afterwards i was able to limp home in first gear as no other gear is working including reverse.looks like its off to the dealer to buy a new transmission.i don't understand how there can be hundreds of complaints of catastrophic transmission failure at highway speeds and there is no concern of safety from either honda or the nhtsa, but they are quick to tell you to replace the ignition interlock because it's unsafe!please do something about this before someone gets seriously hurt!
I have a 2003 honda accord ex-v6 that i purchased in 2006 with 13,000 miles. It now has ~70,000 miles. I have had all the honda recommended maintenance performed. Today, while traveling about 50 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted violently almost causing an accident. I pulled off the road and tried driving in d1, d2 and d3. The transmission seems to be stuck in first gear. I finished the drive home (about 1 mile) and found out there was no reverse gear. This seems to be a recurring and potentially dangerous problem from honda.i can not believe this problem has not been recalled.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the transmission locked and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms without any warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 195,000.
I just bought my honda accord 2003 from a used car dealer and it had 120xxx miles literally drove it two months and it broke down mechanic said it was the teansmission so i did some research online and i seen that these accords have bad transmissions everywhere i seen someone had a problem with trans i checked if there was a recall but they said there wasn't this is really disappointed knowing i i lynch had it two months and having the same issue other people are having
Immature transmission failure!
I bought the vehicle used had 80,000 miles on it i hardly ever used the vehicle it suddenly happened was driving and all the sudden it down shifted vigorouslywith no indication on dash ,like check engine light ,i was driving with my children ,almost got rear ended by another vehicle then it went into neutral it didn't go anywhere turned it off waited turned it back on drove for a little and again the same thing i have been researching this online and its known this is a problem and no one has done anything honda said they put a oil jet injector but that did not fix the situation from my understanding and its a v6 i cannot pay for a new transmission ,i'm also paying for the vehicle and cannot drive it please help.
While merging onto i75 off of square lake rd north of detroit, transmission momentarily failed then engaged with a jolt in a low gear making this normally routine maneuver quite treacherous. Luckily there was no accident or injury. Shortly thereafter transmission underwent complete rebuild at my cost.i have since discovered that this malady is quite common with this model and year at approximately this mileage.
Automatic transmission failed at 130k miles and had to be rebuilt at cost to me of $2800.
Sudden and violent rpm shifting, from ~2500 to 5000, no warning, severe lurching for several miles until we could exit highway.subsequent failure to shift into correct forward gear, as well as failure to shift into reverse.a dangerous situation on a 65-mph road, which could have resulted in a fatal accident, involving either multi-vehicle or single.we are in touch this morning with the dealership service dept, who so far are feigning surprise at the story, even though it is a known issue.
I was driving on the highway at 60 mph, all the sudden, it violently down shifted, felt like i was rear ended.as i let up the gas, the engine would rev but not engage the transmission.luckily no other cars were behind me at the time.when i got to the office, the car would not go into reverse.
While driving on the freeway at average speed; (65mph), suddenly the car jerked and seemed like it shifted from high gear to way lower gear, i almost got rear ended... Very scary situation... Pulled over and drove on the street instead. I had this happened a few other times after within the following month... I've had the car checked at the honda dealer and aamco but they can't replicate the issue, honda said i need a new transmission because my car has too many miles!!!! 128,000??? i've checked the service history and the car has been service periodically at honda dealer with at least 4 times transmission oil flush services... I've read way too many complaints about this issue and i can't believe nhtsa is looking the other way when is very possible one of this days someone will get badly hurt or killed, then you will want to act.... I hope this really gets a real good look before a big law suit is imminent...
Honda service manager said he was "almost killed on the highway" driving my car:first incident: 9/19/2011 (mon evening)car lurching irregularly at highway and town speeds; difficulty getting into gear and trouble reversing.took it to dealer that night.9/20/2011 (tues): dealer reported not being able to detect a problem. Nothing came up on diagnostics. No service light was on.dealer asked to keep it one more day. 9/21/2011 (wed): dealer still unable to detect a problem, they drove it around but claimed nothing unusual. Service manager asked if he could drive it home. I ok'd. Employer annoyed.second incident: that nightthe service manager, drove it home, because it wasn't acting up at the garage, and diagnostics showed nothing. There were no warning lights.he, [xxx], said he "almost went through the windshield on the highway" on his way home. He said repeatedly that he was almost killed. That's right the honda service manager said he almost was killed!!! which is what could have happened to me or any other honda accord owner. If this happened in inclement weather, i'd be dead in a ditch (it's new england so those days are coming). The car lurched at highway speeds and at low speeds. It lurched speeding up and slowing down. If i put the car in neutral, and just applied some gas to the pedal, the tachometer (rpm) needle jumped around all over the place.only until the service manager got it back to the service garage (9/22) did any service lights come on.how convenient.their proposed solution:step one: replace transmission fluid(material, parts, labor) = $120step two: replace transmission solenoid (parts labor, etc) = $500failing that: step three:replace entire transmission. Est. Cost:$4300total potential cost:approx $5.000....or my life.this is a significant safety issue and a recall is in order and asap.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle downshifted in low gear at highway speed almost causing a crash. Took to transmission shop and they said transmission needs replacement. Transmission shop hooked up to diagnostic and read the following codes: po747 a/t clutch pressure control solenoid valve a stuck on and po752shift solenoid valve a stuck on . Transmission shop states this is a very common problem.
I purchased a used 2003 honda accord in april 2011. It now has 132, 000 miles on it. This week i was driving on the interstate when my "d" drive on my hear start flashing in my car rpm started revving up & my check engine light came on. So i put my emergency flashes on to get the shoulder of the expressway my car. My car wouldn't drive anymore in the d drive shift to make it home safely i had to drive my car in d3 all the way home. My mechanic is now saying i need anew transmission which will cost me $2500 i don't have. I've driven honda accord's all my life this is the first honda that i've had a major issue with.
While driving at a constant speed, the engine suddenly started accelerating and then decelerating in quick succession causing the car to jerk back and forth uncontrollably.as i attempted to come to a stop on the side of the road, the car continued to accelerate/decelerate.honda dealership diagnosis is transmission failure.cost of repair is $3800.the car was just at the dealership in october for service and there were no issues then.
On july 31, 2010, i was driving about 45-50 mph on a highway.twice when i lightly accelerated, the car jerked forward as if i had hit the accelerator very hard rather than very lightly.this happened twice that day; nothing like this had ever happened before.my transmission failed the next day on august 1, 2010 while i was on the interstate.it failed very spectacularly.i was driving 70ish mph (that is the speed limit).i slowed when i approached a car in front of me.when it pulled over so i could pass, i lightly touched the accelerator and the car jerked as if i had hit the brake very hard.i was shocked and scared; i quickly took my foot off the accelerator and let the car slow.i removed my sandal to be sure my foot was only touching the correct pedal and i could feel exactly the pressure i was putting on it; i put my sandal in the seat beside me.i lightly stepped on the accelerator again with my bare foot, and again the car jerked as if i had hit the brake hard.i braked gently and pulled over to the shoulder, stopped and put the car in park.after i calmed from the fear, i shifted into d3 to try another gear (rather than d).i slowly accelerated and in a few seconds the car started jerking as if i hit the accelerator hard, then the engine revved with no engagement of transmission, then it jerked as if i braked hard; all this in a matter of seconds at a slow speed on the shoulder.again i braked gently, stopped and put the car in park.last night, aug 1, i had it towed to the dealer where the technician test drove it this morning, aug 2.he told my service advisor the car was frightening to drive; he told my service advisor that the transmission was very bad, that he felt as if he might get whiplash.they gave me an estimate to replace the transmission at $4500.
Transmission does not shift correctly, feels like it is slipping in gears higher than 2, need to let off the accelerator to assist car in shifting.
Was driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour and the transmission violently stopped. I almost got in a car accident. These transmission are an issue and honda refues to recall the cars. Someone is going to get killed.
The car transmission has engagement issue and had to be towed home it barely made it into garage 2003 honda accord i thought it will last a bit more than 108000 miles.
I have piece of crap people calls honda i call today 04/07/2015visibility problem windshield wiper and headlamps low i can't see night time during drive and transmission is skip but piece of crap(honda) customer said you no have recall or warranty that's really mess i got mistake to buy piece of crap(honda) please please please i suggest don't buy that like piece of crap( honda) thanks
The car acted like it was 'missing' gears, but this went away.i started to enter the freeway ramp and increase speed and the car did it several times again (missing gears', revving but not moving forward like it should) and was almost hit by several cars trying to get me to move.i was unable to get the car to move, so i immediately used gps to locate a service station.i was able to drive the to the repair shop, but the car symptoms continued to get worse, which was a significant safety hazard!no check engine lights came on at all!i was able to make it to the driveway of the repair shop, but they had to push the car into the bay to review it.the repair place determined that the transmission has an internal problem, which is very common with 2003 honda accords.i only had 89,900 miles on the car.i have owned several hondas and have never had problems such as this.however, honda knows that this is an ongoing, safety hazard but has done nothing to address these ongoing issues (outside of the class action lawsuit requirements).i will be looking at new cars and hondas will not be on my list!i am asking the us department of transportation to please thoroughly review the history of transmission issues with these cars and require appropriate consumer protection by honda.
Transmission - while driving i'd pulled over andthe car slow to a stop while the transmission was in gear,i place the grea lever in park then back into drive and all that happen was a wineing sound from the transmission i turn off the engine and sat there for a while, started the engine was able to go some distance more and the car started towine again made it home after three stop let the car rest and then go again.had the transmission rebuild ,years latertranmission went out again had to replace transmission again.this all happen on city street last repair was 09/23/2016 by brake stop auto repair
Transmission problems have happened ever since purchasing the car. At 144000 miles the transmission was replaced. At time of purchase, fluid was changed, january came, and once again needed another fluid change. I changed the fluid after purchase out of fear and transmission went from hard shifts to normal, even shifts. Problems raised again in january, i have two cases of honda transmission fluid at hand right now. Now, it's maybe two weeks before it shifts hard again. I deal with it knowing the cost to fix the transmission, but yesterday was the point where it starts to affect my safety. Going 30-45, shifting from second to third, there is delay in shifting when at 3000 rpm, at 4000 rpm or higher shifting is very violent from second to third as of yesterday, april 23, 2014. Also at 55 mph on my way home, the car jolted during shifting while accelerating causing me to almost lose control. If this happened just three seconds before as i was turning a corner on this road it could have caused me to crash. Transmission feels distant at times, as if power is not being properly applied to the wheels during slow medium and hard acceleration from first to second gear. The transmission deteriorates with time and mileage. Car is 100% different than when we acquired it. Complaint after complaint and not one thing being done by honda nor nhtsa. The oil jet kit was a cheap and limited fix to this problem and only delayed transmission failure. Why is there no recall for this? several people are on the highway when these transmissions fail and are lucky to avoid accidents and death. Does it have to take someone traveling 70 mph with violent down shifting, being rear ended and killed for this to reach headlines for someone to acknowledge the danger? it's a real problem that affects safety, people's lives including my own.
The transmission had a major transmission failure of some kind as the car was just driving along the highway.it was as if someone had hit the brakes hard.the car went from 60 to 40 in just a second or two it seemed like... A violent slowdown.now the transmission has no reverse, and forward driving is clunky, hard shifts and unpredictable.
Starting the car from a stopping point and slowly increasing the speed to 40 will result in slight jerks in the car. As the speed increase beyond 45 into the 60 the car will jerk repeatedly and try to shift down. Rpm revs into the 5 or 6 zone, near redlining while only going 40 mph. Sometimes the car will shift down while on the highway causing car to jerk driver forward. Could lead to major car wreck. This car model already had a defective transmission, which was fixed by honda, yet it seems to have another transmission issue now.
I was traveling at 60 mph on us 30 when my honda accord suddenly jerked and slipped into low gear. I was nearly rearended and was definitely in shock.i continued homeward and it did the same thing 3 more times.i had slowed my speed to 40 mph but the engine sounded like i was going too fast for the gear i was in so slowed down even more....put my flashers on and crept home.since it is after hours i must wait until tomorrow to contact the dealership.however i have found that many people have had the same problem with honda accords.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and jerk abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the front axle had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 163,072.
I am the only and original owner of my 2003 honda accord ex v6 . While it was still under warranty i started having problems with the transmission.i would be driving picking up speed to merge with highway traffic or street traffic and the transmission will get stuck not allowing me to go more than 20mph or 25 mph i then have to pull over and put the car in park wait a few minutes and pray that i can get to my destination without further incidence. However, everytime i took it the honda dealer they said there was nothing wrong and they couldn't duplicate the problem.i was told transmission problems are not covered with my warranty and i would have to pay out of pocket.thankfully i have not gotten into an accident since this problem is still on going with my car.i am upset and disturbed to see that there are so many complaintswith the same issue and honda being aware of these complaints has not been held accountable.
Vehicle transmission has been hesitating for over a year.dealership insisted that there was nothing wrong.two months ago i was told the rear main seal may need to be replaced soon.three days ago the car violently shifted into a lower gear and nearly caused the vehicle to be rear ended.i'm told that the transmission now needs to be rebuilt or replaced.when i contacted american honda i spoke to a customer services representative by the name of sopana.he first told me that because my car was over 120k mile honda would not provide any goodwill assistance, i reminded him my car was at 115k mile, he was then flustered and said well i mean 100k mile or whatever.
We driving on 35w -south at around 60 miles an hour and the vehicle turned itself to 1st gear. Had to pull over to shoulder and called aaa. Was told that solenoid to be replaced. After the replacement, car was ok and again, after few miles, has a similar incident on 494, where the gear shifted back to a lower gear at 60 miles an hour and missed a fully loaded walmart truck by inches!i had to spend 1800$ to get the transmission fixed.
The contact owners a honda accord 2003 v6 was driving at 30 mph. The contact owner was unable to accelerate to shift from second gear and take the mechanic and as a result the transmission needed to be replaced. We contacted the manufacture but they could offer any assistance because the transmission wasn't locked. This situation has been happening for a while and we need it fix right away! we know the first owner of the car had the same problem but the company said they fixed the car and it would work fine. Only it wasn't fine its repeating the same problem over and over again. Its a accident waiting to happen!
Transmission suddenly downshifts without warning.iwas driving on the highway at 63mph and my car suddenly downshifted to 1st gear causing me to hit the steering wheel and bleed profusely from my face. The car behind me almost hit me. Now my car has serious problems between 2nd and 3rd gear and is downshifting randomly. I am not the only one with this issue, there should be a recall for this.i could have died because of this, the worst part is that honda knows about this problem and wont help save lives. Shame on you honda. Many other people are having the same exact transmission problem and it seems quite widespread.perhaps honda will get involved once enough people die, and it will be cheaper to replace all of these faulty transmissions vs. All of the money people get from lawsuits. Or possibly honda will value lives over profits, but im not going to hold my breath.
When taking off from a complete stop, my daughter's 03 honda accord v6 shifted poorly between the 2nd and 3rd gear. The mileages for the car were less than 132,500 at the time. Honda website listed several recalls for this model, in which the problem stated was one of then. If this problem was corrected under the recall, why was i out of pocket for work never done?my daughter is the second owner of the vehicle.
Car down shifted abruptly.pulled off to side of road.won't go into reverse.car goes in drive but reverse will not engage.
Was driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph when the car violently downshifted into 1st gear and slowed to 20 mph. Was able to pull off of the highway onto a city street. After this, the car would not accelerate, although the rpms would increase when the gas pedal was pressed. Shifted through several different gears and no change. Had to have the car towed to a shop where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The repairs and labor cost $1975. There were absolutely no warning signs that there was a problem with the transmission until it failed on the highway. The car had been to the dealership a month prior and no problems were detected. While under my ownership, the car has been up to date on all regular maintenance and all previous recalls had been addressed. This was a very dangerous situation for me and i believe that honda needs to address this known issue with this model to prevent injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and hesitated before moving forward. The tsc warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Transmission failure. 2003 accord exl 6 cylinder.while driving approximately 35-40 mph the vehicle suddenly felt as if the brakes were applied. The vehicle began to slow rapidly as if someone slammed on the brakes. The car was slowly driven to a parking lot and were it was towed to a honda service facility. Facility indicated that the transmission would have to be replaced. It should be noted the car was just minutes earlier was being driven at 75 mph and if the failure had occurred at this speed the results could have led to a catastrophicaccident involving my wife, my pregnant daughter and a family friend. I had been reading about these transmissions failures for over a year and as soon as my wife describe what happened i knew immediately the transmission had failed. It should be pointed out that the car was serviced during the early transmission cooler recall but did not prevent the transmission from failing. Its just a matter of time before one of these vehicles transmissions lock up at a high rate of speed leading to a rapid decelerationand being hit from behind leading to a serious accident involving serious injuries or death. Honda motor corp has ignored the transmission failures in the 03 accords and i will never purchase or recommend the purchase of another honda vehicle. I am extremely upset at the cost to repair the car. I do feel honda should subsidized a portion of the cost. I do not see this type of failure with other honda years or models.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly down shifted and vehicle speed decreased. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
After exiting the interstate after a 3-hour drive the car violently down shifted to the point the car behind me almost rear ended me.it then had trouble shifting into second and third gear and finally locking into second gear.i was able to get to where i was going through busy city streets.it was nerve wracking.if this happens on the interstate...engine light came on and the green light on thed indicator of the shifter started to blink on and off. I understand this is an engineering flaw in the transmission cooling design.
Transmission clunks loudly into gear, then slips when it warms up. Fluid has a burnt smell despite being flushed at regular intervals since new.
Coming back from the airport, going home on belt parkway, the transmission stopped functioning properly out of a sudden, without giving any hints before, totally unexpected. It didn't go to the 2nd gear, stuck in 30mph. After anxiously drove back home trembling, found the reverse did not work either. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted again to gain back the function of reverse. After research the on the web, and read through so many comments of honda accord 2003 owner, this seems very much related to the honda accord recall incident in 2004. It is believed honda didn't fix the problem permanently back in 2004. It was a temporary fix trick, and right now many of the honda accord 2003 owners are suffering from honda's failure to fix its defective product.
I had just backed out of my driveway and onto the street, put the car in drive (automatic), drove 10 mph down the street.approximately 4 houses away from mine, the car made a horrible noise.i immediately pulled over, put it in park, and shut it off.i had it towed back to my driveway.a mechanic looked at it, listened to it, and turned the front driver's side wheel.the cv shaft was snapped in two.not the joint, the forged steel shaft.i have 57,000 original miles on this car.if this happened on the highway, i would have been in an accident.honda said it is my responsibility to get it fixed.updated 05/15/13*lj updated 05/28/2013
Only 125k miles on the car.i noticed the transmission slipping when going into/out of second gear.i took it for a drive later to see if i could replicate the problem and could not.two days later, while getting off of the interstate and turning onto the surface streets, the transmission suddenly start jolting and downshifting even though i was pressing on the gas.it continued to do so all the way to the dealer.i could not get it to go past second gear.was told that i need a new transmission at a cost of $4,000.have since seen that this make and model is having all kinds of problems.there are websites addressing the problems and apparently a facebook page.i also learned after the fact that there had been a recall in 2004 related to the second gear but they patched it with some cheesy kit and apparently prayed that the s -t would hit the fan after everyone's warranty expired -- which it has.the nhtsa needs to recall these vehicles and require honda to make good on them.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord ex (v6) on the freeway at 65-70mph. As i was driving, i noticed that the car rapidly began to decelerate at sporadic intervals. I was nearly rear-ended a few times, with cars having to dodge me on both sides. This happened over a period of 3-4x within 5-10 minutes as i tried to exit the freeway. I stopped at a gas station and there was no check-engine light on or anything visibly wrong with the car, such as tires etc. On my way home, i had to stomp on the gas in order to get it to drive at 60+ mph. The car made loud buzzing sounds the entire period, as i struggled to maintain 60+ mph. When i got home and parked the car, it came to my attention that i was unable to reverse the car. I learned that this transmission issue was not addressed by honda as requiring a recall. Despite my problems and the reports of countless others, honda will not pay for a new transmission. This will cost me over $2500 for repairs/replacement. I am absolutely furious, especially knowing that this is a common issue with the 2003 model. I spoke with a local honda dealer and they will not take care of the charges.considering this car has only 76k miles on it and is 8 years old, this is an absolute nightmare since i faced a god-awful commute home with my car breaking down and so much uncertainty of whether it would even make it home.
2003 honda accord, v6.transmission failed with no warning, while turning left.this could have easily led to a serious accident.after inspection mechanic states that the failure has all of the typical characteristics of the failure of the 2003 accord transmission.it will cost me 3,800 to repair (with only 94,000 miles on the car and a perfect maintenance record at a honda dealership).but i just feel lucky that we survived.this is a very dangerous failure.there was zero warning of a problem until i was left with the transmission neutral with cars headed at us going 60+ mph.thank god the other drivers were paying attention and slammed on the brakes.one oncoming driver went into the ditch.
My sister-in-law was driving the car on the highway at 60mph when it started to violently decelerate, as though somebody had jammed on the brakes. This happened approximately 6 times within about 4.5 miles. She got off the highway and managed to drive the car to the dealership. When they tested it the next day the transmission destroyed itself and they barely managed to get back to the dealership. If it had failed the day before my sister-in-law could have been killed.
I was driving at about 45 mph and suddenly it felt like my car had downshifted.my car didn't move and the rpms went up to about 4,000.i tried to continue to drive as i was in the middle of three lane road in the middle lane and the car struggle to move.i had the car towed to a shop nearby and the transmission had failed.it was rebuilt in july of 2009. Four days ago, on 11/22/12 i was driving the same car, which has been kept up and well maintained, and a similar issue occurred- this time while i was on the highway.i was coming off a ramp and the car once again felt like it was downshifting.the only way i can explain is it felt like someone hit the brakes while i was driving.luckily- i was merging onto the freeway so i was right next to the shoulder and got out of the way as soon as i could.had i been traveling at 65 mph i firmly believe this would have resulted in a major collision.i have the car at the same shop that repaired the transmission, and it turns out this was due to another transmission issue, although it didn't fail this time.
On one of my visit to the dealer to complaint about my the brakes on my car i also complained about the fact that my car makes noise when i am driving on surface that should not make my car sound like their doors are not put on correctly. I thought because it was new it was just a new car squeak but when i drive with the radio off i can hear this noise and i can just imagine what it will sound like when the car is not so new. When i drive in any other vehicle i listen for this sound and i don't hear this noise but as usual the dealer cannot find it. I will be taking in my car for the same brake problems again. On 9/12/203. This will be the fourth time. The first time was on nov/6/2002,and they resurface the rotors. The second time was on feb/1/2003, they replace both front disc. The third time may/01/2003, they replace brake pads.the pads are very high and the rotors are thick. There is no sign of warp or roughness that i can feel whem i inspect the brakes and i am some what familiar with brakes.
When driving the car will not shift from second to third gears.while driving, the car while suddenly downshift to a lower gear with no warning.no check engine light is on. Honda states this is not covered under warranty but this should be since it is a major component of the car and this is something that honda was aware of when the car was released.
When speed gets over 35 mph, the car violently lunges forward. The car does not go in reverse as well. Asafety hazard when traveling.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving approximately 30 mph the transmission slipped into neutral gear without intent and began to lock which resulted in no power during acceleration. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and resumed normally after shifting into drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a recall repair was performed for nhtsa recall campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The failure persisted after the remedy repair and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Since purchase of the car, when i put the car into drvie or reverse, it takes off by itself, without my foot on the gas pedal at 15-20mph.the problem is worse in reverse.i have hit a rock wall, and this week, when i put the car in reverse from an angle parking slot and took my foot off the break , the car shot backwards and nearly hit a pedestrian.again i did not have my foot on the gas.i have taken it it several times, with no success.most recently was told it was a stuck throttle body, and that it was unsafe to drive.on replacing the throttle body, it is better in drive, but still bad in reverse.it is under warranty with 18,000 miles, and i am afraid to drive it, for safety reasons.
While driving my 2003 v6 honda accord coupe (automatic) the transmission violently jerked the entire vehicle forward and downshifted to a lower gear. This occurred during rush hour and almost caused the vehicle behind me to rear-end my vehicle. I immediately turned on my flashers and made my way to a parking lot. I left the vehicle there overnight and had it towed to a honda dealership for inspection. They advised me that they could not identify anything wrong with my transmission and everything was working properly during their tests and could not duplicate the problem.
Transmission was slipping. Then suddenly car felt like someone slammed on the brakes. Took car to dealership and was told transmission was failing. The transmissions on these cars were recalledin 2004 when an oil jet kit was installed per the recall to provide extra lubrication to the transmission. Talked to honda and they refuse to provide any help with these multiple transmission failures. Cost to fix this is 4100.00 at the dealership.
Driving family of 4 home from church, stopped at an intersection stop sign.came off brake and onto accelerator to cross the intersection and transmission immediately and unexpectedly broke apart, leaving our car stuck in the intersection.extremely dangerous as traffic was continuous where we were crossing.more importantly, the transmission failure was without symptoms, with maintenance kept.... The transmission was a 4 year old honda dealership replacement for another transmission which failed in may 2010.total mileage on replacement transmission = 86k miles, with transmission fluid replaced 2 years ago by honda.in may 2010, i was driving the same 2003 honda v6 accord vehicle on the highway at night, when the transmission (@ 122k miles) slammed down from 4th gear to 1st gear slamming me forward (thankful i wear a seatbelt)....extremely dangerous situation, near miss incident.honda had a recall on the original 2003 accord v6 transmission, which they "fixed" with an add on kit in 2004, not a replacement of the transmission.honda refused to pay for or contribute towards the replacement transmission in 2004 or in 2010!honda never reported back to me what was the cause of failure to the original transmission which they took upon installation of replacement in 2010.i also owned a 2003 honda odyssey which honda recalled though that transmission and replaced by honda versus the "kit".i believe that near miss incidents are as actionable as fatalities, fires and physical injuries.i feel fortunate that my family was spared injury or death yesterday, however i am deeply concerned that these honda transmissions are time bombs and lives are constantly at risk wherever these cars and minivans are on the road.please encourage honda motors to take 100% remedial action to protect the public from these poorly engineered and manufactured transmissions.
2003 honda accord v6, 95934 miles;while driving at 55mph the transmission downshifted to first and the front tires locked up, twice!;dangerous - this is very dangerous and could have killed me;currently the transmission has no reverse and the car is un-drivable;honda needs to be held accountable due to all the complaints that have been reported with the same incident;looks as if it will cost $3500.00 to replace the transmission.
After driving at highway speed for just over an hour, the car's transmission suddenly and unexpectedly down shifted. Both my wife and i found ourselves flying forward, thank goodness for the seat belts.i am not sure which gear it down shifted to, but it might have been 1st or maybe 2nd gear, but it was a huge lurch forward on our part.the car was running hotter than normal, but less than 1/2 way on temperature gauge.no indicator lights on the dash.took the car to our mechanic who said that the transmission requires replacement (~$6,000.00).the current blue-book is in the $6,000.00 range and we expected it to last for several more years an a whole lot more than 121,000 miles...the car now has the orange triangle with the explanation point inside and the tcs light is on and the tcs switch has no effect.the car has been well maintained, is excellent mechanical and physical condition, except for this transmission issue and i believe that we followed the recall id 62639.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord coupe.the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle began to decelerate and the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.the technician stated the transmission would have to be rebuilt. After the transmission was rebuilt the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the transmission was flushed but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission erroneously downshifted into 3rd gear causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed to approximately 25 mph. The contact indicated that the transmission remained stuck in 3rd gear. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 287,000.
Driving along and transmission would not shift up.stayed in a low gear, slowed down to see if it would shift into higher gear and wouldn't.pulled over and put shifter into park.waited a couple of minutes and put it back into drive.it took a minute for it to engage.pulled onto road, and again, it stayed in low gear, refusing to shift higher.pulled over again, tried the same thing and even turned the car off.pulled onto road and began to drive, still would not shift, then it began to stop moving intermittently.it would move slightly, then stop moving while in drive.all i would hear is the engine revving, but car not moving.acted like i was going from drive to neutral but car was still in drive.it finally quite altogether on a very narrow,dangerous steep uphill road.had to have it towed.
Entered highway at 50 55 when rpms went up and lost acceleration quickly about got rear ended and once i got to the shoulder i turned off car and started it back up and only thing i couldn't engage in car ..park worked but the rest was in neatral lucky noone was hurt..transmission failed without warning i find this a major issue since so many other 03 accords have had the same problem and i'm asking for honda to replace my trandmission..number of miles 138,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed dropped from 70 mph to 25 mph very quickly on its own. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to an auto repair center. The repair center stated that there were metal shreds everywhere around the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that she should notify nhtsa and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
We noticed hesitation in shifting from second to third gear. It seemed as if it would slip into neutral. After approximately 5-10 seconds it would shift into third. The transmission was checked and flushed in early 2011. This car has been maintained according to industry standards. After discussing the problem with various mechanics, it was determined that third gear was going out. Driving to repair location the transmission failed. The car went from 65 mph on the highway to stuck in second gear after the engine warmed up. This car was part of the recall in the summer of 2004 and the repair was made. However, after researching the honda 2003, it appears as if this is a continual problem and honda is aware of the faulty transmission yet does not assist in the cost of repair.
Transmission failure. While driving to work, the car shifted out of gear causing the car to violently reduce speed from 30mph to 5mph. Due to this jerk of motion, the car was forced off the road. It's important to note that i was within a mile of the i-66 highway on-ramp and could have not only been severely rear-ended and injured but a major accident could have also occurred.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to transmission problems.the consumer stated prior to purchasing the vehicle, the transmission was replaced. The transmission was replaced in march 2014. The consumer wondered if the transmission was properly replaced by honda. The consumer stated this will be the third transmission.
I have experienced the same problems that over 800 people on this site alone have had with the 2003 honda accord transmission. I am the original owner of this honda, when purchased had 30 miles on it.received the recall notice and immediately took the car to the closet dealership for repair. Was told by the service guy that they only inspected my car but did not do anything to it.they did not feel it was necessary. I felt this was odd because honda knew there was a problem. On october 30th, 2014, now at approximately 150,000 miles i was on my lunch hour, when suddenly my vehicle downshifted and began losing all power on a very busy 4 lane highway.before coming to a complete stop, i managed to slowly get off to the side of the road before causing any kind of major accident.had my local trusted mechanic take a look at it and he called me back today to let me know that i needed a new transmission.he contacted several "transmission specialist" and they have refused to even try to fix my vehicle because they are fully aware of the transmission problems with the 2003 honda accord.i have contacted honda's customer service department as well as the honda product concern department and was told the only thing that i can do now is to have a new transmission put into my car, at my cost.i am not asking for a handout, but honda has known for a long time that the 2003 honda accord had major transmission problems and they refuse to accept any kind of responsibility.fortunately, no one was injured when my defective transmission decided to blow but what if that had not been the case?does it actually take someone being seriously injured or losing their life for honda to step up to the plate and seriously take responsibility for their mistake?have always been a loyal honda owner up until now always trusted that they would stand by their product. Boy was i wrong!!!!!!!!!
I was driving at 65mph on the freeway when the transmission failed and the car shifted into a lower gear causing immediate deceleration of the vehicle.since the initial incident back in august 2010, the vehicle has only be driven 8 miles and each time someone dares to "test it out" it only takes a few miles before the vehicle is lurching and the driver is fearing for their life.this problem is real and if it hasn't already it will eventually result in someone(s) losing life or limb.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission independently shifted out of gear and into third gear. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who advised that the transmission needed to be rebuilt.the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was serviced in 2004 under nhtsa campaign number 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
While driving on a busy ca freeway going 70mph in the fast lane, suddenly the car started (i thought) braking very violently. I crossed the lanes to get to the shoulder all the while it was still braking violently. Narrowly missed being rear ended several times. We had it towed to our honda mechanic and it turns out the transmission was slipping from 4th to 2nd gear. I have subsequently read numerous stories exactly like mine. Looks like honda knows of the problem and is waiting for someone to be killed or seriously injured before they do anything about it. Yes, the car is 10 years old but this is a serious safety issue and they need to acknowledge and try to help their loyal customers before they are killed or injured.
While driving at highway speeds, my 2003 honda accord slammed into a lower gear causing the car to almost come to a stop instantly.the car behind me had to slam on the breaks and swerve onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me.the car will no longer shift into reverse or any gear higher than 2nd.
Took my vehicle to a honda dealership for a maintenance repair to get a brake line job done. After they completed the job i told honda to put my vehicle on the diagnostic system, to check for any other issues which they did. Said everything was fine with it no issues. Drove home fine next day comes, engine light comes on, this time i went and got the diagnostic done on my vehicle myself. Come to find out it's a transmission/torque converter problem, which honda didn't check or tell me about, look up reviews about the my vehicle, and a lot of other honda owners of my exact model says the same how bad the transmission is in this vehicle.
While driving the vehicle at 35mph it started slipping and jerking then suddenly slammed into second gear. Would not shift out of second.
Transmission issue between 2nd and 3rd gear. Burnt atf 1 week after replacement.serviced at 40k, 65k and 92k miles.
I pulled out from a gas station accelerating to mix into the traffic flow. I only got to 20 mph and then, even though the engine was turning at 3000+ rpm and the car was in drive, i started to just coast. Traffic approaching at 40+ mph had to hit their brakes and swerve to avoid me as i coasted ever more slowly to the side of the road. It is truly amazing that someone was not injured or killed. The transmission had totally failed in the blink of an eye with no warning whatever. I have looked this up online and there are hundreds of complaints about this problem. "why have you not made honda recall these models?" seems to be the general question people have. 2003 honda accord v6 transmission
December 5th, 2007i drove my 2003honda accord onto our driveway pad, just like any other night. I turned off the car, took the key out and got out of the car. As i was getting ready to close the door,i realized the car was rolling backwards. I started back towards the car when the door was knocking me down. When i fell, i tried to get up immediately. I must have had my right leg bent, because the car ran over my left leg at the calf area. I sustained a crush injury to the leg. The squad was called. I was taken to unc memorial chapel hill ed, where i was treated for a crushed leg injury and sent home to observe for increasing compartment syndrome symptoms.i ended up with two large blisters/wounds to my left leg. One healed the other required skin graphs/donor site left thigh. Hospitalized one week on bed rest for the grafts to take.have suffered permanent damage and chronic pain to the left leg.
As i was driving to work the car started slipping, then as i arrived to my destination the car wouldn't go into gear at all.the car was overheating, as i called for service after work i tried starting the car again and it did go into gear.i drove it to the place for service but having to stop and let car cool down a couple times on the way there.they told me it's the transmission and will need a new one, or have it repaired.now i'm aware of many 2003 accords with the same problem, there should be a recall on this! i've owned 4 honda cars and all from brand new vehicles and never a problem like this before.i have had this problem one other time of not going into gear, but it came out of it after it was cooled and sitting for a few hours, so never had that problem again until now.we don't drive this car very much as i work from my home, so it didn't go out until now.i'm told we must drive it little, which is true, and not hard on our vehicles at all, because this would have happened much earlier if we had. Also the air bag lights come on randomly with no reason, we had it tested and they said it was fine, humidity? that's another one to be recalled!honda, you need to help us and recall the faults that you know are an issue if you want us to continue buying your vehicles! a used to be loyal honda owner for all my life.
I was driving on the highway and my car suddenly downshifted i was thrusted forward and back. I continued to drive home attempting to slow at a light it shifted so hard the tires squealed. The car continued to shift very hard between first and second gear for about 1 mile until i got home. As i was looking on the internet for a transmission i came across a web site and learned there was a recall for second gear in 2004 that i was never notified about. I dropped it off for first thing in the morning at the dealership, that afternoon i received a call stating they drove my car around the block and there was nothing wrong with the transmission and i could come get the car when i refused due to recall, i was told they would need a few days to get the recall repair parts. I was fine with that considering i was too afraid to drive the car and i was getting a ride to and from work for the last two weeks anyway. The very next day they called and said they fixed all recalls, and drove the car again and the transmission was fine. When i went to pick up the car i wanted to make sure they inspected second gear per recall they told me they did take a picture but would not offer proof. They also told me second gear would not fix my transmission after they tell me there is nothing wrong with it.i do not believe they inspected my transmission at all. I think they just replaced the parts they needed toget the recall done i cannot help but think if i received this recall six years ago i may not be going through this now! by all the complaints on this site and many others this is a known problem. What is going to take for honda to make it right?i am now stuck with a car i an too afraid to drive!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased my 2003 accord brand new from a honda dealership. In 2004 there was a recall to fix a defect with second gear in the transmission. My car was fixed under the recall (or so i thought). I have been having continuous problems with second gear slipping. In other words when the car is in second gear it feels like its in neutral because you step on the gas and the car does not move. You have to wait for the car to shift again. You never know when or where it will happen. On 11/17/14 i was trying to get on the highway. I made a left turn to enter the highway when the second gear slipped. My car was stuck under a traffic light when the traffic light changed from green to red. Oncoming traffic was approaching my vehicle at 65-70mph. I was almost broad sided. Honda knows about this defect and will not replace the transmission in my car. There have been several class action lawsuits against honda for this problem. I believe this is a serious safety issue not just for me because i own the car, but for anyone who is operating a vehicle on the roadways. Honda should be held accountable for this defect. I also have a takata airbag which is not subject to the recall. So i have 2 problems, the defect with the transmission puts me at a higher risk for getting into and accident. If i am in an accident and the airbag goes off, i could be injured and/or killed by the airbag. How can honda get away with this?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 to 70 mph, the vehicle violently down shifted. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle was unable to go over 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The current mileage was approximately 154,000.updaated 6/4/13 the consumer stated the vehicle violently downshifted the high gear to lowest. This caused the vehicle to decelerate from 65-70 mph to 20-25mph, making the vehicle to buck and swerve from left and right. Updated 06/14/2013
Was driving 55-60 mph on a chicago expressway when the transmission started slipping and caused sudden deceleration.i was extremely frightened as the car started lurching, so i weathered it until i could get to a ramp. As it was a saturday night, no dealers or shops were open, so i survived the lurching all the way home and had my husband refill the transmission fluid.we then got it into a shop monday asap and got the news...bad solenoid and the transmission was blown.total cost to replace transmission = $3,232 at 97,000 miles.fyi: previous checkup one month prior revealed no trans problems, except for battery replacement.
Driving on highway. Sudden deceleration caused by transmission. Very lucky not to be rear ended.
Transmission was recalled (nhtsa reference #04v176000) in 2004 for over heating problem. There was no follow up to see if repairs specified in the recallwere effective over the expected life of the transmission. Symptoms started about two weeks ago. Transmission pauses before going into gear. Then transmission slips and engine revs. After one week, transmission quit pulling as i was attempting to enter the interstate. Car would not get up to speed and transmission quit pulling entirely, leaving me stranded on side of interstate. Transmission fluid black and burnt. Sounds like gear jumping teeth.
Since july 2011 , my 2003 honda accord lx v6 experienced sluggish in the transmission. Sometime, suddenly, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes causing me to jerking forward. It happened a few more times, then in september 2011, i brought the car in the dealer for the transmission service. I told the dealer service advisor about the symptom, after the dealer flushed the transmission fluid, then told me that the car sometime sluggish, replaced the fluid will fixed this.the problem got worse, more noise, jerking when the car automatically shifting, in november , the traction control system engaged, and the engine check light were illuminated.the car was slow to move. Brought the car to the dealer again on 11/14/2011, the dealer told me that the car "needs linear shift solenoid and brake light switch, parts had to be ordered, and the car can be drive !!! i drove the car home, it was so bad that i had to let the car sit waiting for parts. On 11/29/2011, the dealer replaced the linear shift solenoid and the brake light switch, then told me that the problem was fixed. Got the car home, the next day , i only drove about 5 miles, the noise and all the symptoms came back. I had to brought the car back to the dealer again. This time, they consulted with the honda company technical service. After several days, the dealer told me that honda technical service determine that the power train (transmission) is causing the problem; i need atransmission replacement, and it cost $3900.00. Called honda customer service to register a complain about honda service. This definitely need a recall.
Nhtsa needs to have honda issue a recall on all 2003 honda accord transmissions based on the number of complaints about the transmission in gears 1-4.when driving my accord you can feel it at 35mph where the gears 1-4 slips or races.my car has 133k miles and is in mint condition and now i have to put in a new transmission at the cost of $3,700.00 for a rebuilt?nhtsa, all reports has shown that when this problem exist its can freeze the transmission and cause severe harm to the driver, passengers and innocent people around.my car frozen on taking off from a light and there was almost a car pileup and additional insures.before this happens to other out there please issue honda a recall of these 2003 honda accord.
I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research i found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When i try to enter my vin number in to see if my car is eligible it won't come up, but i'm definitely experiencing the transmission slipping in specific gears.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the transmission would not shift gears as needed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The contact attempted to speak with a dealer, but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000(power train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact attempted to park the vehicle she wasn't able to shift into the park position. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center where the gear shift was replaced. He manufacturer will be contacted. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to her residence. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 184,449.
Subsequent to getting a rebuilt transmission on june 6, 2012, with 82,905 miles on the car, i found out that transmission problems are extremely prevalent in 2003 honda accords.in fact, there was a recall in 2004.i bought the car 1/30/2006 from thousand oaks (ca) honda.i talked to honda customer service (800-999-1009) today and my case is being referred to a case manager.we will see what happens . . .
Complete transmission failure on fully serviced 2004 honda accord at 124k miles while driving in rush hour traffic.upon research, found very common problem that honda is aware of but does nothing to fix.rebuilt honda transmission cost $4,800 for part alone!
This happened 3x today, the third time was terrifying & dangerous.i barely got on the shoulder off the highway in time.the tcs light came on & the car violently jerked from low to high gears while in drive, going about 25-30 mph.i shut off the car & restarted it, the tcs light shut off.the car jerked when i tried to get off the line and felt like it slipped into neutral.i parked in a parking lot and while pulling in, the car jerked violently again between accelerating & decelerating for no reason.the final time--i started to get on the highway and the car violently went out of control as it jerked wildly accelerating and decelerating while traffic was in all lanes of travel around me.i barely made it at about 20-25 mph (by the time the car decided to coast into a neutral feeling gear) to the shoulder on the side of the road where i waited for a tow to a honda dealership for diagnosis.
Transmission failure.had to have transmission rebuilt in 2011 at 153k miles.now at 200k miles i am having transmission problems again.
While highway driving (80mph), total, unexpected transmission failure.speedometer dropped to zero, multiple indicator lights on dash including blinking indicator near the "d" gear indicator and engine light.i was nearly hit as the car decelerated and i quickly tried to merge to the right so i could exit the freeway.after pulling into gas station, i opened the hood which was now smoking with burning oil.the entire undercarriage was covered in oil and it was now leaking from an unknown source.this is the third transmission failure i have experienced in the same 2003 honda accord.i have nearly been hit twice due to transmission failures in this vehicle.does someone have to be killed before this well known transmission failure is address?recalled?consumer refunded for repairs to a faulty vehicle?
While driving on busy street the car violently shifted into first gear at about 25 miles per hour, luckily there were no other cars behind me at the time, had there been this issue could have caused an accident. After this incident the car had intermittent issues with the transmission slipping out of gear. I took it to the honda dealership and was told the transmission was failing, causing the issues. After researching, i found that this was a common problem with 2003 accords.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 70 mph and when attempting to pass another vehicle, the transmission seemed to lock, causing the vehicle to stop on the freeway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. About two months ago i started feeling the car wasn't feeling right. As i was driving, it felt like the gear shift had been knocked down in to neutral, but was still actually still in drive. When this happened, the rpm's would go up and the car felt like it wasn't going anywhere, just coasting, then it seemed to just jolt back to where it should be. The problem wasn't happening every time i drove, but recently it started happening more often and for longer periods of time. I take the car to one place to have all my work done on it, so i took it there, but they felt the problem might be internal and recommended i take it to a transmission shop. They did diagnostics on the car and drove it. The result, the car is going into transmission failure. The transmission fluid is black and burned and has debris in it, and they said that the clutches are also burned. They won't know the complete picture until they take the transmission apart and get a good look. It is 5 days before christmas, i don't have the money to fix it or we will not have any christmas and now i have no transportation to do anything! soooo frustrated. I thought honda's were suppose to be such good cars, but i have had nothing but problems with this one. It doesn't seem like a transmission should go out at 113,000 miles and i have had so many people say the same thing. Now that my transmission is going out, i read up on it and find out there was a recall in 2004 for the 2003 honda accords. Why, am i just finding out about this??
2003 honda accord. Consumer states car stopped while driving due to transmission failure. *tathe consumer stated the vehicle just stopped. It would not go forward, made noises and at times hesitated.the problem was diagnosed as a faulty torque converter solenoid. The consumer drove the vehicle for one week, when the problem returned.the dealer informed the consumer, the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $5400. The consumer took the vehicle to a repair shop, where the transmission was replaced for $3,000.
On october 20, 2010 i took my car to the honda dealer to change my transmission fluid as regular maintenance job on my 2003 honda accord ex-v6.they told me that they found that i needed to replace the rear main seal on my transmission due to regular wear and tear.however, i didn't do so at the time since it was going to cost $900 to do so.on october 29, 2010 my transmission started jerking my car as it was slipping while i was driving on the highway at 70 mph.i towed my car to a reputable transmission shop and the cost to replace the parts was $2,956.i found many forums with hundreds of people with the same problem on the year and model.this is a lemon car that honda made and they need to man up, pay up, and recall these vehicles!
The transmission slipped out of gear while accelerating and merging onto a busy highway. The motor rpms went up but the vehicle was not being powered. This created a dangerous situation for my family and i. After the initial incident, the transmission has slipped out of gear on numerous other occasions. My mechanic advised that the transmission is in need of a rebuild. The vehicle currently has 59425 miles on the odometer.
It will not shift into second gear,and now it is not wanting to shift in to third,when the car is cold,it seems to have a vacuum leak.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 50 mph and heard an abnormal noise from the transmission. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised to the contact that they were unable to diagnose a failure within the transmission. The transmission was flushed and an oil change was performed. The failure persisted after the repairs, accompanied by an abnormal jerking motion.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,176.
While traveling on a 4 lane highway, car was acting like a bucking bronco. My wife pulled into the right lane and slowed down the car to baout 35 miles per hour.when she got home, i test drove the car around the block and flet the same problem.i contacted holler honda in winter park, fl to schedule an appointmnet for saturday.i insisted about the service call and asked if i should drive the car or have it towed.they indicated that it should be safe to drive to their shop.i had the same issues on saturday driving the car to holler honda.i received a call about two hours later, informing me that the transmission needed to be replaced.i purchased the honda accord in november 2003 and received a recall for fixing the transmission in 2004.honda was aware of the problem with a faulty transmission but only made a temporary fix.by only performing a temporary fix, this car was a safety hazzard.the transmiision for the honda accord 2003 would go before any transmission should have gone.i am fortunate that mw wife was not on a major highway traveling at 65-70 miles per hour and have the transmission fail causing a major crash.
Driving 65mph on a highway then the car suddenly downshifted and came down to 40mph.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord v6 and it spontaneously downshifted to first gear.my car slowed abruptly and caused my passenger and me to physically "jerk" in the car.i shut off the engine and re-started, and the same thing happened again.fortunately, there was little traffic and no collision, but it could have been fatal.in reviewing a number of websites, i see this transmission problem is not unique.i will now contact honda for repair.
Was at a stop sign went to drive and heard a loud screech car would not go forward went to put it into park car screeched car rolls back even when in park...transmission.
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.a clunking sound was heard by the consumer. Recall number (04v176000). *tc
The automatic transmission on this car is horrible.my daughter was driving this car on the highway and the transmission suddenly quit on her.fortunately she was not rear ended.hackettstown honda quoted me $4500 to replace the transmission even though there was a recall notice about relating to this (#04-037 dated april 2005) and the car has been in for a variety of other recalls. I also own a 2003 4 cylinder and have not had any problems.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle downshifted and independently decelerated to 10 mph. The contact stated that the speed began fluctuate independently.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,498.
Transmission slipped in center right lane of four lane traffic on i-80 just south of chicago.after it slipped, it down shifted causing the vehicle to decelerate suddenly.i was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer.the transmission was running fine until 5 days later when my wife was driving with my daughter.the transmission slipped as she accelerated onto i-265 in clark county indiana.it then quit completely stranding her on the side of the road in heavy evening traffic moving at a high rate of speed. This is a dangerous failure and is happening too often.
This is a 2003 accord exl 6 cylinder with automatic transmission. Under normal driving conditions we noticed in the later months of 2013 that the transmission seemed to slip when it shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear. As of february 23rd it has gotten worse. We have taken it to the honda dealer who told us that it was indeed a transmission problem. This was confirmed by a 3rd party mechanic who also told us that the transmission fluid was turning brown and showing signs of turning black. As we live in the country, this automobile has been driven on the highway for well over 50% of the time. We have always come to a complete stop before shifting the transmission from or to another gear. The car has not been abused. This is a known problem! there are many complaints about this on the internet (same year and same engine). Even consumer reports lists this 2003 6 cylinder vehicle as one to avoid due to transmission problems.
I just got on a highway and the car would not accelerate and change from 2nd to 3rd gear. It happened 3 more times before i got to a honda service.further, there are at least 30 more technical service bulletins on this transmission. Clearly honda has had serious manufacturing issues with this transmission and that has caused major reliability and safety issues for honda owners, like me.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a fault code was not retrieved. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
As driving along normally, the car started to downshift and rev up very high, sudden drop of speed came and the car behind me almost rear ended me. When checked online, it was the transmission that has failed and it has happened to everyone who owned this year model.
Brought 2003 accord in oct 2010 with approximately 66k miles on it. In december 2010, i had to return it to the dealer because it was shifting very rough, and i would hear a grinding sound while driving to work(approx. 16 miles, round trip). There was a recall on the issue, however, the dealership manager tried to have me pay $285 for shipping costs of the parts. After some haggling for 2 days, he called me back & said they'd pay for it since it was around the holidays (lucky me!). Today, the transmission felt as if it literally fell outthe car! while pulling out of my parking spot, it felt as if i ran over something huge! i put the car in reverse & it wouldn't move. I put in gear(automatic) and it made a loud whirring sound,then a grinding sound. I immediately put in park & the noise got louder. I turned the car off & it stopped, looked under the car, nothing. I started car again, put ingear, no movement & loud noise started again. I turned car off & had to get family members to assist in pushing it to a parking spot. Searched for & found dealer invoice from 2010 repair, and it states "warr. Exp. 11sept2013"......halleluah! i'm calling the dealer 7am on monday, letting them know i'm bringing it in, and i'm not paying a dime!
2004 safety recall for defective transmissions. Vehicle was with dealer for one hour and returned to me with statement that transmission was fine. I asked about paperwork and the answer was "none needed. It's fine." transmission gears recently locked up, almost causing rear-end collision.
Terrible and dangerous transmission failure.i have taken my car to every regularly scheduled maintenance visit at the honda dealership, including a visit one month ago.the transmission abruptly failed while driving on a freeway.i almost caused a car crash involving multiple cars due to the abrupt failure of the transmission.
This has happened 3 times in just a couple of weeks and probably would have occurred more but i'm scared to drive it and only do so when necessary now. I live off a one lane highway on the mountains and should this happen with someone right behind me, i fear my life being in jeopardy.
At approximately 56,000 miles, we had to replace the rear main oil seal. At 68,000 miles, we had to replace the fuel pump and as of june 4th, 2011, we were informed that we need to replace the transmission at 78,000 miles. The transmission failed going approximately 70 mph and proceeded into "limp mode" to 30 mph. It proceeded to then return instantly to 70 mph and within 30 seconds repeated the same and as we were trying not to fly off the highway it again repeated this same behavior at which point we pulled off to the side of the highway, which was approximately 2 feet wide, and as traffic, which was thankfully not right on our tail, flew by we were able to drive on the side of the highway for the next 20 miles at approximately 30 miles per hour into the next town. At this point, there wasn't anyone available to look at the vehicle so we left it and rented a vehicle. Our honda would not even go into reverse at this point. We then towed the honda back to our home town and dropped it straight to honda of tri-cities. There they diagnosed that their was a transmission failure and it had to be replaced. They offered to pay half of the cost ($2000.00) but we feel there is a life threatening problem with that transmission and after seeing all of the additional customers of honda's, the years between 1999 and 2003, that have had the same life threatening experiences, we are appalled that the public has not been notified of this. Not just by a check on your transmission but a complete recall. I am very surprised that we were not fatally injured.
The car after being driven to work by my wife would hesitate going into gear. After speaking to the honda dealership,and honda americawe were told it to far out of warranty to be covered. We have owned several honda cars and nowwe are told they will not cover any of the costs involved. I thought honda was better than this.
I'm the original owner of the vehicle, and have always used honda for service and maintenance of my vehicle. The transmission failed without warning. Thankfully, i wasn't driving in the highway because this could have caused a major accident. My car basically came to a stop when the transmission failed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle started shaking and jerking before moving forward and the tsc warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,967.
I have a 2003 accord 4 door ex with a v6 and automatic.i was driving along on the freeway at freeway speeds when suddenly the transmission seemed to have slipped out of gear and then re-engaged back into gear violently.thankfully, traffic was light and i was able to limp off the freeway and onto a parking lot safely. After i came to a stop at the parking lot, i noticed the engine symbol along with the tcs and abs lights were illuminated.after the stop i had put the gear selector into neutral and found i had no forward or reverse in any selector positions afterward. Prior to the incident, the car was operating fine with no pre- indication of transmission problem.after a few minutes, i was able to get the car back into gear and proceeded slowly along city streets returning home. The transmission would shift erratically in and out of gear and then finally i was stuck in first gear with no up shifts.dtc p0747 was stored.i replaced 9 quarts of atf-dw-1) and a filter (fk399) by myself.honda shop service manual gave procedure for an oil strainer (honda25420-p7w-003), which is not accessible. A small filter element that can be replaced without disassembly of the transmission for access listed in the honda illustrated parts breakdown as ( 25450-ray-003) and is available through honda or an auto parts store such as o'reilly (fk399).i believe that the clean atf helped free up a sticking clutch pressure solenoid valve when the vehicle reached operating temperature and the pcm activates the solenoid.
I was driving on the main road and i heard a noise, my vehicle suddenly stopped, i tried to apply brakes, but the brakes did not work, the hand brakes did not work either, was very scary. The vehicle was in motion when it suddenly stopped on me. This vehicle has always been serviced at honda dealership and i have taken very good care of this vehicle. I am scared for my safety driving this vehicle because i could have ended up in a big accident like the one that recently happened in seattle to the "duck tourist bus" because of a broken axle. I contacted honda about this issue, mentioned about my concerns regarding the safety of this vehicle, but they did not care.
The car is shifting while in motion. Transmission jumps when shifting into gear. Car is dangerous to drive.certified techician advised us not to drive the car.
Operating the vehicle on a local roadway, the transmission failed causing the vehicle to slow down from 40 to 10 mph immediately - could not engage third gear or higher and reverse.
My daughter was driving the car at highway speeds when the transmission downshifted into first throwing them violently forward and nearly causing impact with another vehicle, when she told me i did a web search and found that this is a common problem with this model and year. What has been done about this serious safety defect?
On 4/28/13 i was driving on the highway when my vehicle began to violently jerk and almost caused me to crash into a car in front of me. This has happened to me a few months back and honda checked and replaced the auto trans recall.now today honda tells me the transmission is gone and i will need to replace it at $4,000. I just got this car only 11 months ago and not even put 40,000 miles on it now i need a new transmission? this is outrageous and unacceptable to me. I purchased the car with 115,000 miles on it, now its at 150,000 and i need a new trans?
Transmission failure causing rapid deceleration in the middle lanes of an interstate highway, i-95.
Key fell apart in hand when placed into ignition and made vehicle unable to start engine.gear shift button which needed to be depressed to shift fell out and made vehicle unable to be shifted into gear.
I was having problems shifting gears and it seemed my car couldn't shift into 3rd gear. It's an automatic and when it would reach 3rd gear, the engine would just rev. It would drive fine at first but as soon as the car warmed up, it progressively got worse. I had to have my battery replaced prematurely (after 3 years) last week and i mentioned the gear shifting problem to the honda dealership. The gear shifting problem happened right around the same time my battery died so i thought it may be related. They told me the gear shifting problem would be fixed when i replaced my battery. They paid for 60% of the cost of the battery. Over the next few days it progressively got worse to where i couldn't even drive and i had to coast into a parking lot because the engine would rev and the car would jerk. It seemed to be dangerous. I then shut off the car and tried to restart it. I wasn't even able to reverse at all - like it had no reverse, just rev. I had to call a tow truck and have it towed to the dealership. I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 with less than 100k miles - right around 97k - and the dealership told me i needed a new transmission and motor mount. A rebuilt transmission is $4500 and a new transmission is $6400. I bought a honda because it was suppose to be a reliable car that would last years without expensive maintenance repairs. And now it's less than 10 years old and 100k miles on it and i have a huge repair. It seems many others have had the same problems with the 2003 honda accord.
Car frequently slipped out of 2nd gear when accelerating on the highway.honda said a new transmission was needed.this is a known defect that honda tried to band-aid in 2004.they should be forced to issue a complete transmission recall on 2003 accord v6 vehicles.there are 810 complaints on carcomplaints.com specifically for the transmission.hundreds of others have no doubt gone unreported.honda knew there was a problem as early as 2004 and hasn't done the right thing.please help us.
Transmission slipped when shifting from third to fourth when accelerating to get on the freeway.luckily no one was injured but the car behind me almost rear ended me when i lost all power.
Transmission failed. The gears are slipping, and it lags and jerks when it does shift.
While traveling at speeds approximately 45-55 mph, the engine initially would rev up and after gas pedal released, would return to normal within seconds. This happened approximately three times on separate days over a 3-4 week period. Yesterday, the transmission revved once as described previously. Within a few minutes of that episode, it then started to suddenly downshift from overdrive or drive into 2nd causing the car to suddenly lurch forward, rapidly decelerate and the tires to squeal. This happened several times and occurred regardless of whether we were going up or down a hill and at various speeds. We narrowly avoided an accident with a tractor trailer before we had the car towed.
While driving at apx. 45mph car violently downshifted into a lower gear,and then went into neutral,i pulled over to the side of road and shut it off.a minute or two later i restarted and it went back into gear.this happened 4 or 5 times over the next 3 miles to get car home.spoke with honda service advisor same day (6/8/13) and she basically told me it is a common issue andi was looking replacing the transmission for apx.4 - 4.5k!over the phone and not having seen the car! called honda customer service (6/10/13) and after 20 minutes on phone with rep he told me to have car towed to dealer,have them look at it and deal with them!fat chance i'll do that,having it towed to an independent transmission shop. We bought the car new from dealer in may, 2003, has apx. 115,000 miles and has been maintained.very disappointed in honda,more so after "googling" the above issue and seeing it is a very common problem with this model!never to be a honda owner again!
This is the second occurrence of the transmission failing in this car. Originally honda recalled the vehicle for a gear failure issue. In oct. 2004 i took the vehicle to a dealership where i lived at the time and they replaced a cooling line that supposedly would resolve the issue. Five years later the transmission failed and would not shift out of 2nd gear and i do not drive many miles per year. I took the car to aamco because honda was talking about charging me over $3000.00 for the repair but at no time did the representative at honda state that this could be due to the recall and that honda may in fact replace the transmission at no cost to me if it was determined that the failure was due to the previous recall. So i negotiated with them (honda) and they refunded me approximately 40% of the $2150.00 i paid to aamco in lawrenceville ga. Here i am 4 years later and the same issue has resurfaced. The transmission has locked up again and luckily i was not traveling at any significant speed. Thecar now sits in my garage with everything on it working except the transmission, same scenario as in 2010. I have received three or four recall notices on this vehicle and have complied with honda to take the vehicle to the dealership to resolve any issues. I am the original owner and would have expected much more reliability and dependability from this vehicle that after financing with honda motor corp i paid in excess of $30,000.00 in 2002. There seems tobe a pattern that after about 80,000 miles the transmissions in these vehicles are subject to fail when all warranty coverage has passed and leaving the consumer with little or no recourse. If i am correct this should surely fall under lemon law provisioning.
I was getting off the off ramp at about 35mph taking a right turn when the transmission made a jerking motion and slipped. I let off the accel and applied the accel a couple times before it engaged again got to my destination went shopping. Went to leave and i had no reverse. Shifted threw the gears nothing. I turned the car off and on to find the i could now back up. I put the car into drive to find out the car would only drive in first gear on drive. It would not shift gears. I have my car parked till i figure out what to do and how this issue can be resolved. I called honda but they where no help and want me to spend money that i don't have to figure it out and fix the issue.
Attempted to drive car but it would not go over 10mph.brought it to auto repair."r&r,o/h transmission" was done at $2892.51!! this seems to really have been a defect with this 2003 accord honda car across the country. I purchased the car used at a dealership with 64,283 miles in 2008, by 2010 after less than 40,000 added driving, the transmission failed. This really needs to be arecall but after all this time the harm is done!honda should reimburse!!didn't think about filing a complaint till now,thought it was only my bad luck,but i noticed others were having these issues.
Car started burning oil at 100,000 miles. Tail pipe is full of black soot. I have to put 2 quarts of oil in the car every 700 miles. Car has been regularly maintained. On june 28, 2013, at 148,000 miles, the gears started slipping as i was driving. The drive light in the dash started blinking.car would not shift gears properly.reverse would not work. Mechanic stated transmission needs to be rebuilt - costing $2,800.i thought honda's were supposed to last longer than this. I've already complained to honda about the car burning oil but they said that is normal. What other options are there? does anyone want to get a class action lawsuit together?i've read about many instances where the motor burns oil and the transmission fails, even way earlier than mine has. It's too bad it would take a fatality for honda to respond.
Same problem as everyone else vibration at speeds above 50 miles an hour. Car roughly changes gears at weird times has almost caused a few accidents. I bought car this year from honda dealer when we noticed it we took it back dealer couldn't feel anything. The longer i wait the worse it's getting i'm scared i'm gonna get hit.
The first incident happened when i was slowing down for a stop sign.at about 45 mph the car suddenly downshifted.the rpms registered approx. 5000 then returned to around 2000.i turned and while accelerating to highway speed, the car downshifted then corrected 3 times.i parked on the shoulder, shut the car off, then on again.i proceeded with no further issues.the next day, feb 26, 2015, the car downshifted at approx. 45 mph then corrected. Each time the rpms jumped to approx. 5000 before settling back to approx. 2000. This happened a couple more times. Later the same day, i was on the freeway driving on cruise control at approx. 65 mph when the car downshifted then corrected.this happened again a couple minutes later.i parked on the shoulder, shut the car off, then turned it back on.i did not have another incident driving to my destination.feb 27th, i headed to my final destination.about 150 miles into my trip, i was slowing down on the freeway for a slower car in front, when my car downshifted then corrected. This same situation happened three more times before getting to my home. At no time did any diagnostic lights illuminate.i have not contacted the dealer yet, as they are closed today.after reading multiple reports about this incident i do not have confidence that honda will work to resolve this potentially dangerous issue.
The transmission in this vehicle is faulty.
This complaint is for a 2003 honda accord sedan, v6 engine with automatic transmission. When passing a car on a two lane road, in the middle of the pass the transmission started to slip as if it had slipped into neutral and the rpms shot up to redline and i could no longer accelerate. I was fortunate to have space to back off and narrowly avoided a head-on collision. The car was undriveable requiring towing. End result was that the transmission had to be rebuilt due to failed or defective parts. This is a serious failure which could have caused injury or death and i believe warrants a safety investigation. I have since read of numerous failures just like mine. My failure was not for lack of maintenance.
When i'm driving between 20-40 mph my engine stalls, all it does is revs the rpm high and the car doesn't go anywhere. The stall usually occurs between 20-40mph but it has also occurred while on the freeway between 50-60 mph while on an on-ramp. This began in the early months of 2011 and has continued to worsen. However, a couple of months after purchasing my vehicle in august of 2007 i took my car to the dealership concerning a similar issue and they assured me that there was no problem.
While traveling over a bridge at 55mph. The transmission suddenly disengaged and the car almost came to a stop with no warning. Very lucky no one hit me.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond.the engine exhibited an increase in rpms yet the vehicle independently began to decelerate.the vehicle responded within several minutes after the accelerator pedal was depressed and accelerated up to 45 mph before the failure recurred in a cycle. The vehicle was parked and was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure.the failure and current mileage was 115,708.
I'm the third owner of a 2003 honda accord v6 ex coupe. At 151000 miles my transmission began to fail. It would slam it's way from 5th gear to 1st. Luckily nobody was behind me. I was going 60 mph from the shell station.5 miles from my house, and slowed to 30 by the time my car was in 1st in a curve. I almost lost control of the vehicle. Come web to find out this is a wide spread unresolved problem that is endangering everyone in and around these vehicles. I called honda and they said in 2004 the vehicle already had the recall performed, but much like the thousands of other people who ended up with this cat it did not fix the faulty transmission and honda knows that the issue still exists and wants people to continue paying to get the same problematic rebuilt transmission. I can not believe every one of these transmissions haven't been recalled, and if needed i will pursue legal action against honda especially having a 1 yearold daughter in a known rolling death trap. Once it gets to first it flashes d on the dash and the check engine comes on. My tcs and abs is also tripped by this issue causing further risk of endangering other drivers and myself.every search i have made on this vehicle days the same as i'm saying now, but at varying stages. Please help get this issue resolved not just for myself but for everyone who owns this particular honda. To make matters worse this is the first year model of the honda accord v6 ex coupe. The car is currently parked and won't be moved until a recall or i swap the entire transmission out for a manual transmission that i can't afford, but i definitely can't afford to replace my car or continue to pay to replace the same faulty transmission. This is an outrage.
Transmission failure in my 2003 honda accord ex v-6, with automatic transmission and only 68,000 miles on it. As i entered onto the freeway and accelerated, the motor revved up, the tachometer went up 2500 rpm higher and the car did not increase speed. The transmission slipped and has so numerous time while i was trying to get it to the shop for repairs. I came across a website while researching similar problems in cars like mine and i found 125 other complaints at one web site alonewww.carcomplaints.com, many with safety issues like mine. How is it that there has not been another recall on this transmission in this year and model of honda accord besides the tsb-037 recall in 2004, which i had done. My car is still in the shop so i don't have an estimate of the cost involved yet but it won't be cheap, that i do know.
I bought a 2003 honda accord v6 with the automatic transmission. From day i noticed that the transmission did not shift as smooth as in other cars, but i thought that maybe it was just the normal characteristics of this transmission. Then a recall came out for this transmissions and i took it into the dealer and they installed an oil jet kit. For the last few years i've noticed that the transmission if shifting a lot more violently from 2nd 3rd gear and it does it everytime it up shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear. I called the dealer to check if there has been a recall on this particular recall and they keep telling me no. I just afraid that the transmission might lock while the vehicle is in motion causing a crash.
2003 honda accord ex w/v6 - transmission failureat 102,800 miles the transmission began slipping - happened twice and i brought it to my regular mechanic for inspection. He informed me of a well know problem with the transmissions honda used in the accords from the early 2000s (my 2003 included). He told me it was going to fail - it would just be a matter of time.so on the way home from the appointment the "check engine" light came on and the transmission began slipping between 2nd and 3rd so badly that the car was undrivable. In between the slips the motor would rev up to 4500 rpm - so i immediately parked it.after a little research i discovered i am one of many with the same issue - and that honda has refused to recall these transmissions due to "a safety issue" - well for the folks that have locked up and one from 45 to 20 - it's a safety issue! i contacted american honda in ca and requested assistance (goodwill repair - partial at least) and they are in the process of looking at it - after a cost of $92.00 to diagnose.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. While driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly failed when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact tried to downshift but nothing changed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The contact referenced recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) but stated that the repair work was performed in 2005. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Transmission on 2003 accord has began to fail.transmission slips and often violently slams into gear when down shifting or placing vehicle in reverse.the problem is fairly consistent each time the vehicle is driven.nothing has been done to correct the problem, and honda has now twice claimed that "they can't duplicate the problem."research has shown that this problem is endemic to the 2003 accord, and the ultimate (and inevitable) failure of the transmission presents a safety concern.users have reported the vehicle violently quitting at freeway speeds, narrowly avoiding rear-end collisions, etc.
Driving approximately 40 miles an hour in 45 mph zone. When i attempted to accelerate to 45 mph, transmission slipped out of gear. Vehicle came to complete stop.i had turn off vehicle. Restarted engine and carefully and slowly accelerated to 30 mph and drove 2 miles home.next day i drove vehicle to honda dealer. Vehicle slipped out of gear twice, each time when attempting to accelerate to higher speed limits.honda dealer has called to tell me it needs a new transmission. Will receive price quote on 4/23/12.
While in top gear the transmission would suddenly shift out of gear causing a jolt. Within 20 minutes of this happening for the first time the car would no longer shift into top gear but i was able to get home in lower gear. The car has been owned by my parents and myself since it's purchase, it has never been driven in a radical manner and it has been serviced at a honda dealership following the extreme maintenance schedule. The transmission is to be changed and the pcm also. The car has 144000km.i have seen that in the us honda is covering the transmission in these years for up to 160000km as a result of a class action suit. Honda canada unfortunately has no such coverage and the deal they are offering me is 2800$+ tax for the repairs instead of the 7000$ they claim it should be costing me. Independent transmission company's have given me prices of 2500$ and 2800$. It makes em feel that they give me an extreme price so that they can give me a "rebate" which works out to not being a deal at all. I'm very disappointed that honda is not standing behind their product and that their product is no where near the quality that gave honda the reputation it earned in the 90s.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly shifted into low gear and slowed down. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to drive the vehicle to her home at approximately 20 mph. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop where the transmission was rebuilt. The contact called the dealership and was told that the dealer was unaware of any transmission problems with the vehicle. She had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Began feeling a shutter when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer informed me that their was an internal transmission failure and the transmission had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 50 mph when the transmission began to slip between gears. When he would attempt to accelerate, the vehicle would not move forward but the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the third gear pressure switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000 and the current mileage was approximately 90,000.
The events leading up to the failure i wish there were events that led to the failure at least i would/or possible would have been prepared for it. I was driving 55-60 mph on interstate 405 in renton heading for sea-tac airport, when all of the sudden it was like someone had slammed on the brakes, then it was like the brakes were released and slammed on again.i was freaked out to say the least. The ford f-350 behind me almost ended up coming through the back of my '03 honda accord. He swerved out of the way then pulled along side of me flipping me off and was yelling he was going to kill me.i was trying to signal car troubles when the transmission did it again for the 2nd time.i had reduced my speed to about 40-45 at this time so the violent jerking was not quite as bad that time. This resulted in the truck flipping me off again before stepping on his gas pedal and speeding off.after returning home from my business trip.the car seemed to be back to normal.thank goodness for rush our traffic.after about 3 miles of 25-35 miles of driving the car stopped shifting gears and the rpm's went through the roof. I made it off the freeway at my exit and had to drive the next 15 milesdoing 25-30 mph as the engine would not shift.how often does the problem occur?as soon at the engine is warmed up it seems like.i dropped it off at our local auto shop where i take our vehicles.i did some research online here and sure enough i find hundreds if not thousands of complaints about the transmission.honda or the nhtsa do not believe this is a safety concern. How?i don't know, i guess they are waiting for someone to get killed and then they can take these complains seriously.
Ii have an automatic transmission 2003 honda accord xe sedanv6.in 2005 i received a notification from honda encouraging owners to bring the vehicle to the dealer to have it checked as my model car may have had a transmission defect.i did bring the car to the dealer and they claimed that they checked the transmission and did not found any problems.on friday february 13, 2009 while driving, my vehicle stopped responding.it felt like the transmission was skipping gears.it continued to behave in the same manner until it went to a sudden stop.i immediately contacted the honda dealer and requested service.as i was trying to get a tow truck and after approximately 30 minutes i decided to turn-on the engine to see if the vehicle respond.it did and i was able to slowly drive the car to the dealer as i was only about a mile form it. Today i received a call from the dealer letting me know that the transmission may need to be replaced. I mentioned them of the recall and they told me that this problem has nothing to do with it. That they checked the vehicle for the aforementioned recall, found nothing wrong with the transmission and that i have to pay for the transmission (if replaced) and the services. I agreed to it because anyway it has to be fixed and i cannot afford to buy another vehicle (i have only one more payment to make).after i got home i log on to your site to see if the recall was in the system.it was and to my surprise the recall fairly describes what happened to my vehicle. Fortunately, it was not a bad experience as i was inside a military base area where the max speed was only 15 mph.i believe this problem falls within the category described in the recall and the problem should be fixed free of charge.what can be done if anything?
Driving my family home from vacation on crowded interstate 287, the car suddenly and without warning rapidly decelerated creating a real hazard for occupants in my car as well as vehicles behind.the fault was a defective transmission that had jumped into 2nd gear on it's own.furthermore, the cost of repair effectively totals the vehicle.i received no help or even consolation when i contacted american honda.
The contactowns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 mph the rpms began to increase,and then the vehicle lurched forward into a guard-rail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A technician stated that the torque converter caused the transmission to fail. The transmission was replaced at an expense of $4000.00. However in year 2005, the vehicle was repaired according to recall #04v176000( power train:automatic transmission). The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 85,000. Updated 12/07/09. *ljthe consumer stated honda reimbursed him $1600. Updated 12/08/09
Transmission failed this morning for the first time, 13 april in my 2003 honda accord v6 at approximately 94000 miles.transmission locked at approximately 25-30 mph in traffic and nearly caused rear-end collision due to erratic down and upshifting and loss of power following transmission lock-up.forced to pull over, restart the engine to get gears to re-engage and shift, this problem occurs within 5-10 minutes of vehicle usage now.took to the dealership for diagnostic and service quote and will have to replace entire transmission to fix the flaw per maintenance office's advice.
Transmission failed to shift when going 20-30 mph. As a result, the car shifts downward to ~ 10 mph, causing the driver's body to be thrown forward. This may cause a rear end collision.
At 87,000 miles, my 2003 honda accord v6 sedan automatic transmission is having more and more problems from second to third gear.there are stories all over the internet about this with many people filing complaints with the nhtsa.apparently, honda will not cover the repairs.at best, they offered to pay one owner $1300 toward the $3700 repair cost, but only if the work was done at a honda dealership.what happened to honda who was once known for reliable cars and honesty?
Transmission down shifts from highway speeds without warning, causing abrupt slow down of car. Also, transmission fails to shift into gear after stops at red lights on some occasions, leaving driver stranded in traffic.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact began experiencing transmission failure with her vehicle.shortly afterwards, she received a recall notice for a transmission defect.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the inner transmission line.the failure was temporarily corrected for approximately three weeks.during that time, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into third gear.the engine revved and a few seconds later it returned to its normal speed.at times, the vehicle would not travel more than 30 mph, and other times, the vehicle just hesitated and stopped pulling.the contact attempted to call the manufacturer, but they would not assist because the recall had previously been repaired on the vehicle.she believes that the recall was not properly done because the failure was still occurring.the recall number was unknown.the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 113,000.
In the summer of 2003 i purchased a new 2003 honda accord ex.i have had this car serviced since then at the dealer and all records are complete.i purchased this car with the assumption that it was an icon of reliability.this past weekend, 7/9/06 this car could have taken my life!while on vacation in los angeles, i was driving along sunset blvd.just as i was approaching the entrance to the 405 freeway, (probably one of the busiest freeways in the world) my car did a couple of jerks as if the engine hesitated.i decided i had better get to my destination and i got on the freeway.about a mile later, while traveling approx. 65 mph in the center lane, without warning, both front wheels locked up and i skidded to a stop as cars behind me are performing evasive maneuvers to keep from rear-ending me.i could have been killed!the car restarted and jerked its way to the next exit. (there was no shoulder, only a concrete wall).when the car stopped it was completely expired.my life flashed before my eyes.i don't know how we were not involved in a major accident. The car was towed to the nearest honda dealer.after two day, they determined that it was a "total transmission failure".since i was fortunate enough to have purchased the extended warranty the repair was covered.after questioning the service rep. I discovered that i would not be getting a "new" transmission, i would be getting a "remanufactured" transmission.is this for real???now i am getting another person's problem transmission that has been fixed?honda has to deal with this situation as it is going to kill someone if it hasn't already.
2003 honda accord ex v6.current mileage 62,000.purchased new, single owner/driver.at approx 60,000 miles began with intermittent shifting failure.it will fail to accelerate when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear.it varies in time when it will re-engage and it has left me in a dangerous situation several times and there is no warning for this failure.it has been reported numerous times and seems to be a common problem of this year and model.recently i pulled out onto a roadway and began to accelerate, when the transmission failed to engage when shifting into 3rd gear, enroute traffic caught up to me and my abrupt failure to accelerate/merge with traffic, caused an accident of several of those vehicles that were approaching with wet road conditions to my vehicle that was abruptly stranded and immobile.i was nearly rear ended and had no warning that this failure is going to occur.i believe this to be a serious safety issue and am very concerned.please advise.
I have a 2003 honda accord, it has 142,000 miles on it. The transmission suddenly started shifting hard on 1-5-09 then on 1-6-09 it would down shift erratically and then back up again. I took it to a trusted mechanic who told me the transmission has gone out and would need to be replaced or rebuilt. This is extremely unsafe as i was nearly rearended twice on 1-6-09 when it decided to downshift suddenly for no reason at all. 1-7-09 i went to the mechanic shop and picked up the car and drove it home and about 10 miles from my house i stopped a stop sign and after that it hasn't shifted out of 1st gear since then, i had to drive the rest of the way at 20mph with my flashers on pulling over so the cars behind me to would go around. As of right now it's sitting in my driveway and i am having to borrow friends cars or get a ride to work as it is my only mode of transportation and i do not have $3000 lying around for the repair. This i have found through my internet searches is a common problem and hasn't had a recall cause "it doesn't pose a safety threat" well i'm hear totell you it does. Not only are you jolted forward into the steering wheel, with your seat belt catching you, ouch, when it shifts erratically but i had people swerving around me not to run into me this is insane. I have read literally hundreds of complaints about this problem recurring not only once but multiple times over again after the transmission is replaced. It is ridiculous that a recall has not been made. Are they waiting for someone to be seriously injured or killed in a collision due to the malfunction???
The consumer was able to remove the keys from the ignition while the gear was in drive. This caused the vehicle to roll away. . *scc *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord with 113,236 miles. When the vehicle shifts between second and third gear the solenoid caused the vehicle to lose power. The dealer advised the contact that recall 04v176000, power train automatic transmission was repaired with the previous owner.
Our accord has ~74,000 miles and the transmission was starting to slip.i noticed that when i would accelerate, the transmission would not shift, and the tachometer would go high (high rpms).i would have to ease my foot off the gas to let the rpms decrease and the transmission to kick in.this went on for a few weeks before i took it to the shop.i took it into the dealer that does my servicing, and they told me it would cost:- $5,400 for the transmission- $500 for brakes- $400 to replace a heat shield that is loosethe mechanic said that it is dangerous to drive a car with the transmission in its current statei purchased a 100,000 mile warranty when i bought the car (it expired in january).this is a tough pill to swallow.i have been diligent with servicing the car, and now i'm hit up for $6,300 dollars in repair for a car whose blue book value is ~$9k.i looked online and saw that there are an unusually large number cases of where the 2003 accord v6 transmission fails early.per the advice on these sites; i called honda and asked for a goodwill repair.they offered to reduce the transmission work to $2,900, and would not assist with the brakes or heat shield.i have not yet had this repaired.honda said they do not repair their transmissions; the only recourse is to install a new one ($5,400).
On may 9, 2009, while driving my 2003 honda accord, it began to lurch forward uncontrollably. When i attempted to stop, it continued to go forward. I had no control over the car. After i got it stopped it would not accelerate and would not shift from 2nd gear. Also, it would not go into reverse. I bought the car new and it has 118,000 miles. The dealership saidthe transmission needs to be replaced and it will cost $2,500.00.
1. After driving 20+ miles on the highway, the car began "bucking" violently.i took my foot off the gas pedal, but the bucking continued.then it subsided.as i was coasting (neither gas nor brake pedal was pressed), it began bucking again, with some tire squeals that felt like the car was braking hard.2.after letting the car sit overnight (engine off), i drove it again down the highway 20+ miles where the same thing happened.it seemed as though it was stuck in 3rd gear.as i approached faster speeds, the car did not change gears, and the rpms continued to climb to 4-5-6-7000.it seemed as though if it tried to change into 4th gear, that may trigger the violent bucking, but whether or not it would change into 4th gear was random (no rthym to it).the light on the dashboard next to the "d" started blinking, along with the check engine light, and traction control light.i am lucky that no one was following close to me on the highway because it could have caused harm to another driver and it's passengers, as well as me.3.transmission replacement corrected the problem.
Currently own a 2003 honda with which i have made repairs too the transmissions system several times. In recent months i've notice as i traveling at higher speeds on the highway the car downshift making it unsafe when traffic flow is heavy. I've also had instances of stalling at take off which causes traffic issues when im stopped at a red light.
After multiple service visits, test drives and complaints to honda america and my honda dealer, my 03 accord ex v6 coupe's whining transmission was determined to be "normal."on my first drive on a freeway after picking up my car, my honda failed to accelerate past 50 mph and the tachometer red lined, i released the gas pedal and the car's transmission jumped into 1st or 2nd gear without warning.i was almost hit by a car behind me that didn't have any warning of my sudden deceleration.it took a near accident for honda to finally replace my transmission.*la
2003 honda accord transmission failed. Consumer was informed that there was a recall on the transmission. Consumer was charged 647 dollars for the labor for the repair.the transmission was slipping between second and third gear. According to the honda press release the repair should have been free of charge.the rear motor mount was broken and the engine light had illuminated.
I bought a used 2003 accord one month ago and now the transmission has failed.the car had 90600 miles when i bought it and the honda dealership said nothing about this model year having a problem with the transmission. I was driving at approx. 60mph when the car slammed to almost a dead stop and the rpm needle jumped to about 6000.i pulled over and shut off the car.i had the car towed to my mechanic and he said that there is a serious mechanical failure in the transmission.the cost to repair is going to be approx. $3500.i called the dealership and they told me it was sold "as is" and there was nothing they could do to help.
I have a 2003 honda accord that has transmission problems. Leading up to the failure of the transmission the car (while on an interstate) just suddenly slowed down from about 65mph to 40 jerking me toward the windshield. Then the vehicle would rev up in rpm's and not accelerate at all. I have searched on the internet and it's amazing how many people report the same problem that i have with the same exact symptoms. I feel it is a matter of time and the transmission will cause an accident if it already hasn't and just not been reported.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure at 64,000 miles.i had problems with transmission several years ago (rough shifting) but dealer could not find problem.in the past 6 months, the transmission began slipping when going around 25 - 30 mph, mentioned to honda dealer at 60,000 mile maintenance back in october and they inspected and changed transmission fluid. Was ok for a little while, but in last few weeks, it began slipping again.took it to dealer on 4/21 and they said they tested it and could not find any problems.then on 4/22, the transmission failed when going 60 mph on a highway, it bucked, and downshifted to 2nd gear and would not change...immediate slowing of vehicle almost caused car behind me to hit me.i crawled to dealer and they tested and said sure enough the transmission had failed and needed replacement.the dealer rep said he went to honda and that they were only going to pay 50% of replacement cost, but then because the rep pushed harder, increased offer to 75%.i agreed to accept it since i need my car back, but honda should have paid the full cost.interestingly, i had an extended warranty that would have covered it all, but it expired on 12/28/08.i have learned thorough research that this is a rampant problem with this model and yet honda will not recall/replace.this is a serious safety issue that the nhtsa must take action on immediately.the transmissions in this model are fraught with problems, and will cause accidents, injuries and possible death.please take action soon to address this serious safety issue.it would also be nice if any action you take includes reimbursing those of us who had to pay to get a new or rebuilt transmission installed.
Pulling onto a major highway and the acceleration stopped as if the car was in neutral.no prior warning or engine light.almost was rear ended by a truck going atleast 55 mph. Car had to be towed to princeton honda where i originally purchased the car.since the car had 98,563 it was out of warranty despite the gear 2 recall in 2004.princeton honda quoted $4200 for a rebuilt transmission and america honda would offer 25% as a good faith discount bring the price to $3,600.the car was worth $7,200 on kelleys blue book as a trade and honda princeton who sold be the car was only willing to offer $4,000 as a trade if i bought a car off the lot.i had few options and settled at a trade value of $5,000.so much for honda's having a great resale value!
My 2003 accord has transmission recall that supposedly has a fixed. The recall was at around 40,000 miles the gears start to slip on automatic transmissions. The fix was a jet kit in the transmission to help cool down the fluid. My transmission was too late for the kit and was already damaged so i had to replace it at 65,000 miles (in 2005)and to top it off the dealer said my car is not part of the recall but when i registered in honda owner link site it clearly says that my vin is part of the recall. Well now it is 2009 and my transmission has 50,000 miles and it is failing again. This fix they supposedly did is not working and it needs some investigation because there is way more complaint not reported and i think this will give them a push telling them this is a serious issue. I honestly think honda need to come out with a better solution. Or even convert the vehicle the manual transmission free of charge.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx. While driving at speeds of 35 mph the vehicle suddenly increased in engine rpms while in drive gear. He then attempted to utilize a different gear, however the vehicle would not pick up any power and would not accelerate. The vehicle engine continued to idle, however the vehicle would not read any gears. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls and would take no liability for the failure. The vehicle was taken to his independent mechanic who stated that the automatic transmission had failed and would need to be replaced, at the owner's expense. The contact was awaiting repairs at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 135,000. The vin was not available.
2003 honda accord with 41,000 miles.transmission failedhad to pay $3600 to rebuild transmission and replace torque converter.honda would do nothing.this is a safety issue!!! almost wrecked my car driving on the highway.
Complete transmission failure on 2003 honda accord with 92,000 miles.car lost speed on sept 24 on a city street, but eventually it returned to normal.car then lost speed on the san francisco bay bridge--very dangerous--but again kept going.next day i took city streets to the dealer, but didn't make it, got stuck in a turn lane in oakland, had to be towed.it was dangerous when it occurred.honda says the transmission is out of warranty, since the care is 5.5 years old--it will pay for only 30% of the cost.yet honda had recalled the car in april 2005 for a 2nd gear problem, and the dealership said that the fixes sometimes don't work perfectly and can creates shavings that lead to total failure.even without the recall, honda's transmission quality is terrible if it fails after 92k miles.if honda builds its reputation on quality, it should back its quality claims by paying for what was undeniably low quality--it should have extended the warranty to pay for 100% of the cost.
The automatic transmission on my wife's 2003 honda accord failed on 6-17-11 and nearly caused an accident.the transmission downshifted on its own and the car rapidly decelerated on the interstate with traffic approaching from the rear that had to change lanes to avoid collision.numerous similar reports are noted online.this is an apparent known problem that honda will not address.the dealer quoted costs in excess of 3500.00 to replace the transmission.the car has 150,000 miles and a transmission failure may be expected.the biggest issue is the incredible risks that passengers are exposed to when the violent failure occurs.
2003 honda accord ex-v6, 76,000 miles: automatic transmission slips, causing violent downshifts, erratic shifting, and an undriveable condition. Condition occurs after car is driven for at least 20 minutes. Non-honda shops have replaced fluids, sensors, but to no avail. Honda dealer had previously installed a jet kit in 2008, and their eval today says the entire transmission must be replaced at a cost in excess of $3,200.
In 2006, owner requested dealer to replace transmission as part of manufacturer recall. Dealer opted to inspect the affected gear and install oil jet kit in lieu of transmission replacement.in 2010, transmission failed unexpectedly and without warning while driver was operating the vehicle on highway at highway speed. Transmission locked into 1st gear and would not up-shift, creating an immediate threat to life-safety due to inability to maintain highway speed.danger was especially severe due to lack of shoulder on roadway, limited sight distance, and time of day (night time).high likelihood of serious injury and/or death to vehicle occupant and/or other drivers.entire transmission must be replaced to correct problem.
Transmission failure while driving on highway.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure.driving on freeway off of exit gaining speed, suddenly car will not shift into 3rd gear or accelerate. Engine revs but drops to only maintain 20mph.cars behind me have to break and swerve around me.the car was a hazard trying to negotiate on freeway, was unsafe on any road.honda had 2004 recall for small part on this transmission but is unwilling to help with financial assistance although this is a very common problem. The complaints are numerous as is documented so far.dealership is asking $4800 to replace and states they are replacing 2003 transmissions at least once a month with varying mileage.
Defect of 2nd gear transmission. Transmission lock up and crush without warning. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the 2nd gear transmission that could cause overheating which could result in a transmission lock up.the consumer stated the ignition key becamehot to touch after driving for a certain period of time.
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel.both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership.( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.)c. Trunk liner sagging.d. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head.e. Passenger door latch not activated.could not open door from inside. (dealer forgot to install this on window repair.)f. Motor mounts not installed correctly.g. Belt tensioner needed replacement.h. Car pulling to the right.f. Black seal around door frame warping. (2) no consequences from any of these failures.except loss time having to leave car overnight for several days.who know what longterm effects of a leaky transmission, belt tensioner, and improper motormounts have on the car.(3) under warranty the dealer corrected every problem.mosts times more then one repair for the same problem was needed to correct the problem.for the tranmsission the dealer tried to stop the leaks with hondabond.the next morning i had leaks in the drive way.they had my car for a whole week on the first fix attempt. Finally honda replaced the transmission with a new one. Nothing was done about the visor because the dealer said if they install a new one it will do the same.my windows are still being scratched by the felt lining in the window panel.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to slip gears and then failed to respond. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to resume in operation after waiting for one hour.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced due to internal damage. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,892. The manufacturer would not assist the consumer with replacing the transmission, because she was not the original owner.updated 03/21/13
2003 honda accordtransmission slipped into second gear at expressway speedsimmediate threat to occupants and other motorist vicinity of said vehicle.
I would like you to consider the possibility of convincing honda to recall their 2003 accords due to the fact that when their transmission decides to fail, it violently forces the gear into first. I was delivering pizza in 2003 honda accord with little over 70,000 miles on it when my transmission failed and force me into first gear. I was on a 50 mph highway and instantly lost traction. I was able to countersteer and regain control. I believe if i was on one of the 60 or 70 mph highways that i frequently deliver on, i would have not been successful in regaining control due to the fact that the downshift is so rapid and without warning. I have paid 2 thousand dollars for an extended warranty when i bought the car and now the dealership is trying to weasel their way out of their responsibilities. Honda needs to take responsibility for this car just like the other accords they have recalled. A company shouldn't ignore this life threatening problem for the sake of money. It's just a matter of time before someone's physical life is taken instead of just their money.
2003 honda accord recalled in 2004 to install oil cooling line in transmission due to overheating issue. Transmission has never shifted smoothly. Transmission started shifting very rough from second to third gear with a loud noise and shutter. After it was warmed up it would slip. Within a week it failed completely. Fluid was black and smelled burnt. Mileage was 130400. Honda dealer replaced transmission for $4500. I was not able to get any goodwill help with the cost from the dealer or honda customer service.
My husband was driving up i-85 and our accord just stopped accelerating and the transmission went to 6000 rpm+ but the car would not go any where, traffic was speeding up behind him and he could have been killed. He got the car to the side of the road and sat there for it to cool down some. No lights were on stating that there was any problems with the car. He waited awhile and started the car back up and it only made it for about 15 more miles before the transmission started not working again. This time the check engine light came on. There was no other warning or no problems before this to any indication that something was going wrong with the transmission. I purchased the honda new in 2004, thinking that honda was a great car (since my dad is an independent mechanic and told me that i could not go wrong with a honda), not knowing that only after 4 1/2 years later i would be faced with a bad transmission and my husband almost being run down on the interstate because the car would just stop working! i am waiting for honda to contact me back about the repairs, but have been told that they will probably not help with any costs or recognizing that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissions in their vehicles. I have read numerous complaints about the makers early 2000 transmissions and the same problem is reported over and over again.i have never received anything from honda stating that there was a problem with the transmissions.my husband and i transport our 2 small children in this vehicle as well, and we thought that we were in a very safe vehicle, until this incident today. Please do not let someone be killed before anything is done about this problem. Thank you!
2003 honda accord. Consumer states transmission downshifted violently while driving 50 mph *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission became stuck in first gear. The dealer determined the transmission was damaged internally.
After traveling 60mph on an interstate hwy and then turning onto a secondary road my 2003 honda accord stopped moving.we took it to the honda dealership and found out the transmission had burned out.a rebuilt tran was put in.
I own a 2003 honda accord ex v6. The cars transmission has been slipping for months now, and honda has not even offered to help correct the problem. I have called numerous times, and they say that until total transmission failure occurs, there is nothing i can do about it. Now the transmission has failed, while i had a client in my car last friday. We were both jolted forward as the transmission slipped out of third gear and suddenly the engine revved up to 7000 rpm's. I apologized to him, dropped him off, and brought it straight to my local honda dealer.if this had occurred on the highway, there would have been serious damage or injuries to other cars or drivers. I noticed there is a recall on a part in the transmission, and this hasn't been fixed yet??? now i'm seeing hundreds of other people that this has happened to, and i can't believe that this is not a safety issue!!! if my client or i had been injured in an accident occurring from the faulty transmission, there would be multiple lawsuits filed with honda for negligence to fix the parts. This needs to be addressed by nhtsa and honda immediately!!!! if anyone can offer me advice, please do.
2003 honda accord. Consumer states instead of replacing a defective transmission, the dealer installed an oil jet kit. *tgwthe consumer stated he continues to experience problems with the transmission where it goes out of second gear while driving in traffic.the consumer was informed the vehicle needed a transmission at a cost of $ 3800. Updated 12/21/11.
While driving at a speed of 60-65 mph, the transmission on my automatic 2003 v-6 honda accord ex decided to violently shift down to first gear.the car almost came to a complete stop and i was inches away from getting plowed by a tractor trailer going 60 mph.currently the car won't shift into second gear.this came on without warning and had the potential to seriously injured not only me but also those traveling around me.i feared for my life.after doing an internet search i found that this exact situation is a well documented problem with the 2003 v-6 honda accord.i believe there should be a recall for this transmission malfunction.after speaking with honda of america, i was told that i needed to have the transmission inspected.i have an appointment this afternoon.
On the highway at about fifty-five miles an hour the vehicle suddenly jolted, reducing speed rapidly. After pulling to the side of the road and inspecting the vehicle i returned to the highway and the vehicle operated normally for approximately 5 miles before it again jolted as it downshifted unexpectedly. I limped the vehicle home at very low speeds with it continuing to slip out of, and back into gear. I then had the vehicle towed to a nearby honda dealership where it was determined the cause was automatic-transmission failure. The vehicle, a 2003 honda accord, has had a recall issued for a transmission defect in the past, however it appears therepairs that the transmission underwent did not fix the problem. This seems to be a widespread problem for the 2003 model accord, particularly in vehicles with 60,000-90,000 miles. The dealership quoted an amount of $4041.68 for repairs. Honda america offered a 10% goodwill coverage on the repairs, however my research shows that they have offered widely varying amounts to other customers with this problem. Many other examples of this problem can be found at http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml.
Automatic transmission began slipping around 90k miles (2 weeks ago).has gotten progressively worse with violent jerking between shifts and unexpected downshifts which equate to suddenly flooring the brakes.have had incidents on highway when in overdrive and slowing, transmission searches, or does not go back into gear leaving engine disconnected from drivetrain.almost rearended on 3 occasions thus far as car suddenly downshifts around 40 mph in town.problem continues to worsen and now do not have reverse gear on occasion. Should not drive car but have no alternative.will attempt repair myself if honda will not cover cost.extended warranty expired 3 months prior.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly performed as if it were in neutral.the rpm's increased, but the speed decreased to 40 mph.the failure lasted for approximately 30-40 seconds.the dealer stated that they were unable to check the vehicle because the engine indicator was not illuminated.the contact was advised to buy a fuel injection cleaner and fill the vehicle with gasoline.after doing so, the vehicle ran normally for seven days; however, the failure recurred at the same speed.the vehicle was almost rear ended.once the contact arrived at his residence, he placed the gear into reverse.the engine began to rev, but it took the vehicle 10-15 seconds before the reverse function in the vehicle actually engaged.the following day, he checked the transmission fluid and noticed a shortage of fluid, which looked like black oil.there was no sign of a leakage.the contact assumed that the transmission fluid should not have a burning odor.through research, he found nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that the original owner had the vehicle repaired under the recall; therefore, honda would only cover half of the repair cost.the contact believes that his vehicle should be repaired under the recall.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The third gear in the transmission has failed.in 2003, the transmission was repaired at the dealer.the manufacturer nor the dealer will assume responsibility for the failure. The failure mileage was 51,700.
My transmission in my 2003 honda accord failed at 51000 miles. Complete repair that cost 3500. Transmission failed without warning while driving at high speed (60mph) on highway. Dangerous to say the least.
2003 honda accord v6 with 83,000 miles .transmission failure. Many cases of the same problem in this make and model. Honda usa needs to be made aware of this problem and recall the transmission.
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problems with vehicle transmission *tgwthe consumer stated the transmission intermittently malfunctioned as it shifted up and or down through second gear. The transmission would slip and not engage into the next gear. Power to the wheels would be lost and the engine would rev up to about 5500 rpm. Also, when driving at low speeds, an abrupt shift would sometimes occur when applying slight acceleration/deceleration. In general, shifts in lower gear sometimes did not seem to be as smooth as normal, either taking too long to move from one gear to the next or sometimes shifting abruptly.the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. Repairs were made on october 5, 2004, but it appeared the repairs did not permanently resolve the defect. The consumer stated only an oil jet kit was installed as a temporary fix. The second gear of the transmission has since failed. Honda refused to replace the transmission. They stated the vehicle was out of warranty. Updated 12/13/10
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that she had to manipulate the gears in order for the vehicle to shift into reverse.while driving 55 mph, the rpms increased drastically and the vehicle began to jerk.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission and power steering failed.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $950.the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under warranty.the failure mileage was 47,000.
While driving, vehicle slowed down and engine revved. Transmission failed. Could not maintain posted speed limit. Transmission had to be rebuilt. Honda refused to honor previous recall from summer of 2004. Claimed car had been repaired under recall but could not provide any details.
Luckily no accident but by the grace of god.transmission on 2003 v6 honda accord began slipping and put me in a very dangerous situation 5 times in my attempt to get home.car's transmission locks up, engines rev and no power to move.have been toldby honda dealership that it will cost 4000 dollars to replace.went online and have found ridiculous amount of complaints of same issue.this is a very dangerous situation.honda has been lucky to not get sued due to a death because of this obvious flaw.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle. All of the vehicle air bags deployed except for the frontal driver air bag. The contact sustained bruising and minor injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had received recall repairs two days prior to the crash under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 (electrical system:ignition) and stated that the air bag sensor could have been deactivated. The contact stated there was no light illuminated to indicate an airbag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/04/11 the consumer stated the transmission was replaced in august 2010 and in november 2008 the air bag light illuminated. Updated 05/09/11
2003 honda accord 5-speed automatic transmission lock-up problems..... Transmission will lock up on 2nd gear, and wont upshift. Car just turned 80k on the odometer. All regular servicing and regular maintenance done by ase certified honda mechanic, all records and paperwork on file .from current reports and recall notice from honda north america, it is a recall and a safety concern. When dealership was informed of problem, they stated that they would have to contact their representative at honda of north america and get back to us if we qualify. This is after the fact that the oil jet kit.... Was already installed and stated that "problem was corrected" well the problem wasn't corrected.... Thus the transmission locked-up.... Well, notice came back from the dealership, that honda of north america isn't going to honor the recall notice and replace the transmission as stated.... Effectively "were on our own"!why should we have to pay for a defect and a major safety defect at that, where honda is accountable for?so now, like the 300+ other complaints for the same problem... We now have to decide what were going to do.... Honda of america... Why can't you keep your word.... ! looks like this is the last honda i ever buy or my friends or family....another thing, you would think that honda of america, would at least compensate us with a rental car, till the problem is taken care of? would they? nope......this is your mess-up. Honda of america.... You designed the car.... Fix your mess-up!!!!!!!!! nhtsa... Is their anything that you guys can do to light a fire under american honda motor company? i do wish we had dug deeper into buying the 2003 honda accord ex... Our autocheck or carfax said nothing about problems or concerns or even a flag about the recall on the 5-speed automatic transmissions in the 2003 honda accords. Now our family is in a real difficult situation, and not alot of options. Bad public relations american honda motor company.
2003 honda accord transmission failure, trouble shifting into 3rd gear ~ dangerous no doubt, especially while driving with my 2 children in the car.this problem caused damage to my engine as well.
Driving down sunrise high way in new york, when all of a sudden my 2003 v6 ex honda accord down shifts from 5th to 1st.then it started to violently shake forward or back.i almost got hit by the passing surrounding cars while trying to maintain control. Upon further inspection it turns out to be the transmission has went.the car just turned over 90,000 miles on it.
Wednesday nov 4, 2009 my wheels locked up with catastrophic transmission failure of my 2003 accord v6 automatic at freeway speeds on hwy 90 in san antonio. The truck following me was able to brake without hitting me, i had my seatbelt on otherwise i would have been thrown into the windshield. It felt like someone had slammed on the brakes.i realized something was drastically wrong with the car so i put it in neutral.by then i was coasting at about 40 miles an hour, cars were honking and passing me on both sides and i was 'locked in' on the freeway.when i put the car back in drive and accelerated to try to merge through traffic to get off the freeway, the transmission seized up again, this time without as much force, it only slowed me down 5 mph or so.it locked up 2 to 3 more times, each time with less force as i tried to maintain enough speed to move to the shoulder.this event was preceded by several months of intermittent hard down shifts and another 2 hard downshifts in a period of a few hours two days earlier.i had already made one dedicated dealer service call for this specific issue and another where i mentioned it and both times i was told honda knew of no problems with this transmission and i was advised no repairs were needed.since the event i've looked at honda owner web forums and the nhtsa site and discovered that others with the 2003 year model honda accord have described the same catastrophic failure of their transmission with lock-up.it appears that american honda has paid part or all of the repair costs for several people.honda has agreed to pay 50% of my repair and i am in discussion with them for more coverage because of the fact that i had sought service for this issue and had been told there was no repair needed.i don't have access to the data that the nhtsa has or that american honda has but i am concerned that other 2003 accord drivers may have dangerous transmissions that could result in a deadly accident.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while traveling between 35-40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise and felt as if he would lose control of the vehicle.the failure recurred a few times at the same speeds.the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but they were unable to duplicate the failure.the tcs light illuminated on the instrument panel and the dealer recommended that the wheels be changed.the contact replaced the wheels with manufacturer wheels, but the failure still continued.he took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure.they speculated that the welding in the clutch drum was faulty and caused the transmission to lock in third gear.the dealer replaced the transmission.the contact believes that the manufacturer should have repaired the vehicle for free since it appears to be a manufacturer defect.the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 85,000.
I have a 2003 honda accord v6 with 64,000 miles. I was experiencing transmission problems.my car would flare up while accelerating and rev to the redline.after a couple days of this, my car was practically undriveable and i took it to honda.i barely made it there without causing an accident. They told me it was transmission failure and that i would have to pay $3100.they say it is not related to the 2nd gear recall that is in effect.i got online and saw the vast number of people who are having problems with no recourse or help.this is unsafe.honda's own website contains press releases admitting transmission failure on this model.they will not do anything until they are forced to.let's try bailing out the citizen this time, not the car company.please issue a recall on the honda transmission as a whole.when a part of the transmission is pinpointed, they do the bare minimum to remedy it and take no further responsibility for their product.this is not only about money, it is first and foremost about safety for those of us who trusted the honda name and purchased their product.hold them accountable, one person cannot do this alone.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving between 25-35 mph, the rpm's increased and the gears failed to shift properly.the contact had the vehicle inspected at a local transmission shop and they stated that there was a defect in the first and second shifts, which needed to be repaired or replaced.through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the manufacturer stated that the previous owner of the vehicle checked for that recall, but there no defects at that time.no repairs have been made.the failure and current mileages were 80,000.
When driving my 2003 honda accord through the mountains, uphill, my car suddenly downshifted into neutral. The engine revved like it could not choose a gear.the car was jerking as the engine continue to rev and it shifted in and out of gear (i don't know if it tried to engage each gear separately, or the same gear each time).i pulled over to the shoulder and turned the car off, however when i turned it back on i continued to have the same problem. The only way i could drive the car was to put it in 2nd gear and leave it there on a mountain freeway with many switchbacks and a speed limit of 45-55mph. This happened within 10 miles of starting my trip home after the car had been parked for several hours. I had noticed a few days previous to this event that the transmission felt like it was slipping out of gear so i had made an appointment with the mechanic to have it checked.when i brought it in the next morning i explained what happened and after examining the car he said the transmission would need to be replaced.i then took it to anderson honda who examined the car and also said the transmission needed to be replaced. The car has a clean history and has only ever been maintained by a honda dealer with on time scheduled maintenance.i contacted honda of america for help paying for the transmission replacement as i feel this is a manufacturing error, not a driver/maintenance error. I contacted a lawyer who was able to speak with a regional manager of honda usa who said that because my car was over 3 yrs old and more than 36,000 miles they were not responsible for the car's performance and suggested i trade my car in for a new honda. The failure occurred at 94,000 miles. The dealership is helping me with a 25% discount. I will never buy another honda after the problems i've had with this one (multiple recalls already) and the curt costumer service.i would never have expected this from honda.
The transmission has broken in my 2003 honda accord. I have almost gotten into an accident. I have looked up the problem on the internet - it is a wide spread problem. People might get killed because of that!
With no warning my 3rd gear went out in my 2003 honda accord. Very dangerous when a vehicle is behind you and you can't accelerate due to not having a 3rd gear. I came very close to being rear ended but luckily got off to the side of the road. After looking it up online i found many complaints of this happening in the 03 accords, i don't know how many times it has to happen before honda will take ownership but with the cost of replacing the transmission being $3500-$4000 they need to do something. I can't afford to get this fixed!!
Car was recalled in 2004 for transmission.at that time mileage was very low and transmission was modified, not replaced.on august 1, 2005 i took my car to baron honda, patchogue ny, due to transmission shifting problems - while accelerating transmission would go into neutral, not second gear.baron returned the car that evening stating there was no problem.the following morning (aug 2nd), while traveling at 60 mph, upon easing up on the accelerator the car violent dropped into second gear, slowing it dramatically and throwing me against the seatbelt.at the time i was in heavy rush hour traffic.this occurred several more times as i tried to get to the right and off the highway.after towing, honda city, levittown, ny, diagnosed a complete transmission failure.honda replaced the transmission(over warranty at 44,000 miles) under their goodwill program.despite this i feel that i was placed in a very dangerous situation due to both a faulty transmission and the first dealers failure to properly evaluate and diagnose the problem.this car has had numerous problems (recalls, rocking driver seat, catalytic converter failure) and lacks the quality of my previous honda vehicles.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to safety recalland transmission issues *tgwthe consumer stated when the vehicle shifted to second gear, the transmission would lock up to the point that the vehicle would almost stop. The consumer is seeking reimbursement due to the recall being issued.
While traveling at approx 55 mph the cars transmission suddenly slipped into neutral and then down shifted into 2nd or 3rd gear at 6500 rpm and my speed dropped to 40 mph and lower as the car shuttered and kept slipping in and out of neutral and grabbing a lower gear as i tried to go over a long suspension bridge. It was only by luck that a car or 18 wheeler didn't plow into me. I got the car back to the original dealer who told me that i need a new transmission for $2400 at only 41,000 miles!!!. This transmission was under a recall back in 2004. There is an obvious problem with these honda transmissions that the nhtsa needs to address before someone gets killed or severely injured.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the transmission had failed by her trying to accelerate and it had hesitated. She had to shut the vehicle down and restart again in order to get the vehicle moving. The vehicle stalled on the contact about 4 different times upon leaving her location. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was a transmission failure and for her to call honda. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed her that the vehicle was repaired for recall nhtsa campaign id number (04v176000-power train:automatic transmission) prior to her purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
I own a 2003 honda accord that is having constant problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (automatic transmission).this has caused me numerous issues merging onto the highway because the vehicle fails to accelerate.i have nearly caused accidents and have had to make emergency stops on the side to try to work through this issue and get the vehicle to shift and accelerate.the shift from 2nd to 3rd fails almost every time.
Driving on the highway and the car would not shift up to a higher gear and motor kept revving.engine light came on. Will take it to mechanic to see what is wrong.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact experienced difficulty shifting from second to third gear while driving at various speeds.he stated that the vehicle also overheated.a local dealer stated that the transmission was the cause of the failures and it needed to be replaced.they further stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the dealer installed an oil jet kit instead of replacing the transmission.because the contact purchased the vehicle from an unauthorized honda dealer, the dealer would not replace the transmission for free.the current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 65,500.
Driving car on us highway 90 between lafayette louisiana and new iberia louisiana at a speed of about sixty (60) miles an hour when car suddenly and violently downshifted into either first or second gear. The sudden deceleration practically shoved me forward feeling as if i had been rear-ended. I was barely able to maintain control preventing car to spin or swerve to the right. Traffic was moderate or slightly heavy. Luckily no one was directly behind me at a close distance. Had there been, an accident would have been very likely. The cause of this problem was transmission failure or torque converter lock up. Corrective measures are to replace transmission, which will be done in the next few days by honda dealership.
Transmission slips.while driving, the transmission will suddenly drop from 4 gear to 3 gear or 1 gear without warning - causing sudden deceleration.note that since it is the transmission and not the brakes, there is no indication to other drivers that you are decelerating.the other issue is, while attempting to accelerate the transmission will not shift but will rev the engine up to red-line without accelerating.this is where i was almost rear-ended by another vehicle while attempting accelerate on to the freeway and the car would not downshift - but red-lined and wouldn't accel.i've noticed that this seems to be a common problem with 2003 honda accords given the number of complaints filed about this same issue so i am somewhat surprised that honda does not acknowledge these transmissions to be defective and agree to help the consumer fix them.honda america denied my request to fix this issue.
2003 accord v6 taken to century honda (cincinnati, oh) many times but dealer unable to duplicate the problem.aug. 13, 2009 traveling approx. 55 mph, within seconds car slammed down to 15 mph, due to quick thinking major accident avoided.towed to dealer, service tech, stranded by car.problem was duplicated.quoted $3400 to replace transmission.it's now sept. 16th, worked with honda america on price, problem.relunctantly, came down to $1700 plus tax but no acknowledging that transmission is big problem. Agreed upon solution, now honda service says unable to get transmission.that's right, 1 month, big expense and still no car.safety, security put at risk.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine began to rev, but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 30 mph. The check engine light also began to illuminate on the instrument panel during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 91,605 and the current mileage was 91,700.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure.car rev's but doesn't engage, especially in overdrive/3rd/4th/5th gears.the issue came on pretty suddenly.still waiting for an estimate on the repairs; honda had a recall on it in 2004/5, but has since expired, and is unwilling to assist in the repairs.
Transmission lost 2 gear while driving leaving me stranded in the middle of the road.
When auto should be coasting or under very slight load, feel intermittent engine braking, engine rpm is fluctuating indicating transmission is searching between gears.dealer said that is the way they all are.very annoying.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 55 mph, the transmission downshifted and the engine hesitated.the contact stated that after five seconds, the vehicle accelerated.while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled before shifting into gear.the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 73,000.
No known events leading up to the failure. My accord will rev up and wont shift- the car seems as though it is stuck.when driving around a lot of other cars it is very frightening.the failure is that the torque converter failed.i have not had it replaced yet due to costs.
Just like everyone else who owns a 2003 accord, i was driving to work and my transmission violently down shifted.fortunately i was not in traffic because i was traveling 65 m.p.h. And with in a matter of seconds the car down shifts and i am going 20 m.p.h.after barely making it to the dealer they told me i needed a new transmission and it would cost $4600.this is an obvious safety problem and it is crazy how this is not a safety recall yet.
My car started making a grinding noise when im going into second gear and then finally on sunday 10-7-2010 i was driving on the freeway and almost got hit by an 18 wheeler because my car would not accelerate and my brakes wouldn't stop the car. I was right by an exit so i coasted off and thank god there was not a car in front of me. My car was towed from a gas station through my emergency road side assistance and delivered to the local honda dealer in ridgeland, ms. I was on my way from la to tn from an army training. The dealer called me the next morning to let me know that my transmission was heating up so bad that it was spitting out the fluid and that's was another reason my brakes locked up because of the hot transmission fluid got into my brake pads. I will have to replace the entire transmission, the dealer quoted me a price of 3880.00 to repair my car and 300.00 to replace the brakes. I could have been in a serious life threatening accident and almost was because of the transmission failure. I was also traveling with my 7 and 8 year old daughters. I think that honda should recall the transmission for the 2003 accord ex or at least pay to have the transmission replaced.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
My husband was driving to work on a very busy highway when his car violently jerked and then went instantly from 70mph to almost a complete stop. He was able to coast onto the shoulder and wait for a tow truck, but this could have easily been a very serious accident given the high speeds. He has been complaining of back and neck problems since the incident which seems to be a direct result of the car jerking abruptly during the sudden downshift. We have been told that the transmission needs to be replaced. Please investigate the transmission failures for the 2003 honda accord! this is obviously a defect in this model and needs to be recalled and repaired. Our car is currently at a honda dealership awaiting repair. We have submitted a request for goodwill assistance and have not yet heard back on the outcome of that.
After car is started and put into drive, there is a grinding and clunking noise shifting from first to second gear and will repeat each time the car is started up.metro honda of jersey city, nj has failed/neglected to provide a full diagnosis of my problem after 3 hours of waiting and 5 different people test-driving my car after i specifically requested to be in the vehicle during these test drives to pin point the problem!vehicle is also experiencing a loss of power as well more and more rather than occasional.i shouldn't have to deal with this as me and everyone else have obligations to attend to, especially when i depend on my vehicle to get around.
Driving 2003 honda accord at 70 mph on freeway. Suddenly car jerks and starts loosing power. Even tried accelerating but the vehicle kept loosing power. Was lucky to be able to move to the far right lane as there was no traffic behind me. After the car speed dropped to 50 mph the car started running ok. Experienced the same problem every time reached speed of 70 mph. After this happened, even at slow speed the vehicle repeated this behavior. Did not see this problem for a few days and then suddenly happened again. On researching on the internet, realized that there are many more people that have experienced this problem and honda has not stepped up to acknowledge or repair the issue. The sudden loss of power at high speed is extremely dangerous if you have other vehicle behind you. Honda seems to have a problem with their transmission but don't want to accept responsibility to repair it. This will be my last honda. I currently own a honda accord and a 2004 honda pilot. Will be trading each of them in for a different vehicle manufacturer. If honda does not care for the safety of its customers, why should customers stay loyal to honda. Will not be buying one going forward and will recommend all extended family members to never buy one.
Transmission failure while driving. Gears slips and car looses power.
I just bought a used 2003 honda accord ex v6.the transmission seems to have problem.the second gear does not shift smoothly.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to pull out of a driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move.suddenly, the vehicle shot backwards into the street at 45 mph.she then attempted to place the vehicle into drive once again, but it would not move.suddenly, the vehicle sped forward.she heard a loud noise, but did not know the origin.the contact attempted to drive home, but the vehicle failed again on a main road with moderate to heavy traffic.she aimed the vehicle toward the nearest curb and restarted the vehicle.pointed in the direction of a curb, she was able to move the vehicle towards the curb with one jerk.the previous week, the contact noticed the transmission banging into gear when shifting.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were similar.other failures include the abs sensor light, cd player, air compressor leakage, trunk release not functioning, and the catalytic converter.the vehicle was towed to the dealer as instructed by the manufacturer and a local mechanic also inspected the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,446. Updated 07/29/08. *ljupdated 08/05/08.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission failure.the gears would slip between second and third gear at various speeds.when the gears would disengage, the contact was forced to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.the failure occurred nearly every time the vehicle was driven.she took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.the contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 110,077 and failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
I own a 2003 honda accord since the moment i got it i had problems. There was a recalls on pipes i fixed took it to dealer they fixed it now the transmission went bad and thisappearedinthe computer there wa s a manufacturesr's warranty,they didn't want to cover it,and was wondering if that failiure of my transmission has to do something with that pipe recall.or if a car with 45180 miles should fail its trnasmissionthey told me is not my fault so is the manufacturer.
In september, my '03 honda accord lx v6 started shifting hard from 2nd gear in morning traffic.after a few miles, the car would not shift out of 2nd gear.1st mechanic couldn't replicate the issue.on the way home, dashboard lit up like a christmas tree; check engine light, tcs light, oil light.had car towed to dealer; total transmission failure.in addition to the transmission dying, 6 months ago the dashboard/radio/temperature panel lights failed, the dome light doesn't work, the right headlight has needed to be replaced 3 times, the driver's side seat has always been loose.i am the original and only owner of this car and have had it repaired/maintained at honda dealers since purchase.to have all these issues, plus have the transmission fail at 106,000 miles is unacceptable.then to have to pay $2200 to have a used, remanufactured transmission installed is unacceptable.this is chronic problem for the '03 accord.a recall should be issued, people should be refunded their money already paid and offered a significant discount to be placed into a safe new car.it is only a matter of time before someone is really hurt...or has it happened already.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where they informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Previously, the ignition key would not release from the ignition switch; and the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. In addition, the stereo system, and the four automatic door locks would not operate properly. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The vin was unavailable.
The first two incidents occurred after exiting the highway. While slowing down, the car jolted forward as if i had been hit in the rear. I brought the vehicle to a honda dealer and they could not replicate the problem and found nothing wrong with the powertrain. In the following week, my car stalled multiple times while stopped at red lights/traffic with the final time occurring on the highway in rush hour traffic. While city driving (stop/go), the rpm's would randomly jump while giving no power to the wheels. Upon returning the car to the honda dealer, i was informed one week later (they had to ship a piece from technical hdqrts in ca) that the internal torque converter was causing the problem and a transmission replacement is required for around $3200. After reading the hundreds of identical complaints with this model and problem, i will be scrapping this car and never purchasing a honda again. This is a serious safety issue caused by faulty engineering work with the transmission that honda apparently refuses to recognize. My small silver lining is that current lease rates on other same class vehicles are outstanding (camry/sonata).
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord is slipping.the car has a tendency to shift into neutral after first gear.i have to rev it several times before it will shift into second.i'm afraid that i will be left stranded or cause an accident if this problem is not fixed.i only have 85,000 miles on the car.when i took it to aamoco to have them check it out, i was told that it would cost 3,594+tax to fix.if this is a general problem with this make and model, there should be some kind of compensation made by honda.i noticed that there are many similar complaints, so it must be a default in the car and not the drivers.
2003 v6 h. Accord transmission,noticed tranny will go out of gear, rpm go crazy, and car will jerk took into honda world in downey ca. Had it checked i was told all was fine.. 2 months went by same problem in 2 occasions wile driving on freeway in ca almost lost control because of jerking motion and d gear failure .. 2 days after this wile driving jerk again wasn't getting d gear d gear starts flashing check engine light went on and tcs light also came up.took straight to honda world had it checked and now am told will need a new transmission witch will cost over $ 3,700 this is a serious problem with the 2003 accord auto transmission i know there is hundreds of complaints regarding the 03 accord auto transmission what is it going to take some one the die till they recall this transmission in addition to the high cost to have it replaced i don't feel i should cover cost when honda knowing but not admitting there is a serious problem with transmissionplease help!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for its 70,000 mile service.when she left the dealer, the entire transmission failed.the vehicle was towed to the same dealer and they replaced the transmission.while parked, the entire vehicle caught fire and spread to some tree shrubs.the police and fire departments arrived on the scene and filed a report.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/13/08.*ljupdated 05/13/08
The car engine hesitates and seems to get stuck when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, looses power when climbing a hill, or the engine begins to rev up (rpm's increase) and the engine gets loud, but there is no power.the dealer claims that the transmission is failing and needs to be replaced at only 82, 500 miles. They claim that the car is out of warranty. A new transmission will cost $3500.
I have a 2003 honda accord with low miles (50k) that has had no issues until this week when, while driving/accelerating down the highway at approx 50 mph,the transmission went completely out with no warning at all and almost caused an accident due to the coasting, drastic rpm increase and acceleration.i was able to immediately pull over and avoid an accident and have the car towed to the dealership repair shop.they informed me that it needed a new transmission, but through my own research have seen this has been a problem with several other owners of this model, however honda has not issued a recall.
My wife was driving her 2003 honda accord at highway speeds when suddenly the transmission shifted into a lower gear violently pitching the car forward. This sudden event nearly caused her to lose control. There was no warning to this event. I have found after research that this is a significant problem in epidemic levels for this vehicle. The sudden failure of this transmission is a severe safety issue as a crash was narrowly avoided in our case. I read many complaints on your website regarding this exact issue, many involving near misses such as ours. There was a recall in 2004 for the transmission problem on this 2003 accord, and the service, according to the dealership was completed. We still experienced this hazardous event. I am trying to understand why there has not been a safety recall by the nhtsa requiringhonda to do the right thing and correct this safety problem before serious injury or death occurs.please advise.
2003 honda accord sedan v6 - automatic transmission failure.125,000 miles.problems with transmission since 75,000 miles.we took our vehicle into the dealer because the transmission fluid was burnt.dealer confirmed transmission fluid was burnt.the answer we received was that the transmission fluid should not be in that condition but no problems were found during their inspection.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission fails.it is very unsafe, car stalls at 20mph with no warning and shifts violently.lucky to avoid 2 crashes.
The engine revs up, but the car won't shift into gear or move, defective torque converter. The torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission useless. I have to stop and turn off the car randomly to keep going.sometimes cars behind me have to slam on brakes be cause car can not go. Also happens on interstate which is definitely is a risk to crash.
Car slips out of gear at high speeds or low speeddown shifts on its ownwont shift out of first gear at allwont reverse.
After exiting the interstate after a 3-hour drive the car violently down shifted to the point the car behind me almost rear ended me.it then had trouble shifting into second and third gear and finally locking into second gear.i was able to get to where i was going through busy city streets.it was nerve wracking.if this happens on the interstate...engine light came on and the green light on thed indicator of the shifter started to blink on and off. I understand this is an engineering flaw in the transmission cooling design.
I'm the original owner of a 2003 honda accord lx v6.since owning the accord, i have followed the owner's manual and always take my car to the dealer for oil change and routine maintenance due to the suggestion of the service department. After my extended warranty expired last year, i experienced some problems when i was driving.the car would jerk suddenly while cruising normally. I brought it to my local honda dealer and they told me there was a problem with the car's transmission and that it would have to be replaced for $4000.i have done some research and found that this isn't just a rare problem.in fact, there are hundreds, if not more, people who have transmission problems with their 2003 honda accords. Only more than 40,000 miles and less than 10 years, the transmission went bad even when the car was kept in very good condition and maintained accordingly.now the transmission is currently being rebuilt.
Vehicle has problem when driving in second gear.
Honda failed to notify the customer of potential transmission failure despite many industry complaints. My vehicle's transmission was replaced at personal cost. This lack of transparency poses a public safety hazard.
At around 107,000 miles, i noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly.in addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph.
While driving down the street the transmission on my honda accord ex 3.2l v6 locked and car screeched to a halt.car was drivable but, shifting is now hit miss, sometimes engine revs to high rpm and will not shift gears.took car to honda dealer and they suggest transmission replacement for $5,000.car has 87,000 miles and transmission has already been serviced once under factory recall.
Transmission failed all of a sudden while driving on highway. No reverse gear, no proper power to forward gears.
On november 16, i was driving with my wife on the interstate at about 75 mph.suddenly, the tires locked and squealed enough that i could smell the rubber.both of our seatbelts locked out because of the deceleration.about 1/2 second later, the car continued normally and we slowed to 55 mph.we proceeded to the nearest exit and experienced another sudden deceleration that was not as severe as the initial one.we pulled into the nearest parking lot and i got out of the car to check the brakes.they appeared normal.when i shifted the transmission from park to drive, the entire car shook with a pronounced "clunk."when i shifted the car back to p and returned it to d, it shook the entire car again. The car drove normally around the lot, so we started driving to the dealership.the car would not shift past second gear once we got on the road.we pulled into a parking lot and had the car towed the remaining distance to the dealership.maintenance has been performed according to the owner's manual service schedule.my research found hundreds of similar issues with 2003 accord transmissions.the local dealership said they had never seen this issue before.the dealership will charge over $4400 to replace the transmission.other websites suggested contacting corporate honda directly to request "goodwill" financial assistance.i recalled the details to the representative who would not offer assistance because it was outside of warranty.the representative also stated they had not heard of this happening to any of their 2003 accords, which is highly suspicious given the 100s of complaints that i found.
My accord has 55k miles.recently, i was coming to a stop light when my car began to shudder.after this happening 3 times within 15 minutes, it stalled.now, whenever the vehicle is warm, in drive or reverse, and is idling, it will stall.i've taken it to the dealership and they tell me that there is something wrong with the transmission dealing with the torque converter. This is 2 weeks after i took it in for a recall on ...the transmission part.no one has been hurt in this stalling.honda is offering to get me a re-manufactured transmission for $600.i have owned 4 honda's before this, 3 of which had more miles, and there have been no engine/tranny related issues.19k miles out of warranty my transmission dies...
Purchased the car about 7 months prior to the transmission failure. Did notice that shifting was kind of rough but did not think much of it. One day driving up a hill while on the throttle the car was revving but the car was going back down the hill. This problem happened again and again throughout the day then finally the reverse gear and 3rd gear gave out. Honda says that the problem will cost $3600+ to replace the transmission. They said that they are willing to pay $1000 to fix so i would be responsible for $2600 which is still ridiculous. I will never purchase a honda again. There should have been a recall on this vehicle looking at the amount of complaints.
Son was driving my 2003 honda accord on the 10 freeway transmission slipped out of gear starting decelerating and the rpm's went way up.this happened over and over again with no prior warning of any kind.drove to valley hi honda in victorville where car was purchased and has been serviced.one block from the dealership the check engine light came on.diagnosis is transmission failure, need full replacement.only 122,475 miles.this seems to be an epidemic.there are hundreds of postings about this issue on line and american honda has been advised over and over and still nothing done.there were transmissions recalls on these models but when taken inthey checked the car out and said my vehicle not effected.this is a huge safety issue.a person is on a freeway and all of the sudden looses power!this could be deadly!
I was driving in morning traffic when i tried to accelerate my accord begun to jolt and almost caused me to be rear ended by a huge cement truck. I was able to turn my car off and on again which allowed me to pull off the freeway. I bought my honda because i thought it would live up to the honda name for quality, but i was horridly wrong. My torque converted failed causing catastrophic damage to my transmission. I like others was left stranded on the side if the road, holding keys to a now broken 2003 honda accord ex and a huge repair bill. I tried calling honda usa but my issue and request fell on deaf ears. Im completely taken back by honda as a company after this and will never buy one of their products again!
On 9-17-09 i was traveling at approximately 45 mph when the vehicle, honda accord, ex 6 cylinder violently lunged causing me to be thrown forward, hitting the steering wheel with my upper body and then backwards into my seat. I experienced no loss of power and the car continued to move.if i had been close to any other vehicle this would have caused an accident because i began to swerve into another lane. If i had been knocked out i may be either dead or in a hospital, and even worse could have hit another vehicle, injuring someone else.the next morning i had my car towed to a repair shop to evaluate the problem, and after there inspection recommended i go to the honda dealership for further diagnosis/repair.i will be taking the car to the dealership on monday 9-10-09, the service manager is already aware of the situation and will determine if the transmission is faulty.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began abnormally jerking forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the transmission under warranty. The contact stated that three years after the transmission was replaced, he began experiencing the exact same failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
My 2003 honda accord v6 transmission recently failed while i was driving the car on the freeway. The car had been serviced for routine maintenance at clear lake honda on wednesday nov. 18th and was suppose to be ready on thursday nov. 19th. No mention of a recall on the transmission was made even though they did mention brakes, battery, engine mounts and other things. The drive light was flashing, the engine light came on and another light on the dash. The car lost power and then regained power. I called honda while driving the car and was told to bring the car in. Once i arrived they refused to look at the car stating i needed to pay $96 for a diagnostic test. I had just paid over $1800 in service the day before. Also the trip put the car over 100,000 miles which i have read that honda is refusing to service cars regardless of the recall. I have not yet called to verify this. The car is currently being serviced at a transmission shop.
Automatic transmission went out on 2003 honda accord v6.there was no check engine light to indicate there were any problems with the car.the car was driven on highway then all of a sudden, it choked like a bad stick shift driver.transmission had to be rebuilt or replaced.
I have 2003 honda accord that's having transmission problems so i called the honda and they said that the car was fixed in 2005 but im still having problem with the transmission.
2003 accord ex v6 transmission failure.the car shakes vigorously due to faulty transmission and the pedals pulsate.this is very dangerous and can cause an accident.the dealer says the transmission needs to be replaced but the car only has 120,000 miles!i've seen hundreds of similar reports and honda should be liable to replace their faulty transmissions.
I bought this car less then a month ago. After driving it for only 7 days it started downshifting on the freeway at 75mph and bucking almost out of my control. I called the dealership i bought the vehicle from and the told me to call the people i purchased the warranty from. I called them they told me to take to a shp of my choice. I did and the said it was the solenoid a that needed to be replaced (a electronic part) which is not covered under my warranty and to top that of they can not guaranty me the transmission will not need to be replaced. Which after having it back for a week the car started bucking again on the freeway while i was doing 50mph.... The repair cost me $524. And now i have to come out of pocket again another $2500. This could be a very bad situation when the car starts downshifting on it's own on freeways. I see their are other complaints of the same nature. What are we waiting for to make this a recall for some to die.
My car started jerking several weeks ago and took it into our trusted auto mechanic and they diagnosed transmission failure.they told me that this happens frequently with this year of honda and to take it to a honda dealer since common knowledge that transmission has defective parts.they also told me to contact honda customer care.the mechanics who work on my car were originally honda certified repair tech's.did all of that starting on may 24, 2011 and after several weeks of waiting honda said it would cost around $3700 for a rebuilt transmission of which i must pay around $2200.i have appealed again because everyone, including the honda dealership, has admitted it is defective parts.plus i made some calls to several transmission rebuild outfits and the general consensus it would cost me $2100 for a complete rebuild as well as the information about defective honda transmissions for hondas running from 2001 to 2005.my argument is that honda knows this is a defective transmission, i have provided the proof that this car has been well-maintained throughout its life and that everyone else?s rebuild quotes $2100.they argue that i am not the original owner but one reason we bought the car from the original owner (my mother-in-law) is for honda?s ?well-known? reliability and how they stand behind their cars.
I was driving 35-40 mph and suddenly my automatic transmission goes in and out of low gear slowing me down suddenly. I now have no reverse, i was afraid of transmission locking up.
I was on the highway when my car decelerated.i almost got hit by a car behind me and averted an accident. The engine revved way up, but car's speed went down. Later, wheni was driving on the street, the car slowed to a stop and would not shift gears either forward or backward.i am reading online that my 2003 honda accord is having torque converter problems. It seems that this a common problem for my vehicle.
2003 honda accord ex v6. Current mileage 78,500.purchased new, single owner/driver. Recently i pulled out onto a roadway and began to accelerate, when the transmission failed to engage when shifting into 3rd gear, en route traffic caught up to me and my abrupt failure to accelerate in with traffic (on a 3 lane congested road with a lot of traffic), could have caused an accident with the cars approaching with my vehicle that was abruptly stranded and non-mobile in the middle of the road. I had several cars which almost rear ended as i was trying to get mycar off the road and there was no warning that this failure is going to occur. I believe this to be a serious safety issue and am very concerned. I was able to get the car off the road and called a tow truck to take it to a honda dealership. When we called around to other mechanics, we were told he was seeing "an epidemic" of transmission problems in this 2003year / model of honda.i had to have the entire transmission replaced, total cost around $3,900 to $4,200, of which i paid $1,900 and honda shared the rest, even though i believe they should have borne the whole cost.i just went over my 7 year warranty by 2 months and only had 78,500 miles on my car.
Driving at 50 mph the car suddenly downshifted into 2nd gear without any warning.
Vehicle transmission shifted from ~3rd-4th gear while driving at a constant 40 miles per hour in traffic to 1st gear causing very rapid de acceleration (sufficient to cause items on rear deck to fly forward, seat belts to lock, and driver to hit steering wheel) and causing other drivers to brake to avoid collision. Dry pavement prevented loss of control. Action by trailing drivers (spacing and braking) prevented collision. Following incident, transmission remained locked in first gear. Transmission first locked into first gear (as above) on august 18, 2012. On august 21, 2012 the dealer returned the vehicle after asserted the transmission had not failed and required only flushing and changing transmission fluid (transmission fluid had been flushed and changed in 2010 as scheduled maintenance less than 12,000 miles of this failure). Dealer charged more than $250 for this service and stated vehicle was fully repaired. Second dangerous failure occurred within 5 miles. Honda dealer refused to refund the cost of work resulting from faulty diagnosis which placed a dangerous functioning transmission back into use. Transmission recalled in 2004 and modified by dealer pursuant to transmission lubrication problems. Honda dealer provided all state inspections andperiodic maintenance.honda north america refused to replace defective and dangerously functioning transmission.the dealer has agreed to replace the transmission with a re-manufactured transmission for $2500. The owner believes this failure is related to the previous recall. Vehicle has only been used for light duty, has never been used for towing, and all scheduled maintenance has been performed by dealer. The mode of failure was very dangerous. A recall should be considered and transmissions with this mode of failure replaced by manufacturer. Investigation is requested.
I own a 03 honda accord ex coupe with automatic transmission.i have noticed within the past month, my car shifted oddly while driving.my car shifts "hard" especially on the freeway as if i am driving a manual and i don't know how to shift.the car jerks harshly before it shifts into the next gear.also, when i am shift into "drive" my car rolls back for a second or two as if i were in reverse.
I was driving on the florida tpk. At approximately 60 mph. The rpms shot up like if the car had shifted into neutral. I was able to pull the car over to the shoulder and shut it for a few minutes. I bought this car used in june of 2008 with about 60,000 miles. This happened later that year in november. I had other minor incidents of slippage but it would quickly slip back into gear. I now have almost 90,000 miles and the problem continues happening randomly but mostly when the engine temperature is high and at low speeds. The gear slips from 2nd to 3rd. Fortunately for me, it was very early in the morning when this happened and there was not much traffic. If i would have been driving during heavier traffic times, i would have been involved in a serious accident. I feared for my life and no one should have to die before this becomes a recall/full action lawsuit for honda. The car was jerking to try to find the gear and the first thing i did after i pulled to the shoulder was call my wife and tell her what had just happened. I called braman honda in miami, fl and was given an appointment date to bring it in on 12/6/08. American honda case: n032008-12-0200567. The transmission failure was diagnosed and the vehicle does need a new transmission. Although the dealership claimed they were unfamiliar with the problem, they called me back to say american honda was going to split the total cost and pay for the transmission (goodwill deed) and i would only have to pay the labor, which was about $1,700. I could not afford that and continued trying to contact them for a full repair. No luck. I couldn't believe my honda with 75,000 miles needed a new transmission! i have found out almost 1.1 million 2003 v-6 accords like mine are affected, but yet no recall?? honda refuses to admit the 2003 accords have faulty transmissions. Instead of standing behind their product, they are hiding the truth. I hope this complaint aids in getting the truth. I am contacting a lawyer in ny as well.
When accelerating between 30mph to 40 mph there is a power loss and the tachometer revs to 6.5 rpm and beyond.the only way to get car to move forward is to take foot off accelerator and let rpm fall below 1 rpm.this will usually work in most cases.usually happens within 3 to 7 miles of first driving the car and when it has been sitting for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
2003 honda accord ex-v6 - power transmission failure at 112,000. While driving to church the car showed signs of weakened power and it appeared the transmission was slipping. This was especially noticeable on hills. The following day after dropping my children off at school, i took the vehicle to an authorized honda repair center, where the manager confirmed that the transmission was slipping. The repair center quoted $4,400 for a honda authorized remanufactured transmission. I called honda america customer service for support with what appears to be a trend in 2003 accord transmission failure. Customer support declined to help stating the vehicle was over 100,000 miles. The honda repair center was able to adjust the final price to $3,300. I am presently 7 months pregnant and also have two children ages eight and six who i transport to school daily. I purchased the honda because they have traditionally stood behind their brand and produced a high-quality product. However, as a mother, i do not feel safe driving this car -nor do i accept honda's lack of involvement to properly resolve. We plan to properly repair and immediately sell as i do not want to jeopardize the safety of my family with this vehicle and its demonstrated inferior quality and reliability.
The honda accord 2003 transmission failure appears to be a huge safety hazard.while driving on a major highway, the transmission completely slipped.with drivers close behind, this could have caused a serious accident.the transmission continued to work and then slip while i tried to pull off the highway.the reason i'm filing this safety complaint is that i have researched this issue and it seems to be widespread.the 2000 and 2001 transmissions have been included in a class action law suit.i'm not sure what's taking so long.something must be done before someone is hurt.
2003 honda accord rpm's going up, but car has absolutely no power.researched online found that there are a lot of problems just like mine with the transmission.
After an incident where the car could only accelerate to 30 miles per hour, it was fixed by the honda dealer (throttle repairs), then i had repeated incidents of gears shifting accidentally, one time gear shifted into neutral when i was at a stop sign.i would try to accelerate and the car would jerk and eventually go into gear. I took car back to dealer 4 times to get it repaired and they said nothing was wrong.finally, at 5 pm on a major freeway the car started jerking and jolting violently and i had to get off and call a tow truck. Went to nearest honda dealer and they duplicated the problem and said i need a new transmission and american honda is going to pay 50% of the replacement cost, still very expensive..
Purchased the car 1.5 yrs ago @ 99,000 from a "certified" used honda dealership. Did all scheduled maintenance. Check engine light came on in 1/10. Replace rear catalytic converter.2/10 transmission started slipping out of gear and red lining the rpm's. Car would not shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear. Took to mechanic and transmission is blown.
Transmission failure. The transmission would not shift gears resulting in the car not being able to go above 25 miles per hour.
Reading complaints in your website will support my claim that i had experienced a sudden speed while on reverse without putting pressure on the gas pedal. I must have experienced it today thrice. The first two i ignored but the third one had me looking at your website. I can't wait to file a complaint since this is an urgent safety issue especially when you live where kids freely plays. I'm calling the dealership and manufacturer about this tomorrow. I also have issue that some consumers have experienced, the car pulling to the left. My car is barely a month with 731 mi. On it. I'd appreciate your advise.
I own a 2003 honda accord, ex v6 4 door sedan. I was driving on the bqe expressway in brooklyn yesterday when the transmission started slipping and lurched. It almost cause a rear end accident, and i had my 16 moth old baby in the back seat. The car then wouldn't go into a drive gear, nor would go into reverse. I restarted the car and the car limped the 1 mile home - but transmission was still slipping. This is an extremely dangerous condition. Websites listing identical failures are full and plentiful. When does someone have to die to get this remedied?
Just an fyi. I am doing my part to make sure that the nhtsa is aware of a potentially deadly problem with the 2003 honda accord v6. The car is a epidemic transmission problem, which honda recalled in 2004 but they did not replace the transmission. Their band-aid recall only resulted in a delaying of the transmission failure. After approximately 60,000 miles, a very high percentage of the accord v6 transmissions fail. Here is one of dozens of websites detailing the problem: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtmlthe problem is that the car will not shift into 2nd or 3rd gear when trying to accelerate on the freeway. It then resorts to shifting to 1st gear at 60mph, which causes the engine rpm to soar to 7000 rpm, locking the front (drive) wheels momentarily and causing a heavy deceleration of the vehicle. This all happens when the driver was attempting to accelerate, and can be cause of a rear end collision. I implore this administration to do some research into this matter, as honda will not acknowledge this problem. They are installing re-built transmissions into the cars and offering a percentage "good will" money towards the repair. However, this is on a case by case basis, and many owners are left with little to no assistance. Honda admits to their transmissions from 1999 to 2001's being defective, but they will not admit to their 2002-2004 transmission having the same issue. This issue is only prevalent on the v6 models.
(1) honda accord 2003 automatic transmission fails to shift, slips down to lower gear causing car to slow suddenly.(2)reported transmission issues at 60k miles to honda, asked to pay for repeat flushes etc.discovered this is a known issue.took car to dealer 5 days ago (for 3rd time) for diagnosis.honda reported no transmission issue. 40 miles later (yesterday) car slipped repeatedly down to 2nd causing rpm to spike to 5000 and engine braking to kick in.was in middle of busy intersection with car that would not engage in gear and accelerate out of path of oncoming traffic.nearly hit multiple times - by cars traveling 40+mph.extremely disgusted.honda knows this is an issue - why no recall?being stalled in traffic or stranded at the side of the road is a safety issue - especially for women. Dealer acknowledged today that car needs a new transmission - after telling me 40 miles ago that the transmission was fine. (3) raised case with american honda and am now awaiting outcome.
While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 my transmission shifted my car from 5th gear to 1st violently lurching my car and forcing me to slide off of the highway. Both myself and my passenger were thrown into our seatbelts and tossed back into our seats after sliding into the highway median. I turned the car off and after a few minutes of trying to get my composure was able to start the car and limp home in first gear using back roads. I took the vehicle to honda for them to look at it and learned that there is a long known issue about this transmission and that they were not surprised. Now after doing research on the internet i have found that hundreds and hundreds of people have reported this issue to honda. Honda even compensates some repair cost as a good faith measure. Sounds to me like honda is getting away with murder. Maybe no one has died yet, but i came close to it! i contracted with blackwater international for 4 years and went through intensive defensive and offensive combat driving skills training and i believe this training is why i kept my head and averted a crash, the next person may not be so lucky.
2003 honda accord coup im having transmission problems.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the transmission locked. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off.the contact was able to restart the vehicle.the contact called the dealer regarding the transmission and the dealer stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact noticed numerous complaints regarding the transmission for his vehicle and stated this was a serious safety issue that could cause a crash. The failure mileage was 95,000.updated 06/16/11*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle kept stalling and would accelerate.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.in 2004 and with 30,000 miles, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the manufacturer stated that they would pay for the transmission, but not the labor fee of $1,200.the current mileage was 97,930 and failure mileage was 97,929.
I have an '03 honda accord ex with transmission slippage.while driving on the expressway, (40-50 mph) my car would slow down to about 20-30mph!, causing traffic behind me to almost rear end my veh. I would attempt to speed up, but the engine would just rev up with no increase in speed. After maintaining 20-30mph for a few seconds the veh. Would suddenly jerk forward and the slow down again.i took the veh. To sloan honda (phila.) and they told me that i needed to replace the transmission, and it would cost me $3,500.00. A service rep. Called back again and stated that honda agreed to lower my payment to $2,100.00. I'm a law enforcement officer for this city and i need a veh. The dealership nor honda would give a courtesy rental ! there is an obvious safety issue with the '03 honda transmission and i hope that this will be addressed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was being driven at any rate of speed, the transmission would slip when shifting gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and the failure mileage was 90,000.
Check engine light came on. Took car to honda mechanic. Computer code indicated imminent failure of the transmission. Called honda and they told me my 2003 accord was not under warranty. This vehicle was recalled in 2004.
Driving my wife's 2003 honda accord exl v6 coupe with automatic transmission, on major highway, route 146, location around lincoln woods, rhode island, traveling north to my home in massachusetts, the vehicle abruptly downshifted and jerked several times coming almost to a very quick stop - my neck experienced whiplash. Traffic speed was at least 55 mph, traffic was heavy and roads were dry. Fortunately i was not rear ended and managed to get the vehicle to the breakdown lane. After visits to my honda dealer to evaluate they finally agreed the transmission was inoperative. In my research this transmission failure on this year honda with the automatic transmission is widely known and one that honda will provide some reimbursement on a case-by-case basis. The issue i have is if this is a known problem why did honda not recall it? a less experienced driver (or maybe i was just lucky) could have suffered serious injuries. Honda touts its reliability and safety and for that i purchased their car, however, that in my opinion was a lie. This car was purchased new and serviced faithfully at the dealer where it was purchased. How is this not a safety issue? why has it not been recalled by honda.
Owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6, automatic transmission. At 65,000 miles had to replace the transmission because it was downshifting violently. The problem only occurred when the car was hot (driving more than 30-40 minutes); i experienced the problem 3 times.it felt like slamming on brakes and i was afraid that i would get rear-ended since the problem seemed to occur on major highways after traveling at higher speeds. I did not wait long to get it diagnosed & fixed because this was obviously an accident waiting to happen.i did some research & found a website where several people have experienced the same issue (http://cdonner.com/honda-accord-2003-ex-v6-transmission-failure.htm). I initially took my car to kuhn honda in tampa to get it checked out - they said it needed a transmission ($3700). They acted like they had never heard of these cars having this type of issue which conflicts with all of the info which is out there on the web. I got the same story at brandon honda. The brandon honda rep stated that he had never heard of the issue & seemed surprised that it occurred when the car only had 65k miles on it. The place where i got it fixed told me about a potential safety recall for this exact same transmission problem.as for the honda dealerships - they appear to be shameless liars who are ignoring a big-time safety issue. If the car can down shift to the point where you go from 35 to 60 mph to about 20 or 25 mph you risk causing a major accident.i hope that the people who have been taken advantage of have some recourse to get just compensation/reimbursement for this major safety issue. These cars are not safe to drive after this transmission problem manifests itself.you will be gambling with your life (and that of others) if you drivethe car with this problem.
While traveling on highway 95 at 70 mph, transmission suddenly downshifted like putting on the brakes throwing passenger forward in the seat but not activating the seat belt restraint. Transmission then shifted normally for another 20 miles when the same incident occurred again.this time at 50 mph as i had slowed and moved to inner lane because of previous incident.car currently at honda garage where i am told i need a new transmission.
While driving 55 mph consumer noticed that the transmission was slipping off. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.while testingthe vehicle it stalled.mechanic determined thattransmission needed to be replaced.
My 2003 honda accord 3.0 v6 transmission stalled out at a red light with no prior warning of failure.luckily i was only a mile from my daughters home but, this could have resulted in a serious car accident resulting in harming myself , my grandson and any others that may have rear ended me. This is the second transmission that has been in this vehicle , a year and a half ago the same thing happened to the 1st one but the car at that time was still under warranty and it was replaced.my concern is both these incidents happened with no prior warning of failure, no warning lights until the action happened in an instant , you are driving normally and next second the car stalls , still running wont move or moves slowly with much shifting of gears.
I have the same safety issue as hundreds (thousands?) of other consumers about the 2003 honda accord transmission.it is failing between 2nd and 3rd gear, onstensively because of the 2004 recall.the recall repair was done at 18,000 miles in 2004.in 2009 at 85,000 miles, honda says the transmission needs to be replaced to the tune of $3,700.however, the dealership refuses to open the transmission to see if the gear is heat damaged!according to the recall repair procedure, this would show if the damage relates to the 2004 recall, recall repair done or not.i spoke to american honda who offered a $1,300 contribution toward the repair, but only at a honda dealership.the "customer service" rep said she really didn't have any incentive to offer a "goodwill repair" at all as i'd informed her i was looking to sell the car and now could not as the transmission was shot.end result: i'm picking up the car from the dealership tomorrow.they are more than willing to let me drive it away (after paying them the $100 for a truly unnecessary diagnostic given the 2004 honda accord's transmission history), even though they state the transmission could lock up at any given time.safe?concern for the customer?concern for the community?i think not.this is my 23-year old daughter's first auto purchase.what a let down.
On numerous occasions the engine's rpms increase but the transmission does not engage.have taken the vehicle to dealer, each time the tech's are not able to duplicate the problem.on occasions i have come very close to causing an accident on the highway as the vehicle is not able to accelerate to the prevailing speed of the other vehicles.i'm concerned for my and other people's safety.
2003 honda accord, v-6, automatic.first owner, all services (but for last two oil changes (by me) done by honda.at 81,000 miles, transmission often fails to upshift from 2-3d gear, will also downshift abruptly to 2nd gear, can approach engine overspeed and difficulty with control of the car as the front wheels will transiently lock-up in this event.the car was only driven to the dealer after the first time this occurred.virtually every 2-3 shift not correct, usually with slippage to 4000rpm, would eventually upshift to 3rd, but random timing.dangerous with approaching cars from behind.started last week, currently in shop, in germany, as i am in the us military here.honda na contacted, will review their address of the problem after i have the car repaired.i have read over 300 complaints this model, this year with exactly the same description.this car was subject of 2004 recall for overheating of 2nd gear.that recall performed (an inspection and oil jet we were told.
The car has potential hazard as the transmission will occasionally rev up to 4000 rpm but the car is stuck at low gear or sometimes it is not moving. There have been many complaints by different owners across the country for the same issue but the santa clara honda dealer never admits to it.please see the following for all similar complaints:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving atapproximate speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle down shifted and abnormally began to accelerate without driver intent. The contact released the accelerator and the vehicle resumed normal operation until there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The dealer advised the failure was due to defective engine mounts. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop where he was advised by an independent mechanic that the failure was due to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,287. Updated 08/13/10. *ljupdated 08/23/10 updated 12/02/10the consumer stated he paid for the repairs at his expense. Updated 12/07/10.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the transmission was slipping.he was unable to change gears and the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission failed.the cost for a newtransmission was estimated at $4,000.the manufacturer filed case number n012009-071300056 regarding the failure and stated that there were no recalls.the manufacturer offered to pay $1,500 towards a new transmission.the contact believes that honda should pay for the entire repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 97,244.
While traveling at 20 mph consumersvehicle accelerated, causingit to strike the guard rail.consumer later receivedrecall o4v176000 for transmission.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 model with 107,000 miles.i am having apparent transmission problems as i was driving down the interstate at a normal speed when the transmission downshifts from 5th gear to the 1st gear, which feels like slamming on the breaks going 70mph.the vehicles directly behind me had to swerve into other occupied lanes in order to avoid a rear end collision.the instance was very scary and although there was no wreck or injuries, this could have resulted in a catastrophic wreck.from the research i have done, there is a manufacturers defect with transmissions in this particular model and that a recall on this defect has not been established because the defect is not a "safety hazard".i just wanted to relay my story of the defected transmission that nearly caused a major hazard.
May 3rd, i was driving approx 70 mph when all of a sudden, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes and i went flying forward. It happened 2 more times, then later, i couldn't go in reverse.i researched it and was shocked to find out this is an ongoing issue with the 2003 honda accord ex v6 model. Honda isn't calling it a recall because no one has been hurt yet.the next day i was in bad pain due to the jolts and seatbelt marks from them restraining me. I called american honda and started a claim. I asked what if i need a new transmission.he said 'no problem, you're now with american honda.' i took it in and my transmission failed on the way there too. While waiting the vip director came up to me telling me i'm a vip customer having bought hondas for 22 years .shortly thereafter the svc manager came and told me yes, the transmission was gone and american honda agreed to pay $900 out of the $4300 bill.i asked what about the known issues honda has with this year and model?he said all they offered was $900.the vip manager told me he would never put $3400 in a sinking ship.i said 'sinking ship?'he said 'well it does have 89k miles on it.'i said 'it's a honda...that's why i paid big bucks for a honda because they are supposed to go for a long time.'when i called honda america, they said i wasn't the owner.i said i am.i bought it 4 years and bring it brandon honda for all my work.they still had the previous owner listed...after 4 years!i never received recalls because it went to the previous owner.the svc manager himself changed it that day to show me as the owner.all the times i'd gone to brandon honda andbought it at crown honda and they never put me as the owner, 4 years ago?incompetence.like toyota knew they had a brake problem but did nothing about till someone died.
Dt: the contact stated the automatic transmission slipped while driving 65-70 mph on the highway.when this occurred the transmission went into a fail safe mode, and the speed suddenly dropped down to 35 mph and second gear.he managed to drive the vehicle to an independent repair shop.the mechanic performed a diagnostic test and determined by the codesthat the inner third gear clutch and hub failed. The contact was alerted that there was a honda upgrade kit available to fixthis problem.the manufacturer was contacted.the automatic transmission was replaced. However, the repair was made at the contact'sexpense.there have been no further problems.
My 2003 honda accord with 71,000 miles on it just experienced a complete and total failure of it's transmission. The car is not covered by any remaining warranty's, but it's clear that this failure was common in this make/model of car.
My complaint pertains to the transmission failure that has occurred 3-december 2010.purchased new, single owner/driver. This transmission was recalled in 2004 for the 2nd gear of the automatic transmission because it would over heat and possibly explode destroying the transmission.i had the "fix" honda implemented for this recall done shortly after i received the recall notice.i have had the transmission fluid changed at the honda dealership only a minimum of every two years as honda advised me to do pertaining to their maintenance schedule and my driving conditions.i had my transmission fluid changed 2 weeks prior to the transmission failing and it would slip out of 2nd gear going into 3rd gear at a frequency of once per day for three days in a row and then would not happen for a couple days.this issue was resolved by letting of the gas and the car would shift into 3rd successfully.it will fail to accelerate when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear. It varies in time when it will re-engage and it has left me in a dangerous situation several times and there is no warning for this failure. It has been reported numerous times and seems to be a common problem of this year and model. Recently i pulled out onto a roadway and began to accelerate, when the transmission failed to engage when shifting into 3rd gear, en route traffic caught up to me and my abrupt failure to accelerate/merge with traffic, caused a near accident of several of thosevehicles that were approaching with wet road conditions as to my vehicle that was abruptly stranded and non-mobile. I was nearly rear ended and had no warning that this failure is going to occur. The car that was behind me was able to swerve to the shoulder to avoid striking my car with the front end of their vehicle.i believe this to be a serious safety issue and am very concerned as i have read of hundreds of the exact same issue i have with the same 2003 honda accord i own.honda has a serious problem.
Transmission failure at 1500 miles on a brand new 2003 honda accord.
Sudden inadvertent downshift of the transmission at highway speeds.luckily, no vehicles were trailing behind, since rapid deceleration occurred, similar to hard braking.the transmission subsequently failed completely, and the car required towing to the dealership.no prior events occurred (i.e. Transmission grinding, slipping, noises, etc) that provided warning that something was wrong.
All was normal when suddenly my transmission lost its gear.the rev count went all the way up and my car wasn't moving.the only way the car will slip back into gear is i turn off the car and start it back up.then it still loses gear randomly~
Car - 2003 honda accord ex 4 cylinder-driving from work august 24-2010, car just quit going forward, no power.no indication of a problem with car. Car has 101,131 miles. No warning lights. Nothing. Stopped car, put it in park, turned engine off, restarted car, put into drive, went forward less than 10 ft., car stopped going forward. Repeated sequence, car ran in 1st gear or 2nd gear. Drove very slowly to honda dealer, honda representative took it out and came back and told me the 3rd and 4th gear were gone, i asked if this was a common problem with the hondas, he replied any transmission can go at any time.looked up honda recalls and discovered there was a recall in 2004 on 2003 honda accords,i do not recall receiving this recall on my car, if i had received it, i would have acted on it and had the problem corrected then.i feel very fortunate i was not on the interstateor in heavy traffic when this occurred.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 60 mph or higher, the vehicle suddenly downshifts to a lower gear.when the failure occurs, the contact is thrown against the steering wheel.the failure could also cause a rear-end crash.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or determine the cause.the manufacturer would not assist.the failure mileage was 131,000.
I was driving back to my house, and after a red light stop, my car transmission began to slide. I was on the middle of the street and all other cars began to sounds their horns.i change the transmission to '1' and bring the car to honda, and ask them to send a goodwill request to honda usa.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
My 2003 honda accord 6 cylinder auto transmission is slipping.when the car heats up and i try to accelerate...it will not shift into gear.
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problem with vehicle automatic transmission *tgwin april 2004, a recall was issued for the automatic transmission. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they performed a revision to the oil cooler return line. The consumer stated there is now a problem with the transmission slipping and not going into gear. The problem occurred while going into 2nd gear which is exactly what the recall was for in 2004. The consumer believed the fix that was done, was just a temporary fix and the transmission should have been replaced.
Transmission on my '03 honda accord v-6 (118k miles) started slipping as i was driving home last week (7/1/2010).took it to my local repair shop to have the transmission serviced, but within 2 days, the transmission completely failed as i was driving 2 miles from my home in the middle of a major road.since the failure, i've found volumes of information online attesting to identical transmission problems with the '03 accord and other honda vehicles of similar age and wear.additionally, the tow-truck that took my car to a transmission specialist and the mechanic at the transmission shop each provided similar experiences with an epidemic of transmission failures on '03 accords that are just outside of the manufacturer warranty.i will be writing a very strongly worded letter to honda corp. Expressing my displeasure.cost of replacement $2235 for a car that's only 7 yrs. Old, with only 118k miles on it.unacceptable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the automatic transmission was slipping and would fail to engage into gear when driving 5 mph and up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who rebuilt the transmission but the failure was not corrected and persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While traveling at 40 mph, the automatic transmission would not shift into fourth gear and the contact was unable to travel over 40 mph. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 146,000.
The contact's spouse owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, the vehicle completely shut off and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.a certified mechanic stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the contact stated that he was unaware of this recall repair.the current and failure mileages were 92,000.
My car is a 2003 honda accord and the transmission is slipping. The car is only 5 years old! i bought it new and it gets regular maintenance and oil changes. I have seen several similar complaints on http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml. I don't know if anyone has reported this to nhtsa.
Transmission started to slip out of gear @ 66k miles in '06.car was being leased and still under lease, took to dealer and they replaced transmission free of charge under "good faith".just today the replacement transmission is starting to slip out of gear while driving.car now has 160k miles.there is obviously a problem with this year transmission as i have had two now and am having issues w/ the replacement.
Near miss = car would not shift out of second gear - therefore resulting in power loss. This is a serious hazard as the car loses speed and approaching car almost rear end you. Due to transmission failure - now having to get new transmission!
Transmission failure 2003 honda accord while driving.
Transmission started slipping out of gear and/or would not go into gear. It progressively got worse in a matter of couple days.at one point i was on the freeway and it slipped out of gear. It seems to work when the car is just starting.once thecar is warmed up, the real issue begins.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while trying to place her vehicle in reverse it would not move. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised her that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was approximately 73,000.
Yesterday, i had noticed a couple of rough shift changes earlier in the day. Later, that afternoon, the car did not want to shift from drive to reverse and back again, but finally it slipped into gear. I checked the transmission fluid, which was fine.that evening, i got back on the road and entered the freeway, but the car would not accelerate enough to merge with traffic.the rpms were high, but could not get much above 40mph while trying to accelerate to 65mph.very dangerous, as freeway traffic was barreling down on me -- i used the hazard light to get to the first available exit.as the car slowed down further, it would not accelerate and eventually stopped moving altogether as i entered a parking lot next to the freeway.i was never able to get it back into gear at that point.i had the car towed to a mechanic, who said the transmission is shot and needs to be completely replaced.received a quote of $3500 my regular dealership, which honda requires for any possible consideration of liability, and will take 5 days.opened case #n012009-08-0500964 with honda of america.waiting for a return call, which can take 2 days.on standby to see if a different dealer can offer a better price.my regular dealer is outside my tow mileage range, so trying to mitigate expenses.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the transmission in his vehicle was previously repaired according to a recall.while driving less than 55 mph, the transmission slipped.the vehicle would not shift gears or accelerate.the contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $4,500.the manufacturer would not assume any liability and there were no recalls for the failure.the contact was concerned with his safety and having the vehicle shift into neutral at normal highway speeds.the failure and current mileages were less than 94,000.
Transmission failure creates safety hazard. Transmission shifts irregularly causing car to jerk violently and then drive to wheels fails leaving car stranded on busy motor way.
Transmission slips violently out of gear once the engine is warmed up, and the rpm's go over 2700. Occurs during acceleration (from a stop or when merging/passing on the highway) and when trying to maintain speed up an incline.this event occurs whenever the car gets warmed up (after about 35-40 minutes of driving).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 45 mph the transmission stopped working which caused the vehicle to stall in traffic. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer to have the transmission repaired and the manufacturer offered to pay for half of the repair cost. The contact has requested the manufacturer cover the cost the entire repair cost due to the numerous complaints regarding honda's transmission.the contact is concerned that the failure could cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The 2003 honda accord was found in 2004 to have a transmission design problem which could cause a catastrophic failure if not addressed.i was notified in 2005 of this and took my car into the honda dealership, guaranteed by honda that it would fix the problem.then in 2007, the transmission suffered a total failure while i was driving.while i was not injured, had i been going faster on an interstate highway, things could have been otherwise.honda said they would replace the transmission with a new one, but that i had to pay the $700 in labor since the car was out of its original three year warranty.even after five attempts to get honda to recognize that the design problem and ineffective repair should have in effect, extended the warranty, they refused to cover the labor charge.this disregard of responsibility by a major car company for the quality of major drive train design problems is another example of big business abusing individual citizens because they have the power to do so.the regulatory arms of our federal government need to protect citizens from such abuse and order honda, at a minimum, to pay the $700 labor charge, and to be put on notice that, unlike the failure of the financial regulatory agencies to do their jobs, nhtsa will not fail to protect consumers.thank you for your support. I look forward to hearing favorably from you soon.best regards,james.
While driving our 2003 honda accord, the transmission wouldn't shift to second gear giving a burnt smell.we called the dealer and he said that the transmission needed replaced.we had the car serviced at regular intervals and we also found that with this model there seems to be an unusual high number of transmission failures.i feel that it is a safety issue for we are on the highway daily.honda had a recall to put an oil spray kit on this model, because it wouldn't shift into second gear.this is the same problem magnified.
Transmission failure while driving.odometer at 113,730.had the vehicle towed to a honda dealer.dealer advised a transmission replacement.honda provided a remanufactured transmission, i was charged for labor ($749).
Transmission slippedwhile the car running on freeway, make it slow down , very danger, or get hit from behind.
Honda accord v6 transmission failed at 79,000 miles, car always serviced at honda, transmission flushed at 45k, (per honda) started hesitating between 3-4 gear, then the check engine light came on, took the car to honda and they showed an internal transmission failure. To correct the issue they had to install a new transmission.
After vehicle's transmission warms up to normal operating temperature, vehicle's transmission loses gears 3, 4, 5, and reverse suddenly without warning, forcing the transmission to violently shift into what appears to be 1st and 2nd gears or neutral.vehicle often then decelerates violently at freeway speeds to approximately 50 miles per hour.vehicle operator (myself) and occupants then report a strong odor thought to be burning transmission fluid.in past 6 months, i have brought my car in for service to 3 different shops including a honda dealership and all had reported no problems and not being able to fix unless there was a trouble reading on the computer.problem began happening only once a month but since initial appearance has now been a daily occurrence on both freeways and neighborhood streets.recently vehicle was brought back to a honda dealership for a free inspection and stated the transmission needs replacing with only 73,000 miles driven.
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord failed at 66513 miles.i've replaced it and the replacement transmission in now failing at 118000 ,miles.
Driving on freeway @ 75mph, transmission slipped out of gear and engine redlined at 7500 rpm with loss of acceleration. Pulled to side of highway and continued to dealership with hazard lights and minimal acceleration.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to jerk violently while switching gears. The vehicle then independently surged forward. The contact stated the failure would occur whenever switching gears. The dealer advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.updated 10/25/10the consumer stated the vehicle has a violent/harsh between 1 and 2 gear. Updated 10/27/10
I own a 2003 honda accord.out of the blue about 1 1/2 years ago, i could not place the car into drive after being in reverse in the middle of a busy street.i stood there with cards screeching all around me until finally it went into drive and i was above to drive away.the very next day there was a loud crashing sound under my car and it became undriveable bucking and stopping as i drove.i went to repair shop and paid $3000 for a new transmission.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced.he was unsure if the vehicle had been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the vehicle has sustained damages over the years.while driving 30 mph, the contact heard stop and go noises coming from the transmission.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they are inspecting the transmission.the failure mileage was 115,000.
2003 honda accord 3.0 4dr automatic - transmission failure occurred while driving in rush hour traffic at 30 miles an hour.the vehicle suddenly slipped out of gear and rapidly decelerated nearly causing an accident.the vehicle would not stay in gear and when the transmission did engage it would only go into 2nd/3rd gear.the failure occurred again while attempting to get the vehicle to the dealership resulting in a loss of vehicle control.the dealership now has the vehicle and has stated that the vehicle requires a new transmission.due to the age of the vehicle the part will cost more than the vehicle is valued.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving various speeds, the gear slips intermittently and causes spontaneous acceleration and downshifting.the failure could cause the transmission to lock up, which could result in a crash.the dealer stated that because his vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), they would not assume responsibility for any repairs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle down shifted into first gear. As a consequence his risk for a vehicle crash was increased. He was able to accelerate to the intended speed, after a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for inspection. The mechanic replaced the transmission at an expense of $ 2,300.00. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 106,600. Updated 10/20/09 the consumer had the transmission was replaced and according to aamco the second and third gear had totally failed. Updated 10/22/09.
2003 accord v6 automatic transmission failure at 120,000 miles. 2004 recall ineffective.
2003 honda accord ex v6 model transmission failure. Car purchased end of 2002. Approximately 22k miles after purchase transmission failed and was replaced under warranty. Would not go into gear after warming up. Stop car and restart it would shift properly for a few minutes before slipping out of gear again. According to dealer problem caused by seal broken down clogging transmission filter. Today, 110k miles on car (90k on transmission), same exact problem happened again. This time while driving on i-4 in orlando. Nearly caused an accident as the car violently downshifted. Check engine light came on and my mechanic diagnosed the computer codes as solenoid problems. He cleared the errors and car drove fine again for a few minutes before beginning to lurch up and down gears again. Luckily this was in a more controlled environment. This is a terrible safety issue because it can happen at highway speeds and causes the car to lurch violently.
There were no events leading up to the failure. Total automatic transmission failure while driving. No warning. The transmission had to be replaced. No parts are available. The old transmission was returned to honda. This happened while in third gear.
Bought 2003 honda accord ex v6-mt less than a year ago, with well-documented maintenance schedules (no problems).while normal highway driving, transmission slipped out of gear and would not engage.
While driving a honda accord v6 2003 on a highway at 70 mph, suddenly tcs indicator came on and the car stopped. There was no warning ever and the car has barely 80,000 miles on it and had been maintained very well and was driving perfectly until this sudden moment. Was lucky to pull over the shoulder without anybody read ending me. Got the car towed to nearest honda dealer and they said there was a leak in the front seal of the transmission and the transmission oil has drained out. They charged $700 for replacing the seal (only $15 in parts value). We were stranded in a town more than 300 miles away from home and spent 3 days waiting for the car to be repaired. Next day, the car started making violent jerks while driving at lower speeds and the engine will rev up and down at the traffic lights. It was dangerous to drive the vehicle on freeways. Took it to the local honda dealer and he said the transmission needs to be replaced and it will cost $4000. While reading online, found that many hundreds of people have reported exact same issue with 2003 honda accord at similar mileage and honda never issued a recall for it even though there is a defect with their transmission system in this model. They are not offering any goodwill repair or compensation and are declining to acknowledge the issue that many people come to them everyday with this same issue with this model of honda accord. Ii will be $4,700 down just for owning a honda accord model which happened to have a faulty transmission system. I am considering filing a lawsuit.
On sunday, june 6, 2010, i was driving my 2003 honda accord (approximately 50,000 miles) on the highway at about 65 mph when it suddenly slammed itself into low gear and screeched to a stop.the car then shifted itself back into drive and i attempted to get onto the shoulder of the highway.it slammed into low two more times before i was able to get on the shoulder and put the car in park.i put on my hazard lights and drove down back streets at 20 mph to get home.the next day, a friend drove the car to the car dealer (i purchased the car less than 2 months ago) and though he was only driving 25 mph, the same thing happened to him twice.the car has been at the dealership since.after doing some research and finding that there are a number of complaints with this same problem, i spoke with the mechanic at the dealership.he agreed that the only safe repair was to replace the transmission with a 2005 as that year did not seem to have this same manufacturer's defect.however, i am being required to pay 50% of the labor and parts for this repair.this is unacceptable due to the short amount of time i've owned the car, no revelation on the part of the dealer regarding this defect, that it is a manufacturer's defect and that i was injured due to the problem it caused.
This is the 2nd complete failure of the 2nd transmission in my 2003 honda accord.this car is unsafe.the transmission locks up, won't shift, loses power and is a hazard to the road.i won't drive behind one and i own one.i won't drive my children in this car.i won't get in the car unless i have my cell phone with me because i run the chance of needing a tow.you need to start an investigation into this engine before someone is seriously injured.please initiate action on the side of the consumer, not big business, and publicize and act towards a recall of this model/year.it's your civic duty.
Honda accord 03 transmission failure, i just recently bought an 03 with 97k miles and after about 3k miles (1 month) the gears started slipping. I was visiting family 3 hours away from my home when the car wouldn't go into 2nd gear, or 3rd. This is very frustrating. I was lucky not to have been hit by other vehicles on the highway.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. He received a recall notice last year related to a transmission. The dealer replaced something related to the coolant; however, there were no failures with the vehicle at that time. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle's front end hit the ground. He was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road and and restart it. While in route, the failure occurred. The dealer stated that the second gear chipped and he would need a new transmission. The failure and current mileages were 75000.
We have a 2003 honda accord we were trying to accelerate out of a clover leaf with a semi truck trying to merge off of highway on to clover leaf when are honda came out of gear.
Took car to dealership 3 months ago complaining that shift between 2nd and 3rd gear did not seem right. Dealer did test and said everything was ok. The other day driving at 40kms/hr, car would not shift into 3rd gear at all. Luckily i was not on the highway or far from home when this happen. Took car to same dealership, told me they would replace it under warranty of 7yrs and 130,000 kms. Luckily i'm only at 99k. Honda obviously knows that this transmission is malfunctioning on all v6 automatics, they should be held liable for any serious injuries that this may cause.
Transmission locked causing crash-see recall no 04v-176 affecting certain honda models , however my vehicle which is a 4cyl. Honda accord was evidentially not part of the recall.
On 3/23/2010 the transmission of my 2003 honda accord with 80,500 miles died while in drive, waiting for the traffic light change at a major intersection my check engine light was not on. My car was towed to my local honda dealership. The technician from the dealership ran a diagnostic test and reported that the torque converter was staying engaged causing my car to stall and that i needed my transmission replaced. I took my car to a local shop specializing in transmission work and had it replaced. My old, broken transmission is not available anymore.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord v6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, she noticed that while shifting from second to third gear, the transmission had suddenly failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to anindependent mechanic and they advised her that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle was repaired but the failure occurred again one month later. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
The problem that is occurring sounds the same as the other complaints. My honda accord 2003 v6 (133k) that i just bought a month ago will not shift into third gear what is happening is the rpm on the car goes all the way up to 5 or 6 but the car is not moving anywhere it is just stuck like at 20mph. Worried abt this tranmission faliure and not using it.i got this car under a bank loan and i dont think i can afford the whole transmission replacement. I dont think i have to pay for someone's mistake. Please consider this.
It's pretty obvious by now based on the plethora of complaints about the 2003 honda accord v6 transmission issues. Like many others i was driving my car & i noticed it starting to rev up to high rpms around 4k-5k & then slam into gear.there is absolutely something wrong with these honda transmissions.the vehicle only has 53,000 miles on it & is in excellent condition.i took it to the honda dealership like many of the others with this same problem, & was told it needs an entire new transmission.the cost to me will be $3,600.00 i filed a case with honda america & i'm waiting to hear back from them if they will cover the costs to this repair.
My 2003 honda accord transmission slips between second and third gears.first noticed getting on freeway in bad traffic.if i had kept foot on gas it could have caused wreak with high speed traffic on busy freeway.i took foot off gas for a split second and it shifted.avoiding high speed areas i was able to shift by backing off the gas between second and third.took 2003 honda accord to dealer and was told it was a transmission failure and needed new transmission.
I was able to easily remove the ignition key from an automatic transmission car. Because of this, i assumed the transmission was in park when actually it was in reverse.later the car rolled forward striking at least one other car.
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord v6 went out.it was driving fine one minute and the next minute the car stalled in drive as i was driving about 40mph.i stepped on the gas and the car went nowhere.i have taken my car to dealer for maintenance religiously and was not aware of any problems with my transmission. After doing plenty of research i come to find out that this is a very common occurrence with the make, model and year of my car, yet honda has neglected to order a recall.the transmission failure can be very dangerous since there are no warning signs and many people have reported failure while driving on the freeway at 65mph and they suddenly loose power and acceleration.
2003 honda accord ex v-6 automatic with 84,621 miles and failed transmission. Car has been maintained exactly according to manual. Went from normal driving with no problems to instantaneous gear slippage and high rpms. A quick internet search located thousands of complaints with exactly the same description. Transmission drops out of gear going immediately from 60-30 mph throwing passengers against seatbelts and huge accident potential for being rear-ended on the interstate. This is a very dangerous and highly common problem for this vehicle yet honda is not recalling. They only offer a "goodwill" repair splitting the cost of a transmission replacement from a honda dealer. The split is roughly the same cost as having an independent transmission shop do the work so how is that financially assisting the owner of the vehicle? considering the high rate of failure and honda's admission of the problem, i am shocked that there has not been a formal recall for this issue.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle suddenly decelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it had shifted into neutral abnormally. The contact shut the vehicle off and once restarted, the failure persisted.the vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing which located the failure at the transmission. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the transmission and the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a second diagnostic test. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) but the vehicle was not included due to the recall only effecting v6 engine models. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 94,500.updated 05/05/11*ljupdated 1202/11
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to independently accelerate and decelerate aggressively. The contact was able to drive to his residence yet the vehicle would only drive forward while in second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist with repairs, as the vehicle was outside of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 107,000.updated 1/19/2010 the consumer stated while driving 40-45 mph the vehicle began to change gears and slip out of gear on its on.the startling delayed shifts were violent and sudden, within a short period of time, which cause the vehicle to lurch and decelerate in a very aggressive manner.after stopping the vehicle, it would not engage in reverse or move forward above second gear.updated 03/28/11
Driving the car no problem till recently in july when my transmission decide it wont go into gear every once in a while. Give me sudden stops while driving on the highway. Almost causing accidents, since the last stop i have stopped driving it and started researching only to find it is a common problem with the vehicle. Knowingly producing inadequate unsafe products. Thanks alot honda
While trying to switch lanes on the highway my transmission locked up and lost power while pushing the gas.i took my car to the dealership and had to have a whole new transmission put into my car.
I was driving on a local street, when all of a sudden, from being at full stop in red light, i hit the gas pedal, and the car will not budge.the engine was revving but there was no power--it was like being stuck in neutral.tried restarting the car several times, and was able to get to a safe location on a side street.contacted honda, and i was notified that the transmission had to be replaced.cost was around $3000.honda offered to pay only 25%, so i was still stuck with a $2300 bill.i think this is a known issue for honda and they should have covered more than 25% if it is indeed some kind of transmission design flaw.the transmission shouldn't have total failure when i've stuck to the schedule of servicing the transmission at 60k, 90k, and 120k as prescribed in the owner's manual.
On march 10, 2009 the transmission on my 2003 v6 honda accord with approximately,000 miles failed. In 2004 a recall was issued for this vehicle regarding possible 2nd gear failure.as a result of this recall, the dealers were given the option of replacing the transmission or installing an oil jet kit.the dealer choose the option of installing an oil jet kit as the recommended repair for my 2003 accord.mid year 2008, several months prior to the transmission failure, i began toobserve that my honda was hesitating when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.this hesitancy became more pronounced from december 2008 up to march 2009. The first incident which suggested pending transmission failure occurred in february 2009 with the car refusing to shift out of 1st or 2nd gear, with slipping and pronounced hesitation when it would finally shift.hence, two weeks later when driving on the interstate at approximately 60 miles per hour, my accord rapidly downshifted to 20 miles per hour and refused to move out of 2nd gear.when i was able to get off the interstate and pull to the side of the road, the engine would rev but not move.additionally in february 2009,i had taken the accord in for its'recommended service.at that time the technician noted that drained transmission fluid was extremely dirty, this coupled with the ultimate failure of the transmission suggest that this was a problem long standing in nature. The failure of this transmission as it occurred created conditions ripe for an accidentmy accord was repaired with a remand transmission for $1900.00 by the dealer, with an estimated repair bill of $4000.00.contact with american honda corporation resulted in no assumed liability for a"goodwill"type of repair or responsibility for manufacturing defective transmissions in the 2003 accords.print and internet research reveals that the transmissions in the2003 v6accords have a worst than average failure rate, often at or prior to 100,000 miles.
Front wheels locked up in traffic when transmission downshifted into 3rd gear -- as though i had slammed the brakes.it released after a second but this could easily have caused an accident.this occurred several times within the next week, and i took the car into the dealer -- they confirmed that the transmission required a complete overhaul/replacement.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. While traveling at speeds of 65 mph the vehicle shook violently. He assumed he was rear-ended but there was no following vehicle. He continued at 40 mph and noticed that the engine was idling very high and continued to shake excessively intermittently. The dealer advised replacing the transmission at his expense. There were no recalls and the warranty was not valid. The failure and current mileages were under 130,000.
I was going to work and my transmission with out warning failed going up hill on interstate, managed to get it over to slow lane ,from there, guy had to help me push it off the highway.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving between 5-60 mph, the transmission would shift into second gear.the contact heard a whining noise coming from the engine compartment.when the accelerator pedal was released and gently reapplied, the transmission would shift back into the proper gear.the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) in 2004.the failure occurred before and after the recall repair was performed.the failure was not duplicated or repaired by the dealer.the current mileage was 117,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Dt:the contact was complaining abouta second gear problem withautomatic transmission on2003 honda accord. He saidit matched the description inrecall 04v176000. Second gear did not work properly. He noticed this on9-6-05. He called a honda 800 number,and they told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
The automatic transmission of our 2003 honda accord ex-v6 failed while driving at highway speed. The transmission down-shifted to first gear and will no longer shift to higher gears or into reverse. There seems to be a large number of similar cases with the 2003 models, based on my preliminary online research, that suggest that there is a wide-spread safety issue with these cars.the transmission needs to be replaced. The initial quote was $3500 for a rebuilt transmission. We have not commissioned the work yet.
My 2003 honda accord began lurching violently as i was driving on the highway. I was slammed into the seatbelt and narrowly avoided an accident. I've found hundreds of other complaints online for the same problem. It appears honda knows there is a defective transmission in these cars but have done nothing about it.
My 2003 v6 honda accord has 143,000 miles and needs a second transmission replacement.i have kept current with all the required maintenance, and all the maintenance and repair work has been done at the same honda dealership from which i purchased the car new in 2003.the first transmission replacement was at 102,000 miles - just past the 100,000 mile extended warranty i purchased.the dealership cut me a break on the cost and it ended up being about half of the full cost but that was still $2000 out of my pocket.two years later, it is currently in the shop needing another transmission replacement.honda and the dealership are willing to pay for 75% of the cost but that is still another $1000 out of my pocket for something that should not have needed to be done.it seems to happen quickly too.three weeks ago i was in for more than $2000 of vehicle maintenance (timing belt replacement. Axle bearing, as well as fluids, etc) - no indication from the dealership that there was a potential problem with the transmission.a week later i took it back since the traction control system was coming on all the time - sometimes while in park, sometimes on the freeway, sometimes on side roads - no rhyme or reason just coming on all the time.they could not figure out what was causing that but found what they thought was a small leak in the wheel bearings.i made a mental note to have it fixed next time i bring it in.two weeks later it starts to make a funny sound - i think the wheel bearing has gotten worse and take it in immediately.after they look closer at it, they determined the transmission was shot again and needed to be replaced.luckily i have caught the transmission problems before they have caused the vehicle to fail but it is dangerous never knowing when it will fail.several of my husbands coworkers with similar year honda accords have also had numerous transmission problems which is what is prompting me to report it here.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with the 3.0l v-6. I am expressing total loss of power with my transmission. My wife was going to work one morning, the car slipped out of gear and she was stranded in the middle of a 3 lane highway with no emergency pull off. The car was going up a slope, so it could not coast out of the way.i took the car to a local transmission, he told me the transmission was shot and needed to be replaced. I then proceeded to take it to the dealership, which quoted me a price of $3500 to repair.the reason i want to let you know about this problem is first off, its unsafe. She could have gotten into a wreck and hurt herself. Second reason, this is a known problem with this particular car. There are literally hundreds of complaints online of exactly what i described to you. The dealership claims to have made a repair back in 2004, yet the problem still continues.the best case scenario for me is that you hold honda liable for their known faulty transmissions. It shouldn't take someone getting seriously hurt over a known issue. In my case i was lucky. There was a police officer behind my wife when she had the transmission issue and he was able to prevent any cars from hitting her.
2003 honda accord transmission failure due to defect is a serious safety issue. Honda did emergency recall at 2004, but the recall didn't fix the problem. My experience shows either damage already done or that preventive approach from recall doesn't work. My understanding is honda didn't replace the transmission on most case based on the mileage or degree of damage.i purchased the 2003 honda accord ex-v6 at nov. 2002, i did recall at 2004. When i drive on new jersey 615 last week, all of sudden, the car speed dropped from 60mph to 45 mph. After another five minutes drive at 45 mph, less than one second, it dropped to 25 mph. I see quite few complaints with same horrible experiences at www.carcomplaints.com. My car is 5 years old and with 109,000 mile on it. Honda owner's manual requires transmission maintenance at 10 years or first 120,000 mile. Obviously the transmission is a defect and is very dangerous (see the complaint on www.carcomplaints.com) , honda should do another recall to fix it.
1 parked car in garage took out key, almost in house when car rolled out of garage down driveway tried to stop car all most ran me over. Car crashed into cable box at end of driveway. Car still in gear. Took todealer who fixed it.2. Car surges when entering and leaving garage car takes off have to ride brake to keep car from completely taking off, without ever touching gas pedal. Took to dealer. Was told all cars do this and nothing was wrong the car.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission slips out of gear, and it will not go in reverse or shift beyond second gear once this starts happening.events leading to the failure were normal wear and tear. This vehicle has 120,000 miles and has been taken to the dealer for regular maintenance. It also had the transmission recall work from 2004 performed shortly after it was announced.it occurs shortly after starting to drive as soon as the transmission is warm. It causes extreme jerks due to the sudden deceleration which could result in an accident in traffic. It causes problems then accelerating and the car is unable to be driven past 30-35 mph.the correction is to replace the transmission. The dealership is looking into this for me now and may have old parts available.
The first time i discovered there was a problem with my car was when i was going about 45 on a parkway and the car bucked. I wasn't sure what happened and there for everytime i slowed the car down, slipped when i would pull off.it even had an issue when i tried to put it in reverse.i then turned the car off and started it again and drove it around and it was fine. A couple weeks later the car did the same exact thing, it would rev up and the car wasn't moving.it then would buck and would cause my head to lash.the car is dangerous to drive and i don't feel safe going any where with it.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud revving noise and the vehicle dramatically decelerated.there were no warning signs prior to the failure.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 86,000.
Vehicle will not upshift after downshifting to passing gear.the results are sometimes slowing down below highway speeds (55-65 mph) to await transmission to shift up, impeding traffic. This is intermittent.after starting vehicle it may surge to 15 -25 mph when engaging transmission in drive.also, at highway speeds 55-65 mph vehicle has a severe vibration in the front end. The transmission will sometimes downshift while driving under normal condition and immediately shift up again with slight jerking motion. These issues were previously diagnosed to be transmission problems (96,371 miles).at that time (08/03/2007) honda replaced transmission at my cost.(actually my insurance extended warranty).this is happening again in same vehicle (165,430) and honda declines (phoncon american honda 03/16/2010)to say it is a transmission issue and refuses to make needed repairs. Dealership said to replace tires and do balance and alignment and it would resolve problem.the only thing it did was increase vibration and make my wallet $550 lighter. Researchon the internet indicates transmission issues are a safety concern for several owners of 2003 honda accords.i found over 350 different transmission issues for 2003 honda accords alone.i highly recommend nhtsb look into this matter.the mileage i am reporting is miles on 2nd transmission.
My accord started "bucking" violently as i was drivingon the highway, i pulled off onto an exit, and parked in a parking lot.i put the car in reverse and the car didn't move.i got the car towed to a dealer, and was told the transmission failed.$4300.00 to fix.i am currently awaiting honda corp's decision on if they'll cover it or not.
2003 honda accord with approximately 99878 miles was traveling south on the bronx river parkway in westchester @ approximately 45mph, when the car started violently shaking and knocking from the rear, the car began swerving and almost hit another vehicle, i safely pulled off the road and then couldn't reverse the vehicle. Then shifting gears the car would violently go into gear. There are many logged problems with the honda accord transmission and as these vehicles get north in mileage they are gonna cause a serious accident. I pray someone looks into this problem before a fatality or serious injury happens because honda does not to issue a proper factory recall. This incident happened on a narrow highway @ over 40 mph, speed whereas serious injury can occur ! the defective honda transmission is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into a lower gear, she noticed that the vehicle made a noise and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer told her that the vehiclehad previously been repaired according to recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle had not been repaired again. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 230,000. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
There was only one event that led up to my 2003 honda accord transmission failure.during some cold days (est. 12-20 days) over the past two winters, the car failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd in the morning.once warmed up, the car worked fine.i was careful to change the transmission fluid per the manual, and even a few thousand miles early.i always notified my mechanic of this symptom but was told no problem could be found.the transmission failed unexpectedly on a warm summer morning while driving home from work.the transmission previously never slipped during warm weather.the failure was quick, unexpected, happened while driving at a high speed, and could have caused serious injury to myself or others.the failure happened after i pressed the gas pedal, at which point one or more of the following events happened on my way home: 1) accelerate as expected (i.e., no failure); 2) slam into a lower gear and decelerate; or 3) coast at current speed while the engine revs up (which may end with the car slamming into gear and jerking the car forward).to correct this failure, i first was vigilant in replacing transmission fluid and all but begged my mechanic to find the underlying cause.that didn't work.now the transmission must be replaced.my final corrective action will be to buy only german engineered cars going forward.hopefully, they have mastered the cause-effect relationship between the gas pedal and reliably going faster.
Automatic transmission has difficulty shifting to next gear between 2nd & 3rd and between 3rd and 4th.
Vehicle "slips" out of gear when driving leaving the transmission to rev in neutral. Gear selector never moves. This "slipping" happens at a variety of speeds, but particularly when the automatic transmission is in passing gear or downshifting to go up hills. Sometimes all it takes to get the vehicle back in gear is moving the gear selector to neutral while coasting and then moving it back into drive. Other times the vehicle must be pulled over to the side of the road and in time it will go back into drive without slipping out of gear again.
Transmission had problems downshifting and car was losing power.on the highway the car bucked violently and i had to pull off on the shoulder.i was able to continue for a short while before it happened again and had to pull off again.car continued to be losing power and would not downshift.was able to make it home, barely, and transmission would not engage in reverse.had vehicle towed to dealership and contacted honda usa.dealership said that entire transmission & torque converter needs to be replaced.
1. Normal driving conditions. I attempted to accelerate and when the transmission down-shifted to second gear it didn't engage and the engine revved to the limiter before i was able to let off the gas. When i let off the transmission engaged a higher gear and i was able to continue. Later when i tried to accelerate away from a stoplight the car wouldn't engage second gear again and just coasted to a stop no matter what i did.2. The failure occurs as soon as the car warms, but occasionally it will engage suddenly and slow the car dramatically if i am traveling at a higher rate of speed. I was almost hit when this occurred once.3. The dealership wants to replace the transmission with a "re-manufactured" honda transmission for $3500.
Transmission failure causing extreme danger on the interstate.car downshifted by itself from overdrive 65 mph to 30 mph and a car behind me almost(within inches) slammed into the back of me.with the volume of traffic it could have cause a catastrophic deadly accident.
Transmission failure.
2003 honda accord transmission failure.
I bought anew 2003 honda accord since that time i have had numerous small things break or go wrong.they were so minor and honda took care of most of them it did not matter.may 11, 2009 while driving on the fwy at 70 mph the car dropped to 20mph on it's own, after nearly getting hit twice while getting off the fwy i took it to my honda dealer who told me the transmission had failed at 93,000 miles.i am attempting to have honda help with this as i am unemployed and can't afford to pay $4,000 myself.
Since buying my car 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe in 03.i had exhaust problems, radio replacement, park and brake sensor replacement, power outlet wiring problems and the windshield wipers freeze up during heavy rainstorms.this has almost caused a few accidents, but the dealership can find no problem.last thursday my car seemed to be hesitating before shifting into either 2nd or 3rd.i couldn't tell for sure.later that night, the car began to jump into & out of the low gears while starting & stopping at lights.i pulled off the road and the car would not move in reverse (only rev up).after some time, the car jumped into reverse and back into a ditch.after getting back on the road, traveling approx 60 miles per hr, i eased off the accelerator, the car powerfully downshifted to 2nd gear.had it not been for the seat belt, i believe i would have been injured.my dog was in the car with me & thrown into the dash, then the floor.the tires barked.the car then suddenly up shifted to a higher gear.i made it home that night and drove straight to the dealership the next morning.the car seemed to be doing ok.i arrived and was told to make an apt for next week. Less then 10 miles away the car would no longer shift out of 3rd gear and then would not go in reverse.i drove it back to the dealer.i was told i needed to replace the transmission at my expense, and i was pretty much at fault because i had not completed all my service at honda.i explained that it was impossible for me to make it to them during their business hours.so, some of my normal oil changes were done at other lube centers. I then asked him about the transmission recall and he said that had nothing to do with my problem.after waiting more thanhr while he cut up with employees, i spoke to the location manager and asked about temporary transportation until i could contact american honda, and he suggested i buy a new car.
My 2003 accord ex v6 started experiencing unintended downshift on the 24th of july, after years of great care that follows or beats the recommended schedules. When it happened, the car jerked violently. Lucky i was only hearing horning behind me on a 50km/hr road instead of a crash on a 100km/hr highway. For safety issue i have not driven this car locally or on highway since the problem, except to the honda dealership (experienced the same jerk at low speed about 2 times on average for a 2km trip), who says the entire transmission needs to be replaced. Although online forum is not a completely credible source for information, from what i'm seeing so far a recall on the transmission is warranted.please consider this a significant safety concern, which i believe is becoming a widespread problem, and i hope you could confirm and agree.sincerely,2003 honda accord ex v6 customer.
Transmission fluid looked a bit tinted, so i had the honda dealership change the fluid.the next day, the car started getting "hung" in second gear.it would also downshift to second gear at interstate speeds.honda initially found nothing wrong with it.the transmission completely failed very soon.
I was driving with my four year old in the car, going about 70/hour on the freeway when my car violently downshifted on its own to about 30/hour. It felt as if we hit a brickwall. Luckily no cars were behind, otherwise there would have been an accident. We were advised by the dealer that my 2003 accord needed a brand new transmission. A search on the internet found hundreds of similar complaints, many of which occurred in the same dangerous manner. Honda is aware of this issue, but has failed to issue a recall. The corporate office covered 25%, and i was still out of pocket $2300 for a refurbished transmission, which i fear will also fail at a later date...seeing as this is a common problem. This could have lead to a terrible accident and we were very lucky. If something is not done, someone will be killed.
We have a 2003 v6 honda accord. When putting the car in reverse we were hearing a noise that sounded like a saw operating. Took the car to the same honda service station that we have been using since purchasing the car. They said it was the rear brake pads and rotors that were causing the noise so they replaced them. The noise actually did go away. Then about a week later when my husband was driving he felt the car "buck". In addition the car would not always go into reverse. Took it to the dealer who said we needed a new transmission. The car is currently at dealer as we await the parts. I am very concerned since many people have written about this problem and have said that even when the transmission is replace the problem happens again. Why isn't someone forcing honda to do something about this??they are not replacing these transmissions at no cost to the consumer!
Car was in park with engine running on a flat driveway.car rolled down drivewayacross a street, over a curb, on to a neighbors lawn and came to rest on a pile of logs. Engine was till running and car was still in park. Fortunately there was no personal damage, although there was damage to the back bumper.it was checked out by the honda dealer, no problems according to them ,they suggested using the emergency brake at all times.i feel this is a major safety issue, i truly find it hard to believe a car could roll when in park, it leaves me withquite a bit ofdoubt.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift from second into third gear.as a result, the rpm's increased and the vehicle failed.the contact was able to get the vehicle to shift into the correct gear after a couple of seconds.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission was slipping between second and third gear, and also bangs when switching into reverse.the dealer spoke with the manufacturer and they offered the contact 50% off the total bill, which would amount to $1,508.73.the contact refused and no repairs have been made.the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the failure has recurred.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,500. Updated 08/19/09also, the lights for the temperature, radio and defroster were out. Updated 08/20/09.
My 2003 honda accord v6 was dealer kept from initial purchase till today.recently as of 9/13/2010 my transmission was slipping.the mileage on my car is 111,000.the honda dealer after investigating has quoted me approximately $4,640 for a transmission replacement.i am out of warranty period according to honda americas in ca and therefore nothing can be done.
Beginning at 16,999 miles in 2004, the transmission was slipping between second and third gears of the 5-speed automatic transmission.. The auto was taken to a local honda dealer, since there was a transmission recall involving this type of problem (nhtsa 04v176000). The dealer diagnosed the condition, said there was no damage, and installed a transmission oil kit. Over the years, the condition worsened but the honda network merely said they had taken care of the problem during the recall visit. Less than 4 years later, at 61,010 miles, the transmission had to be replaced. The repair was done by an independent shop, since honda wouldn't accept responsibility for a no-charge replacement. A complaint was filed with honda america before the transmission was replaced.honda refused to pay any part of the cost of the transmission rebuild (honda america case #n012008-07-0900349 7/9/08). The case was appealed after the repair was made, and it was also turned down, honda continuing to allege the transmission failure was due to my use of "unapproved services", e.g., 2 transmission flushes done at 37,000 and 60,000 miles, respectively, using bg systems, inc. Processes and approved honda transmission fluids. Honda claimed these services "damaged" the transmission, a statement that auto transmission specialists have said was "insulting" and "completely false". Honda recommends the first transmission flush be done at 60,000. It should be noted that an internet search on " 2003 honda accord transmission problems" turns up hundreds of items, including a video of the slipping transmission for this very make and model. I believe honda allowed an originally defective automatic transmission to stay in this vehicle, allowing it to be driven for 44,000 miles in a basically unsafe and dangerous condition. Had the additional maintenance not been done by me, the failure probably would have occurred years earlier. Honda must pay $1376 to make this matter right.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the repairs were performed. After the recall repairs were performed, the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 45 mph. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technicians stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, but the failure continued. The transmission was replaced a second time and the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was not repaired a third. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
2003 honda accord ex. Transmission failed at 60mph on i-40 in nashville, tn car bucked and came to stop in traffic. Car was fine, transmission went, hard time getting car off the interstate.
I own a 2003 honda accord. The other night i was driving home and my transmission started to go crazy. I was scared for my life.the car started slipping gears and the engines rpm went to over 7000.i had my car towed to a local honda dealership and they said they had inspected it and nothing was wrong.that same night while driving home it happened again!!!! i have not driven the car since fearful for my safety and others.why wont honda recall these transmissions and give what people paid for.a good reliable car.my car is a 2003 4 door accord with 40,600 miles!!!!!!!!! please help me and the million others that are effected by this.honda is turning their nose and they need to be help responsible!!!!! updated 09/02/09.
2003 honda accord.transmission failed and had to be rebuilt.transmission, which is an automatic, would shift from a higher gear to a lower gear while driving down the road.at times the transmission would not function at all as if it were in neutral.had to pull to the side of the road turn the car off and then restart it.thankfully, i was in a very rural area and was able to do this.this is a very unsafe situation.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure on freeway traveling at 70 mph.luckily no accident occurred due to failure and american honda did replace transmission with remanufactured one.i was able to walk away from this incident and only had to pay the labor to install the new transmission.hopefully the problem will not occur again while i own the car.this seems to be a major safety concern.
2003 accord has had a problem with the second gear of the transmission.***nar***there was a recall for the transmission problem but the service manager told the consumer that the failure would not be covered under recall.the radio screen was blank.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was traveling 65 mph on the highway and the transmission locked. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the braking system. The vehicle was inspected by another certified mechanic who stated that it was caused by the transmission. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 76000.
Second owner of the 2003 honda accord v6, bought it on 2009first found out this issue after taking my brother to jfk airport and on my way back home, some weirdo sounds clunking while car stopped on traffic and accelerate onward.(lucky didn't get self and my wife killed/crashed) took the car to auto repair and they told me it's transmission failure, dashboard is blinking as well.transmission slips out of gear. Shifts roughly. Won't go into gear.drive indicator light flashing on dash. High pitched whining noise from transmission. Clunking into gear. Shifts violently at low speed after highway driving. Not shifting properly.
On the way home from work my 2003 honda accord 3.0 l v6 did an unexpected rapid deceleration from 50 mph to 25 mph in a split second. It happened so fast that it rammed me into the seat belt causing me to almost chock from the sudden impact with the seat belt restraint.i am very lucky that no one was behind me. I was pretty concerned about what else it would do so i gingerly pressed on the accelerator. The engine roared but i was only going 27 mph and the rpm's went up to 3500. It was loud. I drove 3 more miles to get home. I drove with my flashers on since i couldn't get above 30 mph. The engine roared and shifted roughly the entire time. I took the car to the honda dealer and he said they couldn't get it to repeat the incident and the transmission checked out fine. However, he said that the transmission fluid does have a burnt smell. He recommended a transmission flush.they found metal shavings in the fluid. But, he told me the transmission was okay. I picked my car up today. I now own a car that has a transmission problem that i don't have any confidence in and i am afraid to drive.
Transmission failure.
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 has failed.the car was running fine, and then it started slipping when shifting gears.it would not accelerate from a stop without jerking, making it very scary to drive in traffic.when cruising at a relatively constant speed, it would downshift unexpectedly creating what i would consider very dangerous driving conditions.the diagnosis was complete failure of the inner workings of the transmission, and it must be replaced.this is a 7 year old car with 91,500 miles.it has been carefully maintained, including manufacturer recommended maintenance.
Driving along in my 2003 honda accord v-6 and my transmission just went crazy and when i went to tap my brakes to pull over it just slammed into a lower gear bringing my car to a jolting stop, everything in the car was jerked forward, fortunately the traffic around me was paying attention and moved around me quickly until i could safely pull over.honda dealership said internal transmission failure, which after researching on-line i discovered numerous in the hundreds of identical complaints on this model, year.total transmission failure.ranging from 60,000 miles to 127,000 miles.it seems that honda is aware of some sort of a problem because they did a recall in 04 for this issue however all the vehicle transmission complaints i found on-line were all post recall failures.mine failed at night at low speed in minimal traffic with favorable weather conditions, would hate to imagine higher speed, thicker traffic, and even adverse weather conditions.
Making turn to an on-ramp the rpm's in my 2003,v6 honda accord with automatic transmission increased to 6000-7000, after making the turn i lost all drive power and pulled to the side of the road.i stopped the car, turned off the engine and found nothing obvious under the hood.after restarting the car, it would not move in either forward or reverse.had the car towed to honda dealer, diagnosis was a blown transmission.it will cost $3500 to have the transmission replaced with a rebuilt transmission. Car mileage is approximately 105,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 30 mph, the gear would not shift into third.the vehicle would not accelerate for approximately ten seconds and the rpm's increased to 5,000.the dealer repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the failure continued.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the gears were discolored, but not severely enough for them to replace the transmission.the current and failure mileages were 47,000.
Transmission failure at high speeds/sudden drop down to low gear 5000+rpm engine rev/extreme deceleration. 2 transmissions in 2003 honda accord replaced at 27,000 miles and 105,000 miles.
Make : acura; model : 3.2cl; nhtsa campaign id number : 04v176000 component: power train:automatic transmission bought a honda certified used 2003 accord v6 exl and it is the biggest lemon ever.based on the forums and my currently being replaced transmission, following the recall - honda needs to have a lifetime warranty on their problematic transmissions.my children and i were nearly rear-ended on and off the highway trying to get the (closed) service center d/t transmission slipping and not engaging. Unfortunately, as well, honda needs to get the dealerships to on track and provide service and sales that support honda's reputation.i will never buy another honda and that is a shame.i wanted to trade up for the diesel 2010 model but i can't afford another car lifetime of repairs with the exorbitant purchase price of the honda "name"!!
When shifting the car into d after being off for a while it makes a grinding/scratchy sound. Only happens when going into d from any other gear.
Driving along hwy 94 in st. Charles mo and heard a noise from my car and then i had no power train, transmission went out.it was like i was in nuetral.i was able to pull off the highway with no one hitting me. Towed it to ed napleton honda dealer in st. Peters mo 63376.
Transmission failure - slipping between third and fourth gear.
I was driving on the highway going at least 65 mph, i noticed that my trans started slipping very bad. It felt like i was hitting my brakes on and off at 65 mph. I had no idea what the problem was.i took it to the dealership and they told me that the trans was dead. I was shocked...a honda trans dead!!!. I had complete trust in my car, after all, it is only 7 years old with barely 100,000 miles on it. I could have been killed on the highway because of the bad trans.after searching on the internet i found that there were tons of people complaining about faulty trans on the automatic 2003 accords and that there was service bulletin "recall" issued from honda to fix a broken 2nd gear in the trans. So after calling the toll free honda america corporate people, they told me that my car was already taken into a honda dealer and had this 2nd gear replaced by the previous owner. So basically according to honda, they did their part by repairing the 2nd gear, and even though the transmission is now broken with barely 100,000 miles, there is nothing honda will do to cover the cost of a new transmission.i requested a goodwill repair but the person (reggie) nor his supervisor marla foster give me answers on how many of these type of calls were coming in or if they could assist me with the repairs. He basically said the local dealer would need to address this. After not getting anywhere with honda america i was assigned case #[xxx]and immediately he proceeded to close the case with no solution to my problem.i am very disappointed that honda isn't doing more to address this with loyal, long-term customers, knowing the transmission problem is a consistent issue with this model, as well as a potentially very dangerous situation. This is the 2nd honda accord i have owned and both my kids presently own honda accords.part of the reason i spent more to get a honda to begin with was to get the reliability, quality. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2003 honda accord v6 automatic,the transmission had a recall a few years ago,no replacement was required at the time, but now with only 61,000 miles on it, it broke down, i can not even put it on reverse anymore.
2003 honda accord ex failed transmission twice.first at 74,000 miles and then again at 103,000 miles.
Automatic transmission failure.
While driving my 03 accord exv6 the transmission slips and will not go into gear.i was merging onto the highway today and the car went to 6000 rpm before going into gear.i am looking into getting the transmission repaired or replaced with a remanufactured one.i brought the car in for the 04 recall on 12.14.04 after waiting 10 weeks for an appt.it was then modified with lube pipe kit.the transmission has never been right from the beginning it has always slipped.i see there are many many complaints about this.why isn't there a recall or any recourse from honda?this car was 1 day short of being a lemon.i sent repair documentation to honda hq in ca previously.
Purchased "certified" 03 honda accord in 04 with 41k miles. Took to peninsula honda, oct 16 2009, hampton for service on recall for windshield, car started to act funny, would not shift in gear, was told i had a "faulty" transmission and would cost me about $4,000 to fix along with other items. Car was working fine until that day. Contacted american honda was told by first rep that my car was covered and was told about a recall on the transmission. She transferred me to someone else to file my case and it has gone downhill since. Was told that my "new car" purchase/warranty was not covered. I have documents from honda corp that says 7 years or 100k miles on warranty given by dealership when purchased car. Took warranty back to dealership, manger took paperwork to the back for over 35 minutes which he was in the back while waiting i overhead two workers (possible managers) talking about it laughing and saying she even got a lawyer but it isn't covered, while manager, chris was in back with paperwork. Upon his return, he said it wasn't covered and gave it back. I told him that my attorney would contact him and gave him the attorneys card, he said well you do whatever and walked off. One of the guys who was laughing earlier walked up with the card and told me that i don't need to have the lawyer to call chris, manager and was giving me the card back. I have been without a vehicle for a whole month, i have been catching rides to work (while paying people for their gas because they say that gas is expensive), i have been a burden to others. I applied for a loan, cant get another car, this honda will be paid off next year and honda doesn't want to take responsibility for selling me a vehicle which was not what i thought, it is only 6 years old and the transmission is out. Please someone help me, i don't know what to do and as a consumer, i need help. Please helpi was treated with respect when they were selling me the "certified honda but now they act like they don't care!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission hesitated intermittently.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that there were mechanical failures in the transmission.the dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced at the cost of $ 3,000.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were 122,000.updated 06/09/09. *ljthe consumer stated the vehicle slammed into gear while driving. The dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had internal transmission failure. Also, the lower control arm bushings and front struts needed to be replaced. Updated 06/10/09.
When coming to a stop vehicle jerked forward, rear ending another vehicle.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
2003 honda accord transmission slips and can not accelerate, also would not shift into reverse.
2003 honda accord v6took car to a local service center for transmission fluid replacement as recommended by the manufacturer for routine maintenance in june 2008. The car started shifting very hard 6-7 months later. Thought maybe cheap fluid was used by the service center we used sowe bought good honda fluid from local honda dealer in bartlesville and took it to our trusted mechanic and had more new fluid put in. He said the fluid(that had just been replace 8 months earlier)was very black and had metal shavings in it.after driving another month car starts shifting very hard.engine revving up and throwing you against seatbelt when it finally shifts.took it to a transmission specialist who informs us that the fluid(that was replaced a month ago) was very black and had metal shavings in it. Said transmission is shot gave us three prices to replace ranging from $3,200 to $3,800.we take it back to our trusted mechanic who advises us the same, transmission is shot needs replaced, however, he checked the vin # with local honda dealer who says there is an open recall on the tran. We take the car to the local dealer they inform us that because 2nd gear is not burnt they can put an oil kit on it to fix it.so, we take the car to 2nd honda dealer in tulsa.on the way there the car shifts so hard trying to get into traffic on the expressway the tires squeal and had i not had on by seatbelt i would have hit the windshield! they tell me my transmission is shot needs replaced, however, because all the gears are burnt but 2nd gear the recall doesn't apply. We contact american honda who offers to pay 15% of the cost of trans replacement. This car is a safety hazard!i asked the service manager and the mechanic at the dealer if they would feel safe putting their wife and kids in this car and they both said no! i was shocked to read all the complaints identical to mine.this is a faulty transmission and someone is going to be killed! we need your help!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While traveling 40 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The contact called the dealership and was informed that recall 04v176000 power train: automatic transmission did not apply to her vin. The current and failure mileages were 106000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact received a recall notice for the transmission; however, the vehicle exceeded the mileage to receive a new transmission.the dealer installed in a new oil jet instead.currently, a new transmission is needed and the contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for it instead of paying 25% of the $680 repair cost.she feels that the dealer strung her along until the warranty expired on the vehicle.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 18,000.
2003 honda accord. 82,000 mileswhile getting on the ramp of the highway my vehicle down shifted to 1st gear while going 60mph. Wheels instantly locked up, sending the car into a skid. Barely avoided the accident. 3 people were in the car to testify. The transmission on this car should be recalled immediately for safety reasons. There are hundreds of similar cases, but honda refuses to accept responsibility for their transmissions.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled, surged forward and then started up on its own. The failure occurred every forty seconds while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer stated that they would not assist in repairs. The transmission was being rebuilt at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The current mileage was approximately 146,000.
My car begin hesitating going from 1st to 2nd gear on thursday (11/19). I took it to the repair shop friday morning and had the oxygen sensor replaced. It continued to do to same thing friday night, so i took it back saturday afternoon. Friday night and saturday morning it got progressively worse. It begin to buck when shifting gears and at times i would rev the engine and it would take several seconds to jump into gear and get past 20 mph. The auto shop told me my 2003 honda accord (120k) needed a new transmission. As i left to get other quotes, i was in the middle lane on a busy street and as i tried to accelerate my car would not go into gear (it was as if i was in neutral). I quickly turned on my hazards and pressed the gas pedal for about 30 secs. It finally jumped into gear and i immediately pulled in 7-eleven and called a tow truck. It took from thursday to saturday for my car to become a safety hazard to me and others on the road and after reading about several other similar complaints on other websites, i am horrified this issue has not been rectified earlier.
Honda accord ex v6, 4-door sedan. Gear failure related to transmission.gear failure occurred at approximately 94,000 miles. I was driving the car at approximately 50 miles per hour.without warning, the car began to shift gears on its own, without my touching the gear panel or attempting to shift gears. The car jerked several times, still at high speed. The "d" gear panel began to flash, the engine light and traction control indicators appeared on the indicator panel. I drove the car at very slow speed to the nearest honda dealer, still experiencing sudden gear shifts.i was advised that the transmission must be replaced and that the gear mechanism within the transmission has failed.my accord was subject to a recall campaign in 2004. The honda dealer installed an "oil jet kit" to fix the problem, which apparently persists.according to carcomplaints.com, 2003 honda accord ex v6 transmission problems have been reported to that website 346 times, and other drivers have reported sudden gear shifts while driving at high speeds. Clearly, fatal and other serious crashes can easily occur as a result of the transmission problem.
I have a 2003 v6 honda accord that has reached 100k that has a completely failed transmission.while driving down the freeway to workmy car violently down shifted in which i almost lost control.i immediately pulled over and checked to see if my car could switch between all the gears.when i felt confident i continued my trip.the car seemed to drive fine to my destination so again i felt comfortable to drive it home.i decided to take side streets home and good thing i did.my car again after traveling around 40 mph violently dropped to first gear.the car shook so violently that my sunglasses flew off.again i pulled over and double checked switching between gears.i then proceeded to head home in which i traveled carefully at very a low speed in which now my car just sits.i understand failure happens but a car should not fail after only 100k miles.i had an extended warranty on the car in which it was regularly maintenance, unfortunately my warranty recently expired.in 2004 there was a transmission recall for my cars model that was to correct a possible failure of the part.although this was supposedly corrected, there was still a failure of the transmission.i then brought my car to a local honda dealership that has many times performed service maintenance on my vehicle for diagnosis.they then proceed to tell me that i need to replace my transmission for a cost of $4500.i was outraged that i would need to pay the amount for an obvious faulty part and i let them know that.i was then told that, "well, how long do you think a transmission is supposed to last?", which further enraged me. My college car of another make made it to 250k miles, and probably even more, until it was donated to charity.now i'm currently dealing with honda in hopes to resolve this matter.i'm hoping that they are willing to take accountability for their faulty transmission and salvage any respect and confidence that me and my family have for honda vehicles.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission).the dealer installed a jet pack kit to prevent the transmission from slipping.the transmission slipped after the recall repair was performed, which prevented the vehicle from driving in reverse and the gears from shifting while in operation.the failure mileage was less than 85,000 and current mileage was less than 87,000.updated 1/6/09 updated 01/14/09.
The car has only 100,000 miles. First the transmission was not engaging when shifting from 2nd to 3th gear, i had the transmission fluid changed to see if this would fix the problem. This did nothing until today 6/23/09 while i was driving on the highway the front wheel locked up as if i would've shifted down to 1st gear. I stopped the car and the check engine light came on the d on shifter started blinking and now all the car does is to go in parking or 2nd gear. It does not take reverse or any other gear therefore the car is uses.
This complaint is regarding a 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe and its automatic transmission. After a year of owning the vehicle i was informed that there was a recall on the transmission and there could be a potential problem with the 2nd gear and that's why a recall was instated. My honda dealership changed a part in the transmission that would ensure the 2nd gear was well lubricated to prevent chipping and destruction of the 2nd gear. However, two years later, in september 2006 that is exactly what occurred. My second gear was faulty and chipped/cracked and required replacement of the transmission. The car would not shift into gear and almost caused a major accident because it occurred while i was driving on the highway. I was forced to replace the transmission and pay out of my pocket because my warranty was up.
2003 v6 honda accord with 104,000 miles fails to shift into third gear occasionally. I started having trouble about two years ago, when i had about 70,000 miles on it, with the sudden down shifting. I took the car to my dealer in philadelphia. They tested it and took me for a road test with no evidence of a problem. While on vacation that summer i had my first experience with the trans not shifting into third gear so i took it to the nearest dealer, avalon nj, and had them test it. Again no evidence of a problem. I told the mechanic to take it home with him for a couple of days in hope that he would find something but no luck again. I have been to two dealers and to aamco and no one can find the problem.from my perspective, if it works sometimes it probably isn't mechanical. The fact that the on board computer does not retain the code is at least part of the problem.honda doesn't seem to take any responsibility for its failure to provide a reliable vehicle, which is why like so many others i bought the thing in the first place.moreover, no one will even say they know what is wrong with since the error does not register in the onboard computer.
The transmission on my '03 accord v6 (97k miles) started to fail when driving home from work on 7/22/2010. I couldn't reverse and on a busy road i couldn't exceed a speed limit over 35-40 mph. I took it to my mechanic that evening, who said the problem was due to the failure of the pressure sensor solenoid a. I had to wait 3 hours for the new part to be delivered, but when my mechanic replaced the part, the problem still preceded. So, i went back to my mechanic, who finally found out the problem was due to my transmission. Currently my family of 5 has only one car and are being forced to pay both for a rent car and a new transmission.
Transmission is going out with less then 100k.could cause a crash if your trying to get out into traffic and your transmission decides to go out.big problem on this year and model from what i read.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated while shifting from second to third gear.the contact stated that the engine would rev roughly when the transmission was shifting gears.he stated that the transmission locked up while driving 35-40 mph.the dealer stated that they will replace the transmission and the ball bearings.the current and failure mileages were 64,000.updated 09/18/07
Transmission slipping on honda 2003 accord.went to dealer who replaced 3rd pressure switch and gasket.was told i needed a new/rebuilt transmission.declined work and went to internet for a cheaper repair.when searched 2003 honda transmissions noticed several web sites complaining of the same problem as mine.i feel that this is a defect that warrants a recall with repairs fixed and paid for by honda.
My 2003 honda accord has had a transmission failure. This occurred while i was driving on the highway. I was going about 55 mph when the transmission lost second and third. The car shook and the wheels seemed to lock and slowed so quickly i was almost hit by a truck. Honda takes no responsibility however they offered 2200 towards the 5000 repair.they based the amount offered by the age and mileage. I bought a honda because i believed it was a safe car and would last for a long time.they tell me that the transmission need to be replaced and nothing else.i looked on line and there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints about the transmission failure. They don't care about the defect, or the safety of their customers. The offerfrom american honda was take it or leave it, i believe they have the offers even before the car is inspected. I got a call from american honda before the dealer called me with what was wrong. The service manager told me it would be another day before they knew and the american honda rep called a little while later asking if i heard what they found. He said he would call back but the impression i got was the deal was alreadyset. Plus they charged me 90 to evaluate the car.i was very luck to get out of the way of traffic and pull off the highway. Before someone gets killed they should fix the problem, the car companies can not keep denying problems exist. You should not wait until people die before you get involved.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that he was unable to shift the gear.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the safety harness caused the failure and they made the repair.approximately two months later, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked when the gears shifted.the dealer stated that the transmission failed.there is a recall for the automatic transmission (nhtsa campaign id #04v176000).the dealer offered to replace the transmission, but the contact would have to pay the labor costs.he felt that he should not have to pay for labor due to the recall.the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 63,000.
2003 honda accord.the transmission has a problem trying to find a gear to shift, causing the engine to race.***no answer required****mr (transmission slippage)while driving the vehicle on gently rolling hills, the vehicle continued to shift up and down, never finding a gear, along with jerking in spurts up on one hill and down on the other.*scthe consumer stated there was a recall issued regardging the transmission.
I was driving on the 405 freeway with my wife and three young children at 65mph when my 2003 honda accord violently downshifted and reduced speed to 25mph and then to a dangerous 10mph which caused everyone driving around me to have to slam on their breaks.the car would not reaccelerate which caused me to have to veer into the left shoulder just seconds before we were rear-ended by a semi-truck. Once on the shoulder the car would not go in reverse or past first gear (20mph) causing chp to stop traffic so we could cross the freeway to the right shoulder and wait for a tow-truck.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the transmission would slip into second gear and jerk. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired, by a previous owner, under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 103,209.
Noticed the transmission had been slipping for a couple of days.i made an appointment to take my car into the dealer on 8/3/2010.i had my 3 year old and 5 month old infant in car with me while driving to the dealership to drop off my car.was on a short strip of the freeway going about 40 mph when all of a sudden the car began to sound as if it was struggling to shift into another gear.it abruptly stopped then thrust the car forward immediately.my car crashed into the side of the street leaving a scrape on the left bumper.when i arrived at the dealer, the service person told my husband that they would not touch my car since it was 145k miles and was well out of the warranty.they are charging us a $100 diagnosis fee only to figure out what is wrong with it.i called american honda to file a complaint only to get the same "at the mileage that you are at we are unable to cover any cost to repair the vehicle"husband just got a call from dealership stating there are two problems with the car one is with the part that communicates with the car to shift to a correct gear and the other is a problem with the internal transmission.the solution is to replace the transmission.honda and the honda rep again stand by their admission that they are not responsible for the replacement cost since the car is out of warranty.i can understand if i do excessive damage to my car, but i drive less than 25k a year and only drive locally transporting my family.this is disconcerting and i am very upset that honda refuses to stand by their product!please investigate as my "crash" could have been more serious and could potentially harm the safety and lives of both my passengers and others on the road.thank you for your consideration.
I was driving in heavy traffic and the automatic transmission would not shift into 3rd gear, instead it revved up and finally snapped into 3rd gear.i have maintained this car per the owners manual, and have not had any issues until now.i started researching this on google and realize that this is a common issue with the 2003 honda accords.this happening has put me in a place that i don't feel safe driving this automobile due to the fact i drive in heavy traffic on a regular basis and if this happens i could be involved in an accident because of the shifting problems.i will be getting this vehicle fixed in the near future, but wanted to go on record that the 2003 honda accord ex with the 5 speed automatic transmission is not what this manufacturer is known for.it is not safe!
Normal driving..90,000 miles. Transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd gear.happens 9 out of 10 times i drive from 2nd to 3rd gear.honda dealer says i need a new transmission and it will cost $2800, but they are aware of the problem.was a recall item in 2005.
Driving home from work in rush hour traffic in a regularly serviced 2003 honda accord. I slowed down and then tried to speed up but transmission kept slipping back into 1 gear and wouldn't advance to the next gear. You couldn't go over 20 miles per hour without jerking and down shifting and it kept doing the same all the way to honda auto repair parking lot. Was told the next day the transmission had to be replaced because of transmission failure. Couldn't afford a new one so was replaced by rebuilt transmission ($3747.51). To my knowledge the original transmission has never been worked on or have i been told that there was a recall on the transmission. I just found out about the recall myself when checking to see if my car was on the recall list for the wiper motor i heard on tv this week. With all the news about recalls i thought i would just check to see what recalls honda accords had. To my surprise and joy a transmission recall was issued several years earlier. I hope i can get a refund of my money and get a new transmission installed like i should of gotten in the first place if i was told about the recall. You would think the car dealership would have known about the recall and replaced it at no charge. I have all receipts if needed.
My 2003 honda accord v-6 with automatic transmission surged to 6500 rpm's and then lost all compression while driving on the interstate. My wife had been complaining of similar problems while driving in town but never lost the drive train. I was lucky i was able to get over to the side of the road without being hit. The mechanics at the dealership told us this was a problem in this model year accord, and after contacting american honda motors, they are not going to help out with the repairs due to the fact they have not recalled the vehicle for this problem. This could have led to a serious injury if i had been in heavy traffic at the time.
The primary purpose of this correspondence is to register a serious safety issue that occurred to my husband and i on october 3 2010, at 4:40 pm.while driving at approximately 65 mph, my 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure and lockup.while my husband and i were traveling south on the nj turnpike the car suddenly jerked as if someone had jammed on the brakes.my husband attempted to slow down by taking his foot off the gas pedal and not touch the brake.the car violently jerked again as it slowed down. As he attempted to get onto the shoulder of the road, the car violently lurched twice more.with each of these sudden, unexpected, violent jerks, we were thrown forward.thankfully, our seatbelts were on, which prevented us from being thrown forward into the window.the honda dealership remedy was to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one.the old parts are not available.although this was the first and only time we had any trouble with the transmission, i think this is such a serious issue which, if circumstances were different, could have caused serious injury or death.
Transmission has gone out twice in a year. The torque converter keeps failing. The more research i have done has brought to light the consistency of this problem across the country. Both times i was on the freeway and my car began shifting erratically and almost caused me to be rear ended by semis. How this is not a safety concern is beyond me. Luckily my goddaughters were not in the car to be injured. Luckily i was able to swerve away from danger and "safely" pull off to the side of the road. Somebody needs to do something about this, and soon. Below is the date for the second incident. The first occurred last july 2009.
Recall 904v176000 forautomatic transmission was issued for the vehicle.dealer stated they were unable to repair the vehicle until december.
I have a '03 accord. At 776 mi noticed car pulling to the left. Penske honda in ontario, ca said it the front tire is bad. Had the tire replaced by a tire dealer. Came back at 2251 mi to report car pulling to the right. Penske honda just adjusted all tire pressures. Went back at 2693 mi to complain rear wheels visibly misaligned and also vibration at the steering wheel when idling. Penske honda performed 4 wheel alignment. Idle found normal. Came back at 3036 mi. Reporting difficulty keeping the car straight, either pulling left or right. Reported again vibration on the steering wheel when idling. Technician advised the car drove straight while idling adjusted to base idle. Dealership had the car all day and noticed that the car wasn't driven far enough as shown by the mileage out at 3038 mi. Had to request technician, ron campbell to ride with me to show the pulling on either side. Seen it, felt it but thinks its normal blaming it on the road although he took me to a good stretch of flat road. Nevertheless, he asked to leave the car for further test on monday being late saturday, mileage in at 3042. Had the car all day monday, was advised late afternoon that they did the alignment check, drove the car some more, checked the ride height and everything is to spec. The only problem is, the alignment print-out was made @ 4:04 pm and was called by the service advisor at 5:40 pm. Which makes it apparent that they spent little time to test drive and look for the problem. Next visit is to take the service manager for a ride to experience the problem. Mileage out at 3047 mi and drove it home but the problem is still there. There are similar complaints reported by other consumer on this website about the steering problem, vibration at steering wheel when idling and the car pulling forward or reversing fast on its own with less or no pressure at the gas (ref 10039029). Are these things normal or design flaws waiting for accidents to happen? and we haven't heard from nhsta.
Merging onto freeway, transmission downshifted to lower gear causing the vehicle to slow down. Narrowly avoided collision.
While driving my2003 honda accord all pulling power was lost. The car behaved erratic before i was able to safely pull over to the side of the highway. I had the vehicle towed to norm reeves honda for service and was told thetransmission was bad and needed replaced.while having my tranmission rebuilt by dan transmission shop the mechanic pointed out to me that he will replace my transmission filter because it never gets change at honda. I call honda and spoke to several service advisors about whatget done to atranmissionduring service? they all said the same thing a drain and refill of fulid and there is no filter. When researching furtheri found out that the parts department has filters in stock but never hardly sell the filter unless a mechanic buys it to replace while rebuiding the transmission. There is a lot of hondas of the year 2003 that had a recall early 2000. My car was one, honda replace a second gear on the transmissions for problems that year 2003hondaaccords was having with over heating. Honda is not replacing a filter part and say it dose not exist when it does. When i call honda and this time insisted there is a filter, the service advisor will only then tell you that the filter exist but does not get change during service.because it is a sealed part othe transmission. I believe after experiencing this type of transmission failure in my car that it could be prevent if honda would fix the desing flaw of the transmissions. This could hadhad been pevented if a 30 dollar part can be more easy to replace and inxepensive and time consuming as to why i think honda do not replaced the filters or sell a lot of the filters on the market tomillionsof costumers who are probably like i was in the dark and think they are getting a fresh transmission service but all the time. Riding in a car that will failed unexpectedly.this is very dangerous had i been rear ended an my whole family killed no one probably would supected it was a trans failed.
While driving on the freeway all of a sudden my engine light came on , and thegear indicator located on the dash, the green light that showed that the car was in drive started blinking. Then come to find out this car is know for transmissionfailure, regardless of the maintenance the care received from the dealer.
There is a systemic failure of the torque converter in the transmission of the 2003 honda accord models.one google search can prove what an epidemic it is as owners across the nation have complained on sites such as www.carcomplaints.comwhile driving and with no warning light on, the vehicle will redline on the rpm's without going into gear.the automatic transmission just fails thus making the vehicle unstable.took it to the dealership where they called honda corporation of america (aware of the problem) and offered to pay half for a refurbished transmission.acted like they were doing me a favor.this transmission should be recalled for the safety of other owners who are not aware of this inevitable failure and for the safety of others on the highway.
Honda accord ex v6, purchased new in dec 2002, 94,000 miles. All recommended maintenance taken care of since car purchased. Automatic transmission suddenly started to slip 4-25-09. Dealer determined transmission needed replaced. Dealer claims no known transmission issues with this model car, but is being replaced by 'new' remanned transmission at 1/2 cost of parts & labor covered by honda.found out from honda of marysville, ohio employee (quality control dept) that honda has been aware for some time that there is a design flaw with this transmission, especially with the'3rd gear shift module' and that honda should replace all transmission that fail at no charge since it is a design flaw, but honda doesn't want to do that.
My 2003 accord v6 ex sedan transmission did not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.this has happened on 3 occasions in less than 1 month (12/6 & 1215/07 & 1/4/08).if this failure occurs when my husband or i need to accelerate into traffic, we are at risk for being rear-ended.on the last occassion, i had to stop to get my car, put it in neutral then put it into drive to function correctly.i found information on this issue at carcomplaints.com.
My 2003 honda accord ex (98,400 miles) began to have transmission problems about a march 11th 2009.it would not advance to 3rd gear.if i tried to go faster, the rpms would increase without advancing.when the car slows down it nowdownshifts violently.if i turn it off it will run normally until i get to 3rd and then the problem starts over again.i took it to a independent shop and they diagnosed the problem as a bad transmission and would need to be completely replaced.i called honda customer care and they refused a goodwill repair citing that the car was out of warranty.
My 2003 honda accord staring making a "noise" unfamiliar to me.after getting my car checked out it was determined to be the transmission.
Just bought the car a few weeks back.carfax did not show any work performed for recalled transmission.transmission started to cause car to violently buck, at about 30 mphs, and the engine redlined. This is inline with many similar stories from forum posters who also have suffered from this acknowledged defect in honda's transmission for the 03' accord automatic v-6 model. Research revealed this recall, so i contacted a local dealership who told me the recall work had already been performed.i contacted honda corp. 800-999-1009 who stated that the car had recall service at 48k miles.and regardless if the transmission is still acting in the same dangerous fashion, honda is no longer responsible to pay for work to fix this transmission issue.so even though the transmission may still be dangerous for the reason that caused the recall, they claim to have fulfill all commitments after their first attempt to fix the car, and hold no further obligation to fix their defect.
2003 honda accord ex, v6 with 5-speed automatic transmission: car had been regularly maintained according to manufacturers recommendations. Problem started as transmission slipping when going up hills. It would not go into gear right away and would rev until i let off the gas and repeated a few times. The real problem began shortly thereafter; after driving for approximately 20 minutes, regardless of speed, the transmission would suddenly and violently downshift seemingly from third to first gear. Once it happened, it would continue every few minutes until i stopped and turned off the car. The second time this occurred was while merging onto a busy highway. Immediately after, i took it to the dealership to be inspected. They initially told me there was no problem -- they road-tested it and could not duplicate it. I insisted they drive it for 20 minutes and upon doing so, they told me it was a transmission failure and i would need a new transmission. After getting a second opinion (since the car only had 55k miles) from a honda-certified mechanic, he confirmed that the clutches were burnt and the bearings worn out and said it was a common problem in the 2003 accord 5-speed automatic transmission. Had the mechanic rebuild the transmission.
I was driving in the # 1 lane on the freeway when my car did not respond to my foot on the gas pedal. My rpm indicator went to red somewhere around 8 rpm. However, my car was not responding. In heavy traffic i hit my emergency blinkers and tried to get to the slow land with the engine still on but not responding. I got to the side of the road and placed it into park. It took me 15 minutes to get into that slow lane with the traffic and i almost caused several collisions. This could have been a serious incident. I am a medical administrator and a safety coordinator at work. If there would have been a death at my job site i am sure osha would be there right away. Not that a death happened today but give it time. I am amazed at the number of complaints against the 2003 honda accord's transmission. I don't believe everything i read...however, i am reading the same experiences over and over and the fact that nothing has been done to rectify the problem. I have 71,000 miles on my honda accord and have owned them for 20 years. This is a grave hazard that needs investigation. I drive approx. 12,000 miles a year. I am not complaining about paying for a new transmission because it will be covered under the honda care plan. I am complaining because something needs to be done regarding safety. If my car caused an accident today and one of your loved ones died as a result i think you take immediate action to resolve your anxiety and heartache. Then your attention would be focused on what caused this incident.
Transmission slips violently out of gear once the engine is warmed up, and the rpm's go over 2700.occurs during acceleration (from a stop or when merging/passing on the highway) and when trying to maintain speed up an incline.the rapid deceleration when the car slips out of gear on the highway and especially on inclines on the highway sends all the surrounding drivers into evasive maneuvers to avoid collision.this event occurs whenever the car gets warmed up (after about 35-40 minutes of driving).car is being sent to a honda dealership for repairs, awaiting the final verdict but i believe they will be trying to charge me almost $6000 for a brand new transmission.as far as safety is concerned my car slipped out of gear on my way to work on i 97 northbound (main baltimore/annapolis artery) going up an incline in heavy traffic moving at approx 70mph.several cars had to dive onto the shoulder and i had to go into the median grass to avoid a massive rear end collision during morning rush hour.
My honda accord 03transmission is slipping gear and it happens very often. When i am at a stop light and start driving the transmission revs up and do not shift gears for about 5 min. I had to pull over and wait for a bit and then start driving againand eventually it will shift to the 2nd gear and then drive properly. It has happened pretty often and has happened on a rainy day and i thought i was going to get into an accident.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while exiting the highway at 45 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate and shifted into second gear.the vehicle suddenly stopped and all the warning lights on the instrument panel began flashing.the check engine light remained illuminated.the contact placed the vehicle into another gear and the rpm increased.he was able to drive to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 94,000.
2003 accord starting with transmission slipping around 2nd gear. On wed. Aug.26 traveling south of winston salem nc on hwy 52 when car jerked to an almost complete stop. While trying to pull over to stop lane it jerked several more times. Started to drive on shoulder to next town when stopped by state trooper and explained situation. Told me to be safe and get it off main highway. The engine light,tcs andmaintenance light all on plus green light at drive is flashing. Very lucky i did not get hit or hit someone due to lockup.
2003 honda accord automatic transmission's slips out of 2nd gear (neutral). Occurs intermittently. Dealership could not duplicate problem. Could get no help from american honda.
Honda accord 2003 4 cyl,55000 miles, driving along at 40 mph, car went into neutral, stopped,restarted but no reversedealer service dept diagnosed as transmission parts broken, rebuild or replace transmission.replaced transmission with remanufactured from honda.
I bought the car in summer of 06 and the dealer stated it was under honda warranty for 7 years or 100k miles. 2 months later i started having transmission problems (car wouldn't shift into higher gear or it would slip out of gear totally). The dealer stated that the warranty was not a honda extended warranty but a 30 day lot warranty. After much complaining about the transmission and j.r. Ham (the sales mgr who lied about the warranty) they replaced the drive shaft and the problem seemed to be fixed. I now am having the same problem and now the car is slipping more violently in and out of gears.it is now undrivable and it regularly slips in and out of gear making it undriveable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). After the repairs while driving 30-40 mph, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 84,000.
I am the owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6 with 105,000 miles.on march 31, 2009 i was taking my son to school at approx. 8:05am.while traveling down a busy two lane road at approx. 45mph car jerked hard twice before coming to an abrupt stop.cars had to brake and veer off side of road to avoid hitting us.this was terrifying and we could have easily been hurt or killed.had car towed home.contacted trusted mechanic who advised of recall on trans. And high failure rate on this specific tran.recommended i contact american honda customer service to check status of recall, found out it was completed on may 9, 2005 and they only cover recalls once.mechanic then advised me to call back and ask for goodwill repair since this will be abouta $3000 repair.did this on april 3, 2009, retold information to cynthia who asked what action i was requesting from american honda.when i requested a goodwill repair she became upset and the tone of the call became hostile.quoting cynthia, "goodwill repair?what is that?did you read that on some blog somewhere?who told you to ask for that?goodwill repair is not laymans terms, someone had to tell you to ask for that.who was it?your mechanic?".very insulting to me, especially since i was and had been very polite during the whole conversation.gave me case number and told me to wait for a call from a regional case manager.still waiting.
This follows a complaint number 10135954 (2nd gear problem, recall #04v176000).last year, the vehicle was not serviced under the recall because honda rep. Said my vehicle's vin was not recalled.yet, i noticed there are many complaints about the transmission of honda accord and their vin numbers were similar to mine.in the spring 2006, the vehicle started to make noise when it is accelerated.it makes more noise in the afternoon than the morning.i took to a local auto shop and it was diagnosed that the noise was coming from the transmission.the technician stated some parts of the transmission must have been broken or got loose.this problem could be related to the recall # 04v1760000 of this vehicle.i am afraid if this problem will cause transmission failure and thus cause an accident.
2003 honda accord v6 ex total transmission failure.
Driving on 495 at night with heavy traffic in a construction zone when the transmission failed.car started coasting and i could not reengage transmission.i managed to coast to a stop between 2 barrels.transmission worked after shutting car off and restarting.failed again after several minutes. Problem was diagnosed as a blown transmission at the dealers.transmission replaced at my cost minus 25% credit from honda.
At mileage around 33,000 my car honda accord (2003) automatic transmission started displaying throttle and transmission failure symptoms. The engine and anti lock brakes lights on dashboard are on.
2003 honda accord with v-6while traveling 215 miles to a friends funeral my transmission began to violently shift into 1st gear regardless of the speed traveling. This started after exiting the interstate and stopping to look at the map about 40 miles from my destination. I tried driving as gently as i could and the car would start shifting normally and at some point after shifting into a gear higher number gear than 1st it would downshift into 1st. None of the gears were slipping. After a number of starts it went into limp home mode staying in 1st gear and i finished my trip in 1st on country roads. I let the car sit all day while at the funeral and when i started it to put it on a trailer it was working fine. Therefore i left for home. Once the engine was up to temp it started doing it again. This time i quickly put the trans in neutral for 2-3 seconds then back into drive and all was well for a few miles, sometimes 20-30 and it did it again. If i weren't an experienced driver and able to maintain control while quickly putting the car into neutral it i have no doubt it would have caused a serious accident. When traveling at 65-70mph on the interstate downshifting to 1st is very dangerous. My car is at the dealer who just says the trans must be replaced for $,3610.00 and cannot explain why it shifts fine when cold but starts acting up when hot. We have about 112,000 miles on this car and haven't had any problems until this which was shortly after the dealer flushed and refilled the transmission. I've called honda usa and am waiting to hear back from them. Many talk of their trans going out of gear and coasting with the rpm suddenly shooting up as if it were in neutral after which no gear will engage. Mine never slipped in any gear, just downshifts abruptly to 1st without warning. I've asked honda why it works fine when cold and not when warmed up. They don't know and just repeat that the trans needs replacing. This is definately a safety hazard.
My vehicle was involved in a recall for the transmission 2nd gear inspection.on a subsequent visit to the dealer i had the transmission fluid changed . During that service the dealership did not fill the transmission . At low speeds and low torque situations i loose all power , the automatic transmission apperas to slip out of gear . I have been able to get itback into gear by downshifting into !st gear. This has occured 4 times and the dealer says they can find nothing wrong. It has happened once while going through my states ezpass ( 20mph) and three different times while in parking lots and or my driveway.
2003 honda accord ex. Consumer states problem with transmission *tgwthe consumer stated as she was driving, all of a sudden, it felt as though the brakes had been slammed abruptly and she went flying forward. When the consumer arrived home, she realized the vehicle would not go in reverse. After doing some research, she discovered there was an ongoing problem with the make, model and year of her vehicle. Upon diagnosis, it was determined the transmission failed. Honda was willing to pay $2100 of the $4300 bill.
I bought a 2003 accord 4dr ex,well ill be driving for about 15 miles and all of sudden at 65 mph it down shifts to low throwing me into the steering wheel. And it seems the dealers know nothing. I have replaced some sensor but its getting expensive.does anyone at honda give help for this safety problem.
Failed transmission, car only had 84,000 miles on it and was over the warranty.filed a claim with honda north america.car stopped in an intersection would not go more than 20 mph and then ultimately would not drive and would not shift gears.extremely dangerous.honda corporate finally agreed to pay for all costs except $300.00 which i was responsible for and gave me a 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty on the remanufactured transmission that they placed in the car.since having the remanufactured transmission placed in my vehicle i've already had issues with it.car started showing signs of slipping again and light was flashing next to the "d" when it was in drive.just had to take the car back to the dealer to fix the 3rd gear pressure switch.i have been to the dealer every week for the past 4 weeks.awful!!!i will never purchase another honda again and am in disbelief that these faulty transmissions haven't been issued with a safety recall.this is in fact a safety hazard!
Transmission is not catching going from second to third gear. When it does finally shift it jerks hard. Doesn't happen all the time though. Dealer cant get it to do it. 2 weeks after my passenger seat heater light went out, i only drove my car 6 miles; i took my key out, and it was burning hot. I touched the ignition and it too was burning hot. It did it 2 other times. I went straight to the dealership. They looked at it the next day and couldn't get it to get as hot as it was with me. They said it was "normal."i only have 58,000miles.
The consumer had problems getting the recall on the transmission done at a local dealer.the dealer indicated that since the vehicle was not purchased at that location that the repairs could not be made until december.the consumer then contacted another dealer who was more that willing to do the repairs.
Transmission failed while driving, almost causing an accident.
Tranmission failure on highway - honda accord -2003
On 10/1/08, the transmission started slipping in between gears. We went and got the transmission fluid replaced and filled up on saturday. On monday, our transmission completed died, leaving me, my 9 year old, and 18 month old stranded on a busy highway during rush hour traffic. We had to get someone to come pick us up, and i had to get our car towed to our house since we have no idea where to take it to. When the transmission went out, it almost caused someone to rear-end our car and cause a huge car accident. Due to this, i now have to miss work and try to get this fixed. Who knows how long i will not be working because this is my only car!
Driving home a couple hours ago the transmission violently downshifted to first gear when i was accelerating on the parkway doing about 65mph. Threw me violently forward thank god i wear my seat belt or else i probably would have went through the windshield. Would not shift up out of first gear after the initial downshift. Pulled over and restarted my car. Continued about ten minutes really slowly in the right lane until i got off at my exit. I steadily began to brake coming to a red light and all of a sudden it downshifted to a halt making the person behind my slam on their brakes and come to a screeching stop. Continued to drive down the 25mph residential road leading to my house at 20mph because any more acceleration shot the rpms up to redline. When i got to my house i also realized that when i put the car in reverse, the reverse gear does not activate and instead the car just revs as if it is in neutral when giving it gas. This is ridiculous and a serious safety issue to say the least. Since purchasing this car i have always babied it and had the scheduled maintenance performed. There are hundreds of issues like mine and it is known by honda that these transmissions are a problem. They should stand by their reputation and fix or replace the transmissions free of charge.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly locked and the vehicle came to an immediate stop.when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle again, it lunged forward and stopped several times.there were no warning indicators prior to the failure.the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
The contact owns 2003 honda accord. The first failure occurredon august 21, 2007. While driving 15 mph the vehicle would shift from 2nd gear into neutral. He drove onto the emergency lane, shut the engine off and restarted it. The vehicle began to function normally. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they needed to keep the vehicle overnight to perform a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed; however, the diagnostic test were not complete. Honda manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/27/10. *lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.in july of 2004, the gears shifted from first and second gear, the fluid was very dirty, and the transmission was whining.the transmission fluid was changed.in september of 2004, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and, without the contact's knowledge, the transmission was inspected.currently, the check engine light is illuminating and the codes indicated that the transmission is malfunctioning.the contact was informed that the vehicle had already been inspected in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 110,000.
Automatic transmission second gear failed. Transmission had to be rebuilt at considerable personal expense..
From start to the first shifting of the transmission, at low speeds, the shifting is slow and makes your head lurch forward. At faster acceleration the transmisison shifts normal.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission failed and was replaced by the dealer. The contact noticed that after repairs that when shifting from park to reverse, there was a fifteen second delay before the vehicle would respond. The contact believed the transmission was replaced with an older transmission. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted in regards to the most recent failure.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
I have a 2003 honda accord that the transmission went on it with 90k miles on it that the car made noise about 5 months after buying it new from dealer but they told me that all honda make that noise getting to know the repair tech at honda one tech told me that the noise i was hearing was from the transmission and that it was going to go and. Yes it did it went a couple a months later driving with my family on the highway the car jerked hard the it slowed down and luckily i was traveling about 60 mph that i coasted across two lanes without getting me or my family killed everyone was scared and so i shut the car off waited about 5 min and turned it back on and it drove got off first exit and did it again so i stop again drove again then it jerked hard again then this time the car did not move at all .
Honda accord 2003 v6-85,000 miles transmission lockup, then failure. The problem with honda v6 accord transmission, reported here on this website. Note, my transmission has gone on my 2003 accord with only 85,000 miles on it. Had the car diagnosed at markley motors honda in fort collins colorado 80527-0520. I submitted the problem to 'american honda', and because of the sheer dangerous condition the car displayed today, probably won't drive the car until 'american honda' decides to do something about this. I, or my wife, kids could have being killed if we were on a freeway and it locked at acceleration like it did today twice. Warning to others, this is not a simple honda transmission problem, it is severe enough where it shakes the entire car.i will not buy another honda anything, let this be a warning to all regarding honda. They have not issued a recall for this vehicle for this transmission problem. The cost to me has being, $98.00 for a diagnostic test. Markley motors wants $3,413.16 to replace the transmission.
2003 honda accord ex v6 has faulty transmission. I purchased this car used in 2006 and was unaware that the transmission had been recalled. The car did not come with any service records. The car is slipping out of gear and downshifting suddenly as well as getting stuck in 2nd and 3rd gear while driving in heavy traffic. I was on an incline in rush hour highway traffic today and the car would not go over 20 miles an hour.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission went out of the blue with 104,560 miles on it. I keep my cars mint and change fluids as recommended by the manufacturer. Honda america said due to that it's past its warranty, age and mileage they are unwilling to due anything. I've read on the nhtsa's webpage about the transmissions failing all in the same way, even my car. Obviously there's a problem that honda is unwilling at this time to address. My dealer was the only one that cared about retaining my business by taking $250.00 off the $2600.00 transmission and eating hours of labor because it took longer than the honda repair manual said. When my transmission went my engine light came on maybe 50 miles before, i thought it was my gas cap being loose, wrong! right out of no where the engine tacked to 7,000, i slowed down and pulled to the shoulder. I couldn't move forward or backwords,. Thank god the engine still ran to keep the car warm. My friend was in the car with me with his two year old, thankfully the transmission didn't kick back in and we slammed into another car, i was on the interstate when it happened. Actually broke down three miles from my dealer.and just his morning a week after being fixed i heard a crunching noise in the front end and then a mile down the road on the way to work the engine light came on, gee i wonder what it would be, gas cap not on tight enough?i had just saved up the $600.00 dollars for the timing belt and water pump that it due to be changed at 105,000. $3300.00 for the transmission repair.
Consumer receivedrecall04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure.took vehicle to dealerforrepairs. However, the problem had not been resolved.
The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition although the vehicle wasn't in park. The vehicle rolled into a trailer which caused damage to the vehicle.
I have to replace the transmission on my honda accord.i was on my way to work when the car just started shifting into neutral during acceleration after every stop.i was almost hit in the rear at one point.terrifying!!!! i purchased the car in 2004 from pohanka honda in temple hills, md.the same dealership has been responsible for servicing my vehicle since the purchase.i purchased a honda for the dependability, my car has not reached it's 10th birthday and i'm faced with a huge cost to replace the transmission.
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerningautomatictransmission. Parts were not available. Consumer suggested that they should not be notified of a recall until the parts were available for repairs at the dealership.
I have a safety concern with my 2003 honda accord ex that was purchased six (6) months ago.i've noticed while driving this vehicle, the automatic transmission gears are locking up, which slows the car to a near stop, without any prior warning.my car slows down as if i, while driving, shifted the car to neutral. When this happens, regardless of how hard i press the accelerator, my vehicle fails to pick up speed until i come to a complete stop, press the brake and proceed to drive the vehicle again at a very slow rate of speed.on three occasions, i have experienced this deceleration, which causes my check engine light to turn on.i had to coast to the shoulder of the road, come to a complete stop, put the car in park, put my emergency lights on and attempt to make it home safely. This is a tremendous safety concern that can easily lead to a rear end collision/accident on the road due to the abrupt slowing down without prior warning.to continue to overlook these complaints and concerns regarding the automatic transmission problems/defects with the 2003 honda accord is serious and could possibly lead to death if a solution is not address in a timely manner.
I was turning left into a store parking lot when my car unexpectedly downshifts violently causing my car to hesitate before it ever took off, leaving me setting in the middle of the road with a car headed right towards mine, lucky for me the car was able to slow down enough to swerve to avoid plowing into my car and the side of the vehicle my 3 year old daughter was setting at! now my car jerks extremely violently when driving randomly down the road at any given time. Took the car to my mechanic, transmission is shot, needs replacement immediately, too bad i am a student and single mom who does not have the kind of money to get this replaced. Only good thing that i can say about my almost accident was that no one was hurt, this time. Too scared to drive car anywhere else. Count my blessings since i did make it home, not without driving 25 mph in slow lane of interstate with emergency flashers on!
Total failure of transmission at highway speedleft vehicle stranded on busy bridge.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 20 mph, the transmission slipped.the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the current and failure mileages were 91,000.
A recall notice was received by me from honda.i took my car to honda and they said they would inspect the transmission.after inspection they said there was no damage and they said they installed a supplemental cooling jet.9 months later i was in the middle of an intersection and the transmission failed.honda replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one but they will not cover the labor cost and they also will not verify that the rebuilt transmission is any better design than the original which failed.the recall id # is 04v176000.the honda case # is n012005-09-2200467.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, she heard a loud noise and was unable to shift gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. The transmission was replaced on august 7, 2009 by an independent mechanic. She was responsible for paying $1,265 to replace the transmission. She spoke to a honda representative regarding a goodwill repair listed on their website and was advised to fax her receipt and she would notify her about the reimbursement amount on september 8, 2009 since the warranty has expired.the representative gave her a case number and also stated that she needed to investigate her method of payment. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
I own a 2003 honda accord the transmission when out on it at 73000 miles i've maintenance regularly do not understand why there hasn't been a recall on the vehicle since it is a common problem? it is a safety issue when the car brakes down in traffic with two children in the back seat with little warning! the car wouldn't shift into second gear and when it did it would slip back out. The dealer is trying to get goodwill repair on the car my thought is why don't they cover there mistake?
This pertains to our 2003 honda accord, v-6, automatic transmission,on 3/20/09 my wife was driving the vehicle when she experienced a very rapid and unexpected acceleration that lasted for a couple seconds after she nudged the accelerator.despite her shock at this event she was able to maintain control and proceeded home without any recurrence.the next day i was driving with my wife as a passenger when i experienced the same event.i was in the left lane proceeding at approximately 55 mph when i moved to the right lane to go around a slower vehicle.when i lightly touched the accelerator my vehicle suddenly lurched forward and continue to accelerate quickly for a few seconds.i braked and maintained control and after a few seconds the vehicle resumed normal operation and i continued driving.a few minutes later i again lightly touched the accelerator and the car again accelerated rapidly (lurched as if in overdrive) for a few seconds.i braked to slow the vehicle, and then i noticed that the tachometer was in the 5000 rpm range with my speed at about 50 mph.i next stopped at a light signal and, upon accelerating from the stop, found that my car was not changing gears as speed increased.it seemed that i had lost one and perhaps two gears and could not reasonably travel faster than 45 mph with the tachometer reading 4500 rpm.i drove home at a relatively slow pace.on 3/24/09 i took the car to the honda dealer for diagnosis and repair.at that time, when i backed it out of the garage, i had difficulty getting the vehicle into reverse.since then the honda dealer has confirmed a breakdown of the transmission with a repair bill of $3700.based on my wife's and my experience i believe this rapid, unexpected acceleration is a very serious safety issue that could easily result in an accident, and that honda should address this matter immediately and bear all costs of any repairs.(i have reported this matter to honda corps).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission stopped responding and the vehicle stalled as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 99,216 and the current mileage was 103,000.
I was driving to work when the gears where shifting down or not shifting at all. Good thing i was only 10 miles from work and coasted to work until i could get it to a local auto shop. Once there, the shop informed me that i need a brand new transmission. We now are in the process of putting in a rebuilt transmission for $4,000. I called honda to see what they could do and they have refused to help. I want to make sure that others are aware of this situation and should have a recall. The car is a 2003 honda accord v-6 with 117,000. We keep up on all the car maintenance and this should not happen. Unacceptable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission failed and slipped out of gear. A mechanic was contacted who stated that according to the description of the failure, the transmission would likely need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted who referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing in order for then to consider providing any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 73,000.
My 2003 accord v-6 ex tranny failed at 83k.honda dealer says 3rd gear gone.what if he's wrong.if thermal breakdown shouldn't matter which gear.fluid levels were fine.went out going downhill!dealer wants 3k for rebuilt tranny. I disagree that i should pay for a part that will fail again.notmy fault their part is faulty.
Car began to jump while driving at low speeds when gears were shifting. Car began to make a loud noise. Car would not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear on highway causing me to pull over. Found out transmission slips when driving at high speeds on the highway. Car would rev up but not shift gears.
On february 18th, 2011 my 2003 honda accord v6 ex-l sporadically and erratically started to down shift.from that point total loss of drive occurred within 10 minutes.previous traction control warning light stayed on a week prior to this happening. Also a very high pitched whining or grinding occurred a few days prior (thought is was my front brakes). Currently vehicle is at certified honda dealer waiting for inspection.mileage 71,499.transmission flush done at 59,000 and vehicle recall repair was done within 3 months of re-call notice.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 65-70 mph on normal road conditions, the transmission began to lock up without warning.the driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and then drove to an independent mechanic.the technician observed that the transmission failed to shift into reverse.the vehicle was not repaired.the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 004v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), but the failure still persists.the vehicle is in the process of being taken to a transmission shop for repair.the updated 06/09/09 failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 95,000.the consumer stated the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. Updated 06/09/09.
The automatic transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex v6 failed suddenly while my wife was driving.luckily, she was able to steer the car to the side of the road and avoid an accident. But this failure could have been catastrophic in heavier traffic.i bought the car new and have had it serviced according to honda's recommendations.the car had 64,800 miles on it when the failure occurred.although honda paid 25% of the cost, i was still left with a substantial bill for a repair that should not have been necessary at the car's age and mileage.moreover, i believe the transmission problem in certain honda v-6 vehicles is a known defect--one the company has not adequately addressed. Honda recalled '03 accord v-6sin '04 to retrofit the transmissions with oil jet packs to correct an insufficient lubrication problem.the fix apparently didn't work. I'm concerned the transmission in my car might fail again with more serious consequences.
Dt*: the contact stated upon initial acceleration onto a city street, the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed.after being towed to a dealer, it was determined the automatic transmission needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified.
I own a 2003 honda accord lx v6 coupe, with 35,000 miles and current iaw owners manual preventive maintenance schedule, my transmission with out! i took my vehicle to ourisman honda located in laurel where the service department 'flushed the transmission twice', returning it to me stating 'the problem was targeted and corrected'.the very next day, taking a trip to philadelphia with my girlfriend, we noticed the transmisson slipping as we were leaving the toll booth, 15-20 miles down the road the transmisson was so severe it wouldn't accelerate past 3rd gear (5 speed automatic).the vehicle was turned in under the reccomendation of princeton honda, where the transmisson was replaced.however, the replacement transmisson, per ourisman honda of laurel, will not be covered past the factory 36,000 mile warranty.
Driving on the highway in traffic, my 2003 honda accord v6 suddenly dropped into first gear suddenly slowing my travel from 55 mph to 35 mph. I narrowly avoided being hit by the vehicle behind me by turning off onto the shoulder.the accord then downshifted and continued to jump suddenly between second and third gears. The accord showed no dashboard indications that something was wrong but continued to drive changing gears sporadically. My car was taken to a local honda dealer where i was told the transmission needed to be replaced entirely but would cost more than the vehicle was worth.
My wife bought this car brand new in 2003 and recently experienced a failure of 3rd gear in the automatic transmission.transmission will not shift into 3rd gear and goes into neutral mode.will continue on to 4th gear only if you back off the throttle, which slows the vehicle down in the process.this puts the occupants and vehicles behind you at risk of a rear end collision.problem is the 3rd gear clutch pack in the transmission that is used in the 2003 honda accord v-6's.local transmission shop said that this part has been on local backorder from honda for 9 months and does not know when new parts will be available.called honda corporate and they said that there would not be any help sincethe car is 7 years old/108k miles.only choice was to use a transmission out of a salvage vehicle, which could lead to another failure since the salvage transmission would also be subject to this failure. This has been a recurring and known issue for 2003 honda accord v-6's and it would be nice to see them issue a tsb for this issue and replace the transmission under warranty.
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex v6 catastrophically failed when i was driving on the highway at highway speeds.it was dangerous, because the car suddenly would not accelerate at all, and i had to suddenly cut across several lanes of traffic to reach the side of the road.the entire transmission had to be replaced.
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. Consumer learned of recall on the internet.recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed.alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work.front brake noise and/or judder.front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads.tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed.
My transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear so i looked it up on the internet and there was a recall on it. I brought it to the dealership and they said that the recall had been fixed by putting an oil cooler on the transmission in october of 2004 and that i was responsible for fixing my transmission. I told them that it doesn't mean that it was not done before and that i was not paying for it because my car is doing exactly to the word what the recall said it would do.it is getting worse and i am afraid that it might lock up on me like the recall said that it would. I think that they should be liable to fix this problem as it was not fixed right the first time.
Honda 2003 accord i was driving home from detroit one day when my car started "jerking". At first it was very mild and i thought it was my imagination. It progressively became worse. I was driving 65 mph when my car stopped immediately and lunged me forward into the steering wheel hitting my head. It was as if someone had hit me from behind. I was on a two lane highway with heavy traffic. I am not sure how i wasn't injured more. Honda said the repair was out of warranty and not covered. The car had an earlier recall for the transmission around 20,000 miles for this problem and they tried to say they wouldn't cover it. The corporate office wanted to know if i planned on buying a honda again. When i said no, they said "we might was well stop right here as this program is only for loyal honda customers" (i had bought 3 honda's previously, amazing what they called "loyal")two days later honda called back and said the transmission and part of the car rental would be covered. There are many complaints on the internet about this model year honda for the transmission, but yet it seems honda is not going to recall the transmission. I am concerned there could be and may have been serious if not deadly accidents related to this malfunction, that may not be recognized as such. I am wondering if you are aware of this problem and already investigating crashes involving the honda 2003 accord.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that there was a previous recall on his vehicle.the second gear was not lubricated enough and burned up, which caused the transmission to be rebuilt.while driving at an unknown speed, the transmission froze.a technician from a transmission shop stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and they made the repair.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repair cost since the vehicle was taken to another repair center instead of a honda dealer.the failure mileage was 135,000.
Automatic transmission failure on freeway led to disabled vehicle.car previously inspected by dealer under transmission recall and deemed ok.transmission rebuilt by third party for $2500 with lingering problems.
2003 honda accord ex v-6 had failed transmission after only 61,000 miles, suddenly shifting into 2nd gear while going approximately 45 mph.each time this happened, the car would jerk violently, throwing my head forward and slowing the car drastically, as if the brakes had been slammed.this would happen suddenly, with no warning and could have caused an accident, with me being rear ended.i was fortunate that didn't happen.this is too soon for a transmission to go out, which cost me $4,000.00.this is not the typical quality that i've come to expect from a honda vehicle, and am very unhappy to have had to spend this kind of money on what i consider a premature transmission failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle would shift gears independently and become resistant to acceleration.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileages were 69,000. Updated 07/20/11updated 3/01/2012 *ln
Consumer receivedrecall notice p30/p31 concerning gear replacement. Dealership stated no parts were available.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The vehicle was previously included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and was repaired. After the repairs, the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the tcs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The consumer stated there were problems with the vehicles second gear.the mechanic checked the vehicle and informed the consumer it would cost 3,900 to replace the transmission. Prior to going to the mechanic, the discovered a recall had been issued for her model and year vehicle.the consumer reported the problem to the manufacturer and several days later, she received a message which stated the warranty on her vehicle had expired. The consumers husband contacted honda and he was informed that since regular transmission maintenance was not performed on the vehicle no assistance would be provided. Updated03/03/11 updated 04/21/11
My 2003 honda accord transmission failed at only 84000 miles. The car suddenly decelerated from 65 to 45 miles per hour on the freeway. Luckily it was not rush hour. My 1 year old son was in the car with me. No recalls have been issued even though numerous people have been experiencing this issue with their 2003 accords. Upon inspection, i was told the transmission has a shift malfunction and is stuck in 3rd gear. Needs replacement with cost of $3900. The car is undriveable at this point without repair.
Automatic transmission problems.
Transmission on 2003 accord v6 auto 116,000 miles.slipped gear went from 65 mph to 20 on interstate without any warning.had it been rush hour during the week i likely would not be able to send you this e-mail.it took 12 seconds to find a list of people on the internet who have the same problem.how many people have to die or be hurt for you to act.fyi - i have a masters in mechanical engineering and worked in numerous factories.this would not be acceptable with assembly equipment in a controlled environment.why is it acceptable in a car?
While driving on highways our 2003 honda accord v6 automatic at 60 mph,there was sudden downshift causing severe engine braking, front wheels locked and i nearly had a severe accident that would have resulted in fatality or serious injury. Apparently, i am discovering that this a very prevalent problem on 2003 accord v6 auto transmission. It happened to our auto technician who tried to replicate it. Honda seems very indifferent about this problem and i hope and pray nhtsa will fully investigate this problem before someone dies. This is serious safety issue not a car performance issue!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle unexpectedly began to down-shifted and then resumed normal operation. Unintended vehicle deceleration increased the risk of a vehicle crash.the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure; therefore, no repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were 133,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.when the vehicle is placed into gear and the accelerator pedal is depressed, the contact hears a loud noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission assembly failed and a new one was needed.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the failure mileage was 115,000 and current mileage was 163,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lunged back and forth in a sudden stop and go motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. The dealer advised her that the transmission would need to be replaced.the vehicle was left in the dealers possession and the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised that they would assist with fifty percent of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 84,450 and the current mileage was 84,490.
Greetings! while driving into work about 14 months ago, my 2003 honda accord suddenly went out of gear. The transmission felt like it went into neutral (while still in drive) and i was on the highway doing 60 mph. Luckily there were no vehicles near me. The car started to go into convulsions, as i could only guess the transmission was trying to find the gear once again. Need i say, i was scared for my life. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder with my heart racing! i was thanking god nothing happened. A similar incident happened to my wife shortly after that and i began looking up information regarding recalls. Surely enough, i stumbled upon the 2003 honda accord transmission recall. I contacted honda and brought the car to a dealer as instructed to have it diagnosed. The transmission was faulty and although they did offer compensation for half of the cost to put in a new transmission, i was still not able to afford $1,500. I found it very unfair that my accord, which was purchased about 2 years ago for durability purposes, had this issue with only 74,000 miles. I've driven hondas for over 20 years and have never had a problem with any. I presently drive my accord to and from work and do not take the expressway for fear of what happened to my wife and myself. However, meaning there have been over 1 million vehicles with this similar problem, i think a class action lawsuit or full recall should be considered. I can honestly say if i would have been in heavy traffic, i would have suffered a serious accident that day. Since then, we experience slipping almost on a daily basis and are forced to pull over and stop the vehicle for a few minutes. This seems to help sometimes. Luckily we have another vehicle for longer distance driving. Please review this request very seriously. I am sure i am not the only person with this problem. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Happy new year!
Nhtsa recall #04v!76000 car was evaluated oil jet kit installed. No proof that the gears were actually discolored; which would have required a replacement tranny. Quite a money saver.for honda. Transmissions are expensive. Honda replaced the tranny cost to me 2,100. I still have car; running fine at 88,000oil jet kit was installed 4/2004.the failure at 62,000 miles, with the fix is still pre-mature tranny failure.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving his vehicle, the transmission started to flutter which was an indication that the transmission was failing. The dealer stated that they would not repair the transmission since the warranty was not valid. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000.
My transmission failed after i attempted to put my car in park.i filed a complaint last year with bbb and was rejected.now i am notified by honda about a recall that has a direct relationship to my failed transmissiona safety recall has been issued regarding this exact possibility that happened to me.
While driving in busy traffic, the transmission on my 2003 honda accord started to behave in a very erratic way. First the transmission would not engage causing the engine to rev to about 5000 rpm and then it would suddenly engage causing the car to jump forward causing me to have to apply the brakes immediately.i was very concerned by this action. After brief experimentation i determined that if i applied gradual acceleration and kept the rpm to under 2500, i could get the car to travel without jerking.it's the first time i have ever owned an automobile where i felt concern for my personal safety.after first encountering this problem, i was able to drive the car to the honda dealership within 2 hours of first observing the problem.i was informed by my honda dealer that the first stage of my transmission was bad and the transmission would have to be replaced. After doing some initial research on the web i am alarmed at the transmission failure rate for the 2003 accord. I am even more surprised that your office has done nothing to bring this issue to the attention of other 2003 accord owners and to hold honda accountable for what appears to be a quality control/ design issue.please visit the following web site as one of the sources for document this problem:http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/.
Transmission comes out of gear when shifting from second to third, leaving the car unable to accelerate.it happens every time the transmission attempts the shift.
Consumer receivedrecall04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure.took vehicle to dealerforrepairs.problem had not been resolved. The consumer indicated that the transmission made a grunting noise.the dealer indicated that the noise was normal but the consumer doesn't think so.
2003 honda accord lx v6. Automatic transmission is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. This model has had issues with the transmission since the beginning. My car only has 49000 miles on it, and i think honda needs to correct and fix this problem before a safety incident occurs. On top of that they are well aware of this issue, and should stand behind their products, and not make this come out from the consumers pocket.
I own a 2003 honda accord automatic, v6 and it has been having transmission problems for about a month now and honda has offered only for me to go in and replace my transmission completely for $4616.this all began spontaneously, a week after i went in to honda to get an oil change.the car will not pass 20mph unless if you step on the gas extremely hard, a couple of times.this now occurs everyday and everytime i use the car to go anywhere.this is dangerous because in the middle of possibly doing 30mph the car will drop down to 20mph and not want to go faster.
My 2003 honda accord v6 automatic transmission failed at 65,000 miles--car was undrivable and was almost rear ended because i could not accelerate. Had to take car to independent shop and replace transmission for $3100.
My 2003, v6 honda accord started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear.it becomes pretty dangerous when merging onto interstates and driving in traffic.there is a safety recall on the transmission.my vehicle was in the shop several times and the dealer never mentioned the recall.once i had transmission problems and found the recall myself, i took it into honda and showed them the safety recall.they looked at the transmission and said i need a new transmission but said they weren't responsible because the discoloration wasn't right.even though the extra heat burnt the transmission oil and caused some failure in the transmission.coincidentally the second gear is what is messed up.the honda america rep told me that they were looking for a "catastrophic" problem with the transmission for them to be responsible.i guess that want you to drive with the problem until this occurs and then they will replace it.
2003 honda accord v6 with transmission problems customer states that in nov 04 they received a recall letter took it in and had the work done then april 07 the transmission locked up and wants honda to pay for the repairs**ccthe consumer stated the problem he experienced, is the same as the recall, that he thought was repaired previously.
4/13/11 driving on a main route, with morning flow of traffic my car revved as if moving but just stopped moving forward, then would kick back into forward motion, traffic behind, to the right and in front of, no shoulder to pull over - i had 2miles to reach work.had it towed for inspection, stated the transmission was done asked if the recall had been taken care of. I've never received a recall other than recently-ignition issues.he forwarded me a copy of the recall - had it towed to o'donnell honda, place of purchase and all scheduled and wanted service since purchase in 2003.they agreed the transmission needed to be replaced.i faxed to them a copy of a recall noting "all" 2003 honda accords needed a 2nd gear replacement.i was told, my vin was not included in the list.i was later told that the 2nd gear was replaced, ? 04 or 05 but no document history other than honda's was there.i have all of my records and nothing includes that replacement.o'donnell honda will not replace the transmission at their cost and well, those things happen...what i was told about the transmission going. My car is in mint condition, always taken care of minimal needs and at 81,000also had experience with the same dealer, my daughters honda si v-tech, a true lemon and them not standing behind the cars they sell.our family has purchased three cars from them, brand new, serviced by them but they seem to be loosing their standards.
2003 honda accord v6 sedan transmission failure at 66,000 miles.car revs without power to wheels. Unable to move.turned car on and off and only by shifting to d1 was i able to get the car off the road and out of traffic.towed to dealership and told it would be $4600.00of which honda would pay $2000 as a courtesy.found over 400 similar reports on carproblems.com and realized this was an engineering problem that needs to be recalled.please put pressure on honda to make this happen.
Transmission failure which almost caused an accident on highway 17 in lexington, ms.i had just had my car serviced 2 weeks prior to include the transmission and was told the computer could not find anything wrong with the transmission.well, why 70 miles away from home in a curve doing about 50 miles per hour, the rpm went up but the speed went down while in the middle of traffic.i thank god i was not rearended due to the quick decrease in speed.i managed to pull to the side of the road to try to find out what happened.after about 30 minutes, i coasted to a parking lot and had my car towed to patty peck honda in ridgeland, ms.i had 94,000 miles on the car.i had complained about the transmission for years.my car had the 2nd gear recall in 2004, which i had repaired.i had to have my transmission replaced.honda paid 75% and i paid 25%. The transmission failed may 11, 2008 and now my transmission is acting up again.something needs to be done soon.
I have a 2003 honda accord and the transmission has started to go.i have an automatic but i know what it feels like when the car drops to neutral and the rpms start to rev.i know that is not a good thing to have.i took my car to the honda dealer and they said it cost 4000 dollars to replace my transmission.they also stated that they are well aware of this problem and if you are one of the lucky ones then they might fix it for you.but if they have full knowledge of what is going on, what is it going to take to inform the drivers that they are in an unsafe car.i hope it doesn't take someone dying but i feel like it might.
2003 honda accord hesitated from a stop and made an unusual noise which also occurred when driving.the vehicle was taken to a dealer who determined that the automatic transmission had to be replaced.since the vehicle was still under warranty to consumer only had to pay for the diagnostic test.the consumer did some research and found that there was recall on the transmission (recall number 04v176000).she never received a notice.
The 2003 honda accord ex v6 automatic transmission slips out of gear to neutral and then jerks the car and goes back into gear.this happens periodically without warning.the car has 97,258 miles.the honda dealer said the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $4075.22 + taxes and alignment.
2003 honda accord transmission slipping. When going up a bridge had to drop down to 20 mph to keep car going.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph up an incline in rainy weather, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would shift gears abruptly and abnormally hard. The contact had a tune-up performed at a local repair facility but to no avail. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure became progressively worse over time. Whenever the accelerator was depressed, there was a lengthy hesitation before the vehicle would engage from 40-60 mph. The contact was able to locate a recall for her year, make and model (nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000: power train:automatic transmission) the dealer advised her vin was not included. The vin was unknown. The vehicle was never repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
Driving 65 mph on the highway then all of a sudden my 2003 honda accord shifts violently into first gear. Could of caused a major accident. Called honda usa and they said they are unaware of any issues with the 2003 honda accord. Does someone need to be killed in or by a 2003 honda accord before someone takes action!!
2003 honda accord ex-l, mileage 104,000. Purchased new, single owner/driver. Driving 70 mph on highway, vehicle slowed to first gear.luckily was able to pull onto the shoulder of the highway before causing accidents.car would not move after that.2003 honda accord ex-l [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2003 honda accord v6:automatic transmission slipping out of gear; either to neutral and reving high or violently downshifting. It has been slightly noticable for a while but not enough to think it was dangerous. Then within the past 2 weeks it has become more pronounced and dangerous.this occured multiple times on on the highway within a 15 miles drive. Multiple accidents were barely avoided when the downshift or slip would occur with other traffic on the road.i am concerned for my safety and others as this will likely lead to complete transmission failure and end with a crash.i have not taken any steps to fixing this yet becasue i know i will be told i need to buy a new transmission which seems unreasonable when a universal problem is apparent among this model/year of car.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord from ames, ia to minneapolis, mn for a one day trip and the malfunction indicator light came on at the halfway and the engine died a few seconds later. I had to pullover and call my insurance agent. At the end, my car got towed to the sedars honda dealership at mason city, iowa, and they called me saying it was the transmission failure and replacing will cost from $3000 to $3600.
The transmission on my accord was part of the recall to inspect the 2nd gear. The transmission start to slip on the month of june in 2005. Then it got worst a few weeks after the first occurrence and later stall completely. I was able to drive the car in first and second gear after i restart the engine. I brought the car to the dealership and first they didn't find any problem with the transmission. They finally find the problem and need to replace the whole unit.
Honda accord 2003 ex 6 cylinder, green with 64k miles two days back while on my way to a restaurant in new york city on 1-495 i got 2 major jerks i was about to bang into the car in front of me all this happened on my birthday and then when i got a parking on the street my car reverse gear stopped working. People were honking on me.i went to a honda dealer today and they said the transmission is gone bad. To replace they want $4158. I called honda america hoping for some help but all in vain. They said to contact the service manger and the regional filed manager. But after seeing all the post i don't think so any action will be taken . May be they will give me some discount that all that too when i will beg for it. My car has just $64k miles on it . I got my transmission fluid changed by the same honda dealer 2 months back. Is there any way or any news from nhtsa ? is there a recall? this is really dangerous !!!honda sucks big time !!!!
The vehicle jerked violently and than would not accelerate safely. The vehicle was not safe to operate and i was almost rear ended because the car dropped from 75 to 35 in just a few seconds.
Car began revving up to 2500 rpm's at 25-30 mph, then up to 6500 rpm's at 50 mph, and never shifting back down. Was told by the dealer that the entire transmission would have to be replaced.
I was driving on the highway going about 65mph, when all of a sudden my rpms shot up to around 6500 and my car slowed to about 40 mph all about a second. It was as if i had slammed on my brakes. This happened about 4 more times before i could get off the highway.my car was recalled for a transmission in 2004 and i took it in but apparently the recall was not enough. This problem could have cause a serious injury to myself and to others and i hope that this can get resolved.
I am the owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6. On yesterday, 6/23/2010 ,i was driving to work on the highway, during rush hour,when my car started to choke and slip. It felt like someone waspushing and pulling the car. The rpms were going up to 4-5 when i tried to accelerate. Naturally i was scared. My car was disrupting the flow of traffic, but thankfully no one hit me. I had my car towed to northwest honda in owings mills md on that day. Nw told me that my transmission needed to be replaced due to an internal malfunction. This was unusual because i bought a certified preowned honda in 2005 and i had all of my regularly scheduled maintenance done at that dealer. Lastly my car gave no warning of possible defects , no lights etc. After doing research i found out my year/model of honda accord is notorious for transmission defects and several people have had similar experiences. I'm sure some may have even been in an accident. Honda did a recall on the at in 2004, but that was only to fix the gears and prevent the transmission from locking. That does not fix the transmission problem from slipping and defecting without warning. My car is slightly out of the manufactured warranty which expired in on 11/15/2009. My extended warranty expired 01/01/2010. I obviously took the precautions to avoid this type of incident. I am now without coverage for this defective part. Honda offers good will assistance but it is granted on a case by case basis and is not a guarantee. I do have a claim in with honda. I feel honda should be held liable for their product before someone get seriously hurt or injured, much like the toyota recall. This is an ongoing issue that must be addressed. Thankfully i am without physical harm, mentally i was shaken up. The situation could have easily been worst. Please check online for the numerous complaints on this car. It is a serious issue. Honda should be required to recall all 2003 accord transmissions for safety reasons. Thanks.
The last week of december 2010, around 96,930 miles, the automatic transmission on my 2003 honda accord v6 began to have problems shifting from second gear to third gear when in d4, reluctantly sliding into gear between second and third; i would have to back off on the throttle for the transmission to complete the shift. I also tried driving around town with the automatic transmission in d3 to see if that would overcome the sliding and hard shifting; it did not. The automatic transmission also began to have a noticeable hard downshift when hot, creating a pattern of very surprising hard downshifting that got worse very quickly. One time, when i was slowing down from 45 mph for a stop light, it downshifted so hard i inadvertently knocked it into neutral with my right arm. The unpredictability and severity of the hard downshifting caused me to immediately park the car. When hot, there are times when the transmission will now not shift above second gear and only reluctantly goes into reverse. This change occurred over the course of several days for a total of 67 miles traveled. When the transmission is cold it shifted normally on the way to the way to the facility that works on my honda: they were able to duplicate the erratic and hard downshifting when reaching operating temperature.the automatic transmission failed at 97,067 miles; the car was purchased new in august of 2003. The automatic transmission unit is being replaced with a rebuilt automatic transmission unit as i am told there are no new units being manufactured (per honda). On the failed unit i had the honda2nd gear oil jet recall performed on the transmission in september 2004; transmission drain and flush at 42,000 and 95,000 miles; and transmission drain and refill at 60,000 miles. I had driven 8200 miles in october 2010 (fairfax, va. To seattle, wa, and back) without a problem.i have observed the manufacturers required maintenance schedules.
While driving on a friday @ approx. 5:30pm on a busy 2 lane street at approx. 40mph my car suddenly jerked hard and reduced speed to approx 5-10mph.icould not accelerate people were hooking and swerving around me while i tried to get over but could not reach speeds over 25-30mph.have come to find the transmission has failed and a rebuilt transmission would cost approx. $3800-$4200 according to honda dealership.i have not been able to pay for any repair at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake with an intense vibration. The "check engine" warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. Also, he reset the transmission code. The contact stated that the transmission had beenpreviously replaced twice. The failure mileage was 2.
While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 (with approximately 84k miles) at interstate speeds during rush hour traffic, the automatic transmission suddenly locked-up without warning.the vehicle suddenly lurched instantaneous from highway speed to a near complete stop.it was almost as if the transmission shift wasmoved from drive into park.without any brake lights to warn the driver behind me, he had to defensively slam on his brakes and swerve to avoid rear-ending my vehicle.this vehicle's maintenance manual does not recommend replacement of the transmission fluid until 100,000 miles yet my mechanic commented that the fluid was completely burnt-up and that i need a new transmission.this 2003 v6 accordhad an inspection recall for this transmission particular problem, but no repair work was performed on my vehicle.please require honda address this problem before someone gets killed!!the day before this occurred my 16 year old daughter was driving this car!!how would she have responded?
Vehicle was parked on a slight decline (facing forward), while still running.driver left the vehicle, walked approx 15 yards.an audible (fairly loud) "pop" was heard and then the vehicle rolled forward, striking a fence, causing damage to the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).the vehicle was repaired on october 5, 2004.a week prior to the failure, warning indicators were illuminated, the second gear was failing, and the transmission fluid was low.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not find any failures.while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a very loud slamming noise and the vehicle instantly slowed down to 25 mph.the vehicle was able to be placed into first gear and driven safely to the destination, where it was later towed to the dealer for inspection.the manufacturer stated that they would not cover any cost because the recall repair had previously been performed.the vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileages were 87,000.
Transmission begin slipping between 2nd and 3rd under hard acceleration, as is typical for this year accord, indicating eminent tranny failure. Took the car to honda dealership and asked for a goodwill repair after hearing the cost of transmission replacement ($3700). Honda offered to cover 75% of the cost, which i accepted.
2003 honda accord with only 53,000 miles. While driving on the highway approximately 55mph i attempted to change the line when my car suddenly and abruptly decelerated causing drivers behind me to brake rapidly and this almost lead to an accident. I was in the car with my wife and 4.5 years old son. It was a horrible experience. Next day i took my car to a dealer just to find out that i am going to need another transmission and the cost is $4600. American honda offered 35 % discount but the problem with this is than independent garages quoted repair between $2300- $2900 so in reality it was not real discount.there is definitely something wrong with this year model transmission and judging by so many complains (and more is posted every day) about the same issue i am surprise that nhtsa is not doing anything about that. I hope that agency is not waiting till someone get badly injured or cause others serious trouble. I am the lucky on, it cost me a money but i am well and alive.in may there was a recall from hyundai and based on what i found on nhtsa website there was a lot less complains about transmission problem and nhtsa reacted : quoted' hyundai is recalling 6,169 santa fes because a defective transmission may cause "loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash," according to the nhtsa' unquoted. I would like to know what rules nhtsa used to differentiate transmission problem. In one case may increase risk of crush but in other not.
2003 honda accord exl v6. Car driven by original adult owners since bought new. Car was regularly maintained, and generally garage kept. At 94,300 miles, started to shift hard from 2nd gear to third, then into 4th. This hard shifting was not dependent upon weather or temperature condition. On the day of the transmission failure, car was driven in town to run a nearby errand. Was driving in moderate traffic when car started to rev up to 6-7000 rpms before shifting into next gear. Whenthe transmission would finally shift, it did so with an audible thump. Then parked car, did errand, returned to car. It started right back up, shifted into reverse and then into drive without issue. Once driving back from errand, car was noticeably loud when shifting from 2nd into third. Eventually came to a stop light. When i tried to accelerate to leave the stoplight, the transmission completely failed, and car was towed for repair. We feel fortunate that our young son was not in the car at the time of the transmission failure, nor was my husband on the tollroad. We feel lucky to have found a local, reputable transmission shop that rebuilt the transmission and replaced the torque converter for $1500. This seems to have been a terrific price on a repair i would never have imagined needing to do prior to 100,000 miles. So much for honda's reputation for quality and long-lasting reliability.
Transmission failure resulting in lockup and immediate, unexpected stop.
Vehicle suddenly jerks as though you're hitting the brakes and then accelerates, then the transmission seems to fail.incident occurred as i was driving at 50 mph.sudden jerking of the vehicle as if i had slammed on the brakes and then accelerated as if i had slammed on the accelerator.then back to the jerking sensation until i was able to pull to the curb and come to a complete stop.i strongly believe i would have caused a severe accident with major injuries if another vehicle had been directly behind me.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended that the transmission be replaced.the manufacturer offered to replace the transmission for free, but the contact would have to pay for the labor.the current and failure mileages were 78,000.
2003 honda accordlx 3.0 v6 transmission failure, transmission fluid burned, locked up causing inability to stop almost resulting in an accident80,000 miles.very high cost of repair estimated at 50% ofblue book used vehicle price.high number of complaints about this problem are being filed all over the web and a recall should be issued with customers being reimbursed for repairs.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70mph, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into second gear and the speed reduced to 20mph. There were no warning indicators prior to the problem.the sudden reduction in speed nearly caused a rear end collision.the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who determined the solenoid in the transmission gear box needed to be replaced, however the vehicle has not been repaired.the dealer was alerted, but did not inspect the vehicle.
2003 honda accord v6, transmission failure. Transmission fails to shift into gear leaving driver with no power.
I just bought a 2003 honda accord coupe ex about 3 weeks ago.i got a great deal on the car.it was a honda certified car which means it had been 150 point inspected before i bought it.the car has just over 60k miles.the transmission gave out this past weekend after only 3 weeks.was this problem missed in the 150 point inspection....i think so.i checked by 150 point inspection paper after the problem occurred.it seems that the transmission leak box was not ever checked.they must have left that part out.which means the honda was not certified, and which also means that it was false advertisement to the consumer that this was a honda certified car.what are my rights as an angry individual.i was basically lied to in order to get the sell.thankfully, i bought the extended warranty and the fix is in works now.after reading other people's horror stories with their transmission, i would like to file a complaint against both the dealership and honda as a company.i am very angry that after 3 weeks of having my car, it is in the shop to be fixed.i was lied to and deceived.if there is anything that i can do as an individual to prevent this to happening to someone else then i will by all means do so.thanks for your help and consideration in this matter.
The car was not shifting properly.revving high when trying to upshift and shifting down hard when downshifting.in one or 2 occasions this locked the wheels and the car skidded.this car had been updated per previous recall in 2004:2003 honda accord recall id from nhtsa: 04v176000auto recall date: 04/15/2004vehicle component: power train:automatic transmissionestimated vehicles affected: 1099796 obviously that fix did not work, as the car still exhibited the transmission problem and honda does not acknowledge that this is continuing to be an issue.
Transmission wouldn't shift from second to third gear, engine would rev over 5 rpms.honda replaced with remanufactured transmission with only 12 month/12,000 mile warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving atapproximately 60 mph, the vehicle violently jerked approximately three times. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and had it towed to a local repair facility. The contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission has yet to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership to have the repair for recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) performed but the dealer stated that they could not inspect it but they could replace it at the contacts expense. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center where the contact was informed that one of the gears weremissing which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who told him to take the vehicle to the dealership to have the transmission replaced. The current and failure mileages were 152,650.
I was aware that 03 honda accords have had transmission problems, so when my check engine light came on i immediately went to the dealer and asked them to look at it.they told me it was fine, my gas cap wasn't screwed on tight, but did a full check and sold me some battery stuff.now, just a month later, the transmission failed at about 50 mph and nearly jerked me into another car.i was on the way to pick up my kids from school!i shudder to think what could have happened.i limped into the dealer with the dashboard lit up, drive indicator light blinking, and the gears slipping & downshifting hard.this time, they say the transmission fluid "smells bad" and i need it replaced.why couldn't honda, who knows all about this famously bad model year's transmission, make sure the problem was fixed when i, a very conscientious owner, brought it in last month?before a catastrophic failure that could have killed people?sorry about the caps, i'm just very, very frustrated at this irresponsibility. It is a clear safety issue.
2003 honda accord transmission failure. Slips out of gear, 1,2, gears. Will do this on a turn, or hitting a bump in the road.
(events leading up to the failure on 5/15, 2007i was driving the honda accord 2003 and approaching a traffic light, applied the brake and unexpectedly it locked.i wasn't surewhere the lock came from. Then i drove another few blocks towards my house but i still got some small lockup, and it was as serious as the first one.i went to work the next day , it was ok for about 20 minutes before i exited the highway, at that time i expected another lockup and it was more serious than the last time.it could also be the speed is faster. When i got to the officei called my machenic,which isthe honda dealership,where i have maintenancemaintenance and repair work done.i just had a 60 000 service with them a week ago. When i drove to the dealership i experienced another lockup and this time it was very serious ,it was on the highway and the car behind me almost hit me. When i arrived the shop and the technician examinate the car and said that the transmission is no good. 2. Failure and its consequences - i was told that i need a new transmission.note: my car was on the recall list for on the transmission for the exact problem.
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex completely is shot now. When i try to speed up my car will go into first gear and then i have to put my foot down on the gas pedal for it to actually go and skip and move into third gear.i have contacted honda to try and get the problem addressed with them and they politely said that they cant compensate me at all because the problem had already been addressed back in 2009 its is now 2011 and the same problem with the transmission is now occurring again.
First honda new1989 accord lxi, replaced in 1991 with new accord se which was stolen in 1994 and replaced with new 1994 accord ex. Added new accord ex v6 in 2003. Bought last honda we will ever own 2010 accord ex v6 seven days before the transmission in the 2003 took a kamikazes. We were two miles from home traveling at 55 mpg when the engine redlined and the car jerked and lost speed. Fortunately we had just gotten off of nc 17 and the road we were on was deserted. I let the car slow until the transmission engaged and nursed the car to our home. In the morning i called our honda dealer in myrtle beach sc told them what happen. They stated they believed the transmission was gone but they needed to see the car. It was delivered on a flat bed and they called to tell me the transmission was shot.located this site and the nhtsa site with suggestions to contact honda for a goodwill coverage of the transmission. Considering honda had just finalized the 90 million dollar class action suit and recall of 2000 - 2002 accords i thought they would welcome our loyalty of twenty years and pay for their engineering failure. The twit at honda corporate gave me a hissyfit. What did i expect? the car is out of warranty! you should be lucky honda is even talking to you. You have the car with the best resale on the market. So what if it has to be towed forty five miles to the nearest honda dealer (who had just serviced the 2003 the day we picked up the 2010). A week later the twit gave an ultimatum. Honda will replace the transmission for$2800 and split the cost 50/50. Considering the dealer had quoted a cost of $3400 this was going to save us. Today 11/5/09 my half grew to $1525 and the car stinks like hell. It smells like someone was smoking a really bad cigar. The driver's rug and the door panel are covered with grease. So where do i go from here. Since the 2003 was purchased while i was a new york resident i will contact the ny attorney general andrew como. Who has a reputation.
We were traveling, approx 2 hr dr. Noticed very little revving up but would kick into gear, maybe an hour into the drive,transmission started slipping causing a hard stop and go motion. Had to manually shift vehicle until the vehicle would not shift anymore. Engine revved up to 6 & 7 and would slow down then speed up on its own. Vehicle would not shift and would not reverse. Let the car rest for about an hour and it would be fine for about 5 mins then start up again. Had to tow the vehicle to the dealer where they said the recall was fixed and i may have to purchase new transmission.
The transmission on my 2003 accord started slipping between 2nd and third gears. I almost got hit from behind with my one year old in the back seat. The transmission had to be replaced. There are numerous cases of such failure.honda seems to have been aware of the problem in 2004. The company had a safety recall to address an issue with the same and to install new oil pumps. It is now clear that the recall was only to prolong the transmission to beyond the warranty limit. The transmission seems to be of substandard quality. I don't know why they don't issue a safety recall. How come the problem was a safety issue in 2004 but not so in later years. Because the problem occurs at lower speeds the damages may not include injuries and deaths right now. But that does not mean it is no possible. I guess the gov.'t and honda wont issue a recall as long as there are no injuries or deaths. It is amazing that a car company with such low quality parts is touted as a 'quality' car. Just a sad state of the automobile industry.
My 2003 honda accord routinely revs up without getting into gear.this often happens while i'm in traffic.it hasn't caused an accident yet but it is only a matter of time.i've tried having it serviced multiple times and am told that it cannot be duplicated in the shop.i've even gotten honda's 500$ transmission service...i still have the problem.
I was driving on a busy interstate (i-395 in northern virginia) when my transmission suddenly downshifted.i drive a 2003 honda accord ex v6.i couple months back i performed the required recall maintenance, installing a part on my second gear that was supposed to reduce the heat produced from the transmission.i had not had any problems with my transmission before the part was installed.the day of the instance, after the transmission slipped and i dramatically lost acceleration, i was luckily able to veer to the shoulder, almost causing the vehicle behind me to rear end me, and other vehicles surrounding me to veer out of the way.there was no injury or property damage involved, though there easily could of been.the honda service center i took it to informed me that i was going to have to replace the transmission, as there were metal pieces that got loose in the fluid and caused the failure.to my belief, this is a recurring problem with my year/model honda because i was instructed (through an internet message board of people with the exact same problem) to contact honda america to help with my repair costs, because they were getting the same problems from customers from all around the country.i am still in talks with honda about covering costs of their faulty transmission.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating further. The vehicle resumed normal acceleration after a brief hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was waiting to be informed if the vehicle was or was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,400.
I was driving approximately 35 mph when i went to accelerate, the transmission slips and engine revs high while car downshifts into what felt like first gear and violently slows down.this almost put me through the windshield.any attempts i made to speed up or maintain speed just cause the transmission to slip and lag until finally the car just acts like its in neutral.i turn off the car and start it up again, it drives fine all the way to the dealership.they find nothing wrong with it and charge the $100 diagnostic fee.i drive it off the lot and it immediately starts slipping between 2-3 gears and downshifting; so i drive it right back into the shop and they say the transmission needs replaced. Transmission replacement run roughly $5000.car is at 85,000 miles, all maintenances and 3000-mile oil changes performed, car has required many visits to the shop for malfunctioning electrical systems and problematic brakes.honda claims all recalls have been performed, including a recall for a defective transmission part they never replaced with a working part.the technician informs me i am able to drive home granted i can deal with some slippage of gears, if this had happened on the highway, i would be dead right now, and i do a lot of highway driving.nothing has been done yet to correct this failure, i believe honda should do the right thing and replace these dangerously faulty parts in all of its vehicles.
I have a 2003 honda accord v6 coupe.my transmission began slipping at 20 - 25 mph.the car would lose power, rpm's would rev very high and then shift violently into third gear.i took my car into the local honda dealer and was told that my transmission had failed.it had 82,017 miles on the car and had been very well maintained.the transmission had to be replaced - total cost $2600.honda agreed to pay for half the cost, only after i threatened to picket their dealership.this transmission is dangerous and should be recalled.
The owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving over 60 mph the vehicle stalled without any prior warnings.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated they she would have to pay $3521.00 to replace the transmission since the torque converter failed. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 137,000.
I first noticed issues with my auto tranny in my accord ex v6 at around 50k miles.they had just installed some jet for the recall for hard shifting for this car.at about 80k i noticed it getting worse, so i told my mechanic and he changed the tranny oil for me.it seemed to shift a little better and this was only from 2-3 gear that it would rev up to about 5k and then jerk the car to get into 3rd.it's very embarrassing and i'm afraid it's going to lock up on me on the freeway.i saw that california filed a suit against honda and honda settled.every state should be filing a suit - i'd be first in line!i too talked to honda and the hq for honda, but since mine has so many miles on it (all freeway), they are blaming that, even tho i have maintenance records showing it's been a problem.they don't want to step up to the plate.i hope some lawyer gets a hold of these complaints and sues them like california did.this is my 2nd honda and i swore by it, but i'll never buy another honda after this.even from day one i've asked honda about the dimming of the headlights when the car shifts and they said it was normal cuz they car needed all the power to do the shifting, so they wouldn't do anything about it.i've owned several other cars and this was never an issue.i don't know if it's the year of this accord or that it's a v6, but it's very frustrating and honda should be ashamed!if complaints keep happening, you'd think they would fix the issues or investigate it a little harder since they already did one recall on them.i have told all my friends not to buy honda and told them why.let's spread the word and maybe when their sales go down, they might wonder why and do something about it.i'm now faced with a $4k to rebuild my tranny.sickens me, especially when the car is only worth $7k cuz i have 140k miles on it now.email me if you can help sue them...[xxx] .information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 75 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted and locked at 75 mph.the wheels squealed loudly.the contact managed to regain control of the vehicle and avoid a crash.through online research, she found numerous complaints for this failure, including nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).she called the manufacturer and they stated that they would call her back and let her know if her vin was included in the recall.the contact stated that her vehicle should be included if the failures are identical.the current and failure mileages were 92,000. Updated 2/17/10 updated 02/22/10.
2003 honda accord transmission failure.lost reverse first.then on the way home, transmission slammed from fourth into second gear.thankfully no car was close behind me.this could be a significant safety issue.request ntsb consider forcing a recall.http://www.hondaproblems.com/ indicates the 2003 accord has twice as many complaints as any other year.
My 2006 honda accord coupe v6 has been diagnosed with transmission failure at a honda dealership in bethesda, md.after picking the car up from tiresplus to get new tires i proceeded to drive home on 395 from alexandria, va to washington dc.as i approached a traffic light my car began to jerk and down-shift.i attempted to accelerate but the car would just jerk as other drivers swerved around me.i could not drive above 35mph.my car revved to 4000 and 5000 rpms at those low speeds for about 4 miles.the repair bill is estimated at $5200 to install a new transmission. I have not experienced any major, non-maintenance related engine problems with this car prior to this.
My 2003 honda accord has just reached 95k. I was accelerating to get onto interstate 81 when the car lost almost all power and rpm dial went down. The car the jerked violently forward, the rpm dial jumped up, and the car sped up. I had a friend in the car, and she joked that i was trying to kill her! i , of course, i didn't cause the car to do this! a few weeks went by and i was driving on i481 south when the vehicle lost most of its power. I couldn't do anything but try to get it to the next gear. As i did this, it violently jerked again, sending the shocked person in the car behind me to speed up, just to get around me!i was so scared, that i pulled over, and had my fiance come and drive the car to our mechanic. He could only go about 35-40mph on the highway the rest of the way, if not, it jerked on him as well. Upon parking at the mechanics, he couldn't get it in reverse. After two different certified mechanics scratched their heads about my car, i had my transmission fluid changed. It did nothing to fix it.i am picking up the car from a honda dealership, who have told me that the only fix is a new/rebuilt transmission at the price of $3800!there are no diagnostic codes that are being read, and no lights on the dashboard come on, except for traction control once in a while.this car is worthless to me! i cannot believe that honda will do nothing for us, and that there hasn't been a recall for this problem. We need to keep complaining to them! i believe that as more of this make and model gets into having higher mileage on them, the more complaints they will have! i will keep on complaining about this until something is done! i urge others to do the same. Hopefully, nobody gets hurt or killed in the process of them doing nothing in the meantime!
2003 honda accord: purchased 2/18/2006 as a certified preowned vehicle. Powertrain warranty: 10/18/2009 or 100,000 mileson 6/3/2010 at 84,288 miles - we finally got the diagnosis of powertrain failure (we had brought in two other times complaining of same problems.)honda dealership service dept. Gave quote for $4,000. Told to call honda usa for goodwill repair.
Transmission failure in 2003 honda accord ex v-6 a/t.
Transmission failure, difficulty shifting into 3rd gear and higher.gears do not engage, rpms increase, no acceleration. *dt
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The transmission was stuck in neutral and would not shift into gear. A mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified to confirm if there was a warranty or a recall. The failure mileage was 130,000
The transmission in my 2003 honda accords has failed and i am not the only one who has had this problem. Honda does not cover the replacement. This is ridiculous and should be changed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The automatic transmission would not shift into third gear while driving 65 mph and the speed would will suddenly decrease to 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times who was unable to diagnose the failure; however, they have made several attempts to repair the vehicle but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a half price discount off of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 79,000.
I was driving at approx 65-70 mph on the freeway, when the transmission seemed to slip or seize causing extreme deceleration (car seemed to shift itself into low gear). This caused wheels to lock up briefly, and nearly caused me to lose control of the vehicle.this incident was extremely hazardous, in my opinion.i see now from the internet, that hundreds of other honda accord drivers have had similar experiences.
Received the recall notice from honda regarding to the automatic transmission problem during the 3rd quarter of 2004. Owner brought in the car to nearby honda dealer for the recall. Honda service representative suggest that there is no need to replace the transmission and has done the required services for the vehicle. On mar 01, 2005. While accelerating on a on ramp entering the freeway, the vehicle suddenly loose gear control and was unable to find a right gear. The vehicle slowed down while still raving at neutral for about 2 second until it shifted to another gear. The problem occured multiple times after that incident, and gets worst and worst during that one day until one occasion where vehicle was completely stop on the road while engine is still on, and the gear is still on d4. The vehicle was only able to move when the ignition was turn off and back on again, and can only travel while on first gear. The vehicle was brought into the dealer the day after, and dealer suggest to change the whole transmission under owners own expanse of approximately $4000 or use the extended warrenty if the problem is cover under the warranty.
2003 honda accord transmission was damaged by what was to believed to be insufficient lubrication.***no answer required***. *mrthe vehicle was part of recall 04v176000 which was for heat buildup in the transmission.the consumer received the recall when the vehicle had 46000 miles.now at 70000 mile the transmission needs to be replaced .the consumer believes the damage to the transmission was done during the first 46000 miles and requested reimbursement from the manufacturer.
The transmission periodically fails to shift properly and failed to propel the car suddenly on the interstate in heavy traffic at high speed. Was forced to the side of the road in a very unsafe manner.this transmission is a safety hazard and of faulty manufacture as a transmission should last the life of a vehicle 300k or be replaced by the manufacturer.
My 2003 honda accord v6 began having problems shifting gears while driving after just ~65,000 miles. I took it to the dealership for inspection and needed to have the transmission replaced. After telling the dealership i read about multiple problems with these accords, they contacted the "district manager" who offered to cover 50% of the replacement cost. Needless to say i am not very happy with honda.
2nd gear transmission failure on my 2003 honda accord ex v6 and honda refuses to fix problem even after a recall was issued on this year/model vehicle in 2004.
The rpms on my 2003 honda accord would race up, but the car would not switch gears.the car would stay in second gear.complete transmission failure at less than 100,000 miles.
At normal acceleration and at random, violent gear shift from low to high.sometimes from 2 to 3, other times from 3 and up. Transmission remains in same gear (2 or 3) close to (6000rpm) then violently slams into next gear!! seem some scary moments. Effects started at 110k miles; got to dangerous at 122k miles.auto repair shop declared transmission failure. Replaced transmission.
I have an '03 v6 honda accord and the transmission simply went out.it started suddenly to slip into neutral for no reason.this is a safety issue since it was sudden and i was on side streets in traffic when it occurred.
2003 honda accord ex and accord lxsafety recall windshield wipers may stop working.consumer has issues with this recall and one for the transmission. *njthe consumer has two honda accords and when she took the vehicles to the dealer on different dates, the invoices gave different explanations as to what was done to remedy the recall.the consumer began having transmission problems with the sedan ex. The transmission would not move to the second level smoothly. The dealer could not find any defects with the second gear. Five days later, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped twice in the middle of the road. The consumer was able to make it to the dealer and a diagnostics revealed the transmission needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 30 miles per hour the transmission slipped into second gear and would not come out of second gear. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The contact was advised that the problem was the throttle body. The contact was then advised that the transmission was slipping. The current mileage was 124,000. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Was driving my 2003 honda accord at 45mph. Suddenly the transmission changed gears from 4th to lilke 1st gear, felt like i hit a brick wall or someone hit me hard. It was very shocking and scary. Took the car to the dealer. They said it needs a new transmission.
2003 honda accord sudden acceleration while foot still on the brake.it came to a stop by hittinga neighbors tree and the air bag deployed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 30 mph the transmission failed and the vehicle shifted out of gear; when the rpms increased it shifted back into gear. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.
2003 honda accord ex appears to down shift randomly while driving. Causes severe jerking of car. Sometimes is unable to shift gears. Very unsafe to drive. Local dealer says that it is the transmission and that the cost to fix it would be around $4,000. Problem appears to be common with this year and model. Honda non-compliant in fixing the issue.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle independently down shifted to first gear. The previous owner received repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission gears were replaced as compliant with the recall. The failure recurred within one year. The failure mileage was 85,000 miles and the current was 121,000.
I had a slight whine in the transmission of my 2003 honda accord v-6 coupe,(with only 79,000 miles and well maintained) for about a month when in one day it went from slight slippage to complete transmission failure. I was trying to cross a very busy intersection when it failed and if not for dry road conditions would have resulted in a terrible crash. Had the car towed to a honda dealership where they offered to replace the transmission with a rebuilt unit and cover 25% of the bill. It's my opinion this is a serious safety issue since the transmission will stop the vehicle in traffic with no control of speed by the driver.
2003 honda accord v6 ex with 130,000 miles on it.transmission shifted into 3rd gear to pass another car and never engaged.30 minutes later, driving at 45 mph, while coasting towards a stop-light the transmission suddenly shifted into 1st gear and i almost hit the steering wheel.drove 5 more miles and at various speeds the transmission dropped from 3rd or 4th gear into 1st gear 5 more times.had car towed to dealer who was able to reproduce the problem after testing for 2 days.told me that i shouldn't drive it, it's very dangerous.it could be deadly if running at high speed.scared the technician driving.i was quoted a repair price of $4100.i'm still contemplating action.
My transmission failed yesterday on my 2003 honda accord ex v6. I was driving and tried to accelerate and all of the sudden it was as if my car had been thrown into neutral. Of course, i checked it and i was still in drive. I only have 79,000 miles on it. The dealer said it will be a $3,000 to $4,000 repair.
I own a 2003 honda accord.there was not any noticeable indications of transmission problems, the car ran great, no indicator lights came on for warning.the car has been driven by myself and all maintenance done as scheduled or before. I was driving it home from work on a busy 4 lane in 5 o'clock traffic.i was following the flow of traffic at about 50mph, when it simply came out of gear.when i pushed the accelerator the rpm's went up but the transmission would not kick in.it finally caught up and i was able to exit the traffic into a parking lot without an accident. When my husband got there, it would not go into drive or reverse.i had drove it approximately 4 miles when this happened.long story short, car had to be towed to the honda dealership, they said the transmission was gone.we called american honda, since the car had a recall in 2004 for this problem, but after waiting a week for the dealership and american honda to "get together" we did not get any response from them.we left messages for "ronn" our case manager and the calls was not returned.we had to take it to a transmission shop to be rebuilt, but it still does not run right.
I was accelerating and the rpms of my vehicle shot up and my car decelerated.i turned off the car restarted and it ran fine.got up next morning, drove kids to school.got in car, began drive to work.as i entered the freeway, my car's rpms shot up and my car began to decelerate rapidly when it hit 40 mph.drove to local mechanic, restarting car 5 times on the way and then had it towed to honda deleared.now sitting wait to see who will pay for new transmission they say i need.updated 03/08/10
2003 honda accord driving on freeway, slowed for traffic, then car would not accelerate over 25 miles an hour. Drove to dealer transmission failure. All required service had been performed as recommended, as well as a recall service in 2004. Transmission had to be replaced. Had a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, failure at 130,000 miles. Honda seems to know of defect offered to pay 25% "standard discount" for this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving the transmission failed without any prior warnings.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced at an expense of $3000.00. The honda manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that they would pay $1400 of the amount due. The failure mileage was 97,017.
The week prior to my transmissions totally failing i begin to notice how rough it was changing from 1st to 2nd gear. The car begins to hesitate before it changed gears as if it was slipping, i couldn't accept the possibility. It was a 2003 honda (suppose to be a reliable vehicle).today i was on the expressway taking my youngest son to school and the car jerked violently which frightened me extremely but i managed to pull it together and take my foot off the accelerator and cut on my hazard lights. Drove the car at a very low speed safely off the highway and dropped my son off at daycare. I put the car in low gear and changed gears manually and drove it to aamco.after diagnostic i was told it was my transmissions and it would cost $2800 - $3200 to repair. I just knew it was a sensor or computer issue never in a million years i thought or believed it was my transmission.previously owning two other older model honda's before and providing proper maintenance to those vehicles as well as this one. Having driven both over 200,000 and never needing a major repair like a transmissions leads me to believe this was a defective transmission. My beliefs lead to doing a little research to see if honda already had a recall. To my disbelief there were hundreds of complaints from people having the same experience and their vehicle having even less miles. The series of events are too common for this to be a coincidence. My vehicle will be towed to a honda dealer in the morning. I will be submitting a complaint with them as well. Please do the right thing and investigate the issue. Hard working people don't deserve to bite the expense of repairing something that's clearly a manufacturing issue.
03 honda accord that had recall work on transmission in 04 down shifted from drive to second gear at speeds higher than 55 mph.like the breaks were applied.now it will not operate out of second gear and no reverse.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
1) we are the original owners of a 2003 honda accord,which has an automatic transmission. We had no notable transmission problems until last week, at 91,000 miles, the card suddenly downshifted to first gear while traveling 60 mph on the highway, nearly causing loss of control and propulsion of the driver towards the windshield. At the repair shop, a test drive led to a similar failure at 55 mph, nearly causing the driver to be ejected through the windshield. 2) the transmission failures occur only after the car warms up through driving about 30 min. Additional problems include failure to go into reverse, lurching as car delays its entry from park to drive, and difficulty remaining in a gear - searching for a gear while at a constant speed.3) we are paying for a replacement transmission to be installed by a non-honda shop using a honda-rebuilt transmission. The honda dealer told us that honda did not have a goodwill policy for this type of problem and that we should pay the repair ourselves.
2003 honda accord down shifts at highway speeds making it nearly impossible to control.have not taken it in account no way to get there or car to drive. Transmission problem working on having it fixed.
I have a 2003 honda accord, manufactured in canada.i have always had this car serviced in the usa.beyond my transmission issues and other issues, i have not been able to deal with honda ca or honda usa.my spouse was driving to work in may 2010 when the car down shifted greatly, locking it into 2nd gear.thankfully he was not on the highway.i had it towed to our honda dealership to diagnose the issue.indeed the transmission was out and i would need a new one.i took it to a local, less expensive repair shop to have it diagnosed and repaired.it was a shock that my car needed a new transmission! neither honda would help me with a "good will" discount so i was out $2000.the dealership wanted $3500 for a new transmission.it seems like many owners of this year/make/model have had this problem, which is unfortunate and saddening.at repair, my car had approximately 90k miles on it.
Three lights came on my 2003 honda accord, tsc indicator light,tsc activation light and malfunction indicator lamp. Took it to honda dealership and was told that it would need new transmission and the cost would be $3800.
Transmission failure causes the transmission of slip and down shift while driving.radically changing speeds in traffic because of the downshift or slippage.
While driving at 40mph, my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 (automatic transmission) suddenly jolted as if the car was thrown into a lower gear.i placed the car in neutral, let the engine return to normal rpm rage, then replaced it in drive.about 2 minutes later, the event repeated.i drove the vehicle to the honda dealer in my area who diagnosed a faultyinternal torque converter and quote me a price of approx $4000 to repair.the car is not safe to drive and had this event occurred on a crowded road or under other circumstances a collision would have occurred and i am fortunate that my toddler was not in the car at the time.there is a known issue with 2003 honda accord automatic transmission failing.thank you for your attention to this matter.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The driver stated that he was driving 40 mph when the vehicle lunged forward. The driver stated the vehicle was lunging forward and switching gears. The driver states the vehicle then just got stuck in first gear. The driver stated that he did contact the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when trying to accelerate it wouldn't exceed 40 mph and the vehicle would jerk violently. The dealer was contacted, advised her that there were no recalls and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 77,000.
My 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure shifting into first gear on the highway nearly resulting in a crash. Apparently many people have experiencing the same thing. Honda should be forced to recall.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the transmission failed, causing the vehicle to shift in between gears.he also noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated.the dealer performed a diagnostic which confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer reset the check engine light however, the check engine light illuminated again.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.the transmission was not replaced.the current and failure mileages were 94,000.
I've owned a 2003 honda accord lx 6cyl since new . There was a transmission recall a few years ago and i'm not sure what was done . At 53,000 miles the transmission locked up . It's sitting at the honda dealer needing a new transmission and they will not pay . I saw online hundreds of the same complaint so i'm not alone . Locking up was a serious problem that could have cost a life when in traffic . Something needs to be done .
I noticed that nhtsa is waiting for someone to leave a complaint saying that someone has died or seriously injured! i am so disappointed at how many complaints i have seen about the 2003 honda accord auto transmission.i have a 2003 accord and i have only had it for 1 year and already the transmission is slipping. I found out that i need another transmission. My car has 102,000 and past the warranty of i think 36-46,000 miles warranty. I called american honda and i was told that my car received a oil ject kit in 2004 and the transmission was fine. Now, if some repair was done on my car in 2004, then why has my transmission gone out. It saddens me that honda and nhtsa know of this problem but nothing is being done. I don't want my family to have to make this complaint because my children and i were killed in an accident from being hit from behind.i have had so many close calls that i had to pull over and cry because i was so upset. I was told that i am probably going to be responsible for getting this fixed and lord knows i don't have the money! how can this be happening. A company knows about this problem and stand by and leave their valued customers on a branch alone to take care of this problem. I would not recommend a honda to any one. They brag about their car but the performance of the honda is not backing it up! i am looking into talking to a lawyer about this deal!
2003 honda accord with automatic transmission.had occasional problems with transmission failing to shift from 2nd to 3rd. Problem wouldn't repeat when local honda dealer checked it.transmission failed on 12 february 2009 when the transmission wouldn't shift out of 2nd.fortunately, this occurred right after i exited a freeway or i could have caused an accident.i was in rush hour traffic on a side road and was able to slowly proceed home. I had the transmission replaced at a honda dealer.honda customer service wouldn't reimburse for any of the cost ($ 3014) despite the fact that it is well known that this model has serious transmission problems.
Approximately 1 1/2 weeks ago my 2003 honda started revving up between 2nd and 3rd gear. I took it to a dealer on march 24th where they flushed the transmission 3 times and changed the fluid informing me that there was metal in the pan and the fluid looked "burnt." after changing it they said it may be ok and then it may not be. I called honda and informed them of this issue. They said that there was nothing they could do about it. Today, march 31, 2009 my 2003 honda accord transmission failed in the middle of the highway leaving me stranded with 18-wheeler trucks flying past me!!!! this is a huge safety hazard and needs to be addressed with honda immediately!
2003 honda accord ex-l v6 downshifts from whatever gear to first or second when transmission begins to fail. This cause the wheels to lock and the car to rapidly decelerate. This happened after 93000 miles. The car had a recall for the transmission which puts a bandaid on the situation and did not solve the issue. After taking the car to be repaired and being stuck with a very large bill the transmission failed after 100 miles.
Driving on interstate at 65 miles per hour and the transmission dropped into 1st gear.... Total transmission failure on my 2003 honda accord.waiting on honda to respond regarding replacement.have 105,000 miles.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure while turning into oncoming traffic. Almost hit by oncoming traffic. This definitely is a safety issue with this model. Burning smell in car. These cars need to have a recall in regards to transmission.
Automatic transmission failure 2nd and 3rd gear clutch packs were totally shot, causing the car to down-shift from 5th gear all the way down to 2nd gear at 55 miles an hour out of nowhere on a snowy slippery road causing the car to spin out going into the ditch hitting a road reflector. After a $3000 dollar transmission rebuild that honda said is not under warranty and is fixed for now. Just recently the car is starting to show more problems of shifting erratically once in a while, a mechanic told me that the problem is probably coming back again.
Driving car on freeway when it lost transmission, engine still running but no power to the car.managed to coast to a safe stop; lower gears still functioning then.drove in d2 to mechanic, lower gears now do not work reliably -- as soon as it gets hot it locks up.transmission has to be completely rebuilt or replaced.recall repiar was previously according to dealer records but does not seem to have worked.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact heard loud noises coming from the transmission.he took the vehicle to the dealer and had the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).four years later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer.the dealer replaced the transmission again at the cost of $2,376.the failure mileage was 16,999 and current mileage was 61,010.
1. No failure before recall. Brought car in for recall - part replacement was completed and technician said no "visible" signs of wear.2. Complete transmission failure - in second gear...2. Transmission replacemnet 2009 (at my expense)
Transmission abruptly downshifted without warning, and at one point shifted into neutral while driving at highway speeds. Pulled car off road shut off and restarted, got car home called for tow truck took to transmission repair shop. Had to replace transmission.
Dealership was unable toperform the automatic transmission recall 04v176000repairs because they didn't have the tools/machinery.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. At 35 mph, the engine increased in rpms. The transmission would not shift gears,and the interior lights started to illuminate. The dealer recommended the transmission be replaced.the dealer stated this vehicle wasnot included in recall # 04v176000.the contact felt that the vehicle qualified for the recall.the vehicle was currently being repaired.the current and failure mileage were 69000.update 4/9
'took 2003 accord ex to south bay honda in milpitas on feb 24, 2010 for applicable recall service' 1.they performed recall 08-043 wiper motor inoperable.2.up shift flaring in second and third gear diagnosed 'said transmission. Recall already performed by anderson honda3.problem 'traced to internal transmission concerns.'4.fluid levelok, but leak noted5.recommended transmission replace $3,596.006.escalated to mgr who declined to fix 'contacted honda america same day explained situation to rep. In recall dept1.said recall already performed-transmission; transferred to post-warranty svc dept.2.rep. In that dept said anderson honda did recall and added 'jet kit' on sept 28, 2004 at 20,491 miles, (far exceeding recommended period by honda w/o removing second gear and inspecting and rebuilding transmission if gear damaged)3.asked whether they took pictures of gear and could provide records of that service' rep told me 'that's internal information.we don't give out that information.'4.rep. Said that the problem with transmission. Was not gear lock, was flaring ' not covered by recall5.rep said to follow up quickly ' did so but no response.'car drove ok, so continued to drive while waiting for response.'july 13, 2010 at approx.9:45am while in route to business meeting - car locked in gear on freeway, loud clunk, tires chirped a tad, and car downshifted to lower gear' ea'drove car slowly in 2nd gear position to dealership on freeway with hazards' nearest dealership in fairfield, ca ' steve hopkins honda'service advisor said definitely transmission.he said 'i got it to lock up on me here in the lot'. Advised honda rebuilt transmission repair w/warranty costs $3,750' i explained situation in greater detail' said he would contact honda 'american honda regional manager refused 'any and all assistance' with the repair.'paid over $4,400.00in all for repairs at honda dealership.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions, the gear shifter was placed into fifth gear.suddenly, an unintended hard gear shift occurred between the second and third gears.the failure occurred sporadically and without warning.the driver pulled over to the side of road and turned off the engine.after waiting a few moments, the engine restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure recurred ten additional times.the contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer for diagnostic testing.the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 60,100.
Transmission failure on my used 2003 honda accord ex-l v6.i owned the car for about 2 months and noticed that the car would not shift gears correctly.i had the fluids changed when the service representative noticed bad color, the problem recurred and eventually the unit failed.there was a recall that had been redeemed in 2004 according to honda motors customer service, so now that the same problem is recurring honda will not cover the problem.the transmission facilities i have called for services have identified this is a common failure and one shop had two vehicles in for the same problem.it seems obvious that the issue was not properly resolved as the car has less than 50k miles and needs a new transmission.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 automatic (111,000 miles) i had transmission problems yesterday with my car...i had problems 4 times yesterday while driving on the highway, all 4 times, my car wouldn't not accelerate and would eventually go into neutral and not go and this in effect caused a very unsafe situation on the highway. I understand if this was a normal problem with my transmission...but i just have a little over 100k miles and i started doing research on this matter, and found that this particular year and engine and this problem is happening to lots of people. Please read some of these ... Http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2003/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml.
Failure of transmission.was driving 70mph on highway and took the off ramp to go home. I stopped at the red light near home and proceeded to go on the green light. The car would not go over 40mph and would not accelerate like usual.at the next red light i could not go over 5mph.engine light came on. Transmission shift light flashed green. I barely got home.dealership said the transmission died with only 79k miles on it. There was no previous indication that the transmission was going bad.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted into second gear.days prior to the failure, the vehicle would not shift into reverse.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 59,000.updated 8/28/09 updated 09/04/09.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving between 35-60 mph, the vehicle began to downshift by itself.the contact found a recall on the internet for this same year, make, and model vehicle regarding the transmission.the vehicle is included in the recall, but the manufacturer is waiting for the dealer to confirm the transmission issue.the manufacturer informed the contact to use the warranty for the repair.the manufacturer is offering a good will repair for vehicles, but the contact has to wait.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 59,630.
The vehicle's transmission made a clicking noise.the vehicle had been to the dealer several times but the problem still exists.recall# 04v176000. *sc
While taking my car to the dealer to replace the starter, they noticed that the transmission is slipping and recommend that i no longer drive the car until i get a new transmission.luckily this has not yet caused an accident, but it is very expensive to fix and appears to be a common problem with the 2003 ex v6 accord.
While driving the 2003 honda accord v-6 with 109,000 miles, the transmission started slipping out of gear; within 500 miles of the slip out of gear and whilst traveling at 65 miles per hour on interstate-5 in los angeles, the transmission completely failed; rpm shot up, and pushing gas pedal had no affect of speed or control.car immediately slowed down in the fast lane and created a major freeway hazard; other drivers swerved to avoid me whilst i continued to slow and drift to right shoulder and off-ramp;upon shutting of car and waiting 20 minutes i was able to travel at a slow rate of speed to my house in first gear only and in no gear some of the time.in front of my house, transmission failed again.afraid to drive car and the scar of nearly causing an accident, i had car towed on a tow truck to mechanic.transmission mechanic diagnosed that transmission has "died" and needs to be completely rebuilt or replaced.transmission mechanic with 30+ years of experience is correcting situation by rebuilding the transmission completely.this sudden failure almost caused a catastrophic accident that had to potential to involve me and other motorists.this is a major safety hazard and defect.
My 03 accord ex-v6 transmission failed while my daughter was driving. She was very upset as she was traveling at 45mph when transmission locked up nearly causing a rear end crash. She attempted to restart by the d4 light and several dash lights started blinking and car wouldn't move. Had vehicle towed to repair facility and determined that the transmission had failed at a owner cost of $3600. The 03 accord v-6 coupe is the worst year of the transmission problems and honda ignores the owners.
I first noticed the car was shifting funny shortly after i purchased it with 67,000mi. This was my first automatic in over a decade, and my first honda ever, so i left it unchecked for a couple thousand miles. With problem persisting, i took it into a honda dealership for a diagnosis. They said the car was fine, and sent me on my way. Now at under 80,000mi the check engine light comes on. I'm now told that the transmission needs to be replaced. Honda is willing to cover a mere 10% of the repair cost bring the total down to $3300. After seeing all of the similar complaints on the same year/model this appears to be a blatant design flaw that honda refuses to acknowledge. When i called honda america i was told that this was an isolated incident. With thousands of online complaints, and likely many more that went unreported, i find their excuse hard to swallow.this was my first and last honda.
While driving to work which is about 10 miles from home in our 03 honda accord ex, the engine started to rev up and the car began to slow down the more i tried to get it to move the worse got. When i called the honda service dept. I was told that the transmission needed to be replaced. The car has 76000 miles and was told thatthe cost to repair was about 3800 dollars for a rebuilt trans and that i would have to pay for it because it was out of warranty.this transmission should be replaced by honda as they have done in other years because it is a life safety issue. I hope it does not take loosing a life to resolve this matter.i was thank full that i wasn't driving on a highway going at highway speeds.
On 12/23/08 i left to drive around three miles to get take out food. It was just around 7:30 p.m. Several miles from my house the transmission started slipping out of gear. Knowing i could not make it to my destination i turned around and headed home. On the way home i had to stop for a traffic light and when the light changes and i accelerated the car moved forward slightly and stopped in the middle of an intersection. Shifting gears brought no result but finally, i put the car in park, turned off the engine and restarted the car. At that point the car would go into gear for a short time. I had to do that twice more to get home. This car was purchased new, had the transmission recall done in 2004 and has less that 58,000 miles on the odometer. The car is, at present, at a honda dealer having a new transmission installed. I think the recall fixed some transmissions but not all.
2003 honda accord v6 ex experienced transmission failure while driving on a highway. Failure is characterized by transmission slipping (and not shifting to lower gears) and racing rpm. Vehicle mileage is approximately 67,300. Dealer diagnosed the problem (code p0741) and replaced transmission. Honda agreed to splits repairs: 80% to honda and 20% to customer.
2003 honda accord with transmission recall performed on second band lubrication problem recalled by selling dealer@ aprox12,000 miles at my request was noted that if transmission had early failure that ho mo co would need to be responsible for repairs incurred and all expenses .then at78,658 miles transmission began harsh shift from first to second ratio ,also audible turbine noise noted . After reading multiples of same issues blogs from vehicle owners that crashed or barely avoided being in a crash due to inferior transmission designs and internal trans-lubrication problems even after said recall was performed bydealership inn.c. We believe that our 2003 accord is no longer safe to drive / transport passengers as of this day of 07/26 /2010 and request that a complete study which consist of all the affected vehicles be repaired by ho mo co. At their expense for parts ,labor, for all parties in question and all persons that have filed claim with local dealerships and also with all persons so mentioned above that have contacted ho mo co. Customer service. In hope that no one dies!
On june 12th 2009 i was driving my 2003 honda accord on interstate 44 at speeds of 65 to 70 mph when all of a sudden it felt as if i had slammed on my brakes.i was thrown against the steering wheel and my 2 daughters in the backseat felt the whiplash too- thank goodness they of course had their seatbelts on.about 2 mins later it did it again and again...forcing me to pull off the highway.the car was shifting from 4 to like 2nd gear.i pulled off the highway scared too death and thanking god that no one got hurt or that no one rear ended me.i turned on my hazards and started to drive down a side road -trying to make it home.it started to do it again so i pulled off the roam into a parking lot.after catching my breath and my heart slowing down- i thought i would try to at least make it home.when i put the car in reverse- the car would not reverse- the gear was in reverse but when i stepped on the gas - it went forward instead.after turning the car off an on again and putting in reverse several times it finally reversed.i tried to drive it home because me and my 2 daughters were stranded and did not have a way home. - it shifted from 3rd and 4th gear into 2nd gear several times - luckily i had made it to the honda dealership- they diagnosed my car (for 90.00!) and told me i had to have my transmission replaced!i bought my car brand new in 03 and have kept it serviced and maintained with a very meticulous record. This should not happen on a car that is only 6yrs old.this was very dangerous and scared me and my daughters to the point they were crying.honda really needs to have this checked out!it is very dangerous and scary for this to happen and we are so lucky it did not cause an accident!.i was surprised to find this many complaints on it.please nhtsa and honda...do something about this.
2003 honda accord transmission failure, on 9/19 i was driving down the road at about 45 mph and my car shifted down to first gear, with the engine revved up to 3 rpm's. My car came to an abrupt holt and the car behind me had to run off the road to miss from hitting me. I have taken my car to the dealer, its the transmission. My car has 80,098 miles and should not be having transmission problems like this. There was a recall, but obviously it wasn't the right thing to fix the problem. I have seem over 200 cases just like me and i believe its going to have to take lives before something is done.
The transmission on our 2003 honda accord with only 72,203 miles has gone bad and needs to be replaced.we serviced our vehicle regularly and this should never have happened with such low mileage.honda wants to charge us over $4000 for a new transmission.we understand there are many complaints on this.we had several recalls on this vehicle, including a service to the transmission shortly after we purchased the vehicle.please look into this because there is something honda is hiding.
Transmission originally slipped going uphill at 30mph, but did not have engine light come on. Transmission fluid changed again and car was good for another 300miles. Traveling at 70mph uphill on freeway, car jerks into lower gear and immediately jumps back into high gear and happens continuously. Within a few miles, car stays under 40mph at 4,500rpm and continues to slip.had vehicle towed to honda dealership and an eventual $3,900 charge to replace transmission.
Automatic transmission slips out of gear going from 2nd to 3rd or when coasting in 15 to 25 mph range. Car loses power and hesitates causing traffic blockage during rush hour. Car has to be stopped and then re-accelerated to move again.this can happen anytime vehicle does stop and go traffic. I.e. All of rush hour traffic.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to shift gears from second to another, the gears become temporarily stuck.the gear then sporadically switches to another gear and causes the vehicle to jerk forward violently.additionally, while shifting the gear into drive, the engine revs and the vehicle drifts backwards.the contact stated that the traction control light illuminates when the failures occur.the dealer informed her that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) was previously performed on the vehicle by installing an oil jet kit.the dealer further stated that there was heat built up in the secondary shaft and counter shaft, but refused to repair the vehicle again.the manufacturer has not provided any assistance.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the gear shifter separated from the handle while attempting to change gears. The contact placed her finger into the left side of the gear shifter in order to shift the gear handle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter plastic holder had melted in the gear shaft.as a result, the gear shifter knob and cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,928. Updated 08/21/14*lj updated 09/5/2014
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While drivingapproximately 20 mph, the contact stated that the gear shift fell off andhe had to use his finger to shift from one gear to another. The contact was able to drive to an authorized dealer where the shift was replaced. The failure mileage was 53,589. The current mileage was 53,668.
The car wont shift out of first gear.mechanic says torque converter is broken.this seems to be a problem with this car.
My accord has 55k miles.recently, i was coming to a stop light when my car began to shudder.after this happening 3 times within 15 minutes, it stalled.now, whenever the vehicle is warm, in drive or reverse, and is idling, it will stall.i've taken it to the dealership and they tell me that there is something wrong with the transmission dealing with the torque converter. This is 2 weeks after i took it in for a recall on ...a transmission part.no one has been hurt in this stalling.honda is offering to get me a re-manufactured transmission for $600.i have owned 4 honda's before this, 3 of which had more miles, and there have been no engine/tranny related issues.19k miles out of warranty my transmission dies...
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 62 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle lost power and the rpms increased. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle made a noise and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he referred her to the dealer.the dealer advised her that there was a problem with the torque converter and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the transmission at the owners expense. The vehicle was repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 77,500 and the approximate current mileage was 78,000.
I took my honda accord in to get fixed. The torque converter has gone bad and was replaced with transmission. Consulted with a honda dealer on this matter.they told me that it would need diagnosed at my charge and could not be seen for 3 days.they told me there isn't a recall for this vehicle and since my warranty ran out, there is nothing that i can do to fix this and it will all come out of my pocket. I could not wait to get this fixed. I then got 2nd and 3rd opinions on my vehicle. I got the third opinion while i was driving it and had no choice due to the vehicle dying while it was driven. I took it to the nearest transmission representative that i could find.i was told that it was the torque converter after a free inspection. I was advised by this place that it would not be a good idea to drive any further to avoid more damage. Fixed at a total price of $2716.i am upset that a 3 year old vehicle has this problem. I did not purchase the extended warranty due to the fact that this vehicles name speaks for itself. I contacted honda corporate directly to tell them of this problem and submitted a claim for them to check into this. I consulted with another honda dealership on the other side of town to get their opinion.i told them i had this work done and it wasn't completed through honda.the service manager said he could not believe that the other dealership advised me that way on this issue. He said he that he could have contacted honda directly and something else could have been done even if the warranty expired. I was told that a new transmission would have been placed into my vehicle for approximately $500 minus labor. Had i had known this, i would have taken my honda to this dealership in a heartbeat.i hope that there may be a recall on this so that other honda owners will not have to go through what i have gone through this past week.
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs.another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since i bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles.the final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
My 03, honda, accord had been drifting to the right, and felt a little bumpy. While i was driving my axle had snapped off. This was something honda never heard off, and said it was my fault, saying i had hit something. There is no damage done to my car, proving nothing was hit. I am very scared to have this happen to me i am glad that i was slowing down.i am not sure how this happened, but it was not due to any actions caused by me. Honda has claimed that they have nothing to do with this since there seems to be no mechanical problems. Also honda said this could never happen to their car and that was all they wanted to say.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with a manual transmission, with approximately 9,000 miles.by the way, i had the master clutch cylinder replaced about 4,000 miles ago.in any event, on the incident date, i was unable to shift the car in any gear, and had to have it towed to the dealer.the diagnosis is a defective o-ring in the clutch assembly, which caused the fluid to completely leak out.i view this as a serious problem, as if it happened on the road it could be a serious safety hazard, and if it happened in a remote spot, it could result in being stuck in the middle of nowhere.the honda service attendant told me that the o-ring was on back order, which indicated to him that many other cars had suffered this same problem.
Thumping noise when starting to move forward in first gear.first dealer to look at the problem said it was an apple under the drivers seat.the second dealer found the problem.a defective clutch master cylinder. Part was back ordered, took two weeks to findservice bulletin 02-002, january 11, 2005. To diagnosis the problem:have an assistant press the clutch pedal while you grasp the clutch line at the clutch master cylinder, and then at the slave cylinder.if you feel a vibration through the clutch line when you hear the noise or the noise stops, go to repair procedure. See like case number 10091042.
Complete transmission failure.our daughter was lucky not to have been killed driving on a crowded outerbelt when the honda accord just quit.local dealership recognizes a huge problem with this model, but corporate honda is just waiting for a tragedy to occur.just spent $1100 on new brakes, and now they want $4000 for new transmission.we are going to fight this.honda is pathetic.
I own a 2003 honda accord that is having constant problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (automatic transmission).this has caused me numerous issues merging onto the highway because the vehicle fails to accelerate.i have nearly caused accidents and have had to make emergency stops on the side to try to work through this issue and get the vehicle to shift and accelerate.the shift from 2nd to 3rd fails almost every time.
I own 2003 honda accord, which i just recently discovered has history of transmissions problems, but did not know that at the time of purchase.i was driving the vehicle on busy highway about 45 miles per hour and without any warning whatsoever the vehicle felt like it had been hit in the rear and then rapidly decelerated.i maintained control of the car and managed to get it off the side of the road, but was quite fortunate that there was no vehicles immediately following me otherwise it could quite likely have resulted in an accident.since this initial incident, it has occurred, though infrequently until quite recently. I am quite concerned that one of these times i will be less fortunate and will be involved in an accident of one or more vehicles.after the first experience of this nature,i brought the 2003 honda accord in at a local dealership for its most recent oil change.i asked them if they had any other reports of similar incidents that involve a "hit" feeling along with rapid deceleration. They of course said no but would check into it while going through the standard oil change and inspections.after waiting a considerable length of time, the dealership service representative told me that the transmission needed to be replaced, and they would be in contact with honda corporate to see what type of compensation they as a dealership could get.i was just informed yesterday that honda estimates the replacement cost for the transmission to be over $3000 and they have offered to compensate about $1000 leaving the balance an out of pocket expense to myself as the owner.i suspect at this point honda does not fully understand the safety hazard this is causing myself and the passenger of the vehicle.only to make matters worse, i have my daughter driving also a 2003 honda accord, nearly the identical vehicle, and she just informed me that her accord which she has at college has been building engine rpms and then jerking through gear changes.
Car will not engage into second gear when cold, other times shifting into second is notching. Honda states that car is per their specifications.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifting in and out of gear. In addition, when first entering the vehicle the contact was unable to switch gears. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to turn the vehicle at 50 mph, it was struck by another vehicle.the contact sustained injuries to her back, forehead, knees, and chest due to being thrown into the steering wheel from impact.the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.the driver's side seat belt came out of the buckle latch and was thrown to the passenger side of the vehicle.six months later, the contact was involved in another incident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy again.the passenger side air bag deployed.the contact sustained head injuries and was transported to the hospital.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired.a diagnostic test was performed, which indicated that the air bags would now operate correctly.a police report was filed.the current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 36,694.
Error code identified 54-5x from defective seat belts or air bags, internal failure of srs unit. Lifetime warranty for seat belts is being denied as applicable by hondafiled manager and honda dealer. Subsequent to such confirmed dx, right signal marks began to fail.
Driver side and right rear passenger side seat belts did not lock upon impact in a collision.
Srs warning light is on continuously. Independ shop says error code is for driver front seat belt latch sensor.honda dealers says sensor is not part of lifetime warranty for seat belts, even though sensor is fully integrate with seat belt latch, and part of the vital safety system. Independent shop is reluctant to repair for liability and honda dealer want huge payment for simple repair. It is unfair and unethical for dealer and manufacturer to not honor there printed warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while preparing to make a turn, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle.the contact sustained a back injury, whiplash, a lump on her forehead, and three lumps in her breast from being knocked into the steering wheel.the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.six months prior to the failure, there was an incident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy, but the passenger side air bag deployed.at that time, the contact was taken to the hospital.she sustained head injuries.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired.there was also a diagnostic test performed, which stated that the air bags will now operate correctly.a police report was filed.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 36,694.updated 11/20/15*ljthe contact stated the seatbelt was defective allowing her to slam into the steering wheel causing serious injuries.
My airbags were recalled twice, then the sensor. Now my transmission wen at 82,000 miles. When honda disagnosed the car before fixing the passenger airbag sensor, the code 61.10 came up - my airbag light continually goes on and off. Honday refuses to fix the seatblet issue that is affecting the airbag light on driver's side. I already had five neck surgeries form my 1990 lexus 250 es the most dangerous of all airbags. Honda refuses to repair the seat beat that is affecting the airbag and airbag lights. Help
Driver and passenger door make rattling sounds while driving, as well as the area by the seatbelt, and by driver side mirror in front of car.
The car was traveling 25mph and was stuck head on directly on the driver side.car was totaled.driver side airbag didn't deploy and driver side seat belt did not hold. The passenger side airbag deployed.this is a major flaw in the car design.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.mailed out 01/13/15*lj updated 03/04/15*ljthe consumer stated the refused to check why the air bag light was still own, after by servicing the air bag per the recall.updated 03/26/15
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with an erratic srs light. I've had it to the dealership three times for repair. 1st time: couldn't find a problem because the light went out. 2nd time: they had the car 2 days and replaced the driver's side seat belt tensioner.thought it was fixed but then the light came on again. This time they said it showed srs codes 22-8 (a short) and 51-2. They ruled out the short and are saying by the process of elimination the srs unit has to be replaced for $411. I don't think i should have to pay for this based on what i've read about this issue. What can i do now?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated prior to being repaired for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure was not remedied. The russel smith honda dealer was contacted and diagnosed the issue as a seat belt failure. The dealer offered to perform a diagnostic test, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also stated that the failure was due to the seat belts and not the air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 89,900.
On 7/21/15 i took my honda to the dealer at 9213 harford road, 21234, for safety recall 15v-320 & 370, and it was repaired.the srs light came on intermittently and they scanned for code and said that the srs unit was malfunctioning and was not covered under the recall.a repair price was quoted of $735.after further investigation, i found out that many other honda owners had the same problem and were quite upset over this safety malfunction.i wrote a letter to honda customer service asking for their assistance in covering the cost of repair or "lifetime" warranty coverage.this is definitely a safety issue and nothing to do with the maintenance of my vehicle which has only 64,000 miles.a rep responded by phone and said there was nothing they could do because the car was "old."whether the car is older or new, this is still a "safety" problem that many owners are experiencing and should be addressed by the honda company or the nhtsa.the dealer did not give me a code number after the scan so i don't even know if it was correct.i request your assistance in checking out the safety issue on the srs units in the honda accord.i don't know if anyone has been hurt because of this malfunction, but it could happen.i would appreciate a recall and assistance in replacing the unit, if that is the cause.i purchased this vehicle new and have not had many problems outside of a few recalls.i plan to keep it as it is not in my budget to acquire a new vehicle at this time.safety of honda vehicle or any vehicle is of utmost importance in their marketing.
Takata recall my car won't accelerate when i hit the gas pedal
Intermittently the air bag light turns on when starting car and remains on.may stay off for a month or just a few days and then it goes on again.the problem is attributed to the seat belt latch which is the only part covered under lifetime warranty.my concern is that this happened to a close acquaintance with same make, model, & year vehicle (purchased in same state but different dealer).too coincidental that it is not a larger problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side seat belt and the passenger side air bag were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Incident:on june 16th, around 10 am, we were traveling from fort wayne indiana, to the cincinnati area for a visit with our daughter. Driving along i-75 in ohio, at about 65 mph, the right side or passenger airbags deployed and the right front seat (occupied) belt retracted. Upon arrival at our destination i called performance honda in fairfield ohio, the dealer nearest our destination, and relayed what had happened.i was instructed to bring the car in the next morning, thursday june 17, so the dealership could inspect the car and attempt to determine why the side air bags and seat belt deployed while driving straight down the road.by tuesday, june 22 we were told we would know what honda would do and we could come in and pick up the car.when we arrived at the dealership we were advised that honda engineers believed we had struck something, based on a very small scratch in the undercoating on the bottom of the car, and that caused the deployment of the airbags.we picked up the car and returned home to fort wayne on wednesday.thursdaymorning , june 24 we spoke in person with the general manager of don ayres honda where we had purchased the vehicle.we expressed our position that the airbags and seat belt should not have deployed and honda should make all repairs under warranty. Complaint:side air bags should not deploy in a vehicle traveling in a straight line at 65 mph.from the owner's manual page 47 and again on page 48: "in a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag.only one airbag will deploy during a side impact.if the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger."there was no impact, side or otherwise and certainly none that could be considered "moderate to severe"!
Honda denying warranty repair for seat belt error code dtc 54-50 malfunction for the srs (for which i was also charged $65 by dealer to apply diagnostic code analyzer). User manual states broadly: "seat belt limited warranty -- a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the car." honda states such lifetime warranty per law allows it to limit repairs to the belt strap material and the metal buckle only, and law does not extend to embedded electric controls which engage restraint when braking or send audible alarm to user when operating without buckle being inserted.
My son was involved in a single car roll over accident on 10/10/2015.he was traveling about 40 miles per hour when the road surface changed from asphaltto gravel.he lost control of the car and the vehicle did one complete rotation landing back on its tires.the seat belt did not hold causing his head to hit the inside roof of vehicle and throwing him from side to side as the vehicle rolled over.my son suffered a l1 burst fracture, damaging his spinal cord, which left him a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair . Airbag did not deploy, which due to the fact that it was a side rollover, sensors may not have been trigged.the car did however, have damage to the front, left front, left rear and right front of the vehicle. My son was 25 at the time of the accident.
I was on i-285 going about 40 mph when a truck carrying tree limbs and branches pulled off the median directly in front of me.my 2003 honda accord ex coupe rear ended the truck.the front passenger air bag deployed breaking the windshield but the driver's side air bag did not deploy.the driver's seat belt did not retract.damage was confined to the hood, bumper and several components under the hood (compressor, radiator, etc).the vehicle was towed to my local honda dealer who is making all the necessary repairs.the dealer informed me that honda recommends the seat belt buckle be replaced when the seat belt needs to be replaced.the dealer ordered the seat belt buckle but noticed it was the wrong part when they went to install it.they contacted honda north america on may 4 and again on may 12 regarding this and as of may 13 the dealer still has had no response from honda north america.the car was scheduled to be ready on may 12 and now the dealer can't give me a completion date because of honda north america's refusal to contact the dealer regarding the seat belt buckle.in the meantime, i am still having to pay a portion of my rental car and the maximum allowed by my insurance company will max out this coming week.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to defective seat belt buckle recall notice.the srs light illuminated, which prompted the replacement of the seat belt buckle.the dealer stated there was an internal failure within the srs unit.
Vehicle's passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently and the seat belt retracted. *mr *sc
While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed.also the front seat seat belt retracted.upon inspection, the engineers believed that the consumer struck something based on a small scratch in the undercoating on the bottom of the vehicle.the consumer stated that the vehicle did not strike antyhing. *sc
Consumer was driving at approximately 40 mph and the side curtain air bags dropped down, but did not inflate.also, the seat belt on the passenger's side did not retract. The headliner was ripped 6 to 8 inches toward the center of the vehicle.the plastic housing that retracts the seat belts did not operate either. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and told the story, but the manufacturer will not stand by its product.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 25 mph, the contact's son wrapped the rear seat belt around his neck while seated in a booster seat.the contact was unable to loosen the seat belt and it had to be cut.the dealer stated that the seat belt tensioner was designed so that the seat belt would not extend until it had been fully retracted.as of november 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle.the contact felt that there should have been an emergency or manual seat belt release.the current and failure mileages were 52,000.updated 12-12-07.the consumers son did some skin abrasions around his neck.on november 19, 2007 the seat was replaced free of charge. Updated
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, and the front driver side seat inadvertently moved forward in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where they informed her that the seat rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The transmission is well on its way out slipping only use official honda dw-1 fluid still no helphonda needs to fix this problem they have a defective transmission and they know it.
Driver seat moves when cornering mostly on the right turns.
Car won't start even with the key in it. Didn't have this problem before, along with the airbag light is now on. Prior to bringing the car to honda accord dealer for the other recalls none of this was a problem. Now my car makes a sound while i'm driving like a rattle sound along with the airbag light being on. The other day i started the car and only the lights and everything else turns on but the car engine won't start. It's problem after problem now that i brought it to them for recall. The vehicle was only driven to work and back from the time i took it to them. Then i hen i tried to drive it again the car wouldn't start, and airbag light is on. I took it to them and they worked on 4 things according to the recall however more things seems to be the problem and they didn't do all that.
When braking or accelerating my seat moves slightly; which is very dangerous. It ask for a specific date however this has been happening for several months, but i put today date.
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's seat would move forward abnormally braking to a stop and when accelerating, the seat would move backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the seat would need to be fixed. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 71,000.updated 06/01/11*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph on a ramp, the front driver's seat began to slide back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the springs on the seat failed. The contact was advised to replace the seat assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000.updated 04/19/12*ljthe consumer stated the storing spring was missing. Updated 05/07/12
I was smelling the rotten egg smell that many other claimed to smell. I had the catalytic converter changed but the smell comes back from time to time. The seat slide forward and then backward when applying brake.
Takata recallwhile i was driving home (vehicle in motion) on paseo padre boulevard in fremont california, my airbags on the right side of the vehicle deployed unexpectedly and for no apparent reason. I was not involved in any accident that would trigger airbags to deploy. I believe the airbags deployed because they have some defective parts. I continue trying to resolve the issue with honda and they ignore me.
There are 20 complaints about the safety of the seats on this website, but there has been no recall. The seat slides forward when braking. This is very dangerous.
The driver's side seat shifts when making a turn. Also note that when braking, i noticed the seat move as well.so both turning and braking.the man i bought it from noticed the same thing.i've read online that it is common.he got a price to fix it, honda dealership told him $1000 and a local non-dealer $500.i'm going to wait and see if honda offers a recall before i spend the money.i am reading that after some people have gotten it fixed, it brakes the same way.
The power driver seat moves when braking or making turns. When this happens, i feel very unsafe and am afraid the seat might come-off loose.
Driver's seat moves when turning4/04-brought to dealer in miami, fl - mounting bolts for drivers seat loose-retorqued5/04-driver seat moving again6/04-brought to dealer in miami, fl - installed new seat track7/05-driver seat moving again- brought to dealer in morrow, ga - dealer can not duplicate seat moving7/05-called honda corporate office-took 2 weeks to speak with customer service rep-tells me this is "inherent design with no fix"i do not feel safe driving this car.please investigate.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's front seat was not secured. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileagewas 89,000.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the seat moves forward when the brakes are applied. Updated 06/11/2014
The seat will move when stopping or turning, which could be a serious safety issue.i have looked on-line and this is apparently a common problem with this model.honda will charge to replace the seat rails.according to the on-line commentary's, this is only a temporary fix.
1.chronic condition; ergonomic injury caused by head rest design.2.front head rest are designed with a significant forward tilt.this is not adjustable.for shorter than average drivers, the forward bulge forces the head into a flexed (chin down) position that is very uncomfortable, causes chronic neck and head pain, and can restrict vision.3.the only safe "fix" available is to add a thick backrest to the seat, to negate the bulge.alternatively, drivers may reverse the head rest or even remove it, severely compromising crash safety (subjecting drivers and passengers to whiplash injuries).
Power driver's seat shifts in its track when cornering.
Electric seat malfunction. While turning corners, seat makes noises and moves.
Driver's seat on my 2003 honda accord shifts when turning.i am the only driver and don't normally move the seat, but the dealer says it is "normal wear and tear" and the tracks need to be replaced.i am not a very big person, the car only has 42,880 miles, and this is the only car that i have ever had this problem with.so i do not believe it is a "normal wear and tear" problem.i believe it is a defect and safety issue and doubt that merely replacing the tracks will resolve the issue.i am concerned that in the event of an accident, there could be a catastrophic failure of the seat tracks leading to substantial injuries.
While applying the brake pedaldrivers seat moved forward. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanicdetermined that the seat track needed to be replaced, and replaced it.however, the problem recurred.
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs.another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since i bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles.the final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the driver's side seat warmer caused second degree burns to the driver's back.the vehicle was not inspected or repaired.the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 74,844..... Updated 08/05/14 the consumer stated the vehicl was inspected by bob lindsay honda the malfunction could not be replicated. The heaters must be found defective by honda dealership in order for action to be taken. Updated 08/11/2014
2003 honda accord.the seat heater shorted and burned a hole in my leather seat after about 10 minutes. I felt burning on my leg and stopped the car to discover what was happening. I took it to the dealership the next day and the service manager said he had never seen it but that they would replace it even though he did not believe my extended warranty would cover it. He ordered a new seat bottom but did not order the seat heating element. Now they are ordering that and i have to make yet another appointment when that part comes in. If i had not felt the burn and continued driving, my seat could have burst into flames!!!i am complaining about the faulty unit - i am not complaining about my local honda dealership.
I purchased this vehicle approximately 2 years ago. Since i bought it, the brakes have been "soft." in order to come to a complete stop i have to press the brake pedal to the floor. It feels squishy. While i am stopped, the car wants to creep forward if i release the pedal even the smallest amount from the floor. I have had the brakes bled once with no improvement. This has been going on for as long as i have owned the vehicle.
According to new york times recent report, the newer honda accord or acura tl has the problem with ebd (electronic brake distribution) when working with its abs, the problem is excessive brake pad wear. They were recalled.but i believe the older honda accord like my 2003 honda accord lx v6 also suffered from the similar problem, my model accord has the ebd and abs, it first was found the rear brake pad completely gone at 52k miles on june of 2008 while the front brake pads were still in the good condition.it further suffered from the rear brake caliper (driver-side) failure at around 80k miles.so my vintage of honda accord should be subjected to investigate and possible recall as well.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the front wheel brake pads failed.the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosedthat the brake drum failed.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,021. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that thebrakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
My daughter drives a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. She stomped on the brake pedal and felt soft underfoot.the brakes slowed the car but did not stop the car.my daughter took an immediate right turn into an empty parking lot and pulled the keys from the car. The car coasted to a stop. In addition, when the engine was turned off and restarted, the rpms accelerated while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined.the dealer says that they can not find anything wrong with the car and that mechanics drove the car and were unable to reproduce the problem.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the brakes became disengaged. (brakes disengaged before crash) the other vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle, which resulted in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger were injured. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured. Medical attention was not received.( informed by other driver, he did go to the er. His name is [xxx]) a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified (they were notified of the airbag failure) . The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 2/3/15 updated 08/28/2017*ctinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have called the dealerships in my area for a recall repair because my car inspection indicated that my vehicle has three dangerous safety recalls. I have a young child and a family to support but i am afraid, because of the fire hazard that one of my recalls contains, to even drive the car with my family in it to food shopping and work.
Problem started : about a week ago . Engine would stall if either left or right turn signal was/were activated. At the present, engine dies when the brake pedal is depressed..american honda told us that they had never heard of this complaint before. ( problem also occurs when 4 way flashers are activated). Car is unsafe and not drivable without turn signals and brake lights.i would like to know if any other honda owners have or have had this problem , and also what was done or required to repair this issue .
I bought my honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later i had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission afterbought car. On 11/10/2012 out of no where when i was getting off the freeway my car started to down shift really hard, was jerking while driving and then was stuck in first gear, luckily i was less than a mile from my house so i drove home then parked it and no indicator lights on. The next morning (today) called a friend who works on hondas and he looked at it and said the transmission fluid was very dirty and practically gone. Drove around the block twice and transmission was working fine. Then laterdrove about 8 miles and started hard down shifting and was stuck in first gear. Then parked and tried to put my car in reverse and it not move acted like was in neutral. Put it in park, turned it off then started it again and put it into reverse, reverse now worked. After that i had my friend look under the hood at the transmission fluid and it was practically empty again. So i went to the store got more transmission fluid and put some in and tried to drive back home. Everything seemed fine for about another 8 miles then it started to hard down shift all over again. After another 3 miles the car completely freaked out check engine light finally came on along with the abs, tsc, and the light showing i was in drive started flashing. So i pulled over and put the car in park and everything was still doing the same thing, including the light indicating i was in drive even thought i was in park and the park gear light was on. So i turned off my car, sat for a min then restarted. Driving slow needed to stop and brakes started to go out.
Naples, fl airport road and davis blvd.i was leaving a meeting and headed northbound on airport road at 3:55pm on tuesday, october 15th.i was approaching the stoplight at the intersection on airport road and davis blvd. When i tried to break, the rpm's on my honda accord rose from 1000 to 2000 to 3000 and i noticed as i continued to break the rpm's kept increasing and the car kept rolling even though i was pressing on the break as hard as i could, i was literally standing on the break.finally i was so afraid i was going to hit the person in front of me that i pulled the emergency break on and then the rpm's went up to 5000.the car finally stopped and i immediately shut it off, i was inches from the bumper in front of me. I waited about five seconds and turned the car back on and it went right up to 5000 rpm's. I then jumped out of the car and asked the person behind me to help me.he turned the car on again and again it revved up to 5000 rpm's. He kept pushing the gas pedal with the car in park and eventually it came "unstuck."i have never experienced this in my 18 years of driving, not sure what to do except i know i need to take it to the dealership tomorrow.i am terrified to drive this vehicle and terrified someone will get hurt if this happens again.this needs to be recalled immediately and something needs to be done, this is extremely unsafe, please do something.
Takata recall airbags dysfunctional but not replaced by honda, front and rear brake calipers seized up resulting in excessive brake pad wear and damage to rotors. ~$3000 brake job quoted for a honda with only ~150k miles
My brakes squeal 90% of the time when they are depressed. I had the service department check them and they found no problem, however the noise continues.the noise started about 3-4 weeks after ipurchased the car.
Vehicle drifts to the right.dangerous on interstates when traveling @ 70mph.must constantly hold vehicle in lane.also problems with brakes grabbing when stopping.dealer adjusted subframe and replaced brakes. Vehicle is still extremely sensitive to road crowning.dealer said the drift is better but not perfect.i'm still concerned with safety of vehicle.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex-v6:y husband has experienced the following safety problem on three occasions.he drives the vehicle more than i do.several mornings while backing out of our driveway the car's brake pressure did not employ the brakes in the normal safe fashion.when he was about half way down the driveway he applied the brakes, the pedal was hard and noncompliant (the car did not stop or slow down) until he applied the brake pedal very hard.while at the beginning of the driveway right before exiting onto the sidewalk the brakes began working as normal.this situation happened even though the car was warmed up for a couple of minutes he tapped the brakes upon rolling backward a couple of feet or so to make sure they were working properly.this is a very dangerous situation that needs to be addressed immediately.this safety problem is intermittent. I left my car overnight with a local dealer to have a mechanic go through the brake system based upon this safety issue.i was told by the mechanic and the service consultant my brakes are fine nothing unusual was detected, my car is perfect.based upon the seriousness of this issue and the lack of resolve from the dealership i am filing this complaint. I have another problem with my car which i have reported to the dealer and received service for on several occassions.this problem is not safety related but may have some connection to the brakes not engaging on several occassions.when taking off from a cold start and traveling between 7-10 mph, the car makes a thump noise which originates from the driver's side.not only can you hear the noise but you can feel it through the acceleration pedal.i was told by one dealership the problem is brake related and there is no fix.the other dealership said the problem was related to a piece of scrap metal lodged in the subframe.they removed the piece of metal and assured me the noise would go away.the thump did not go away.
This 2003 honda accord has caused me a lot of problems since the beginning i bought it. Just after 2 weeks with around 500 miles all this rattling noises started coming from the doors and windows. I took it to the dealer, they fixed it, but the problem was back less than a week after. Today i have 14000 miles on my car and i have been to the dealer more then 20 times for this problem. They have replaced the run channels and other parts without any success. Also the interior is falling a part; the middle compartment is not working. The cd compartment gets stuck all the time. The engine is making a lot of noise, feels like its actually sitting in the passenger side next to me. I know this is not the quality honda has, my wife has a 1996 accord and it doesnt make as much noises as mine, and it also runs better. Honda needs to take quality seriously. And help me out with this lemon car.
My 2003 accord makes a clunking noise when accelerating from a cold start, accelerating from a stoplight, accelerating after turning a corner, and accelerating, and on the freeway when passing another vehicle.after several repair attempts, my local service department diagnosed this as being caused by the abs system and that i should consider it a normal characteristic of the automobile until a fix is found by honda.most recently, the abs, the tcs, and the brake light came on.service department stated that it was a false code and that there was no problem with the abs system.
My 2003 honda accord ex needed new rotors and brake pads at 11,000 miles. I do not ride the brake and am rarely (maybe once every 2-3 months) in stop and go traffic. I was charged $350 by my dealer to get this problem fixed. I started to wonder why my car had this problem.after internet research, i am finding out i am not the only one with this problem. In fact, it's quite common and something needs to be done.
My daughter was driving her 2003 honda accord under sunny skies and good road conditions.as she slowed and made a slight right hand turn to enter an exit ramp off of i-26 outside of charleston sc, the brakes locked up pulling hertowards the concrete barrier on her right hand side.she instictively pulled the car backto the left.at this time the brakes released and she went into the left concrete barrier.both her and a friend who was riding with her were not seriously hurt.the car sustained approximately $4,900 in damages.she estimated that she was going 40 mph at the time when the brakes locked up.the brakes have not been looked at in detail yet.after repairs we will have them inspected.looking into the history of the 2003 accord showed me that this model has a long history of brake problems with many people complaining.when i discussed this with my local dealer, hendrick honda, they informed me that they thought there was not a history of bad brakes on this car.i feel otherwise.because the car was in the way of traffic and could still be driven, my daughters friend drove it out of the way and no police report was filed.one last thing.these brakes have locked up on me a idle speeds and had been checked previously by hendrick honda.when checked, they said they were serviceable.
Honda accord, 2003 warped brake pads
My daughter was driving her 2003 honda accord under sunny skies and good road conditions.as she slowed and made a slight right hand turn to enter an exit ramp off of i-26 outside of charleston sc, the brakes locked up pulling hertowards the concrete barrier on her right hand side.she instictively pulled the car backto the left.at this time the brakes released and she went into the left concrete barrier.both her and a friend who was riding with her were not seriously hurt.the car sustained approximately $4,900 in damages.she estimated that she was going 40 mph at the time when the brakes locked up.the brakes have not been looked at in detail yet.after repairs we will have them inspected.looking into the history of the 2003 accord showed me that this model has a long history of brake problems with many people complaining.when i discussed this with my local dealer, hendrick honda, they informed me that they thought there was not a history of bad brakes on this car.i feel otherwise.because the car was in the way of traffic and could still be driven, my daughters friend drove it out of the way and no police report was filed.one last thing.these brakes have locked up on me a idle speeds and had been checked previously by hendrick honda.when checked, they said they were serviceable.
The brake pads and rotors on my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 have been continuously problematic. At approximately 500 miles, the brakes exhibited an unusual grinding noise and the car took longer than usual to stop. A few months after that, the brakes began vibrating when used at higher speeds. The pads were replaced and the rotors turned. At 7,500 miles, the problem returned and the pads and rotors were replaced. At 12,000 miles, the vibration is back. I don't feel safe with this braking system and i believe it to be defective.
My 2003 accord had warped rotors after only 6 months.then at 15k my brakes started squealing and grinding.i took it to dealer and they said my front pads were almost gone.blamed my driving style and city traffic.i've owned an accord and acura integra prior to this car and they both were on original pads at 45kmiles.i think honda screwed up somewhere with this new model.
During driving in freeway speeds experience shaking steering wheel and took it to the dealer. They told me it was a balence, that did not correct the problem. I came back the following week later, told them to check my brakes because i thought that was the problem it turns out that they were warped. The dealer replaced the pads and turned the rotors but told that it was a one time only under warranty, and that it happend because of my driving and my constant braking, that made me upset because they questioned how i drive. This has never happend to me under just a year of use i strongly disagree.
While traveling at highway speed the brakes suddenly engaged. The engine power decreased and the electronic traction control system illuminated on the dash. *mr
My brake lights ceased to operate while i was driving in heavy traffic nearly causing rear end collision.
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.
On one of my visit to the dealer to complaint about my the brakes on my car i also complained about the fact that my car makes noise when i am driving on surface that should not make my car sound like their doors are not put on correctly. I thought because it was new it was just a new car squeak but when i drive with the radio off i can hear this noise and i can just imagine what it will sound like when the car is not so new. When i drive in any other vehicle i listen for this sound and i don't hear this noise but as usual the dealer cannot find it. I will be taking in my car for the same brake problems again. On 9/12/203. This will be the fourth time. The first time was on nov/6/2002,and they resurface the rotors. The second time was on feb/1/2003, they replace both front disc. The third time may/01/2003, they replace brake pads.the pads are very high and the rotors are thick. There is no sign of warp or roughness that i can feel whem i inspect the brakes and i am some what familiar with brakes.
While driving ininclement weather conditions and when depressing the brakes pedal is delayed in braking, which results in extended stopping distance.
While driving at any speed the consumer pressed the gas andbrake pedals at the same time.consumer felt that the brake pedal was not high enoughand away from the gas pedal. The brakes would grind when coming to a slow stop.the dealer refinished the front disc and installed new front brake pads.
The consumer stated the brake pads made a noise when they were relaeased from the caliper and the vehicle vibrated.
When the brakes were applied, there was a shuttering in the front end.as a result, the vehicle was almost involved inan accident.defective brake pads were installed during manufacturing.excessive heat warped the rotors and affected the steering. *sc
Consistent brake problems with 2003 honda accord. *mr there was a vibration, grinding noise when braking and the steering wheel vibrated when the brakes were applied as well at highway speeds.the consumer was informed that the rotors were out of round and there was a hairline crack in the front rotors.the front brake discs were replaced and resurfaced. *scc
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
When the brake pedal was depressed vehicle failed to stop immediately. The brakes made a grunting noise, andvehicle jerked forward with force. This almost resulted in an accident. This vehicle was equipped with traction control. Also,brakesmade a grinding noise. However,dealership indicated that this was normal because of the type of braking system that the vehicle had.dealership performed a diagnostic test, in which no failure code was found. A factory representative inspected the vehicle, but the cause of the failure was undetermined.the vehicle has had four significant brake failures within the last 7000 miles.the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they have been unable to duplicate the problem.
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs.another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since i bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles.the final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
I was driving 70 mph on the freeway, and i stepped on my brakes gently to slow down hill. The car started to shake.when i brought it to the dealer's attention during my service, i was told that it was my rotors warped and brake pads rubbing on each other. I research this online through www.mycarstats.com, www.edmunds.com, www.hondaaccordforum.com, and this was a common problem. The dealer told me that everytime i changed my brakes every 20k miles, i would need the rotors resurfaced.this is a cost of $200 at the dealership. It is expensive and unreasonable to expect all accord owners to do this. I called another honda dealership service in the area, and was told that they see this come in every 3 days.
I am the first owner of 2003 accord, ex. My car has 113,000 miles on it. Its a well maintained car i kept for years.i must say that this car is excellent, however, there are signs that some parts are not functioning really well lately.for the past few months, i noticed my tcs sign on the dashboardcomes on and off together with the triangle sign in orange. It started coming on after i turned off the ignition to my first destination and after just like 10-15 minutes and start my engine again, it will come on after driving for next 5-10 minutes.also, just two weeks ago i noticed that the gear gets stuck on "park" mode and i have to pressthe handle before it gets released. I am not sure if the gear has something to do with the tcs and triangle showing on the dashboard.also, i noticed my car has an issue with brakes when driving while raining.i have to step on the brakes a few times when its slippery to be able to come to a full stop. It's so scary that i almost hit the car in front of me a few times.i am lodging my complain so the manufacturer would take a look on this issue as i found all the complaints on tcs issue on 2003 honda accord ex online when i was trying to look for a solution on the same issue for my car.
Front brake rotors continue to warp. I have taken the vehicle into honda 4 times since owning the vehicle and the rotors have been resurfaced and new brake pads put on. The front brake rotors have never been replaced. The vibration is very bad when braking.
The front brakes on my wife's 2003 accord lx are the problem. We bought the car new in nov. 2002. No problems for the first year, then in nov. 2003 we noticed a growling or grinding sound with vibration emanating from the front brakes when stopping the first few times after a cold start. Under these conditions, the car did not seem to stop as smartly as it should. Took it to the dealer at 24000 miles, who diagnosed the problem as cracked front pads.pads were replaced as a courtesy, though they are not covered under warranty, and the rotors were resurfaced.last week, the problem reappeared in a panic stop situation in stop-and go traffic, 3 blocks after a cold start. The car now has 33k miles. Same grinding sound, same vibration, and not enough braking power to stop the car from 20 mph in a safe distance. We collided with a range rover at very low speed, not enough to deploy the air bag or damage the other vehicle. Now i am looking at several thousand dollars in body repairs. When i get the body fixed, i can take the car back to the dealer for another diagnosis on the brakes. Even with new pads and/or rotors, i am not confident that this will be a safe-stopping car. *la
My 2003 honda accord has had a shudder when braking practically since i've owned the car-bought new in feb. 2002..my mechanic told me the brakes would still work and i could drive the car as long as i was aware of the problem.i thought the honda dealership in omaha had damaged the brakes while fixing the abs system due to a recall.i now see it was probably a design flaw--since so many other owners of thismodel have experienced the same thing.now the brakes need replacement, and i will ask for non-honda parts.i previously owned a 1999 honda accord, and it was wonderful.this 2003 is not--in addition to the brake problem, the paint scratches easily and the interior is of very cheap materials, the ac smells bad when turned on, and the car has had electrical problems--many occurring after it was no longer under warranty. I will not buy another honda vehicle.
This issue is related to braking performance under raining condition.when driving under the rain, the brake performance is dramatically reduced.the car simply slip and hardly stop when pressing the brake.
The brake pedal was very hard when applied.the brake pedal locked up. *nlm.
Since july 2011 , my 2003 honda accord lx v6 experienced sluggish in the transmission. Sometime, suddenly, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes causing me to jerking forward. It happened a few more times, then in september 2011, i brought the car in the dealer for the transmission service. I told the dealer service advisor about the symptom, after the dealer flushed the transmission fluid, then told me that the car sometime sluggish, replaced the fluid will fixed this.the problem got worse, more noise, jerking when the car automatically shifting, in november , the traction control system engaged, and the engine check light were illuminated.the car was slow to move. Brought the car to the dealer again on 11/14/2011, the dealer told me that the car "needs linear shift solenoid and brake light switch, parts had to be ordered, and the car can be drive !!! i drove the car home, it was so bad that i had to let the car sit waiting for parts. On 11/29/2011, the dealer replaced the linear shift solenoid and the brake light switch, then told me that the problem was fixed. Got the car home, the next day , i only drove about 5 miles, the noise and all the symptoms came back. I had to brought the car back to the dealer again. This time, they consulted with the honda company technical service. After several days, the dealer told me that honda technical service determine that the power train (transmission) is causing the problem; i need atransmission replacement, and it cost $3900.00. Called honda customer service to register a complain about honda service. This definitely need a recall.
Late april 2005, brake pedal went almost to the floor while trying to stop.thought was going to strike vehicle ahead but at the last second the brakes seemd to catch and vehicle was able to stop.at that time tcm light came on. No one injured. Dealer could find no problem with tcm system and replaced front disc brakes and turned rotors. Vehicle had 27,700 miles at that time.second and third occurrences were in mid november 2005.same thing with pedal going almost to floor with brakes not engaging and at last minute they engaged with vehicle able to stop.tcm light did not come on this time. Dealer could not find any problem with brake system, nor could he repeat problem in the 8 hours he had the vehicle. No repairs made. Dealer said he has not heard of this problem but has several tsb's on brake rotors and brakes.vehicle had 34559 miles at this time.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. Dealer found there was 40% front brakes left and 75% rear brakes left. Brakes must be replaced within the next month.
Since purchasing my brand new 2003 honda accord in june 2003, there has been a severe grinding and vibration coming from the brakes.i have gone back and forth to the dealer (herb chambers, burlington, ma) 4 times for the problem.first they ground the rotors (the car was only 2 months old). The problem still occured and i brought it back a week later and the "supposedly" replaced the rotors and pads but they refused to let me see the old parts when i requested them.problem has been getting worse and we brought it back again twice in february and the dealer insists there is nothing wrong with the brakes.they only drove it 1 -2 miles each time.the problem is intermittent and the car must be driven all the time as my family does. I already had a minor accident when the brakes did not stop at all at only 5 mph. I wrote honda applying the massachusetts lemon law and they ignored it.i received nothing in writing of their findings.i went to an independent brake specialist who looked at the brakes and said he didn't think they were replaced - only turned.i then went to another honda dealer who says that honda is well aware of the brake problem (severe grinding and vibration) and are doing nothing about it.a customer service rep named mark keeps calling us but for a week, every time we call him back, we get his voice mail and he never calls us.the problem still exists.the car is a lemon and the nhtsa website shows many others experiencing the same problem.honda won't do anything unless someone gets killed.they need to acknowledge the problem.i have complained to the bbb in massachusetts as well as the attorney general's office.i have also placed calls to the three local media stations and my attorney.
While driving, and without warningthe brakes failed, which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ph
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact waited a few seconds and restarted; the vehicle performed normally after the restart. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the timing chain and valve cover were replaced; however the abs light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000 and the current mileage was approximately 62,000.
Brade pedal will not depress, resulting in inability to stop car.
2003 accord ex v6 mt.as others have reported here, and as reported elsewhere on the web and at owner forums, front brake system is defective.when braking lightly from interstate highway speeds (65-70) there is a powerful kickback into the steering wheel, especially on rough pavement.loss of vehicle control is a serious risk.this problem has persisted from the first day i owned the car.i asked the dealership about this problem before i bought the car (based on reading complaints here, which were fewer than what i see today), and was told they had received zero complaints about front brake problems on 2003 accords.the steering wheel vibration problem is absent on very smooth asphalt at any speed, so i wonder if it is other than a rotor issue.but in any event, having driven this car at 70 mph and hit the brakes rather modestly, i can tell you that this is not safe in my opinion.had i known this, i would not have bought this car at any price.this vehicle travels 100 miles per day with 85 of those miles on open highway.it is the 12th vehicle i have owned and the 1st vehicle to have this hideous steering wheel shutter.*la
2003 honda accord ex 4 door sedan . I have had a soft,touchy brake pedal since the car reached 55,000 miles. Before that it was perfect,rock solid. I took it to the honda dealership and the service advisor told me that they couldn't find anything wrong but they would replace the brake master cylinder and the abs electronic modulator under my warranty. Afterfew days the problem didnot improve. The brake pedal went 1/2 way down easily and then the disc brakes just locked up all of a sudden. The driver had no realcontrol over the braking actiion. I returned to the dealer and they called honda repair and talked to atech. He saidthat a soft,touchy pedalwas normal on these cars. I told them that up to 55,000 miles the brakes were perfect. What had happened? they did not know. So i had themreplace all my pads and turned all rotors.i then had them bleed the brakes. The stopping power did increase but the soft,touchy brake pedal remained. After going back to the dealer the 3rd time to complain,they finally just told me that they could not find anything wrong with my brakes and therefore could not help me. So i went to another dealer and had them rebleed my brakes just to be sure that there was no air in the system. After they did that my brake pedal firmed up a little bit. But after 2-3 days the soft,touchy pedal returned. No one at honda could give me any explanation. Now i am reading about defects allowing air into the braking system from the abs modulator and i am thinking now that it is the problem. It would explain why my brake pedal was fine for about 5 years and then all of a sudden the brake pedal problem appeared. I also drove a new 2010 accord ex 4 door to compare the brakes. The new honda had a very firm,solid brake pedal. So i went back to the service department and told them that i wanted them to fix my brakes so that they felt like the 2010 accord's brakes. I was told by the service advisor that everything was fine andthat it was my imagination.
While attempting to apply the brakes the pedal began to pulsate, as a result the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. Please provide additional information.
Consumerpurchased vehicle brand new, and when he drove itbrakes overheated and vehicle vibrated.brake rotors were warped. Took vehicle to the dealer, andwas told that this vehicle had a different type of brakes, andthey needed to be specially ordered.it tooka long time to get this particular kind of brakes.then, mechanic drove vehicle , but was not ableto find anything wrong. Consumer had his vehicle back, and the problem with the brakes became worse.consumer maintainedthat honda knew about these brakes and were not doing anything about them.
I have had my vehicle serviced for brake issues on 3 separate occasions. Brakes were replaced, drums & rotors replaced and still have issues. I wrecked my vehicle because brakes failed to hold. Honda claims that there is nothing wrong with my brakes and that service was done for customer. Satisfaction. After the wreck, i picked up the car from the body shop, brakes remain an issue.*la
My daughter and i were driving along a busy street when i attempted to slow down because the traffic ahead started slowing down for a red light and my car didn't respond to my braking.i was driving behind a bus and my car kept accelerating towards the bus.i threw the car in park - stripping the gears - and the car kept going.by some large miracle, there was a gap in the traffic coming in the opposite direction, so i turned into those lanes and traveled for a few feet before i came upon a one way street - not in my favor - it's another miracle no one was coming up that street, so i turned into the one way hoping to find some way to stop the car.the twists and turns took away some of the momentum and when i had gone about 1/3 of the way down the one way street, i yanked up the emergency brake and the car finally stopped.the car was towed into the dealership on tuesday, may 6, 2003 and they called me on wednesday, may 7th, to say that they ran all sorts of checks and found nothing wrong with the brakes.the fact that the brakes are now working does not mean that the brakes are good.my daughter and i can testify to that fact because we were the ones who faced that near death situation and i refuse to take a chance with our lives.there is a defect in the brakes and i would hate to start seeing reports of fatalities caused by this because they simply did not do extensive enough tests to find and fix the problem.the dealer is basically saying that since they can't find a problem, i have no choice but the take the car back.i absolutely cannot drive that car the way it is because i constantly visualize the outcome had i been traveling on a highway going 50 or 60 miles an hour.as it is, we are very lucky and thankful that everything worked in our favor and we did not crash.i don't want to become a statistic at which time they will break their necks to find and fix the problem....too late.*nlm
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. Consumer learned of recall on the internet.recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed.alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work.front brake noise and/or judder.front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads.tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed.
I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel andsqueaking brakes.also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast.i reported it immediately to my honda dealer and theytold me to take it to any honda dealer.i took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me there was nothing wrong with the car.however the problems continued to i kept taking the car to different honda dealers but none could come up with a solution.when i asked them to replace the vehicle they told methat they all had the same problemsand that i had to learn to live with it.! i feel totally frustrated by this situation and very unsafe driving this piece of crap. *nlm
When braking the car shakes significantly and steering wheel moves side-to-side.
The vehicle was experiencing a problem with the brakes.first the master cylinder failed, then a grinding noise was heard from in front indicating that the rotors and pads were worn.please provide any additional information. *nlm
The brakes make the car shutter after only 7500 miles honda of america won't fix it under warranty.
The dealer replaced the front brakes at 6,800 miles.at 22,469 miles, dealer indicated to the consumer that she needs to replace the rear brakesat owner's expense. *la
When starting the car, then putting the car into reverse, the power brakes feel dead.there is almost no "play" in the brake pedal, causing the car to continue rolling. Brake pedal does not go down and car continues to go into reverse until i pump the brakes several times.
Over the course of 3 years, with less than 27,000 miles, we have complained about the brakes on this car too many times to remember.we first noticed a squeaking sound at 4,000 miles when releasing the brake pedal with the car at a complete stop.we took the car to the dealer to have the brakes checked.they said the brakes were cold and the noise was normal.this noise continued and a second noise, much louder and resembling a "sticking caliper" began to occur when turning and applying the brakes.the dealer again did not find a problem.this was at 11,000 miles.later, another mechanic said there was a "hot" spot on the rotor from braking too hard and this was causing the noise, though no remedy has been found.the brakes have always felt soft and the noises continue, though i do not believe the dealer ever checked the rotors or did a proper inspection.now at 26,400 miles the pedal feels like a sponge and i am going to have to pay someone else to check the brakes again.sometimes the brakes grab very hard, sometimes they seem not to grab at all.honda needs to recall the cars or provide free brake inspections to insure the car will stop as expected.this is an accident waiting to happen and others have also complained of the same problems.the brakes have not completely failed, but we have had to assume they will not stop the car as theywere advertised, in a reasonable distance relative to speed.no parts have been replaced or corrective measure completed despite several requests to the dealer (most while the car was supposed to be under warranty).
While driving the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated.consumer took vehicle to dealer who advised that the anti-lock brake and traction control systems had failed.dealer also advised corrective part is not in the united states and would not be able to obtain until possible 02/15/03.*nlm
Leased new 2003 honda accord with manual transmission in july, 2003. Have had minor, but irritating problems, with the car since it's lease. Power windows activate intermittently, battery died after 15,000 miles, and brake light went out. Dealer took care of all issues except windows. They still operate on their option, not mine. At 29,000 miles, heard grinding noise in rear brakes. Took car into dealership and they claimed that it was our fault for not "having the rust removed" at 15,000 mile check-up. Never heard of anything like this. Wheels were never removed by dealership for inspection. Took vehicle to independent mechanic for repair and found that rear brakes pads had worn down unevenly. Pads and rotors had to be replaced on rear brakes. Front brakes are fine. From my reading of this web site about the problems other people have been having with this brake system, i am filing a complaint and hope that this problem will soon be looked into before someone is seriously injured. This is our third honda and have never had any problems with the brake systems at such early mileage.
The brakes kept locking up, causing extended stopping distance. Taken in for repair 5 times, but the problemrecurred. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.
The brakes grinded, and there wasextended stopping distance when braking were used on snow covered roads.vehicle has been to the dealer on three separated occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of theproblem. Also,dealeradvised the consumer to take the vehicle to a dealer in the snow area, and let them inspect the brakes. No inspection was made at this time.
The abs system seemed to "over reacted" during a panic stop situation, causing me to hit the car in front of me.it felt like the braking pressure was being significantly reduced even though i had my foot to the floor on the brake pedal.i feel that if the abs system had not engaged and backed off the brakes, i would have stopped in time.also, only the passenger side airbag went off, even though i hit the car in front of me at less than 5 mph.it should not have gone off, but if it "thought" that it was a severe crash, why didn't my airbag go off?i would like for you to check the abs system to insure that this does not happen to anyone else.please contact me asap to let me know if this is possible.thank you.*la
Brakes fail in reverse above 6000 ft when car is cold.dealer said this is a known issue by honda and say it cannot be repaired without updating car's software which honda refuses to do.dealer has had multiple complaints about brake failure at altitude when cold.honda states that the car is working as designed regardless of the fact that the brakes completely fail. Fails every day since we have moved.car narrowly missed pedestrian due to brake failure.
There is a pulsating in the vehicle, and it has become extremely hard to stop. The vehicledoes not feel like it is stopping completely.
Brakes failed to grab when in an emergency breaking situation and the car would not stop which caused me to hit another vehicle. The brakes have been making a gringing noise when applied even prior to this incident. I took it to the dealer and they stated there was a stone between the pads and the rotors. The grinding noise persists.
Dt*:the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at all speeds the brakes grab and jerk as if they were being applied to hard causing the occupants to go forward.the dealership was unable to determine the problem with the brakes.
Abs lights came on while driving. This indicatedbrake failure on 3 separate occasions.consumer ran a red light, hit a curb ,and crashed into a building. Upon impact,frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer sustainedarm and back injuries.dealership did not locate the cause of the brake failure.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to abs system malfunctioning *tgwthe consumer stated the abs malfunction happened twice.
While driving vehicle flipped in the air, hit a culvert and then hit a guard rail.no air bag was deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail, flipped over three times, and landed on top.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.driver and passenger sustained head a neck injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital.vehicle was towed and totaledby the insurance company.*tc
1.front brakes grind for the first 1-2 stops after sitting overnight or 1-2 hours.2. Rattle or creaking sound in the drivers side window and b column, unresolved after 3 trys by the dealer to fix.only present while driving on mildly coarse road surface.
Consumer's vehicle was struck fromleft side/ rear, applied the brakes and they failed.then,vehicle struck a car.the vehicle contiued down the streetthe consumer tried to stop the vehicle as the brake pedal was firmly pressed the vehicle would not stop.the vehicle was then steered to a grassy spot and stopped on its own. *tc
When anti-lock brake is activated, the brake is so weak as none!!! very dangerous when you need brake most and the anti-lock brake has no stopping power! it always happens when the road is slippery.
Since i brought the car home, i had intermittent issues with the abs system.the vehicle has been serviced 4 times, the wheel sensor has been replaced and the abs controller has been replaced, now i have been told by the service manager that honda does not want the dealer to look at my car until honda has a solution for the problem.ever since my last service, i have been without abs and traction control, it is not an intermittent problem any more.when this first occurred, the service manager stated that this was just the second car with the problem, but as of my last service, he stated that it is a growing problem.
While braking there was extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not solve the problem.
Dt:the contactowns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that while driving at 60 -65 mph applied the brakesand there wasvibration in the steering wheel.there wasminor vibration in the steering at lower speeds, but there wasmore extreme vibration at higher speeds.the vehicle was takento the dealership to see what the problem with the vehicle was.the consumer did not know exactly what waswrong with the vehicle but felt it could be something within the brakes or rotors.the manufacturer stated that there iwasno recall for this vehicle.t has not had the brakes or any components replacedsince he has purchasedthe vehicle.
Intermittently when braking vehicle would not stop. Also, vehicle would commence to accelerate, and then the brakes would hold. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five separate occasions and they could not locate the cause of the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while attempting to pull out of a driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move.suddenly, the vehicle shot backwards into the street at 45 mph.she then attempted to place the vehicle into drive once again, but it would not move.suddenly, the vehicle sped forward.she heard a loud noise, but did not know the origin.the contact attempted to drive home, but the vehicle failed again on a main road with moderate to heavy traffic.she aimed the vehicle toward the nearest curb and restarted the vehicle.pointed in the direction of a curb, she was able to move the vehicle towards the curb with one jerk.the previous week, the contact noticed the transmission banging into gear when shifting.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were similar.other failures include the abs sensor light, cd player, air compressor leakage, trunk release not functioning, and the catalytic converter.the vehicle was towed to the dealer as instructed by the manufacturer and a local mechanic also inspected the vehicle.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,446. Updated 07/29/08. *ljupdated 08/05/08.
When backing down my angled driveway, when the car is cold, the brakes do not adequately stop the car.in fact the car continues movement even when the brake pedal is pressed firmly.this is a serious concern should i need to stop suddenly and yet the car continues to move.the car also does this when driving in a forward movement down the driveway, but not to the same degree as driving and braking backward.the dealer and looked at the car twice, and tell me this is normal because the car revs up high when cold to reduce pollution, and the drum brakes are not strong enough to stop the car when backing down a grade.
2003 honda accord, been into dealer twice for brake shudder and grinding noise.rotor was resurfaced, dealer says brake problems are the result of hard braking.still have problems, not resolved.
I've had a major problem with the brakes on my 2003 honda accord lx, starting at about 6,000 miles.the problem is front calipers, rotors, and pads with a complaint of "brake judder".the car does not and never has with the exception of the first few thousand miles brake normally. This noise andirregular breaking happens in normal driving and there is an unstable feel to the brakes when braking firmly in an emergency.i brought it back to the huntington honda dealer 3x with that specific problem and was told they saw nothing wrong and on only one occasion made an adjustment and at the same time telling me they saw nothing wrong.now i see now that a tsb has been issued for these brake problems. Consequently, now that my car is off of the warranty and i'm reading about thousands of other accord '03 owners with this same exact problem.there should definitely be a recall on this problem. This is a potential safety risk to the owners of these honda accords and other drivers on the road if an accident occurred because of these faulty brakes.now that my car is off warranty i feel as if i have little recourse even though i brought this problem to their attention three times when the car was covered.something more should be done about this issue with the honda company before injuries or death result because of these faulty brakes.i also want to add that i am very disappointed in honda.previous to this accord i owned a civic and i never had a problem like this.i owned the car for 10 years and put 175, 000 miles on it. I most likely will never buy a honda again and never recommend one to anyone else.thank you.
While applyingbrakes there is vibration coming from the right rear wheel.
I believe there is a brake design or manufacturing defect in my 2003 honda accord v6.the dealership has replaced the front rotors on my vehicle twice within 37,000 miles.in addition, the front brake pads were replaced once and the rear brake rotors resurfaced once within this milage period.going through three sets of rotors and one set of brake pads within 37,000 miles means there is either a design or manufacturing defect in the brake system.i experienced no brake failures as a result of these problems.
At about the 12k miles, the brakes started to pulse during normal operation.dealer cut discs and installed new pads.at 24k miles, same situation.dealer replaced disc and new pads.dealer could not resolve problem.i am a mechanical engineer and an auto mechanic.the problem is the lower quality steel being used by honda for their disc brakes.i solved the problem by purchasing ($300 incl shp and handling) american racing disc.i have had no problems since then.conclusion:honda is using low quality steel in their disc brakes and has done nothing to improve their product quality.tsb are a poor/cheap way to solve problems.
I purchased my 2003 accord 4dr about 2 months ago.i started hearing an awful front brake noise at speeds >40mph and the steering wheel would shake.it almost felt like the car wouldn't stop.i'm taking the car into the dealership this evening for this and other issues, however, the service manager seemed as if he had never heard of this problem before.it's annoying to think that the service manager would not be aware of it since it has been so common.
While driving a noise can be heard, such as squeaking and popping coming from the brakes.dealer refurbished all the discs on the brake system, which temporarily remedied the problem. Manufacturer was aware of the problem by the complaints hereceived from several consumers, but hadno remedy for the problem.
My vehicle has been in the honda dealer with problems with the front brakes(warped rotors), after having the front rotors resurfaced and pads replaced twice it was found that the front calipers were hanging up.my car just turned 17k miles and it has had problems with the front brakes since in had 8k miles, at that time i was told by the dealer that i was "riding" my brakes and they would only take care of this problem for me at no cost just this "one time". I feel honda is knows that 03 accords have brake probles and honda puts the blame on everone else except themselves. My vehicle has now been in the honda dealer for two weeks because they are unable to locate new calipers. From talking with other 03 accord owners and reading information on other websites, i'm not alone with this problem.
There is a popping noise thatoccurs once upon acceleration from a dead stop and while braking to come to a dead stop.i have taken the car in twice to correct this problem without any luck.first time honda replaced the master cylinder and the second time they replaced the calipers.
On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california.it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel.this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced the front rotors.on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to.i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes.this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it.on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors.the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping.i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord.
Brakes are shaking really bad when braking.i thought it was just me, but it appears several people in forums are reporting the same symptoms and issues.
At high speed, severe steering wheel shake when brake pedal depressed.also, loud grinding sound with limited braking ability.progressively got worse from new until 21,500 miles where almost couldn't stop.abs and tcs lights also came on.dealer said honda has issued a bulletin to replace with a less aggressive updated pad and had to order wheel monitoring sensor to fix light indicator problem.dealer had to cut rotor to install new pads.
My vehicle has been in the honda dealer with problems with the front brakes(warped rotors), after having the front rotors resurfaced and pads replaced twice it was found that the front calipers were hanging up.my car just turned 17k miles and it has had problems with the front brakes since in had 8k miles, at that time i was told by the dealer that i was "riding" my brakes and they would only take care of this problem for me at no cost just this "one time". I feel honda is knows that 03 accords have brake probles and honda puts the blame on everone else except themselves. My vehicle has now been in the honda dealer for two weeks because they are unable to locate new calipers. From talking with other 03 accord owners and reading information on other websites, i'm not alone with this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.on march 3, 2007 thebrake smalfunctioned. A mechanic diagnosed the failure as the rear brake drums.the contact stated that the brake pedal began to vibrate and grind only when trying to stop the vehicle.this failure originally began in january 2007.on march 22, 2007 the the vehicle was brought to the dealer due to loud noises.the dealer stated that the front rotors and brake pads neededto be replaced.the failure mileage was 39541.
I have a 2003 accord that started to show the rear brake pads were excessively worn at 12,000 miles. At the 18 month servicing, my mechanic informed me that my rear brakes needed to be replaced at 19,000. I had the brake pads replaced atmy cost because my mechanic told me that the brakes were not safe to be driven on.i took my car to the dealer where i had purchased it.the service manager stated that it may be due to "the way that i drive the car".this is the third honda accord that i have purchased since 1995, and i have replaced rear brakes on the first accord due toa broken spring at 72,000 miles.i have had at least 10 new cars in my lifetime and have not had to replace the rear brakes, except for the incident mentioned on the car with 72,000 miles.i do not feel safe with the brakes going up in such a short span of time.i am also wondering if i will need to replace them again every 19,000 miles? my mechanic has told me that he has never seen rear braked going up at 19,000. My car also has a whining sound when i turn the ignition, but not everytime that i start the car.
When applying brakes there is a growling sound and vibrations. Vehicle has 30,000 miles is under 100,000 mile warranty. Was told by honda that this model year has soft brake pads and therefore soft rotors. The brakes have 45% wear according to honda which made the rotor warp. They say not covered under warranty. Have done nothing yet.
I was told that my rear brake pads need to be changed at my 22500 maintenance.i do not drive the car excessively and definitely do not ride my brakes.everyexpert i've asked thinks that it is absurd that i need to change my rear brake pads so early.i've had other problems with the car as well such as a moonroof malfunction and a throttle modulator defect.i am concerned that my car is defective.
Bought brand new 2003 honda accord ex-v6 in 9/03.by 12/03 at 4700 miles, the front brakes were not working.per tsb 03-069 honda replaced the front brake pads with "new" part number 45022-sdb-a10.two months later, 2/04, the car had brake problems again at 7400 miles.this time honda "resurfaced" the rotors and said the pads were fine.how can pads be fine if they are harming the rotors?the car is still unsafe when braking from highway speeds.honda says that it is my fault!i have been driving since 1989, never gone through brakes in under 30k miles.it is now 6/04, car has 11,500 miles, and the brakes still don't work right!honda needs to replace pads and rotors with redesigned safe parts, asap!
Complaint received via e-mail. Heard a screeching noise from the front end brake. The auto repair shop upon inspection of the brake pad noticed that they were cracked. They indicated that this was a defect in the quality of the brake pad, and this shouldn't of happen. They kept the brake pad.
Brakes make extremely loud grinding noise during first few uses of each drive. They seem to have less grip during the first few stops as well. Dealer states this is a problem with noise insulator pads on 2003 accords and that honda has no fix at this point. Dealer added temporary composite material until honda determines permanent fix. Called honda customer relations and i am waiting for a response. Dealer claims there is no safety risk. Jb
2003 accord v6constant rotor service. Rotor service at 15,000 (machined, was not charged), 30,000 (front replaced rotors and pads paid by dealer, rear machined & new pads paid by me, 35,000 rotors need repair (service scheduled for 6/8 and i am not paying again!). I had a mazda prior to this auto with 80,000 miles and the rotors were only serviced once within that time.
While driving at any speed and when the brakes were depressed vehicle jerked to one side or the other. Also, there was a grinding sound coming from the front wheels.dealer repaired the problem free of charge, claiming that old brake pads were updated.
The brakes pulsate when applied....already changed the pads twice still the same problem, rotors were replaced, then turned also. The clutch will stick when the vehicle has been operated for a period of time. The key is disconnect communication with the car, causing everything to be shut off. Dealer checked and said nothing was wrong.
I purchased a brand new 2003 honda accord coupe on march 31, 2003.ihave owned the car for 14 months and i have 13,252 miles on the car.i have had to have the rotors and front brakes replaced/resurfaced 3 times or basically every 3500 to 4500 miles.i have been informed that the rotors keep warping due to factory defect.i have come very close to having two accidents due to failure of brakes.this is a very serious safety issue.
2003 honda accord noticed pulsation in brake pedal after 1000 miles.dealer resurfaced front rotors at 4600 miles.this did not fix the problem and the rear rotors were resurfaced at 9000 miles.this problem continued and the front rotors were replaced at 14000 miles.all of these repairs were done free of charge but done hesitantly.now the car has 20000 miles and all four rotors are again warped and the pads are glazed.the dealership is now refusing to fix the problem free of charge and is blaming the problem on poor driving habits.2/3 of the vehicles milage is on the interstate and is not driven aggressively in any way.
On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california.it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel.this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced the front rotors.on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to.i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes.this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it.on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors.the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping.i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord.
Warped rotors.brake pads need to be replaced.brakes have been pulsating since around 15000 miles.i have taken the car to dealership on several occasions.on second occasion they produced a memo which stated that several people complained of the vibration and that it was normal for the rotors to heat up and cool down, but they are not warped.today they told us that it is due to harsh driving and driving in the canyon.they are telling my husband that brake pads and rotors are not covered past 12,000 miles and honda does not cover a "wear" item.we currently have 35,000 miles.so far the repair is going to cost 360.00 with a discount.
While applying the brakes consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanicdetermined thatbrake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them.however, the problem recurred.
At 8000 miles, had the front rotors turned down.judder returned about 3000 miles later, but not repaired (explained as road conditions). Now at 22000 miles, need new rotors and pads for front left brake.brakes went from acceptable to unusable within a 500 mile trip.*la
Ongoing problem with faulty brake pads. Causes vibration on high speeds and noises. Company alleges brake pads need to be replaced and pads are on back order. Problems increasing with additional vehicle use.
Rotors were defective.they had to be serviced at 12,000 miles. Consumer stated he previously owned another honda and the same problem existed.the material was inferior.manufacturer was notified.
Consumer 2003 accord brakes pulsate and grind with no warning light of brake problems.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rotors.the consumer found out that this was the third set of rotors replaced on the vehicle.the previous owner had the rotors replaced.six months after the rotors were replaced the consumer heard grinding noises and felt the brakes pulsating when pressed.
Warped rotors at 6,000 miles.
I purchased a brand new 2003 honda accord coupe on march 31, 2003.ihave owned the car for 14 months and i have 13,252 miles on the car.i have had to have the rotors and front brakes replaced/resurfaced 3 times or basically every 3500 to 4500 miles.i have been informed that the rotors keep warping due to factory defect.i have come very close to having two accidents due to failure of brakes.this is a very serious safety issue.
Brake vibrates at speed above 40 mph. Happened around 9000 miles and problem persisted since then. *nlm
Purchased car new in nov 2002 from college park honda in maryland. Took car to honda of bowie for second oil change and tire rotation at 6349 miles on may 10,2003. Returned car to honda of bowie 7 days later for vibration in steering wheel while driving above 40 mi per hour. Dealership balanced front tires at no charge. Returned car to honda of bowie on june28, 2003 with 8287 miles for steering wheel vibration when braking.i was told the front rotors were slightly warped and dealer resurfaced rotors free of charge.problem reoccurred at around 15,000 miles but did not get car in for service until mileage was 18,003 on april 9, 2004. Took it to college park honda where i purchased and explained the problem.before looking at car service rep told me it was probably due to my driving habits (lots of stop and go). I have had the same commute for over 10 years and never had this kind of problem before. I said i'd be very unhappy if i had to replace the brakes at 18,000 miles. Service rep said it was very common to replace brakes and rotors at 18,000 miles. I reiterated my unhappiness if i was going to have to pay for the repair.i believed it should be covered under warranty. After inspecting the brakes i was told the front rotors were glazed and the pad were cracked.they resurfaced the rotors (that's twice in 10,000 miles) and replaced the pads under warranty as a "one time courtesy".the problem came back within 7 days of the repair. I have an appointment to take my car back today ( 4 weeks to the day since they worked on it).i believe the rotors are defective or have been resurfaced too much and need to be replaced.i am expecting that they will try to tell me this is somehow my fault and expect me to pay for the repair.i believe from reading all the other complaints which are so similar to mine, that the 2003 honda accords have a brake problem that the company does not want to address.
Consumerpurchased vehicle brand new, and when he drove itbrakes overheated and vehicle vibrated.brake rotors were warped. Took vehicle to the dealer, andwas told that this vehicle had a different type of brakes, andthey needed to be specially ordered.it tooka long time to get this particular kind of brakes.then, mechanic drove vehicle , but was not ableto find anything wrong. Consumer had his vehicle back, and the problem with the brakes became worse.consumer maintainedthat honda knew about these brakes and were not doing anything about them.
Brakes on 2003 honda accord making really bad clunking and screeching noises.honda issued a tsb-03-069.but, dealer says my car is normal.i've never had a car which made so much braking noises.i've also heard that many other accord owners are having the same problem.this should be a safety issue, because the brakes feel as though they're going to fail everytime they start making noises.new cars braking systems shouldn't clunk and screech like this.makes me scared to press down on the brakes hard.
Have brake problems with a 2003 honda accord ex.i had the brakes replaced at 24,000miles and still had problems and was told to have the rotors replaced because they are warped.this seems to be too early in mileage to have these type of repeat problems.
The brakes pulsate when applied....already changed the pads twice still the same problem, rotors were replaced, then turned also. The clutch will stick when the vehicle has been operated for a period of time. The key is disconnect communication with the car, causing everything to be shut off. Dealer checked and said nothing was wrong.
Brakes squealing constantly.rotors warped at 7,000 miles; now at 18,000 miles, brakes squealing and it appears rotors may be warped again.*la
Warped brake rotors.brake rotors on my 2003 accord ex v-6 warped at about 5,000 miles.i was unaware of this website at the time (about august 2003).the dealer resurfaced the rotors but blamed me for driving too fast on mountainous roads...seemed a bit rude and presumptuous on their part since i don't drive faster than normal traffic nor on mountain roads.the rotors started exhibiting warping again at about 9,000 miles.this seems like a common complaint and i suspect it may be due to poor selection of material or design of the rotors or brake system. *la
Rotors warped after 8000 miles.had to replace pads and rotors at 15000 miles.dealer admitted there was an issue with brakes on this car, but honda won't do anything about it.
My vehicle has been in the honda dealer with problems with the front brakes(warped rotors), after having the front rotors resurfaced and pads replaced twice it was found that the front calipers were hanging up.my car just turned 17k miles and it has had problems with the front brakes since in had 8k miles, at that time i was told by the dealer that i was "riding" my brakes and they would only take care of this problem for me at no cost just this "one time". I feel honda is knows that 03 accords have brake probles and honda puts the blame on everone else except themselves. My vehicle has now been in the honda dealer for two weeks because they are unable to locate new calipers. From talking with other 03 accord owners and reading information on other websites, i'm not alone with this problem.
Started feeling vibration when braking at 45mph before 10,000 miles.technician looked at it, determined the rotors were warped, but brake pads were fine.after research, found this was a recurring problem among owners of 2003 accord, v6 and 4-cyl.(mine is 4cyl). Seems like honda has a problem!
After three months of ownerships, brake rotors began to warp. Brought back into dealer, they stated the rotors were warped. They resurfaced the rotors two times during that visit. It has been only 2000 miles since the resurfacing and my rotors are warping again.003 honda accord ex v6.
When applying the brakes at highway speeds vehicle vibrates. Dealer resurfaced the rotors.
2003 honda accord exhibited grinding brake noise when brand new (9-03).has been in for brake service 6 times.was told by service manager at cary auto park honda that honda was aware of the defective warped rotors and planned to recall them in the fall of 2003.my rotors were replaced with more defective rotors while waiting for the recall that still has yet to happen.on 10-16-04, i had the rotors inspected by an independent mechanic who said that they were most definitely defective.i am experiencing an ever increasing amount of grinding and shuddering when applying the brakes.i want my "lemon" repaired correctly.i purchased a new car with the understanding that it was free of defects and any defects found would be corrected under warranty.
On june 23, 2003, i took this vehicle to the honda dealership in clovis, california.it had a problem with the vehicle shaking when i applied the brakes and a constant slight vibration in the steering wheel.this was done with the vehicle having 5,150 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced the front rotors.on july 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this time i was charged for a balance and rotation which i agreed to.i left the dealership with a slight vibration in the steering wheel and was still experiencing a slight vibration while applying the brakes.this was done with the vehicle having 6, 784 miles on it.on october 17, 2003, i took this vehicle back to the honda dealership in clovis, california, for the same problem as before.this was done with the vehicle having 11,692 miles on it.the dealership resurfaced both the front and rear rotors.the vehicle now has 16,000 miles on it and it needs to go back into the repair shop once again for rotor warping.i feel there is a defect in the braking system with this new 2003 honda accord.
Within a few months of ownership after buying this car new my wife began complaining that the car pulsed under braking.after about 2 years and ~ 25k miles the pulsing/vibration got much, much worse so i took the vehicle to the dealer while car was still under warranty.the dealer told me i needed to have rotors turned and new pads installed, and that it would cost me almost $200.the dealer did not tell me honda issued a service tsb (tsb# 03-069) regarding this problem and that the service should be done under warranty per honda.i never received any notice of a tsb from honda telling me they were having issues with brakes on this vehicle.as i was unaware of the brake problems specific to this vehicle i did not have the service performed at that time because i thought the dealer was lying to me as i have never had a car that had brake rotor problems at on only a few thousand miles. Not telling me of the problem was negligent of the dealer and manufacturer, someone could have been hurt or killed if the brakes failed.to try and solve the problem i first took the car to a tire shop and had the wheels rebalanced which cost me $50, that did not solve the problem so i spent another $90 on new brake pads which i did myself, which also did not help...anyway now at 47k miles the vibration that occurs when needing to stop from highway speed is so severe the whole car shakes, it is unsafe to drive.i researched the problem on internet forums and this is how i found out about the tsb, but my car is now far out of warranty, so i now must have it fixed myself, and it will probably start to happen again.this is a safety issue and should have been recalled, and replaced with updated and safe parts.i have never had any brake rotor problems on any car i ever owned before this car.honda's solution (even if done free under warranty) of turning rotors is a temporary fix at best and is unacceptable as the problem would have recurred later.
Brake rotors on 2003 honda accord ex warped at 6000 miles and required resurfacing.vehicle now has 15000 miles on it and the problem has recurred.this is a safety issue in that the brakes are unreliable.
Warped rotors.brake pads need to be replaced.brakes have been pulsating since around 15000 miles.i have taken the car to dealership on several occasions.on second occasion they produced a memo which stated that several people complained of the vibration and that it was normal for the rotors to heat up and cool down, but they are not warped.today they told us that it is due to harsh driving and driving in the canyon.they are telling my husband that brake pads and rotors are not covered past 12,000 miles and honda does not cover a "wear" item.we currently have 35,000 miles.so far the repair is going to cost 360.00 with a discount.
2003 honda accord coupe ex v6 mt w/nav. Experienced brake pedal pulsations and steering wheel shaking when braking. Front rotors have been resurfaced twice, at 7000 and again at 15600. This looks like a recurrent problem in the new generation accord's. Must be faulty brake/rotor design.
While applying the brakes brakepedal went to the floor. Thiscaused the vehicle to skid into a guard rail.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, andmechanic noticed that both rotors neededto be replaced due to corrosion.
When applying the brakes front end shimmied intermittently.
The brakes grinded, and there wasextended stopping distance when braking were used on snow covered roads.vehicle has been to the dealer on three separated occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of theproblem. Also,dealeradvised the consumer to take the vehicle to a dealer in the snow area, and let them inspect the brakes. No inspection was made at this time.
When the brake pedal was depressed there was a metal to metal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership two days later. The dealership indicated that the rotors needed to be replaced because they couldn't be resurfaced.
When applying brakes there is a growling sound and vibrations. Vehicle has 30,000 miles is under 100,000 mile warranty. Was told by honda that this model year has soft brake pads and therefore soft rotors. The brakes have 45% wear according to honda which made the rotor warp. They say not covered under warranty. Have done nothing yet.
Strong vibration when braking on 2003 honda accord after 16000 miles.dealer specified that pads and rotors were fine.after demanding that something had to be done, dealer resurfaced rotors and replaced pads as "good faith", but indicated that they were not responsible in the future...despite number of complaints regarding rotors on 2003 model.i expect this issue will reappear since other complaints suggest an issue with the rotor itself.
In may 2003, i purchased a new 2003 honda accord ex. Soon after, i noticed a strong vibration when braking. I took the vehicle in to a honda dealer for service in august 2003. They determined there was a problem with the brake rotors. This appeared to fix the problem, but a couple months later, the vibrations returned. Again, the dealer replaced the rotors. About one year later, the vibrations returned. I took the vehicle to a different dealer and they could not find anything wrong, so they just replaced the rotors again. This was in july 2004. This solved the problem until mid-2006 when the vibrations started again. I took the vehicle to another dealer. Now all they did this time was resurface the rotors and change the brake pads. This time, i had to pay $375 to "fix" the problem as it is now out of warranty.
Recurring brake rotor warped problem on 2003 honda accord ex sedan.. Problem first noted around 18k miles..dealer resurfaced brakes at 30k miles, after complaint was issued..about 1500 miles later problem recurred..symptom appears to come from front brakes, at the end of braking a metallic shudder occurs for the last 2 seconds..intermittently upon freeway exiting the problem seems to last much longer, shudder causes the driver to question if the brakes will work or not..this is the 6th honda i have owned in the past 14 years, and the first one to exhibit such behavior.. I have read other complaints, posts on the internet whereas many drivers are having the same complaint on this newly redesigned model accord.some posts have made the suggestion that the caliper is the actual defective part of the braking system, all i know, is the warping rotor is causing a very serious and dangerous driving situation.
Vehicle is less than one year old, at 5000 miles brakes would give an uneven feeling when stopping. Now at 9500 miles vehicle shimmies and shakes when brakes are applied. Dealer states brakes should be resurfaced. Personal mechanicstates rotors are warped. At highway speeds the shaking affects the positive control of vehicle. *la
My 2003 honda accord ex needed new rotors and brake pads at 11,000 miles. I do not ride the brake and am rarely (maybe once every 2-3 months) in stop and go traffic. I was charged $350 by my dealer to get this problem fixed. I started to wonder why my car had this problem.after internet research, i am finding out i am not the only one with this problem. In fact, it's quite common and something needs to be done.
2003 honda accord 2dr coupe mt. Due to steerig wheel vibration induced by braking speeds >40mph i brought my car to the dealer and had my brake rotors resurfaced since the rotors were discovered to be warped.this problem is apparently a consistent problem on this vehicle.i have heard that possible wheel torque problems are causing the warping of these rotors. I have never had another vehicle with this type of problem.
I have had to resurface the rotors every 5,000 miles.
Brake rotors wear out prematurely, consumerhas only owned the vehicle for seven months. Dealer notified.
My '03 4d accord, purchased in bentonville,ar, has required replacement or machining of the front brake rotors four times due to warping (resulting in pulsating braking).each repair has lasted about 5000 miles.i've logged about 400k miles in hondas in the last 14yrs and have never had this problem; accustomed to going at least 150k mi (before trading) with no rotor problems.
Around 5,000 miles the brakes on 2003 honda accord began giving a grab and release feel while apply constant pressure to the brake pedal at low speeds. At speeds over 40 mph this translated to a definite vibration in both the steering wheel and brake pedal. Took car into the dealership at 7500 miles and complained about the problem. It was found that the rotors were warped .050 and showed signs of bluing. Front rotors were resurfaced and brake pads replaced, no charge. Problem has been corrected for now with 1,000 miles added since the repair.*la
I'm leasing my 2003 honda accord lx.at 20,000 miles my brakes were pulsating and steering wheel was vibrating when braking at 55mph.took the car to the dealer to have the rotors re-surfaced.now at 40,000 miles i'm experiencing the same problem.honda service says it's the way i'm driving and that if i re-surface rotors again i will continue to have the same problem due to my driving.after doing some research on the internet, i don't think it's my driving but a manufacturers defect.there are many customers who are experiencing this same problem.i don't feel safe driving.
03 accord lx brake rotors warped.when stopping there is a vibration in the steering and brake pedal.brake pads also squeek and make grinding noise. Will bring to dealer for assessment
The consumer was told by a service manager that the material on the brakes was a thinner material than other honda models.the consumer was also told that the heat caused by excessive braking and pressure caused the rotors to warp. The consumer was told that she was not driving the vehicle correctly.*nlm
Defective rotors on 2003 honda accord v6 sedan.immediately after buying the car, the front brakes vibrated.i thought it might go away.dealer inspected and "cut the rotors".defect was not corrected and got very bad such that whole car now vibrates.dealer failed to recognize and replace defective honda rotors, which he should have done when car was taken to him for this service.i have now had to try to find a private mechanic who will get suitable rotors and repair the brake system.all rotor manufacturers have stated that the failed rotors cannot be "fixed" by cutting them.they must be replaced or the defect will occur over and over with time.honda and the dealership have refused to replace them and did not replace them when first reported.
2003 honda accord recall notice for radio display. *njthe consumer stated he was not able to see the radio station numbers, the temperature on the air condition or the heater.the consumer was informed the rotors were bad and needed to be replaced.
2003 honda accord noticed pulsation in brake pedal after 1000 miles.dealer resurfaced front rotors at 4600 miles.this did not fix the problem and the rear rotors were resurfaced at 9000 miles.this problem continued and the front rotors were replaced at 14000 miles.all of these repairs were done free of charge but done hesitantly.now the car has 20000 miles and all four rotors are again warped and the pads are glazed.the dealership is now refusing to fix the problem free of charge and is blaming the problem on poor driving habits.2/3 of the vehicles milage is on the interstate and is not driven aggressively in any way.
Dt: the contact stated since ownership of the vehiclethe front brake rotors have been changed twice.when drivinggrinding noise camefrom the brakes.also, the brakes pulsated. Intermittently the brake pedal will have to be depressed to the floor the stop the vehicle.the manufacturer has been contacted they have determined there was no brake problem.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6.the car is currently in the shop, again, for the same problem.there isvibration of the steering wheel while driving the car.the car only has 28,000 highway miles on the car, i drive 80 miles each day, and already there have been 3 sets of rotors on the car.there is an inch thick of brake dust on the front wheels.the last time they replaced the rotors, i drove it 500 miles in one week and had to send the car back in.this is an ongoing problem and from what i have read from the complaints about this, this is a common thing to happen on these vehicles.
At 8000 miles, had the front rotors turned down.judder returned about 3000 miles later, but not repaired (explained as road conditions). Now at 22000 miles, need new rotors and pads for front left brake.brakes went from acceptable to unusable within a 500 mile trip.*la
Bought brand new 2003 honda accord ex-v6 in 9/03.by 12/03 at 4700 miles, the front brakes were not working.per tsb 03-069 honda replaced the front brake pads with "new" part number 45022-sdb-a10.two months later, 2/04, the car had brake problems again at 7400 miles.this time honda "resurfaced" the rotors and said the pads were fine.how can pads be fine if they are harming the rotors?the car is still unsafe when braking from highway speeds.honda says that it is my fault!i have been driving since 1989, never gone through brakes in under 30k miles.it is now 6/04, car has 11,500 miles, and the brakes still don't work right!honda needs to replace pads and rotors with redesigned safe parts, asap!
Brake rotors warped at 4000 miles.car has not been driven aggressively.rotors now slightly warped again at 8000 miles.
Dt:the contactowns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that while driving at 60 -65 mph applied the brakesand there wasvibration in the steering wheel.there wasminor vibration in the steering at lower speeds, but there wasmore extreme vibration at higher speeds.the vehicle was takento the dealership to see what the problem with the vehicle was.the consumer did not know exactly what waswrong with the vehicle but felt it could be something within the brakes or rotors.the manufacturer stated that there iwasno recall for this vehicle.t has not had the brakes or any components replacedsince he has purchasedthe vehicle.
Barke rotors warped on my 2003 accord with only 10,000 miles on them- dealer turned the rotors and put on new pads; however, there was no notification from honda regarding the problem- this is a safety issue- all affected cars should be given new rotors.
While applying the brakes consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanicdetermined thatbrake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them.however, the problem recurred.
The braking system on some 2003 honda accords are defective. I brought a demo honda accord ex in feb '03 with around 4500 miles at purchase and has over 40000 now. 05/02/03 12,849 miles. I took my car back to the dealership (leith honda in raleigh) complaining of vibrations in the steering wheel when braking. I was told it it was caused by high speed braking and to change my driving habits. Since it was a demo vehicle, the dealership resurfaced the rotors free of charge.6/1717,775 miles. I took the car back to the dealership with the same complaint.again, the technican said it was caused by high speed braking. The service advisor went on to tell me that this would be the last time it would be fixed free of charge. My rotors were resurfaced again.by late september, the car began having strong vibrations when braking. The condition had gotten progressively worse but i knew i didnt have the money to pay for the car itself and this brake problem. I called the honda dealership back and requested to speak with the service manager. It was at this time that i found out honda (tech line) was aware of the problem and that it would be fixed free of charge until a solution was in place.10/0830,550 miles.had my rotors replaced (boyd honda in oxford)12/0135,995 miles. Took my car in for service for another matter but informed the service advisor, the vibrations were back. I learned a bullentin was posted for the '03 brake pads and they were replaced (boyd honda).01/09/0439,226 miles. Returned to the dealership with signs of the problem present when braking after having the new pads put on.
I filed a previous complaint #10075304.i had my rotors resurfaced at 30500 by an independent mechanic who said they are warped.my warranty is up.now have 35000 on vehicle and brakes are terrible again.
2003 accord v6constant rotor service. Rotor service at 15,000 (machined, was not charged), 30,000 (front replaced rotors and pads paid by dealer, rear machined & new pads paid by me, 35,000 rotors need repair (service scheduled for 6/8 and i am not paying again!). I had a mazda prior to this auto with 80,000 miles and the rotors were only serviced once within that time.
My 2003honda accord has 13,800 miles on it. Since the front rotors are warping, it already had these replaced once and resurfaced once. These repairs tend to last about 3000 miles before the symptoms of the problem return (vibration when braking at highway speeds, and pulsating stops at slow speeds).*la
Dt:the contact stated the brake rotors failed multiple times.when the brakes were applied there was a grinding noise.sometimes the brakes will not work unless full pressure was applied.the was extended stopping distancewhen the failure occurred.the dealership replaced the rotors due to warping. The problem returned after the replacement.the rotors were replaced before by the previous owner.
There is a problem in the braking system of the new 2003 accord coupe. In march, i had to have the rotors resurfaced because of vibration. It is now only july and now the problem is back. My local honda dealer doesn't want to do anything about it, and that i must pay. I have researched the web and there are others who have similar complaints about the new accord coupe's brakes.
Honda 2003 accord v6 sedan.brakes pulsating, after only 12,000 miles.brought into shop, paid to have resurfaced.2,000 miles later doing it again.im dealing with dealership now.reading all sorts of complaints online that its a defect.its the drivers it's the car defect.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.on march 3, 2007 thebrake smalfunctioned. A mechanic diagnosed the failure as the rear brake drums.the contact stated that the brake pedal began to vibrate and grind only when trying to stop the vehicle.this failure originally began in january 2007.on march 22, 2007 the the vehicle was brought to the dealer due to loud noises.the dealer stated that the front rotors and brake pads neededto be replaced.the failure mileage was 39541.
I am experiencing a brake rotor problem with my 2003 accord sedan.the car has 25000 miles and is going in for the 4th time for service on the brakes.the rotors were resurfaced twice and replaced once and the problem is back again.
Had rotors resurfaced at 5000 miles as warped--honda certified garage/dealership tried saying i had tightened the lug nuts too tight?!brakes again into shop at 17000 miles for replacement.my warranty just expired and have 30300 miles on it and there is still a problem with my brakes.problem is extremely noticeable at speeds over 40 mph when applying brakes--car feels like it will run right off the road.also, big problem with water leaking into front windows when there is the slightest bit of rain and have the windows cracked.water gets into the power window buttons.this appears to be a design flaw.
When first braking after the car sits overnight, the brake pedal is hard andwith it in reverse it backs up and cant be stopped without pumping the brakes . Wife backed into car in driveway and dented the trunk lid on the honda. Thought it was one time deal, but it happened 3 more times. Took it to dealer and they had tsb on and fixed it. Brake hose would collapse and cause failure. They put a new hose part 7185473,i called honda, they would not fix dent because it was not arecall, it was a tsb.this was a dangerous situationand i should have been notified.. Their attitude was it was my fault that the brakes did not workand will not repair the trunk damage. What do i do???
I purchased my new 2003 honda accord lx coupe in apr 2003. In dec 2003, i took my car in for an oil change and was told that i needed to leave my car there because ofthe brakes. They replaced the master cylinder. Less than 4 months later, while in rush hour traffic, the brakes failed as my foot nearly went completely to the floor. I shifted the gears down and was able to stop the car that way, no accident. I took my car back to the dealership service dept (it was a thursday). The next day they called me and said they couldn't find anything wrong. I insisted that something was wrong. When i went to pick up the car, i was told by the service repair person that the mechanic decided to probe further due to my insistance and he subsequently found air bubbles in the brake fluid. They bled my brakes. That following monday, something else went wrong. At the time i believed the problem to be the brakes, but now i am not so sure. While pulling into a parking space at my apartment, it felt as though the brakes slipped. My foot was on the brake pedal, but it did not stop; it almost seemed as though the car sped up a little, while my foot went to the floor. In a panic, i took my foot off the brake and pressed it again. I heard the tires squeal, but by that point it was too late. I ended up hitting a pole.state farm had my car evaluated to determine if there was a problem with the brakes that could have caused the accident. I took it to the same dealership shop, but only under the condition that the state farm inspector check the car with them. Thirty minutes into the inspection the state farm inspector left and my car was subsequently left for approx 1-1/2 hours soley with the dealership . At the end of the 2-hour inspection, i was told no problems with my brakes.i now drive my car fearfully, hoping that nothing else will go wrong.
There is a popping noise thatoccurs once upon acceleration from a dead stop and while braking to come to a dead stop.i have taken the car in twice to correct this problem without any luck.first time honda replaced the master cylinder and the second time they replaced the calipers.
I am having recurring brake problems with my 2003 accord ex.all problems relate to a soft pedal or rather having the pedal to the floor prior to the car stopping.the first instance i took the car back to the dealer where they said there was a defective master brake cylinder.this seem to correct the problem but in a couple of months the car developed the same problem.i returned it to the dealer where they said there was air in the line.this seemed to fix the problems but after 3 months i had to take car back and have now been told that they are going to replace the master brake cylinder one more time.this is the third strike in the lemon law.if the brakes go soft again then the lemon law takes effect.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the brake pedal went to the floor almost touching the accelerator pedal.the vehicle was seen by a dealer who determined the placement of the brake pedal normal.
Vehicle does not brake smoothly, pedal is very sensitive to the slightest pressure.*mr the dealer was notified but failed to fix to make repairs.
The car has an existing recall to get the high pressure power steering hose replaced. An appointment was made, the car was taken to darlings honda of bangor, me, on 8/15/2020 and they refused to do the repair because we refused to pay for additional repairs not requested. We were forced to drive the car back home, about 100 miles with the risk of the car catching fire, from the power steering hose leak.
Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! on the above date, i started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield.the wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that i've experienced with this car, since i've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects.whew, not again!!!! ugh! when's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car fro everything because of my college student so, i'm anal on the maintenance.we just put in new ball joints and he tells me the suspension is faulty so, it will cause me to replace the joints again in the future.i opted for the lesser of the two because, it's a factory issue.i've received a couple of recall notices however, upon taking the car to the dealer, once they kept it& claimed to fix the steering issues however, they still exist. I took it a second time, they had the car all of 20 mins. And told me that this issue was fixed previously. I'm continuously having issues with the steering whining, no matter how many times i service the fluids.my radio & electrical systems in the car, is constantly on the blink or not working.now the passenger window decides not to go up.one day, as i was exiting the vehicle (turned off!) it decided to roll backwards.luckily both feet were not out the car and i could catch it! i've invested so much money in keeping this car running until my mechanic knows what going wrong before the recalls come out.he's serviced so many "03" accords, until he's thinking of becoming a specialist for hondas. I just want honda to correct all recalls on my vehicle. My student depends on it.! how are these car manufacturers allowed to keep robbing its customers???my address has changed since my last complaint. See below.
Hello,i am writing this letter to formally lodge a complaint regarding my honda accord. I bought a certified honda accord from a honda dealer (mcgrath city honda, 6720 w. Grand avenue, chicago, il60707) in 2007.last week, on thursday evening (august 26, 2010), my wife was driving the car back from her work alone and while taking a left turn suddenly the steering got stuck.she couldn't move the car at all and barely escaped an accident with the on-coming traffic which was coming at a very high speed. She somehow managed to move out of the way.we towed the car to the mechanic and it was found out that the power steering pressure hose was broken. The power steering pressure hose was replaced to fix this and it took 3 days for the part to reach the mechanic after the order was placed as this is such a rare incident. I had to rent a car for the whole weekend. Now this is something that is not due to normal wear and tear and this could have happened at a higher speed and the consequence could have been worse. This shouldn't happen to a certified honda. In fact this should not happen to any car at any time.i am making a formal complaint to the american honda and would like you to follow up on this matter with the dealer.[xxx]date: august 31, 2010information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am experiencing a steering vibration during stops in my 2003 honda accord lx sedan with automatic transmission.i have contacted a honda dealer and they were not able to provide a cause for this and said noting is wrong with my honda.i have seen that there isa nhtsa id #10000990 tbs reported about the steering vibration issue.my car has only 33k miles on it.i believe honda should fix the problem.
As per nhtsa recall 12v-222 this vehicle was taken to kings honda in cincinnati, oh on nov 6 2012 and repaired according to this recall.one power steering hose was replaced and fluid was added, however several different hoses were leaking and it was noted by the mechanic that fluid was leaking at the power steering rack and pump.both honda america and kings honda refuse to replace these parts under this recall because it only requires them to replace the one c-hose.this situation is still a danger and power steering fluid is still leaking in the engine compartment.
I received a letter in the mail for a recall.i called to get in and get fixed. I drove my car in there perfectly fine.when i received my car back there was no power steering.i couldn't even put my car into a parking spot.the first thing the employee said to me that gave me my car was, "something is wrong, you need to make sure that they fix this."[xxx]the owner/manager laughed in my face and told me there was nothing they could do for me. He left me there stranded. I am a young woman with a young child (under a year old).they wanted to charge me around $800 for something i didn't do and couldn't even "guarantee to fix it."they didn't turn the wheel to get the oxygen out when replacing the power steering hose.they just wanted to scam me and get my money..now i am left with a huge knick in my driver's side door that was not there the morning i dropped my vehicle off.they are unwilling to help resolve the issue. The manager has no heart and has no problem leaving a young woman stranded at their location unless they sign a paper saying they will pay hundreds of dollars, then puts a knick in your car and says there's nothing i can do and there's no way to prove it. I asked for a copy of the walk around inspection and that scratch was not on there.i advised immediately when i saw it that night and [xxx] keeps saying there is nothing he can do for me.my husband just got a new vw sportwagen, i have been looking at the pilot and new accord for a while now and i will tell you i will never again by a honda after the way i was treated and now no one will fix the situation. I can't believe you are letting this man represent your brand.if i would have attempted to pull out in the busy intersection with the way they gave my car back to me it would have been a huge liability issue.i would have been so badly hurt and/or injured.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I went to put the key in to start my vehicle and the key totally fell apart in my hand.it was dark and i had no way to start my car.i tried putting the key portion without the enclosure into the ignition but it would not work to start the car.i then tried to reassemble the key in the enclosure and try to turn the car on so i could at least get home...it did catch long enough to start the car and i had to hold it to get home.since then both of my keys have fallen completely apart and i hadto use gorilla glue to hold it together but because of the glue the auto lock does not work....and the key is very wobbly in the enclosure.this is a major safety factor which i have seen written about on the complaint websites.i have also called and reported it only to find out that this is not a safety factor.
Similar to the recent acura tsx recall, my 2003 honda accord has the same similarities with the power steering hose. I was told by an honda dealership that a hole has developed on my power steering hose. Any time i turn the car there is a noise that the car makes, this is extremely noticeable in cooler weather. Due to the high quote my honda dealership quoted me on, i have yet to fix the problem that my car has had for the past two years. In addition they told me, i would need a new power steering pump, hose, and fluid.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle he would hear a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. When leaving the driveway and driving approximately 5 mph, the steering would exhibit a loud grinding sound and the wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the steering assembly or he would not be able to move the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. : updated 02/23/11 updated 12/01/2011 *ln
Around december 2012 i started noticing a loud whining noise coming from the power steering pump on a cold start along with a whining noise when slightly rocking the steering wheel back and forth.after a couple of minutes of the car warming up the noise goes away.now i have received a recall letter nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 just recalling the power steering hose to be replaced. (letter received on 3/12/2014) i immediately took my vehicle to the dealer on 3/13/2014 and had the hose replaced under the recall and also paid for them to go ahead and replace the o-ring in the other hose to see if that was the cause of the problem also.they stated without a diagnostic test they wouldn't know for sure if it is the steering pump or not (understandable), but when my car was finished, the service tech informed me that the mechanic discovered my rack and pinion are now leaking fluid and want to charge me $1,220.00 plus tax to fix and not to mention that i still do not know yet if the power steering pump has now gone bad because of this.i find this totally unacceptable and i believe the whole power steering system is faulty and should be covered under recall.
Vehicle drifts to the right.dangerous on interstates when traveling @ 70mph.must constantly hold vehicle in lane.also problems with brakes grabbing when stopping.dealer adjusted subframe and replaced brakes. Vehicle is still extremely sensitive to road crowning.dealer said the drift is better but not perfect.i'm still concerned with safety of vehicle.
When i was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and i try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed a burning oil smell. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed power steering fluid leaking from under the vehicle. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I have called the dealerships in my area for a recall repair because my car inspection indicated that my vehicle has three dangerous safety recalls. I have a young child and a family to support but i am afraid, because of the fire hazard that one of my recalls contains, to even drive the car with my family in it to food shopping and work.
I have a 2003 honda accord sedan.in aug 2015, i had been noticing a wheezing, straining sound when i turned my car while driving.it became harder to turn as well.i checked the power steering fluid, and it was empty.i got the appropriate power steering fluid specifically for hondas and refilled it.in sept 2015, on my way to work in the morning, i noticed smoke coming from under my hood.it is a 10 minute commute for me through the city streets.the smoke began when i was outside my work at a stoplight.i was able to get into the parking lot when i realized the underside of my hood had caught fire. (see attached photos) that day, i got it to the mechanic, and he told me that there were cracks in the power steering and fluid was everywhere under my hood, all over my engine.doing some research online, i saw a recall for this exact problem, with my exact car: nhtsa campaign id# is: 12v222000; may 17, 2012.it states that "prolonged under hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resoling in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.if this occurs, power steering fluid can lead onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and under hood fire."when i called into honda customer service to confirm my car applied to this recall, they said it did not.i do not understand how this exact problem can exist for my car, but my car not be listed as effected.regardless of what they say, my car caught on fire. My car caught on fire for the same reason honda recalled625,762 other vehicles for power steering defects. As i cannot afford to fix the power steering, i was however forced to replace the belt that is closest to the power steering fluid reservoir (see photos), because it had been burned and mangled.nearly $200 just for the belt.
Vehicle pulls to the right. I have taken car in for a wheel alignment a week after i bought it. Again, after 2 months since it was services, same problem arises.
Suddenly driving it was hard for me to turn my steering wheel. I put power steering fluid in and i am still not able to turn my sheen. At times i can't get into parking spots because it's extremely hard. A number of mechanics told me i should try disputing with the dealership.
Power steering does not work properly at low speed or idle.
Have been involved in 3 accidents where i feel that air bag should have deployed, resulting in extra damages and injury that wasnt treated
I was informed by my local honda dealership's service dept. That there is a leak in my '03 honda accord ex-v6 power steering line. It is to my knowledge that power steering fluid is flammable and could cause a fire. Since this poses a great safety concern i am somewhat worried and would like for it to be looked into.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle made a very loud noise from under the hood when it was started. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Leaking power steering high pressure line, fluid on exhaust.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking from the reservoir. The contact stated the steering wheel was hard to move from left to right and the humming sound was coming from the steering wheel. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a mechanic. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 12v222000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 112,700.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that she had to manipulate the gears in order for the vehicle to shift into reverse.while driving 55 mph, the rpms increased drastically and the vehicle began to jerk.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission and power steering failed.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $950.the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under warranty.the failure mileage was 47,000.
I noticed vibration in steering wheel when backing up, and rattling noise coming from serpentine belt. Took it to honda service center, and they quoted me $940, and said it was my tensioner and idler pulleys as well as my alternator and serpentine belt. I didn't believe them about the alternator, so they charged me $50 for diagnosis and i drove back home. I decided to conduct the work myself. I replaced my tensioner and idler pulley, and new serpentine belt. Steering vibration was still there, but not as much vibration noise was coming from serpentine belt area. On march10, 2015, i was driving 35 mph and lost power steering due to serpentine belt coming off pulleys. I put it back on, and it happened again on april 2,2015, going 45mph. I again replaced tensioner and idler, and this time tugged at all pulleys after using a straightedge ruler against them to check for alignment. The 2 mounting bolts to the power steering pulley/pump were completely loose and the whole pump wiggled which was causing misalignment of serpentine belt and throwing it off. I torqued them down to spec. Serpentine belt no longer immediately rides to the outside edge of the tensioner pulley and will not slip off again. There is no more vibration in my steering, and no sound whatsoever. All of this is important, because the last people who touched my power steering hoses and pump was honda, for a recall, before all this trouble began. If bolts are torqued per spec, they do not rattle loose. And honda wanted to charge me for a new alternator when that was not the issue at all.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to power steering hose unit continues leaking fluid after repairs.consumer has previous complaint with another vehicle in artemis.the consumer stated the dealer charged for airbag safety recall repair.
My vehicle was subject to nhtsa recall #12v222000 which recalled steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. I initially was informed of the recall by a cnn article and research on the honda website on october 1, 2012. I began noticing leaking power steering fluid and subsequent power steering issues in november 2012. I was informed in a letter from honda that i would receive notice that parts were available february 2013 and that my particular recall could not be completed until the parts were in stock. I received notice on march 19, 2013 that parts were available and had the hose replaced on april 5, 2013. During the repair process, i was informed that due to the defective part, the power steering pump would need replaced as it has cracked and leaked power steering fluid. I lost all power steering and had the pump replaced on april 5, 2013.this part is not covered under the recall but for the defective hose, the problem would not have occurred. I am seeking to file a complaint against honda to reimburse my cost of parts and include the power steering pump as a part of the recall.
Honda had a recall on the power steering hose but by the time they contacted me to go in my power steering pump started making severe noise. Now no one will cover it.
While driving our 2003 honda accord ex-v6 on freeway, my wife smelled smoke in the car. She had to turn of the air and open the windows. I checked the car at home and found the power steering pressure hose leaking badly from the rubber hose portion (on top of the engine), fluid dropping down on exhaust and causing heavy smoke from burning fluid. I had the hose replaced by my mechanic. American honda issued recalls for same problem on some of their acura tsx and tl cars, but not on the honda cars.
Honda accord 2003 power steering hose recall. Went to dealer and was told the both power steering hose and pump are leaking. The recall covers hose but was charged $600 for the pump replacement. I noticed smoke or burnt smell yesterday.
Takata recall power steering leak
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to power steering feed hose leak recall and seeks reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired but the repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken a third time to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 164,224. Djr
Whining noise upon engine startup, very prominent when turning the steering wheel.recall o-ring fix only helped for a few weeks.had to replace the power steering pump.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the steering locked and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bag indicator illuminated and the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and shoulder, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000. Updated 09/01/17*lj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering), the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood without warning. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was scheduled for an inspection to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 186,000.
Reading complaints in your website will support my claim that i had experienced a sudden speed while on reverse without putting pressure on the gas pedal. I must have experienced it today thrice. The first two i ignored but the third one had me looking at your website. I can't wait to file a complaint since this is an urgent safety issue especially when you live where kids freely plays. I'm calling the dealership and manufacturer about this tomorrow. I also have issue that some consumers have experienced, the car pulling to the left. My car is barely a month with 731 mi. On it. I'd appreciate your advise.
As a result of the recall on the power steering hose deteriorating, my power steering pump went out.i paid $700.00 getting it fixed in january 2013. I was told by honda of tiffany springs that my power steering pump going out had nothing to do with the hose deteriorating.i trusted them and had it fixed and paid in full.i took my car to another very trusted mechanic and was told otherwise.since then, dealing with honda of tiffany springs has been a nightmare!about two weeks ago my steering started making a really weird noise.low and behold, honda of tiffany springs told me my power steering pump was out again. Another $700.00 to fix it...they show no records of ever replacing my power steering pump, therefore there is no warranty.i have contacted an attorney about honda of tiffany springs.not only have they lied about my power steering and stolen money from me on parts that were clearly under recall or warranty, they have stripped my oil pan plug for the second time and my car was leaking oil all over my garage.i paid my trusted mechanic to fix that problem not once but twice, which honda of tiffany springs should pay me back for. I am sick of honda of tiffany springs!!!ever since[xxx] got sick & passed away, that place has gone downhill.i am ready to buy a new car, but not from there!!i will never take my car there again!i love the service manager,[xxx], and i do understand that his hands are tied when it comes to hiring and firing the losers in the service department.i have purchased cars from there since 1989.that has come to an end.i love honda's, but this nightmare has left me no other choice than to buy a ford.words that i thought i would never say. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and there was an abnormal winding noise from the steering wheel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) the following day and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering hose was replaced. The contact stated that the abnormal noise persisted even after the recall repairs were performed. The vehicle was then taken to the contact?s independent mechanic where it was advised that the power steering pump had also failed as a result of lack of fluid. The mechanic stated that the initial power steering hose failure was the cause of the power steering pump failing. The dealer was also contacted and advised the contact that the repair would not be covered under the recall and any further repairs to the power steering component would be at his expense. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that they would take no liability for the power steering pump failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000. The vin was not available.
Consumer was having problems with the steering while driving,itcaused a car accident.manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.dealer wascontacted, and statedthey could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.the consumer's wife was driving the vehicle when suddenly the steering wheel could not be controlled, the vehicle had gone back and forth and caused her to hit the tires of the semi. *scc
When i was at honda dealer for front hook latch cable that needed to look at because it did not open unless two people do that. I went there to request for it to adjust but they advise me to replace new one! they should adjust tension as it is not broken yet. Second item, they advised is to replace the power steerling returning linedue to leak andthe estimate is $375! i denied their service until i checked the recall information at home. The information posted in 2012 saying that a group of honda accord 2003 has this part recall, however my vin nbr was not on recall list.i request you to investigate because i was told by someone else with deep knowledge about honda as he said that it is common that honda accord 2003 with v6 engine having that premature leaking. Therefore, i believe my hose is prematurely leak and needs to be replaced through recall immediately. For time being, i decided to go to non-honda repair shop and they repair it for now, not replace for now. Because a group of honda accord 2003 with this problem was recalled in 2012, i request you to investigate demanding to have honda recall my car. It made some type of noises. Please contact me asap as i am concerned about my safety.
Signs of leakage on hose, pump making noise steering pulling to one side.
Steering rack.i bough my car in october 2003, and have about 6000 miles now. Back in december, for couple of days in the morning, when it was really cold, ~18-20f, car's steering got tighter and once steering wheel was turned even a little, would not come back automatically back but i had to pull it back.later in the day, when it got warmer, it got better(although not perfect) .again this happenened at higher sppeds as well.couple of days later i was driving at about 50 miles an hour, steering wheel got extremely hard and i was not even able to change lanes which really scared me.when i took the car to the dealer, they agreed that at was a problem and put it up on a lift.when they noticed couple of scratches on the plastic nose skirt and plastic trims by the door, which got there due to minor pebbles etc. Striking the car when in motion.they told me that te problem was due to an accident, even though there is no other sign on the steering components or any other visible signs. I absolutely disagreed that it was due to an accident.only remedy they told me was to get the steering rack changed.well, they changed the steering rack and repalced it with a "honda remanufactured steering rack" which they did not cover under any warranty, in addition they changed both the tie rod ends and some more smaller parts.the total was about $1400.i asked them to save the rack and when looked at it, obviously there was no visible damamge etc, but was told by the dealer that the damage is inside (the rack's metal pipe likage system?).i am 1000% sure that the steering rack has some manufacturing problem, and should have been replaced under warranty.i have saved the part and brough it home with me.i hope that the nhtsa folks would please help me with this issue.after the repair and a four wheel alignment, car still drifts slightly to left, but have been told by the dealer that it is normal.
I was driving the car and the power steering pump went out and a week later my transmission started slipping then all of a sudden my car wouldn't go into gears and the transmission stopped working completely. It will work for 5 min then it completely won't go in any gear. I had to have it towed home. It was on the road on the bypass and i started acting up then it stopped working completely when i went to get off of work and wouldn't go in to gear at all after that. So i had to have it towed home. I had it looked at by a local mechanic and he said the car had a recall on multiple things for me to look into it because it was gonna cost around 2000 to fix everything.
I am the first owner of 2003 accord, ex. My car has 113,000 miles on it. Its a well maintained car i kept for years.i must say that this car is excellent, however, there are signs that some parts are not functioning really well lately.for the past few months, i noticed my tcs sign on the dashboardcomes on and off together with the triangle sign in orange. It started coming on after i turned off the ignition to my first destination and after just like 10-15 minutes and start my engine again, it will come on after driving for next 5-10 minutes.also, just two weeks ago i noticed that the gear gets stuck on "park" mode and i have to pressthe handle before it gets released. I am not sure if the gear has something to do with the tcs and triangle showing on the dashboard.also, i noticed my car has an issue with brakes when driving while raining.i have to step on the brakes a few times when its slippery to be able to come to a full stop. It's so scary that i almost hit the car in front of me a few times.i am lodging my complain so the manufacturer would take a look on this issue as i found all the complaints on tcs issue on 2003 honda accord ex online when i was trying to look for a solution on the same issue for my car.
My 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure at 52,000 miles.car also diagnosed with power steering rack failure.car has been serviced exclusively at the dealership where it was purchased.all maintenance done at recommended intervals.service department has been given carte blanche to repair/replace any part over the last 8 years.this should not happen.very disappointing.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph, the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to hit two parked vehicles.the service dealer was unable to duplicate the issue to locate the problem.there was a police report taken, and no injuries were sustained. Updated 12/28/06.
I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel andsqueaking brakes.also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast.i reported it immediately to my honda dealer and theytold me to take it to any honda dealer.i took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me there was nothing wrong with the car.however the problems continued to i kept taking the car to different honda dealers but none could come up with a solution.when i asked them to replace the vehicle they told methat they all had the same problemsand that i had to learn to live with it.! i feel totally frustrated by this situation and very unsafe driving this piece of crap. *nlm
I purchased a brand new honda accord v6 on 4/26/03, since this date my car has been back into the dealership for a pulling to the right 5 times.i have filed a complaint with american honda corp, better business bureau, california bureau of automive repairs and spoke to a lemon law attorney.after reading all of the complaints on this web site for the same issue with these cars, i truely believe i bought a lemon!!the rep. From honda sounded puzzled when i explained what my car was doing.i have had no resolution to the problem, the dealer's service dept. Has "tried everything they can" and "do not know what is causing the problem".i was told by another rep. At honda that this is a common issue they are having with the new v6 accords, and the dealer has done all they can do at this point, i need to wait until they come up with a solution and they will contact me.i just paid $25,000 for this car 4 months ago and they want me to wait!!my car has also had other issues, such as a a loud scraping noise in the gas pedal when first accelerating int he morning.i have also seen this problem listed in the complaints on this web site.i have been told on 3 occasions by the dealership that this is the anti-lock break system warming up!i would think that is a safty issue!!!my passenger side air bag also split open after having the car for 2 months and i was told that "it was from the heat" and "that it's just cosmetic" by the service dept at elk grove honda in sacramento, ca.
Power steering pump leaking fluid producing an engine fire hazard by spraying fluid on hot engine parts and/or total failure of power steering.the leak occurs any time the engine is running either parked or moving.
I was traveling on the interstate and my gas pedal locked, then my steering system, followed by the gas pedal.i was surrounded by huge trucks and was traveling with small children and was able to stop the car. I then repeatedly smashed the brake pedal and forced the steering to stir me to the side of the road the car went into the ditch and came to a fairly abrupt stop.when i arrived to the dealership, they told me that it was a problem with the alternator, but suggested that i should replaced the water pump.i asked for an engineer to look at the car and be given a statement of safety before i risked my life driving the car.they agreed when my brother-in-law asked but i was denied after he got off the phone and spoke with me although my car is 90 days old and under a full bumper to bumper warranty.*la
Power steering hose came apart while driving on city street. Steering suddenly became difficult, when i got home there an executive amount of power steering fluid under the car on the driveway. When i inspected under the hood, the power steering hose had come apart.
First noticed difficult steering and noise. Mechanic found power steering hose leaking and replaced it ($400 parts & labor). Later same day, mechanic found power steering pump was also leaking and replaced it (another $400 parts & labor). Steering still difficult and still making noise, so brought car back to mechanic a couple of days later. Mechanic replaced rack & pinion (an additional $800 parts & labor). It appears the 4 cylinder accords (2003) are not a part of the current honda recall for power steering hose leaks, but looks like they should be. Also, note the additional parts failures (and financial costs) as a result of the leaking hose.
I purchased my honda in al in 2006. In 2012, i received a recall notice on the power steering feed hose. Only 1 dealership where i live. I took my car to have them inspect and replace the existing power steering feed hose until the new hoses could be made. A young man to my info and i satnext to my car. This man said; "your power steering pump is shot and everything is going to need to be replaced over $600.00.this man looked at another manand said;'this woman is difficult.. The other man took the papers, opened my hood and did see the steering fluidleaking and said the part was not in and they did not have any replacement parts for the temporary fix but assured me i would be next in line. Never happened!i called corporate to issue a complaint.i told customer service to note in my records, "i will never go back to them because they lie.but know, when the part does come in, they will charge corporate.a few months later, i calledcorporate backtheir records show they did in fact charge for a repair to my automobile that never took place. I was told by corporatethat there was no one that could do the repair but the dealership.i said; "i have someone who i know is honest and has worked on honda automobiles for over 20 years.would you just send me the new part and let him replace it?she said; "no!we will have an arbitrator work with you and the dealership. No way!i am demanding to receive a free power-steering feed hose repair kit.of course with the year of driving i will now have to have the power steering pump replaced.. I just read another recall is issued on the passenger air bag.
My airbag light s come on from time to time and i am aware that some vehicles are under recall .although my vehicle is not listed i am concerned about the airbag lights coming on when they should not. Also i met someone who said there was a recall on the power steering high pressure hose and i would like to know if this is true also because mine is leaking and i would like to know what steps to take next.
Honda accord with v6 engine has had two recalls regarding power steering supply hose leak -service bulletin 12-066 and service bulletin 13 - 012. Recall 13-012 was issued may 14, 2013 (see link to recall here:https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2012/rcrit-12v222-9834.pdf) the vehicle record for this vin shows repair for recall 13-012 was made april 3, 2013 - a month and a half prior to he issuance of recall 13-012.mileage onapril 3, 2013 was 27,783.this complaint is being filed with the nhtsa because the same power steering feed hose purportedly replaced april 3, 2013 with an upgradedmore heat resident hose is leaking again.this is significant because the original hose lasted 10 years (2003 to 2013) and 27,783 miles while the purportedly upgraded recall replacement hose lasted only 8 years - with present mileage being 66,321.honda dealer will not provide additional repair stating recall has been satisfied. Clearly power steering leak is continuing to pose a under hood fire safety issue with location over hot catalytic converter. Thank you for allowing this issue to be brought to nhtsa's attention.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 (steering) six months ago however, the dealer had not yet been able to make the recall repairs to the vehicle. The contact mentioned that although the vehicle was not experiencing the failure, he believed it was safety hazard to be driving a vehicle with a defective steering hose. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The current mileage was 119,535.
Steering column intermittently locks up while driving/making turns in residential traffic. Brakes must be applied to slow the vehicle and prevent an accident. The steering column lock then releases and allows steering to return to normal. This problem started within the last week. Issue not related to power steering. Fluids adequately maintained.
I take my honda to the dealership every 5,000 miles for maintenance.i was involved in an accident in august 2008 - someone hit my driver side rear.the wheel was bent and my steering wheel was turned 90 degrees.after it was repaired, i took my car to the dealership for the 5,000 mile checkup.they balanced and rotated the tires.that is when i found out the wheel was bent.went to my mechanic and he told me the wheel was bent and that the steering rack was going out.i contacted the insurance company and they said that the steering rack problem was not caused by the accident.i need to know if honda is going to take care of this problem since i have taken my car to the dealership everytime (maintenance) since i purchased it.
I have a '03 accord. At 776 mi noticed car pulling to the left. Penske honda in ontario, ca said it the front tire is bad. Had the tire replaced by a tire dealer. Came back at 2251 mi to report car pulling to the right. Penske honda just adjusted all tire pressures. Went back at 2693 mi to complain rear wheels visibly misaligned and also vibration at the steering wheel when idling. Penske honda performed 4 wheel alignment. Idle found normal. Came back at 3036 mi. Reporting difficulty keeping the car straight, either pulling left or right. Reported again vibration on the steering wheel when idling. Technician advised the car drove straight while idling adjusted to base idle. Dealership had the car all day and noticed that the car wasn't driven far enough as shown by the mileage out at 3038 mi. Had to request technician, ron campbell to ride with me to show the pulling on either side. Seen it, felt it but thinks its normal blaming it on the road although he took me to a good stretch of flat road. Nevertheless, he asked to leave the car for further test on monday being late saturday, mileage in at 3042. Had the car all day monday, was advised late afternoon that they did the alignment check, drove the car some more, checked the ride height and everything is to spec. The only problem is, the alignment print-out was made @ 4:04 pm and was called by the service advisor at 5:40 pm. Which makes it apparent that they spent little time to test drive and look for the problem. Next visit is to take the service manager for a ride to experience the problem. Mileage out at 3047 mi and drove it home but the problem is still there. There are similar complaints reported by other consumer on this website about the steering problem, vibration at steering wheel when idling and the car pulling forward or reversing fast on its own with less or no pressure at the gas (ref 10039029). Are these things normal or design flaws waiting for accidents to happen? and we haven't heard from nhsta.
2003 honda accord (ex) consistently pulls to the right. Vehicle drifts at medium speed (35-45 mph) and is accompanined by vibration in the steering wheel. Steering is remarkably less responsive, particularly in right turns. All-wheel alignment and balancing of tires did not remedy the problem, and in fact has made the problem more noticeable. Loss of confidence in the reliability of the vehicles steering system brings into question its safety on the road. Giving the number of complaints, nhtsa should consider initiating an investigation into this vehicle's suitability for the raod. I feel as though my vehicle is an accident waiting to happen.
While driving, the steering failed which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
Power steering hose leaking fluid onto exhaust manifold... Recall for 6 cyl but not for 4 cyl ???
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact was making a turn and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they detected the power steering fluid was leaking from the power steering hose. The vehicle was not repaired. The power steering pump was replaced previously by the dealer. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 12v222000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections); however the vin was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
My 2003 honda accord has the same factory hose as described in the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000. The low temperature hose was exposed to heat which lead to cracking and leak in the high pressure power steering hose. The heat source is the exhaust manifold and directly below is the catalytic converter. The power steering fluid leaked onto the catalytic converter and after the catalytic converter reached operating temperature smoke billowed from the engine compartment. The smoke became overwhelming to the occupants of the car through the fresh air intake of the air conditioning system.
High pressure hose for power steering line leaking get to back side can't figured out how to get the parts out
Low-mileage honda accord's front end front end anti-sway bar's link connectors broke and sway bar was disconnected from the wheels creating a dangerous driving condition; especially normal driving into turns and curves!american honda refused to discuss the safety issues and only stated my car was "out-of-warranty".this problem of the losses of both anti-sway bar connectors is difficult to detect; only a soft scraping noise warned me of the danger.i purchased this accord new and have driven it carefully for the 20,700 miles.i am concerned about the general public's awareness of this hidden honda accord problem before their front end wheels snap or bend causing accidents and/or fatalities!
I was driving in heavy rain and my windshield wipers stopped working and i could not see a thing. I was lucky enough that other cars went around me on the highway.i called my local honda dealership and they stated that their is not a recall on my vehicle and wanted to charge me an outrageous amount to replace the wiper motor. There is currently a recall on this for 2003 honda accords no. Q78 when the motor gets wet it stops working but for some reason it does not include my vehicle vin number. Also i had a leak in my power steering and took it in for the recall and they said it was the pump and ended up charging me $500.00 to fix but it is still leaking.
After parking the car in the driveway, the smell of burning oil was detected.this event occurred roughly a week after an oil change and was initially thought to be residual spillage of oil.the burning smell continued to get worse over the next couple of days.the smell was mostly noticeable when the vehicle was stopped, and the air had to be placed on recirculate, which muted the smell.about 4 days after first detecting the smell while getting off the freeway and waiting at the light, smoke was observed coming from under the passenger side of the hood near the windshield.the vehicle was immediately taken to the honda dealership.the service advisor immediately identified the problem as a leaking high pressure power steering hose from under the rubber bushing/support over the rear engine exhaust manifold.when asked if it needed to be fixed right away, the advisor stated that the power steering fluid was dripping directly down onto the catalytic converter and could start a fire.he stated that he has seen cars come in for repair that were smoking a lot or had been on fire for this same problem.the hose was replaced, and the final diagnosis by the honda mechanic confirmed the advisor's initial diagnosis - there was a leak in the high pressure fitting that was housed in the support bracket.cost to replace was $412.other complaints about this exact same problem were also identified on the nhtsa complaint website - and that's only from the people who reported (or knew to report) the problem.
Power steering high pressure hose failure and leak.
2003 honda accord pulls right/left during normal driving at 65 mph. The car is difficult to keep in line, wallows back and forth.the car only has 1000 miles on the odometer.dealer claims that they have never hear of this problem.*la
I have had my 2003 honda accord ex automatic 4 cylinder vin# [xxx] at nalley honda in brunswick, ga to be aligned three times.9-23-03 had recall work and pulling to the right alignment done. Picked car up on 9-26-03 and drove home (st. Marys, ga) approximately 45 miles and car was still pulling to the right and the steering wheel is off centered to the right. Called nalley honda and spoke with the service director [xxx]. He said bring it back.9-29-03 second alignment and steering wheel adjusted straight. This time [xxx]. Hall gave me a copy of the alignment specifications, but the specifications/tolerances were listed for a honda accord from 1998-2002. Picked car up on 10-2-03 and drove home. Car still pulls to the right. Called nalley honda and spoke with the service director [xxx] and he said to bring it back again.10-6-03 went on a test drive before leaving it with [xxx] and he agreed the car pulled to the right. Third alignment performed. Picked up car on 10-10-03 and [xxx] stated he and the owner of the alignment shop drove the car and it was satisfactory. Again i take my car and it still pulls to the right as i am driving home. Now the steering wheel has a shimmy vibration and the steering is tight and jerky. Called [xxx] at nalley honda and he said they cannot do anything else and referred me to american honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.i called american honda customer service on 10-15-03 and spoke with [xxx]. And gave him the above information and he said he would get back to me in 24 to 48 hours. He said he needed to talk to nalley honda. On 10-16-03 [xxx].called back and said he had spoke with [xxx]. He said [xxx]. Hall at nalley honda stated the car was satisfactory and said it drove better than his own honda. [xxx].suggested i carry my car to another honda dealership to see if they could align the car to suit me.*lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The steering wheel vibrates while driving and when at a complete stop.the dealer found no problem.please provide further details. *ph
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the power steering hose was leaking fluid and there was an abnormal winding noise from the steering wheel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering) the following day and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering hose was replaced. The contact stated that the abnormal noise persisted even after the recall repairs were performed. The vehicle was then taken to the contact?s independent mechanic where it was advised that the power steering pump had also failed as a result of lack of fluid. The mechanic stated that the initial power steering hose failure was the cause of the power steering pump failing. The dealer was also contacted and advised the contact that the repair would not be covered under the recall and any further repairs to the power steering component would be at his expense. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that they would take no liability for the power steering pump failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000. The vin was not available.
While driving at any speed vehicle will continuously pull to the left/right.this makes it very difficult to steer when going around a curb. Cause unknown.
I have had a noticeable groaning in my steering whenever i turn the wheel. I noticed this problem from the first day i had the car. The dealer and honda customer service tells me this is a "characteristic" of the car. They say that many power steering pumps make this noise. I believe that people have characteristics, cars have defects and car companies have word to equivocate. I still have a 12 year old honda which is a delight after 380,000 miles. I don't look forward to hearing this one groan for the next 12 years.
My vehicle was subject to nhtsa recall #12v222000 which recalled steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. I initially was informed of the recall by a cnn article and research on the honda website on october 1, 2012. I began noticing leaking power steering fluid and subsequent power steering issues in november 2012. I was informed in a letter from honda that i would receive notice that parts were available february 2013 and that my particular recall could not be completed until the parts were in stock. I received notice on march 19, 2013 that parts were available and had the hose replaced on april 5, 2013. During the repair process, i was informed that due to the defective part, the power steering pump would need replaced as it has cracked and leaked power steering fluid. I lost all power steering and had the pump replaced on april 5, 2013.this part is not covered under the recall but for the defective hose, the problem would not have occurred. I am seeking to file a complaint against honda to reimburse my cost of parts and include the power steering pump as a part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact noticed residue on the connection hose for the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering hose would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 11/12/10
Around december 2012 i started noticing a loud whining noise coming from the power steering pump on a cold start along with a whining noise when slightly rocking the steering wheel back and forth.after a couple of minutes of the car warming up the noise goes away.now i have received a recall letter nhtsa campaign id number: 12v222000 just recalling the power steering hose to be replaced. (letter received on 3/12/2014) i immediately took my vehicle to the dealer on 3/13/2014 and had the hose replaced under the recall and also paid for them to go ahead and replace the o-ring in the other hose to see if that was the cause of the problem also.they stated without a diagnostic test they wouldn't know for sure if it is the steering pump or not (understandable), but when my car was finished, the service tech informed me that the mechanic discovered my rack and pinion are now leaking fluid and want to charge me $1,220.00 plus tax to fix and not to mention that i still do not know yet if the power steering pump has now gone bad because of this.i find this totally unacceptable and i believe the whole power steering system is faulty and should be covered under recall.
My 2003 honda accord has the same factory hose as described in the nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000. The low temperature hose was exposed to heat which lead to cracking and leak in the high pressure power steering hose. The heat source is the exhaust manifold and directly below is the catalytic converter. The power steering fluid leaked onto the catalytic converter and after the catalytic converter reached operating temperature smoke billowed from the engine compartment. The smoke became overwhelming to the occupants of the car through the fresh air intake of the air conditioning system.
Faulty power steering rack in my 2003 accord v6.power steering fluid leaking from my car.the first time this happened was a 6000 miles.i took it to the dealer and they said i have a "faulty rack" that also caused damage to my pump.both rack and pump had to be replaced and car re-aligned.dealer said sometimes these things just happen, "parts can even be damaged during shipping."same thing happened at about 14,000 miles - "fauly rack that damaged pump."and dealer said same thing "parts can even be damaged during shipping."i wish dealer would stopping installing "faulty parts" but i think the problem is with the actual steering system.i am almost to 16,000 miles, i expect another leak soon.guess i can't take any long road trips in my vehicle.this is not what i expected from a brand new car!
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
While merging onto interstate, car slipped on icy patch of road and spun around twice ending up crashing into guard rail on left side of highway. None of the air bags deployed. The right front tie rod also failed.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed.once fully inflated, the air bag then exploded and with sparks and shards of material. The contact sustained injuries to the face, hands and chest due to the material being spewed from the air bag.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the mechanic stated that tie rod ends were bent and a there was a dent on the pan. The contact was not advised as to why the air bags had deployed.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 130,980.
2003 honda accord i bought drifts to one side. Braman honda is unable to fix the problem. Now braman has said that this is an normal drif for these cars. This is a new vehicle and the only milage place on this car has been at the dealership.
Faulty power steering rack in my 2003 accord v6.power steering fluid leaking from my car.the first time this happened was a 6000 miles.i took it to the dealer and they said i have a "faulty rack" that also caused damage to my pump.both rack and pump had to be replaced and car re-aligned.dealer said sometimes these things just happen, "parts can even be damaged during shipping."same thing happened at about 14,000 miles - "fauly rack that damaged pump."and dealer said same thing "parts can even be damaged during shipping."i wish dealer would stopping installing "faulty parts" but i think the problem is with the actual steering system.i am almost to 16,000 miles, i expect another leak soon.guess i can't take any long road trips in my vehicle.this is not what i expected from a brand new car!
I purchased my honda accord lx v6 on august 9, 2003.after a week of driving, i noticed that the right corner near the dash board's generating a rattle noise whenever i go over an uneven road.i took it into the dealership and they said they can not figure it out.they believe it's the plastic rubbing against plastic.however, i don't think that's the case since it doesn't sound like rubbing noise and more like something is loose inside the ventilation or the airbag area ???i also have a very annoying rattling sound coming out of the center radio area.whenever i go over an rail tracks or really uneven roads, the rattle noise will start.i often had to push the plastic in a little bit just to make it stop for few second.it's getting to the point were it is unbearable !!!of course, when i took it into the dealership, they told me they couldn't generate that noise.lastly, my front driver window and rear right side window is making a rattling noise.i think i see a lot of people on this site is stating something about a pillar clips ???i wonder if that the cause of the window noises ??? anyways, i just want you to know that i am very disappointed at the quality of honda and i especially hate when i have dealership service manager telling me if i turn my music loud enough, i will not hear the noise.you tell me, is that a good answer for you if it is your car that is having these kind of problems ???!!!p.s.i have always owned a honda. However, since i can no longer believe in the quality of honda vehicles, this will be my last honda i will ever buy in my life.
2003 honda accord coupe has developed loose windshield noises (pop and clicks) when suspension is flexed or challenged by road uneveness.the car only has 1000 miles on it and the cold weather brought out the noises.i consider this a serious structural defect and someone should investigate this.the car is not welded together well at all.
Driver window makes a creaking noise while driving.if you lower the window just barely so as not to hear wind noise, it will sometimes lessen the noise.otherwise, it is very loud and annoying.
2003 honda accord interior door handles replaced on passenger side due to the chrome peeling off the handle frame. *njthe consumer stated the peeling acted as a thin sharp razor, which caused 2 of his passengers to sustain finger cuts which included bleeding.
I have a 203 honda accord ex. The center console light failed. Now i cannot operate the defroster controls, radio or any other air conditioning function because the screen is no longer visible.
Paint on the body of my car began peeling rapidly last summer.i do not treat my car with any special waxes, drive in extreme conditions or park my car in direct sunlight.the paint had deteriorated rapidly over the course of the past 8 months.i have noticed other hondas about the age of mine with this problem.
Took my car in for a regular oil change.hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car.i said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed.the total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped off.the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad.i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise.he confirmed that it was my front struts.i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it.i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems.now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place.my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002.i have been the only driver of the car.at this time i would never purchase another honda accord.i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem.since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car.i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off.sunroof rubber coming unglued.i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up.new radio system.trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out.radio lights went out.i was sold a complete lemon.i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me.i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700.
Two front end alignments were performed and the tires were rotated.a technical service bulletin indicated that this problem occurred because the crate upon which the engine sits was not positioned correctly at the factory. Thedealership positioned the crate correctly, but the problem recurred. The consumer noticed when he backed up the vehicle , a click would be heard as if the gear was not positioned correctly.the vehicle was pulling to the right.the consumer also felt something like a crate or tire axle would shift to one side. *sc the consumer was told that was the way the vehicle was designed.
The rubber gasket around my moonroof is rotting away.the car was purchased in august 2003 and i am the original owner.due to high mileage, i am out of the original warranty.i was told by the honda dealer in covington, louisiana that the gasket cannot be purchased separately, thus i will have to buy an entire sunroof assembly to cure the defect.this will cost in excess of $500.the gasket has never been damaged and the rot appears to be from normal weather conditions.the problem was first noticed about 6 months ago, i.e., a little over two years after the car was purchased new.
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.
The paint began fading and peeling. Noticed on my hondas that are the same make and model.
This car has a manufacturer's defect and the clear coat is coming off. It will need to be repainted.
I wash the vehicle weekly and on my weekly wash i realized that the paint was peeling.i brought the car to my honda dealership where they said they were not responsible.the car at the time was only 1 year old.now there are various areas on the car where the paint is peeling.
Problems with 2003 honda accord.*mr (nar)while baking up the columns between the rear and side windows blocked the consumer's view.
Driver side window and windshield are creaking when driving over left side bumps. Car taken to dealer who claims this is normal body flex which is incorrect. Research indicates that this is possibly due to a pillar clips or mohawk strip, however dealer inspected the a pillar and claims it is "tightened to spec". *nlm
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel.both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership.( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.)c. Trunk liner sagging.d. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head.e. Passenger door latch not activated.could not open door from inside. (dealer forgot to install this on window repair.)f. Motor mounts not installed correctly.g. Belt tensioner needed replacement.h. Car pulling to the right.f. Black seal around door frame warping. (2) no consequences from any of these failures.except loss time having to leave car overnight for several days.who know what longterm effects of a leaky transmission, belt tensioner, and improper motormounts have on the car.(3) under warranty the dealer corrected every problem.mosts times more then one repair for the same problem was needed to correct the problem.for the tranmsission the dealer tried to stop the leaks with hondabond.the next morning i had leaks in the drive way.they had my car for a whole week on the first fix attempt. Finally honda replaced the transmission with a new one. Nothing was done about the visor because the dealer said if they install a new one it will do the same.my windows are still being scratched by the felt lining in the window panel.
The clear coat is delaminating/peeling from the paint coat on my 2003 honda accord. I went to the dealer and was told by the service manager there is nothing they can do, i meet with the customer service rep. This week. I believe that this delamination and peeling must be a factory defect and should be corrected by honda.
My 2003 accord ex v-6 has developed a loud popping or creaking sound from beneath the driver's side floor pan every time i accelerate, decelerate, or turn into a corner.the dealer told me it was normal when i first officially complained at 7,000 miles, but as time has passed, the noise has gotten worse.the dealer has attempted to fix it 5 times, but has not yet found a solution.with some research, i discovered a honda service bulletin (03-058) that states body welds were improperly finished during the manufacturing process, and that the structure must be re-welded.my dealer told me there was "excess flex"in the body of my car, and as a result, multiple squeaks and rattles are developing.i believe this is a severe structural fault that is putting my safety at risk in the case of a crash and will continue to cause damage to my car due to body flex for years to come.i have requested that honda replace the car.
While driving a creaking noise was heard coming from the front left side of vehicle. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, but consumer suspected there was a problem with the structure ofvehicle.
They are selling me a lemon and fool me around with excuse.the engine light have been on six time during this two year. The first three time the engine light on, i did not have duplicatin code. Sum up the six time report, i have two times code 0700 and two times code 1705. I called honda because they authorized this dealer to sell thie car, however, they told me since the dealer do the modification on the car (add the auto starter in the car), they don't responsible on any problem that related to autostarter, even they authorized tham to sell their car. Then i talk to the assistant manager, he is very sacratic, he ask me the detail how i use the autostarter, my answer was perfect, seem to be nothing wrong. As well as he told me the last engine light on was a year ago, i told me i have not use the autostarter for a year, because i decided to leave my baby with my mother-in-law, but i use the autostarter recently. Then he blame me, perhap it could be as simple as losing the gas cap, or you use pc or cellphone in the car trigger the engine light. Then i ask him what is the list of action i cannot do in the car, he told me he has the list, but he cannot find it. I ask the service rep can i have the summary to what you did for the past six time fixing, service rep told me that summary will not reflect the detail of what happen, only the date and your name.here is the list of problems my car has:check engine light on 6th time, dec 2002, code 700customer statres cd changer is inop, april 2002balancing 2 tires on dec 2001, miscommuncatecheck engine light on 5th time, nov 2001, malfunction a/t sensorcheck engine light on 4th time, sept 2001, code 1705repaired rear bumper assembly, nov 2001check engine light on 3rd time, june 2001, code 0700, 1705auto start doesn't workcheck engine light on 2nd time, march 2001, code 900check engine light on 1st time, jan 2001, code 1456
Was never notified of ghost paint recall for this car.really terrible that honda has this problem with their paint.
I have a 2003 honda accord purchased in march 03. The left rear and right front is leaking water. We don't know exactly when this started but noticed it on may 3rd. Dealer has been unable to fix as of now and now car is smelling like mold. Concerned about mold now that it smells. Techs at dealer have not been able to fix.honda motor corp. Was called by me and dealer but they have been no help.i know that it's dangerous to breathe in mold so i am now afraid that since they haven't fixed and don't know were it's leaking from that there could be mold that i am not seeing. *nlm
I've noticed over the last couple of years that the paint has faded. It seems like the clear coat has been removed. There's severe damage to the hood, roof, front fender, and the trunk. Possibly because the manufacture used poor quality paint.
The paint or clear coating is peeling from roof, hood and trunk area of the car.looks like crap.it keeps getting worse and worse
Other driver was driving reckless!!!!!ran ared light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact , air bags did not work!!!!!!! major brain injury as a result!!!!!
Black paint began fading in spots on hood and fenders.paint is now almost completely gone.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
The paint on this car has drastically began to peel and show chalky white. I thought to speak to the dealership about possible coverage in repainting but sat on the task. However, in the past few months i've been noticing this issue with the paint to be occurring on other accords that appear to share not only make and model but year and color. This is not supposed to be occurring on our cars and this utter humiliation deserves repair.
My current complaint is deteriation of the paint on the roof and trunk deck of my nighthawk black accord.i have taken my concern to the service manager, american honda and the regional honda sales manager.in each instance i am told my vehicle is due to the age and mileage of my vehicle.this issue is caused by environmental exposure.the paint warranty is only for 3 year/36 miles.this is a known issue with accords, civics, etc.honda does not want to stand behind defective paint.
Body paint on the honda accord is fading in patches across various areas of the vehicle.i was unsure of the cause of this issue until seeing photos online of other honda vehicles from that same time period with similar damage.websites blame the problem on honda's primer/paint from the period when the cars were manufactured.i believe the carmaker should cover the cost of repairs for the body paint.
I own a black honda accord purchased new in 2003 from robertson honda north hollywood. After about five years of ownership i noticed the edges of the roof starting to fade, at first i though it was just a little wax left on, but after i couldn't remove it i knew there was a problem starting. Every time i would go in for service i would mention it to the service writer but they would just brush it off. I still wash my honda once a week sometimes more and wax it every three months but its starting to look pretty bad. I am afraid its going to get in the metal and rust. Please help me and all the other honda ownersi see every day on the way to work [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Have been involved in 3 accidents where i feel that air bag should have deployed, resulting in extra damages and injury that wasnt treated
Both front doors on my 2003 honda accord 4 door will not stay open when opened. When either door is opened to the fully opened position, then released, the door will usually swing shut on its own. I feel that this is a safety issue because it could cause an injury during an unexpected closing. This problem can be corrected by the replacement of a part in each door. Honda will not fix the problem unless payment is made for parts and labor.
Falling acorns have left many pock marks on the body of my 2003 accord. My other car is parked in the same area with no damage. The metal on the 2003 accord feels significantly weaker to the touch than the body of my other cars. This car looks like it was pelted with hail stones. It seems to me that a car should withstand the impact of an acorn!*la
Clear coat is peeling off entire car.
There is a constant popping noise that developed around 2500 miles.the noise occurs once or twice upon acceleration from a dead stop and while braking to come to a dead stop.the noise appears to be coming from the firewall area under the drivers side floor pan.other people with this problem have reported that this is a common issue with v6 accords and that the fix is to re-weld some areas between the firewall and floor pan.my dealer is not aware of any such fix and honda customer service has no idea as well.the popping noise appears to be caused to body flex in areas that were not welded properly.
Takata recalli was driving down the road when i lost control of my car. This resulted in my air bag being deployed as i came into collision with a guard rail on a city street. Luckily, only the passenger side airbag deployed. This resulted in my windshield being cracked.
My 2003 honda accord exl started to rust through the left rear wheel well lip this past winter. The car has been meticulously maintained with the records to prove so. The car was damaged at the back edge of the left rear door and repaired at the body shopboth joyce honda and grecco auto body are subsidiaries of the grecco auto group selling & repairing hondas.the honda factory rep. Said the rear quarter panel would have to be replaced but that the rust was due to the accident and subsequent repair and therefore honda was not responsible.the honda dealers body shop and state farm insur. Claims rep. Maintain that the rust was far behind the area that was repaired and was not due to the accident. Attached are photographs of the small dent by the door just above the body trim line and the rust at the very top of the wheel opening.in essence, the service manager of joyce honda and the factory rep (who would not give me a business card or name) said the rust is a resultof the repair and not their responsibility. While grecco auto body and the auto inspector for state farm insurance said the rust is far to the rear of the repaired area and not the result of the repair.ihad the repair done at the dealers body shop to avoid a situation as this where no one is accepting responsibility to correct a problem. Thus the three entities of the same business, honda motor co., joyce honda dealership, and grecco auto body are blaming each other and my car continues to prematurely rust through.attached are photographs of the rust, the car, and the itemized repair as well as contact information of parties involved.i am expecting honda to honor the rust perforation warranty.the consumer stated the catalytic was replaced under warranty on july 10, 2009. Now less than a year later, the consumer was informed it needed to replaced again. The dealer informed the consumer honda would not stand behind the replacement catalytic converter. Updated ivoq 12/28/10
Called american honda today on a different matter. My concern was if the air bags in my car were manufactured by the company that is presently in the news. The case manager ,[xxx], assured me that the air bags in my accord were not subject to recall. However he was unable to advise the manufacturer of the air bag. Furthermore he did advise that media reports and information from nhtsb were not totally accurate and erroneous. I did ask him to send me a written correspondence that my air bags were not subject to recall and would not explode by accident. He declined to do so.i guess honda does not want to place itself in a product liability issue with me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
There is excessive rusting on the:wheel wells and in spots throughout the painted surfaces of the car.the rust on the painted surfaces do not seem to originate from any damage to the paints integrity (they start as bubbles that then break, showing bare metal past the primer). I have noticed these since the car's first year of ownership (2003) and new spots appear continuously.here is a representative picture i found on the web: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/andyxle/media/img_4151.jpg.html.
Over time, the clearcoat on the hood, spoiler, trunk lid & hood has delaminated.
The exterior window ledge is bubbling.it looks like cheap tape over metal.have heard this complaint from several other 2003 accord owners.
The paint began peeling under trunk lid and has now started on roof, hood, and around rear and front glass. Paint is peeling all the way to the metal in large sheets up to a dollar size at a time.
I have just noticed the paint on my car is fading down to the body, this will cause rust and eventually a dangerous situation. I went online to find a solution, i've noticed there is a class action lawsuit possibly in the works (where we all know only the lawyers will have any benefits) yet the consumer, who were sold an inferior faulty product will have to settle for being ripped of by an "untouchable" corporation.
Clear coat began separating from the paint and has only gotten worse.now vehicle is in unsaleable condition.
Several years ago, the clear coating on the top, back area of roof started peeling off and this year it became bigger about the size of 6 " x 18 " area. Despite to my complaints to honda service dept., the auto body shop said it requires whole top rework is the only option that i have to pay for.last june, i reported to complain honda service dept manager, i was told to buy the paint pens for $15.00. Even though i bought it, i have not apply it yet because the problem requires professional work to be done. I requested that honda is to be responsible to cover the work expenses, not me. After the service manager took the pictures of it, he claimed he will send paperwork to home office for review. I requested several times for a copy of paperwork to prove his claim he had processed the paperwork with photos. He never give to me. Only he claimed he has not heard form corporate office. Our last contact is last august. I researched recall and learned that civics are the only one being recalled for bad painting job. I request for an investigation that honda should recall for accord 2003 painting job, not just the civics! i can provide the photo when you contact me because i could not upload it to the desktop from my cellphone,
A few years ago the paint started wearing away and now it's pitted all over the car after normal use and driving.it looks horrible, so bad that people keep asking me what's wrong with my car.
Trunk lid won't stay up.when trunk lid up, it comes crashing down on my head.it has done this for several years, and has gotten worse.it has put several gashes in my head.honda says the bar connecting to the hinges own made anymore.there must be a way to fix this before i get a concussion.
Driver's car (left front) keyhole won't accept my key, electronically. I went to different auto services and have the same comments that most of the complaints were the same. I checked the internet, youtube.com, many owners of the same make, model & year have the same issues and problems, even the honda chat room help site. I thought this is an isolated problem, but it's not, if there is some ways that your company could do something about this matter/issue concerning the manufacturer's (honda) defect issue, please let us know, we don't want to shoulder to expenses on their behalf. Thank you very much for your concern and looking forward to hearing from you the soonest and for the immediate response to repair the problem for the inconvenience that we are experiencing for a long time. I have tried cleaning the inside of the keyhole by air pressured and wd 40, nothing happened. I can insert the key halfway only and then it will stopped. All other keyholes are functioning well, except the driver's keyhole.
I was going back home from work at 5:50 am in the morning in my honda accord. I lost control over my car andhit side walk and a mail box on the right side of the road my car toppled on the left side. The driver side window was under my feet as the car toppled and the passenger side door window was on the top of my head as i was standing in the a toppled car. To come out of the car i removed the head rest from the drivers seat and started hitting the window glass to break it with metal part of the head rest. I hit it as hard possible, i brought the head rest down to my knees to gather force, distance and speed so that the window glass can be broken and i can come out. I tried for few minutes but the window glass did not break. I want bring it to the attention of you all that if a window glass cannot be broken with metal in case of emergency in the car. The trapped people will burn to death.if you have further questions/query to clarify please feel free to call me or write to me at the following address:[xxx]thank you,[xxx]ps: take the above matter seriously to save the lives of trapped people in the carinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My honda accord 2003 has the clear coat of the paint coming off.the locations right now are the hood and the roof of the car.the car has been kept out of the sun under a carport.i've read where several people have had the same exact problem with the defective clear coat.i believe that honda should repaint my car for free.
The consumer noticed a piece of plastic 15 inches long by 7 inches wide fell off from the front bumper. The dealer has been notified and the floor manger indicated they will get in contact with thedistrict representative.
Honda 2003 accord is equipped with a design defect of costly and potentially harmful, from a safety standpoint, defect. The lower grill on the front bumper is designed in such a way that any road debris smaller than a 16" x 8" concrete block can enter and damage a fully-exposed and unprotected air conditioning (ac) condenser. It is clearly unprotected from the harsh outside elements.the ac is an integral part of the safety of this automobile in that to clear the windshield from any moisture on the inner surface, the ac must be acting in proper fashion. If a car's inside glasses fog-up with moisture, the only solution is to turn on the moisture wringing ac unit, regardless of the temp of the air, the dehumidifier effect of the ac conditioned air is an absolute necessity. The current design of the grill/condenser leaves it vulnerable to be easily damaged by a bit of gravel as small as a bb pellet. There is not any screen or deflector in place forward of the condenser to prohibit any errant road missiles from damaging the condenser thereby creating the safety hazard of a fogged windshield and more.a simple screen or deflector could and should be installed to protect the safety of this car.*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact experienced failures with the window motors, the front driver and passenger doors, and the rear passenger door. The dealer was notified and the front driver side door was repaired. The other two doors and window motors were not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Upon exiting the vehicle, before the passenger exited the front passenger side, smoke appeared within the inner part of the front passenger side door and a fire erupted. The driver and the front passenger were able to extinguish the flames. A fire report was not filed. The dealer was notified. The passenger was burned and had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger side window, which required medical treatment. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/29/16*lj
1.front brakes grind for the first 1-2 stops after sitting overnight or 1-2 hours.2. Rattle or creaking sound in the drivers side window and b column, unresolved after 3 trys by the dealer to fix.only present while driving on mildly coarse road surface.
Driver and passenger door make rattling sounds while driving, as well as the area by the seatbelt, and by driver side mirror in front of car.
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
Chrome plating of interior door handle peeled back and created a thin sharp edge. When i reached for the handle, to open the door, i cut my middle finger on the raised chrome plating.i suffered a laceration that became infected and ultimately put me in the hospital.i received i.v. Antibiotics for a week and will continue taking oral antibiotics for another week.
2003 accord lx manual transmission has a rattle inside the drivers and passenger doors in the area door lock post.the rattle appears when the car is in motion with windows up or down and doors locked or unlocked.i brought the car to a dealer 3 times to get it fixed however they still were unable to help me.
Both driver and front passenger doors will not stay propped open. They are very heavy, and when pushed open to either the first or second 'catch', the doors invariably fall back and crush the legs of the person trying to exit the vehicle. Both rear doors stay open, catching and locking properly on either of the two 'catch' points. When we pointed out to honda dealer while the car was in for a different recall issue, they offered to order a replacement part for over $100 without even looking at the latch mechanism. I believe this is an original flaw with the car that they should repair for free.
Front passenger and rear left door handle chrome plating is peeling off. Plating is very sharp and caused a deep gash on finger of passenger while opening door. Was informed was not covered by warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that there were rust spots on the hood. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 70,000.
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
2003 honda accord sedan lx with side airbags.there are a lot of rattles coming from the roof above the sun visor on the paggener's side.these rattles become louder and louder.i have come back to the dealership where i bought this car twice but the problem hasn't been fixed!!!
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The rod that holds the trunk in place fell down on her head. She noticed that the trunk rod was covered with rust. The dealer was informed of the failure and advised her to bring the vehicle in to be repaired under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and also informed her to contact the dealer and nhtsa. They offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 88,000.
While driving at 60 mph consumer noticed that the trunkwas open .consumer examined the vehicle, and found that the latches and the hinges were rusted. Dealer examined the vehicle and simply put wrong straps on the trunk to keep it shut.
The consumer is concerned about the design of the vehicle.the consumer almost had three accidents because of a blind spot created by the front window frame's design. *lathe driver's side window frame completely blocks the driver's vision when going around a left curve.*ph
When accelerating or depressingbrakesa clicking noise came from front driver's side of vehicle. Technician serviced vehicle and determinedbody panel was spot welded instead of welded.
Vehicle alignment problems.vehicle hasbeen at the original purchase dealer four different times, tires were rotated, and the vehicle was aligned.vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and they stated thatvehicle had serious problems with the frame. Manufacturer was contacted, and has told the consumer that he will need to meet with somebody from the manufacturer so the can recheck vehicle, but no solution has been found so far.
Falling acorns have left over 30 pock marks on the body of the vehicle. We also have a 2002 honda crv that was subjected to the same conditions with much less damage resulting, just a few small dings. The metal on the 2003 accord feels significantly weaker to the touch than the body of the 2002 crv. I previously had a 2000 accord that was also subjected to these conditions with minor damage. This car looks like it was pelted with hail stones. It seems to me that a car should withstand the impact of an acorn! i wonder how it would do in a crash test.dt
I test drove 03 accords that tracked straight and some that did not. The car i picked pulled to the right, but the salesperson assured me that the car could be corrected by an alignment. Before i took delivery of my car, i asked they do an alignment, but when i drove the car upon delivery it still pulled to the right. So i took it back for a second alignment that again did not fix the problem. On my third try to do an alignment, they found a service bulletin that said that my accord needed to have its subframe adjusted.they did the subframe adjustment and it made the situation better, but was still misaligned. On my fourth attempt at the dealer to get the alignment right they said that my car was within spec because it did not drift out of its lane in under 6 seconds. They said that alignments could not always be right on new cars and i should accept the car because it was within spec.but it is unacceptable that even when the road slopes slightly down on the left of the road, the car still drifts to the right.out of frustration, i went to an independent wheel and brake shop for alignment (which honda will not pay for, so it was $60 out of my pocket.) they where able make the car track straighter than before, but it still drifts to the right, even on road completely flat or sloping slightly down on the left. They found that the springs of my car made the right front tire on my car ride 1/4" lower than the left front tire. They think this creates a slight problem that cannot be completely compensated for.i am currently in the process of trying to get the customer service representative from american honda corp. To try to fix the situation, but i might be out of luck. They keep saying car is "within spec".my case # at honda is n012003-09-0500462.the representative is anthony hill.
I test drove 03 accords that tracked straight and some that did not. The car i picked pulled to the right, but the salesperson assured me that the car could be corrected by an alignment. Before i took delivery of my car, i asked they do an alignment, but when i drove the car upon delivery it still pulled to the right. So i took it back for a second alignment that again did not fix the problem. On my third try to do an alignment, they found a service bulletin that said that my accord needed to have its subframe adjusted.they did the subframe adjustment and it made the situation better, but was still misaligned. On my fourth attempt at the dealer to get the alignment right they said that my car was within spec because it did not drift out of its lane in under 6 seconds. They said that alignments could not always be right on new cars and i should accept the car because it was within spec.but it is unacceptable that even when the road slopes slightly down on the left of the road, the car still drifts to the right.out of frustration, i went to an independent wheel and brake shop for alignment (which honda will not pay for, so it was $60 out of my pocket.) they where able make the car track straighter than before, but it still drifts to the right, even on road completely flat or sloping slightly down on the left. They found that the springs of my car made the right front tire on my car ride 1/4" lower than the left front tire. They think this creates a slight problem that cannot be completely compensated for.i am currently in the process of trying to get the customer service representative from american honda corp. To try to fix the situation, but i might be out of luck. They keep saying car is "within spec".my case # at honda is n012003-09-0500462.the representative is anthony hill.
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel.both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership.( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.)c. Trunk liner sagging.d. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head.e. Passenger door latch not activated.could not open door from inside. (dealer forgot to install this on window repair.)f. Motor mounts not installed correctly.g. Belt tensioner needed replacement.h. Car pulling to the right.f. Black seal around door frame warping. (2) no consequences from any of these failures.except loss time having to leave car overnight for several days.who know what longterm effects of a leaky transmission, belt tensioner, and improper motormounts have on the car.(3) under warranty the dealer corrected every problem.mosts times more then one repair for the same problem was needed to correct the problem.for the tranmsission the dealer tried to stop the leaks with hondabond.the next morning i had leaks in the drive way.they had my car for a whole week on the first fix attempt. Finally honda replaced the transmission with a new one. Nothing was done about the visor because the dealer said if they install a new one it will do the same.my windows are still being scratched by the felt lining in the window panel.
Low-mileage honda accord's front end front end anti-sway bar's link connectors broke and sway bar was disconnected from the wheels creating a dangerous driving condition; especially normal driving into turns and curves!american honda refused to discuss the safety issues and only stated my car was "out-of-warranty".this problem of the losses of both anti-sway bar connectors is difficult to detect; only a soft scraping noise warned me of the danger.i purchased this accord new and have driven it carefully for the 20,700 miles.i am concerned about the general public's awareness of this hidden honda accord problem before their front end wheels snap or bend causing accidents and/or fatalities!
The vehicle drifted to the side.
Vehicle alignment problems.vehicle hasbeen at the original purchase dealer four different times, tires were rotated, and the vehicle was aligned.vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and they stated thatvehicle had serious problems with the frame. Manufacturer was contacted, and has told the consumer that he will need to meet with somebody from the manufacturer so the can recheck vehicle, but no solution has been found so far.
At around 107,000 miles, i noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly.in addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph.
Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! on the above date, i started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield.the wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that i've experienced with this car, since i've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects.whew, not again!!!! ugh! when's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car fro everything because of my college student so, i'm anal on the maintenance.we just put in new ball joints and he tells me the suspension is faulty so, it will cause me to replace the joints again in the future.i opted for the lesser of the two because, it's a factory issue.i've received a couple of recall notices however, upon taking the car to the dealer, once they kept it& claimed to fix the steering issues however, they still exist. I took it a second time, they had the car all of 20 mins. And told me that this issue was fixed previously. I'm continuously having issues with the steering whining, no matter how many times i service the fluids.my radio & electrical systems in the car, is constantly on the blink or not working.now the passenger window decides not to go up.one day, as i was exiting the vehicle (turned off!) it decided to roll backwards.luckily both feet were not out the car and i could catch it! i've invested so much money in keeping this car running until my mechanic knows what going wrong before the recalls come out.he's serviced so many "03" accords, until he's thinking of becoming a specialist for hondas. I just want honda to correct all recalls on my vehicle. My student depends on it.! how are these car manufacturers allowed to keep robbing its customers???my address has changed since my last complaint. See below.
Consumerpurchased a 2003 honda accord brand new,and since thenit has been rattling.consumer tookvehicle back to the dealer, anddealer replaced a few things.buthad not fixed the problem. Consumerdid not know where the sound was coming from.
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.
The right front axle suddenly failed while making a left turn at slow speed.the axle cracked in half at mid shaft at the location of the axle damper under which the axle had corroded evidently resulting in its failure.this suggests that water (and salt in our climate) can collect under the axle damper leading to corrosion and potentially catastrophic failure.
I purchased a new 2003 honda accord ex-v6 sedan on 7/22/03 and immediately noticed that the car pulled to the right. I returned to the dealer for installation of upgraded wheels (honda 16" chrome...my expense). Despite changing the wheels, the symptom still existed. I then returned to the dealer and they performed a front end alignment. Afterwards, the car still pulled to the right. I contacted american honda, and they assigned case no. N012003-09-05-01198. They acknowledged that they had received other similar complaints, but advised that no "service bulletin" had been issued. This condition affects the safety of the vehicle. I want honda to take responsibility for correcting this hazzardous defect on my vehicle and all others with similar defect. Let's not wait for fatalities!
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell.the driver heard a grinding noise.the vehicle also had a brake problem.the driver's seat was not stable.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems.paint on the hood is flaking.seat is not fixed.the door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists.consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was ignored.consumer called american honda to report issue with dealer.*la
Purchased my new accord 9/02, two days later took car in to dealer.car pulls to the right. Have taken my car in total of 5 time in last 9 months, still pulls. Manufactures says i will have to learn to live with it that way.car is unsafe for me and my children to ride in.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that upon inspection by the dealer, it was found that the suspension compliance bushings had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 55,183.updated 06/09/14*lj updated 06/13/14
Vehicle drifts to the right.dangerous on interstates when traveling @ 70mph.must constantly hold vehicle in lane.also problems with brakes grabbing when stopping.dealer adjusted subframe and replaced brakes. Vehicle is still extremely sensitive to road crowning.dealer said the drift is better but not perfect.i'm still concerned with safety of vehicle.
I am experiencing a steering vibration during stops in my 2003 honda accord lx sedan with automatic transmission.i have contacted a honda dealer and they were not able to provide a cause for this and said noting is wrong with my honda.i have seen that there isa nhtsa id #10000990 tbs reported about the steering vibration issue.my car has only 33k miles on it.i believe honda should fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission hesitated intermittently.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that there were mechanical failures in the transmission.the dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced at the cost of $ 3,000.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were 122,000.updated 06/09/09. *ljthe consumer stated the vehicle slammed into gear while driving. The dealer informed the consumer the vehicle had internal transmission failure. Also, the lower control arm bushings and front struts needed to be replaced. Updated 06/10/09.
Vehicle had an alignment problem. It constantly pulled to the right.*nlm
Honda accord ex v6 pulling to the right. I had my car aligned 6 times in tire kingdom. When i called regal honda lakeland florida about the problem. They said they need to do an alignment again. I told them i have done it 6 times. And the car is not safe to drive.they are not willing to fix the problem.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side axle connected to the transmission and wheels were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,680.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that there was a loud noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a non-mechanic and they advised him that the sway bar had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they confirmed the failure and advised replacing the sway bar. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The vehicle pulled severely to the right, the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle was front wheel drive and it was normal.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
Two front end alignments were performed and the tires were rotated.a technical service bulletin indicated that this problem occurred because the crate upon which the engine sits was not positioned correctly at the factory. Thedealership positioned the crate correctly, but the problem recurred. The consumer noticed when he backed up the vehicle , a click would be heard as if the gear was not positioned correctly.the vehicle was pulling to the right.the consumer also felt something like a crate or tire axle would shift to one side. *sc the consumer was told that was the way the vehicle was designed.
Front end produces a loud knocking noise intermittently. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem .
I purchased a 2003 accord in june 2003. The day i drove it off the lot i noticed a vibration that can be felt in the steering wheel. I took it to the dealer, and they claimed that the vibration was caused by out of balance tires, and their solution was to balance all four wheels. After balancing the tires, the vibration still existed. I took my car back for an oil change and told them that the vibration was still present. I took the technician on a test drive and he confirmed the vibration, however when i returned to pick up my car it was indicated on the report that the vibration was a normal condition of the honda accord. Strong vibrations in the steering wheel are not normal, and honda should take corrective action to fix this problem.
While driving at any speed vehicle pulls to the right.
Took my car in for a regular oil change.hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car.i said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed.the total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped off.the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad.i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise.he confirmed that it was my front struts.i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it.i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems.now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place.my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002.i have been the only driver of the car.at this time i would never purchase another honda accord.i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem.since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car.i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off.sunroof rubber coming unglued.i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up.new radio system.trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out.radio lights went out.i was sold a complete lemon.i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me.i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700.
In 3-04 (1 year old -approximately) noticed a noise in front(wobbling/metallic)at highway speeds.could not determine if noise was coming from the front/back but appeared to be louder in front. Returned vehicle to dealer (4-9-04) but they failed to find any problem.problem remained consistent, did not worsen significantly during the next 8-10 months.sometime in early 2005, noise began to get worse. Brought to a repair shop.cause could not be located but determined that back left rear tire was wearing unevenly and it was suggested that possibly tires had been rotated incorrectly in 2004.back-wheel alignment was performed and new tires were purchased in may 05.noise appeared to subside.in late 05, noise returned & began to worsen.although brakes had approximately 30% wear still left on them, replaced them in 12/05. Took vehicle to local shop on 3/10/06.new tires had worn on the left rear but cause could not be determined. Returned to the dealer on 3/17 who determined that 3 of 4 wheels had defective wheel bearings.it was recommended that the left front and left rear be replaced immediately and that the right front be replaced innear future.we had the dealer replace the two left bearings and had a local mechanic replace the rf on 3/24/06.a 2nd back wheel alignment was performed/new set of tires now needed.the dealer has indicated this is a rare failure.hard to believe that something this "rare" can occur on 3 wheels unless product is defective.internet contains multiple cases of similar complaints about the accord (var. Years).in some instances, bearings had to be replaced multiple times!almost all driving is at hwy speeds.vehicle has approx. 87000 miles on itwe did not return the vehicle to the dealership after they failed to diagnose the problem initially because we live more than 120 miles (round trip) from our home and it requires that i take a day off of work to return the vehicle to them.
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. Consumer learned of recall on the internet.recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed.alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work.front brake noise and/or judder.front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads.tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed.
Dt: the consumer stated there was a tire blowout on2003 honda accord. The tires had ablowout within a couple of months of each other. The consumer had not talked to the tire manufacturer. She talked to the dealer. The dealer said that there were road hazards. The dealer replaced the first tire ,saying it was a defect. The other three tires were considered road hazards. They werethe original tires that came on the car. The consumer has called the dealership. They said there was nothing they coulddo. The consumer bought new tires to put on car. The speed was about 30 mph.
Tire sidewall blowout.honda won't warranty tires, michelin blamed it on "road hazard".no hazards encountered!
Consumer states that while drivingat 35 mph the left rear tire blew out without warning.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the traction control system engaged and he was unable to continue driving. The engine remained on but the vehicle would not move. He was able to restart the vehicle and drive home but the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,500.
Since the purchase i've experienced continual transmission problems.upon speaking with the dealership i was assured all was fine.you can imagine my surprise when i received notice of the transmission recall (nhtsa 04v176000).upon repair, in september 2004, i did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound.in 2009 i experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which i had sought repair. In december 2010 i experienced another transmission failure.i have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011.my power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning.the problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair.i decided to delay repair until june 2011.ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008.my center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009.the interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010.my airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005.the paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, i've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and i have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues.in these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, i utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity.i'm stunned to report i get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.
May 3rd, i was driving approx 70 mph when all of a sudden, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes and i went flying forward. It happened 2 more times, then later, i couldn't go in reverse.i researched it and was shocked to find out this is an ongoing issue with the 2003 honda accord ex v6 model. Honda isn't calling it a recall because no one has been hurt yet.the next day i was in bad pain due to the jolts and seatbelt marks from them restraining me. I called american honda and started a claim. I asked what if i need a new transmission.he said 'no problem, you're now with american honda.' i took it in and my transmission failed on the way there too. While waiting the vip director came up to me telling me i'm a vip customer having bought hondas for 22 years .shortly thereafter the svc manager came and told me yes, the transmission was gone and american honda agreed to pay $900 out of the $4300 bill.i asked what about the known issues honda has with this year and model?he said all they offered was $900.the vip manager told me he would never put $3400 in a sinking ship.i said 'sinking ship?'he said 'well it does have 89k miles on it.'i said 'it's a honda...that's why i paid big bucks for a honda because they are supposed to go for a long time.'when i called honda america, they said i wasn't the owner.i said i am.i bought it 4 years and bring it brandon honda for all my work.they still had the previous owner listed...after 4 years!i never received recalls because it went to the previous owner.the svc manager himself changed it that day to show me as the owner.all the times i'd gone to brandon honda andbought it at crown honda and they never put me as the owner, 4 years ago?incompetence.like toyota knew they had a brake problem but did nothing about till someone died.
Car slips out of gear at high speeds or low speeddown shifts on its ownwont shift out of first gear at allwont reverse.
2003 honda accordlx 3.0 v6 transmission failure, transmission fluid burned, locked up causing inability to stop almost resulting in an accident80,000 miles.very high cost of repair estimated at 50% ofblue book used vehicle price.high number of complaints about this problem are being filed all over the web and a recall should be issued with customers being reimbursed for repairs.
This issue is related to braking performance under raining condition.when driving under the rain, the brake performance is dramatically reduced.the car simply slip and hardly stop when pressing the brake.
While driving at 40mph, my 2003 honda accord violently down shifted (mimicking the effect of slamming on the brakes).i slowed to 30mph and the car continued to violently down shift, slipping in and out of gears. After backing up, the car seemed to have a delay when i shifted into drive.once it engaged it jerked into gear. I originally noticed problems when i first purchased the car of rough transition between first and second gear and also while down shifting.the dealership told me that no fail codes showed on the computer and that it was common but there is nothing wrong with the car.this is a scarey issue as it could have caused a collision with the violent halting force.
For 2 days upon startup in the morning the transmission appeared to slip when shifting from reverse to drive. The third day at the speed of 55 mph i began to accelerateand found that here was no power.i backed off the gas pedal,tried again and got nothing.i downshifted and tried to accelerate once more.i felt the transmission slip into gear.for the next 5 miles it went in and out of gear and then nothing, no transmission at all. The car is now at a honda dealership.honda of america had me tow it there and get a damage assessment and the cost of the repair.the dealer diagnosed the transmission failure and gave a repair cost of $4,000. Including tax.honda of america has offered us $1,000 toward the repair due to our perfect maintenance record on the car.this car had the transmission fixed in the 2004 recall by honda.this car only has 75,000 miles.honda of america refuses to acknowledge that this is a problem very specific to this make and hear of the accord.honda of america refuses to to acknowledge the thousands of other hondas' with the exact same problem and all seem to have between 70-90 thousand miles!!!!!the honda dealer told me " i better take the one time offer of $1,000from honda of america" leading me to believe i had to make a decision.upon further investigation i have 30 days to make a decision.i am a former honda owner and have never had a problem like this and firmly believe i should never have a problem like this with a honda automobile.
This is my third honda and after purchasing my 2003 accord coupe ex manual, i don't know if i will ever purchase another honda!!i bought it because my previous cars had no major problems, they only went to the mechanic for their suggested maintenance and oil and tire changes.with my new accord, i have only experienced problems.it began with a rattling in the rear speakers, then the side speakers.which the dealer tried to fix to no success.then the trim on the windows was bubbling, which they were able to replace.soon after i began noticing my breaks shudder and went to the dealer to be told that "well ma'am, the problem has to get worse before we can see what's going on"!great i have to break down on the side of the road before they can fix it.lets not forget the recall on the intake air breather pipe.then today, and this has sent me over the top, my car overheated.the temperature gauge was on the red-line for hot!i pulled over, opened the hood and noticed green fluid all over the engine.called the dealer and they said they would have to tow it and take a look.i have owned the car since april (5 months) and been to the dealer 5 times.after reading the other complaints i am afraid of what might happen with the shuddering of the brakes...will they stop working not allowing me to stop and be the cause of a potentially fatal accident?i hope not!! honda needs to do something about these problems asap!!
27sep04 i took my 2003 honda accord in to fuller honda in chula vista, ca for recall work. They "installed an oil jet on transmission second gear inspection" under the recall.22oct09 my 2003 honda accord experienced multiple transmission problems. While leaving from work, i had difficulty getting my vehicle into gear. Eventually i was able to get it into gear and started driving home via a california interstate during rush hour traffic. Upon attempting to merge onto the interstate, my honda went into "neutral" gear. All it would do is "rev" and i could not get it to go into gear in either forward or reverse. Now my vehicle was stranded in the middle lane of a san diego interstate during rush hour traffic. Since i was unable to exit my vehicle as other cars were speeding by on both sides, i had to call the chp for assistance. Chp responded 45 minutes later and assisted in towing my honda to the shoulder.i then had my honda towed to the closest honda dealer. The service clerk apologized for my problem bus failed to mention about this transmission problem being a common issue with 2003 honda accords. He told me that since the transmission should not have failed with only 70k miles on my vehicle that honda would pay for 50% of the parts and 25% of the labor. Even after the discount, my total charge for replacing my transmission was $2531.31. My near death experience on the san diego freeways was free of charge.
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On 4/28/13 i was driving on the highway when my vehicle began to violently jerk and almost caused me to crash into a car in front of me. This has happened to me a few months back and honda checked and replaced the auto trans recall.now today honda tells me the transmission is gone and i will need to replace it at $4,000. I just got this car only 11 months ago and not even put 40,000 miles on it now i need a new transmission? this is outrageous and unacceptable to me. I purchased the car with 115,000 miles on it, now its at 150,000 and i need a new trans?
Within the first year of owning my honda accord (black pearl) the paint pitted all over, not just on the hood.honda north in ma as well as the ca office claimed it was road rash --- it was all over the car - areas that would be hard-pressed to get any stone/road debris.they refused to remedy the problemalso, i just now learned that the power train has been recalled.i did not receive any notice whatsoever.
On one of my visit to the dealer to complaint about my the brakes on my car i also complained about the fact that my car makes noise when i am driving on surface that should not make my car sound like their doors are not put on correctly. I thought because it was new it was just a new car squeak but when i drive with the radio off i can hear this noise and i can just imagine what it will sound like when the car is not so new. When i drive in any other vehicle i listen for this sound and i don't hear this noise but as usual the dealer cannot find it. I will be taking in my car for the same brake problems again. On 9/12/203. This will be the fourth time. The first time was on nov/6/2002,and they resurface the rotors. The second time was on feb/1/2003, they replace both front disc. The third time may/01/2003, they replace brake pads.the pads are very high and the rotors are thick. There is no sign of warp or roughness that i can feel whem i inspect the brakes and i am some what familiar with brakes.
In july of 2015, i went outside to start my car and only to find out that my car won't start. After trying for several hours and a day later, i went back to try again, my car finally started. Few days after that incident, it happened again. This time, i was about to leave for work and it won't start until after two days of trying and it finally started. The most resent time was on august 4, 2015 in charlotte, north carolina while about to leave, i got into my car and start it, it won't start. I sat there trying for two hours before it finally started.
I was smelling the rotten egg smell that many other claimed to smell. I had the catalytic converter changed but the smell comes back from time to time. The seat slide forward and then backward when applying brake.
1. Windshield area in front of driver creaks in cold, dry weather. Creak occurs on rough pavement and turns.2. All side windows rattle on rough pavement.3. Excessive wind noise on front side windows when car is moving at 40mph or above.
Only three days after having purchased a new 2003 accord, i noticed that the console was overheating.when i put my fingers under the console, it was so hot that it could blister skin.there was also a horrible intermittent burning smell.after the car makes this terrible burning smell, i get a headache.upon my second visit, the dealership acknowledged the problem and replaced the console.on the way home, the new console overheated again.also, the horrible intermittent burning smell is still present.honda america has refused to replace my vehicle or give me a refund.the sales manager at the dealership, hendrick\\'s honda cars of hickory, has given me misinformation about my state\\'s lemon law by telling me they are entitled to 10 repair attempts when the lemon law says they are only entitled to 4.the dealership now says that they are trying to reduplicate the problem.further, even though three people at the dealership, including a mechanic, have witnessed the overheating and burning smell, the \\master mechanic\\ has told me that if something was burning or overheating that i would have equipment failure.this is not true and any good mechanic should know this.it appears to me that they are trying to deny that the problem still exists.the company claims that no one else has reported this problem.your web page hit home with me because honda certainly has trouble admitting that their cars have problems.i want to let everyone know that buying a honda is a bad idea!
My daughter drives a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. She stomped on the brake pedal and felt soft underfoot.the brakes slowed the car but did not stop the car.my daughter took an immediate right turn into an empty parking lot and pulled the keys from the car. The car coasted to a stop. In addition, when the engine was turned off and restarted, the rpms accelerated while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined.the dealer says that they can not find anything wrong with the car and that mechanics drove the car and were unable to reproduce the problem.
Faulty speedometer/odometer when purchased new 2003 honda accord v6.american honda would not help saying that since the pdi was done the part failed at the dealer site.the dealer, autopark honda in cary, ncwould not replace the car after my delivery because it doesn't fall under lemon law, even though i pointed the problem out to them within 18 hours of driving car home. *nlm
According to anna, who is service representative from honda of seattle, just giving me an update on my car, so the technician verified the lights and hesitation while driving is due to the transmission failing internally, when we drained the fluid there was debris in the old fluid and it was completely dark, which indicates that there is damage internally. Technician said rebuild of transmission is going to cost me around $6500. My car has had 106500miles.
All of a sudden car get stop though engine was running on highway. There is no check engine warning. Auto gears started slipping.
My 2003 honda accord v-6 engine had been acting different for a year now.it is automatic.when i started going i had to go really slow to let my car shift into each of the 5 gears. Then one day when i was driving it would not go to 2nd gear so i finally decided to take it in and have it looked at it had 150,000 miles on it . The honda dealer told me i needed a new transmission. I paid 3,800 dollars to have it replaced. I have read many complaints of others who have had the same problem, when will honda be responsible for the bad transmissions in their cars? we paid 25,000 for the car and expected to get alot more mileage for our money than this.i've gotten better mileage out of my ford focus 1999 that i'm still driving and never had any problems with it. My cost for it 11,000.
They hit me on the back of the car
Vehicle slams into 3rd gear, or slips out of gear, locked up one tie
I was driving the car and the power steering pump went out and a week later my transmission started slipping then all of a sudden my car wouldn't go into gears and the transmission stopped working completely. It will work for 5 min then it completely won't go in any gear. I had to have it towed home. It was on the road on the bypass and i started acting up then it stopped working completely when i went to get off of work and wouldn't go in to gear at all after that. So i had to have it towed home. I had it looked at by a local mechanic and he said the car had a recall on multiple things for me to look into it because it was gonna cost around 2000 to fix everything.
I have owned four hondas and have never encountered or heard of issues like this before i bought my 2003 honda accord.i take very good care of my cars and do not drive them hard either.i bought my 03 accord in 2010 and had no idea that i was driving what is tantamount to a ticking time bomb.roughly a month ago, my tach started slipping and the car started jerking and clunking while i was driving it.the problems do not begin at a set amount of time behind the wheel.it starts i the lower gears and i can tell it is starting when i decrease my speed to a stop, at 10 miles per hour the car ?shudders? and ?clunks?.it progressively gets worse and the higher gears become affected. I was on the freeway, on my way home from an appointment in the middle lane.i was traveling at roughly 55 ? 60 miles per hour when the entire car violently jerked. It was enough to throw my head into the steering wheel. I immediately went to exit the highway when i noticed that my car was now in neutral.i babied the car home and checked the fluid. It was fine.the problem has gotten worse and i can no longer drive my car without being willing to be injured or worse. The cost of replacing or repairing the transmission is not a possibility. I now have a car that i cannot fix and cannot drive. It is unconscionable that a car company that is built on its reliability would not acknowledge and fix this problem.does someone need to die first?i guess that i am unwilling to risk getting behind the wheel of a honda again.the scariest part of this whole situation was that i was going to put my 16 year old daughter in this car.something needs to be done?now.
I have had my 03 accord for 5 months now and have had it to the dealers more then 10 times for various problems. The first problem i had was, the car was hesitating when i would start the engine. I would have to hold the key for more then 5 seconds. I brought my car in to the dealer and they said they ran tests and could not find anything wrong. Eventually they told me it was normal because if i had the air cond. Or heat on it would take a few seconds for it to start up. I also was having a bad rotten egg smell. Once again they said nothing was wrong and that it was the gas that i was getting, somethin about the water deposits in it. But i've tried different gas stations like they said and it still smells. I had my car in for creaking sounds in my dash board, and they actually found some pilliars loose and fixed that problem. The molding on my passenger and driver side windows was crinkling from the heat and the sun so those had to be replaced. A recent problem i have now is there is a leak in my power steering. I told my dealer i was contacting honda and they said to deal w/ it thru my dealer and not get them involved, but this is ridiculous that i am having all these problems w/ a brand new car!!
While traveling at 65mph the car suddenly down shifted almost causing a ugly car accident luckly the car behind me had good reflect and was able to swerve out of my way. No check engine light, no signs of tranny slipping prior too just a scary situation to be in.
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure in the middle of traffic, almost caused an accident but fortunately this was on a road with a slower speed limit. 3 out of 4 engine mounts are broken. I have owned this car 8 months and the estimated repair is $6000. I have found several websites and forums where this appears to be a problem for 2003 and 2004 transmissions on the accord. Most drivers just stalled on the highway/road they were traveling on and this is a serious safety concern. How can these cars continue to be sold where this is a common problem.
Honda 2003 accord is equipped with a "design defect" of costly and potentially harmful, from a safety standpoint, defect. The lower "grill" on the front bumper is designed in such a way that any road debris smaller than a 16" x 8" concrete block can enter and damage a fully-exposed and unprotected ac condenser. It is clearly unprotected from the harsh outside elements. The ac is an integral part of the safety of this automobile in that to clear the windshield from any moisture on the inner surface, the ac must be acting in proper fashion. If a car's inside glasses "fog-up" with moisture , the only solution is to turn on the moisture wringing ac unit, regardless of the temp of the air, the dehumidifier effect of the ac conditioned air is an absolute necessity. The current design of the grill/condenser leaves it vulnerable to be easily damaged by a bit of gravel as small as a bb pellet. There is not any screen or deflector in place forward of the condenser to prohibit any errant road missiles from damaging the condenser thereby creating the safety hazard of a fogged windshield and more, a simple screen or deflector could and should be installed to protect the safety feature of this car.
I received a letter from tk holdingsinc about important legal nitice for owners if vehicles witg tskata airbag inflators
Driving at approx 50-55 mph, my car suddenly and abruptly jerked several times, like a sudden hard brake, then let loose. Did this intermittently a few times then no more on this particular day. The next time i drove it, it did one hard sudden jerk, so i pulled over. The car did not move in drive after that, had to be towed, since the front axle broke from the sudden jerking. The jerking or braking, as it seemed, was very frightening as it felt like it would throw me off the road or someone from behind would hit me. The car's tires squealed because it jerked so hard and it would throw my head against the head rest. Very frightening at 55 miles an hour!! i took it in and it was discovered that the clutch was sending debris into the transmission causing it to plug up and the transmission was trying to go into 2 gears at the same time causing it to stop suddenly, then let loose. It does this after about 20-30 minutes of driving when it has warmed up the fluids in the transmission.the transmission has to be rebuilt.this seems like a recall issue, as this is common with this vehicle they said. Could very easily cause death or injury if it happens on icy roads or in traffic!! thankfully i did not have to drive on the freeway and that it is not winter, because it could very easily have thrown me into another car or another car hit me from behind or lost control on an icy roadway and spun into the ditch or worse, been killed!!it very much scared the mechanic when he drove it also.
Told by dealer to ignore 'maintenance required' light in 2003 honda accord.
In the month of february i bought a honda accord, everything was fine until the end of may when i noticed a clicking noise coming from the front of the car every time the car stops,i took it to the honda dealer where i bought it and after a few hours, i was told that the clicking of the car is characteristic of this car, i told them that it didn't have it when i bought, then i was given a print out where honda talks about the "clicking or ticking at idle" for this type of car, i have asked other person with the same type of car and he doesn't have this noise, i have taken it to another dealer under honda's customer service request and the dealer said that all cars have that noise, i know for a fact that none of my previous cars had that noise.since this is not consider a defect or a problem by honda, they offered me a free oil change as a "good will".this car is costing me over $27,000, honda can call this noise anyway they want, but i did not buy a car to have some noise after only 4 months of having the car, they also admit is a problem in the bulletin when they say "characteristic problem", the honest thing from honda since they knew this since december 2002 and i bought the car in february 2003, should have been to inform me about the possibility of having this noise in the car, and i would have made the decision of not buying the car, i have been to two dealers, called honda customer service 3 times and i have only been offered a free oil change, i hope this agency can help me to deal with honda, i know this may not be a safety issue but i don't think honda should get away with hiding information from potential customers and then when they get called just act like there is no problem.thanks, ml i only see report defective equipment that was included with the vehicle at time of purchase but this noise wasn't there when i purchase the car. *nlm
Needs recall on power steering fluid temperature.
On 2003 honda accord le v6 w/o navigation system. Radio/cd/heating/ac control panel is dark, cannot read controls.not knowing the status of defroster can lead to fogged windshield.
Yes this is a followup to complaint #10080452. If you have had similar problems please email @ [email protected] and let me know what was done in your case.thanks.
I got stuck in the snow and tried to get out just spent my tires a little bit and now i have no reverse.thats all that happened. I was in my front yard
This 03 honda accord has a safety recall for transmission 2nd gear issues, this safety recall was fixed in 04 but had the same issue again in 2015 and has now caused the torque converter to fail and stall on the highway, trucks and car speeding up behind us with our kids in the vehicle, this has become dangerous and no one wants to take care of the problem so that nothing happens further, i haven't had the vehicle for no more than a year.
I have a 2003 honda accord.recently the back light on the radio went out.the radio still works, but the display does not.my car is out of warranty, so it is not covered.when i called the honda dealership, they quoted me $600 to repair it because the entire unit must be fixed.after doing an internet search on the topic, i found that my 2003 accord is not the only one with this problem.
I saw that the current owner mentioned that this car fax was clean. That is not true. My daughter was owner #2 of the car. We bought it 10/19/16. About five months later she slid on black ice on route nine in ma and crashed into a cement jersey barrier. The car was declared a total loss. It sounds like you were not made aware of this. You should report it.
In larger city after many red lights, the warm transmission began slipping when the light turned green.this has continued to happen.the problem now is intermittent but i think can become quite serious.i received no sympathy from the dealer.from the internet i see many similar complaints and all have no resolution from honda.
The entire paint, not just the clear coat, is coming off of my car. Poor quality paint for honda. Unacceptable!
They are selling me a lemon and fool me around with excuse.the engine light have been on six time during this two year. The first three time the engine light on, i did not have duplicatin code. Sum up the six time report, i have two times code 0700 and two times code 1705. I called honda because they authorized this dealer to sell thie car, however, they told me since the dealer do the modification on the car (add the auto starter in the car), they don't responsible on any problem that related to autostarter, even they authorized tham to sell their car. Then i talk to the assistant manager, he is very sacratic, he ask me the detail how i use the autostarter, my answer was perfect, seem to be nothing wrong. As well as he told me the last engine light on was a year ago, i told me i have not use the autostarter for a year, because i decided to leave my baby with my mother-in-law, but i use the autostarter recently. Then he blame me, perhap it could be as simple as losing the gas cap, or you use pc or cellphone in the car trigger the engine light. Then i ask him what is the list of action i cannot do in the car, he told me he has the list, but he cannot find it. I ask the service rep can i have the summary to what you did for the past six time fixing, service rep told me that summary will not reflect the detail of what happen, only the date and your name.here is the list of problems my car has:check engine light on 6th time, dec 2002, code 700customer statres cd changer is inop, april 2002balancing 2 tires on dec 2001, miscommuncatecheck engine light on 5th time, nov 2001, malfunction a/t sensorcheck engine light on 4th time, sept 2001, code 1705repaired rear bumper assembly, nov 2001check engine light on 3rd time, june 2001, code 0700, 1705auto start doesn't workcheck engine light on 2nd time, march 2001, code 900check engine light on 1st time, jan 2001, code 1456
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a fault code was not retrieved. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
This event occurred thursday, february 12, 2010. I was in my 2003 honda accord and i was going about 50-55mph. I was coming up on a red light and my care suddenly would not brake. I applied as much pressure to my brakes as i possibly could (my feet and body was completely engaged as firmly as possible to the brakes) and the car slowed down but would not come to a complete stop. Luckily i was the first car at the red light in the fartherest left lane. I ended up rolling through the light and it was a time of day when traffic was not heavy (thank god) i ended up going through the light and veering to a median. I applied my emergency brake and the car still continued to move forward. I ended up shutting the engine off while in drive. Once i put my car in park and restarted the engine it was a very loud accelerating sound coming from the engine. I could not go back into any other gears. It seemed as though i was experiencing some type of issue with my accelerator cable. I am blessed i did not have my children in the car with me as this could have caused a serious injury to them, myself as well as others that could have been on the road. By the time my husband came to assist me the car started back up like nothing had ever happened! this freaked me out even more, so he followed me home where my car is currently parked. I contacted honda in tyler, tx located on loop 323 to explain the situation. I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow so they can look at it. Looking at this site really came in handy because i have seen a lot of issues like myself, unfortunately a lot of the issues resulted in a wreck and ido not have the luxury to pay for repairs or get another vehicle so i hope this is considered a recall because looking at the reports and the severity of this situation it definitely should be. I will be posting my update after i come from the dealer.
I was driving around 20 mph when my car starts revving and the car doesn't move. It happens between 20mph-40mph. I was to pull over then start driving again. It happens more often then not now.
Car slips out of gear at high speeds or low speeddown shifts on its ownwont shift out of first gear at allwont reverse.
While driving on i-4 cars begun to accelerate by itself and them decelerate, keep doing this for 30 second, i stopped on the side turn of the car. Again turn on keep going and it happened again., honda accord 3.0 v6 2003.
While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a fault code was not retrieved. The failure recurred several times while in motion and also on the freeway. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel andsqueaking brakes.also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast.i reported it immediately to my honda dealer and theytold me to take it to any honda dealer.i took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me there was nothing wrong with the car.however the problems continued to i kept taking the car to different honda dealers but none could come up with a solution.when i asked them to replace the vehicle they told methat they all had the same problemsand that i had to learn to live with it.! i feel totally frustrated by this situation and very unsafe driving this piece of crap. *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact engaged the emergency brake and shifted into park to stop the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer.the dealer was unable to duplicate or locate a failure within the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times after being inspected by the dealer. The contact called the manufacturer and they advised that they would escalate the issue for further investigation. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 102,000.
I was traveling at 60 mph on us 30 when my honda accord suddenly jerked and slipped into low gear. I was nearly rearended and was definitely in shock.i continued homeward and it did the same thing 3 more times.i had slowed my speed to 40 mph but the engine sounded like i was going too fast for the gear i was in so slowed down even more....put my flashers on and crept home.since it is after hours i must wait until tomorrow to contact the dealership.however i have found that many people have had the same problem with honda accords.
2003 honda accord experienced sudden acceleration and brake failure. *mr the consumers foot never left the brakes.there was a loud noise under the vehicle and or hood when the vehicle accelerated like an jet airplane, jumped the curb and hydroplaned about 2 feet off of the ground and hit the neighbors tree. *scthe consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
My 2003 honda accord experienced an unintended acceleration while in motion. I increased speed from 40 mph to 50mph to pass a slower moving vehicle in my lane and experienced a surge of power that i could not control by taking my foot off the gas. I needed to brake to restrain the vehicle. The tachometer went to 6000 rpm and stayed steady the entire time putting the vehicle in neutral as i prepared to kill the ignition returned control and the vehicle resumed responding.i have returned the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and am getting a response from the dealer that they have found nothing wrong with the car. I am a 47 y/o male with 30 years driving experience and am quite sure of the circumstances. Cruise control was not engaged as i was in morning rush hour traffici have opened a problem ticket with honda n0112-17-00080. Thank you
When coasting to a stop, as i applied the break, the car's engine accelerated.the tachometer was up between 3 and 4, and the break was not holding the car.i had to place the car in park, and wait for the engine to slow down.*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 50 mph when she attempted to park. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed, which located the failure within the throttle body and it was cleaned by the mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,400. The current mileage was 62, 5000. Updated 09-18-13 the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on two separate occasions, which almost resulted in two accidents. Updated 09/26/13
I was driving on the highway at 60 mph, all the sudden, it violently down shifted, felt like i was rear ended.as i let up the gas, the engine would rev but not engage the transmission.luckily no other cars were behind me at the time.when i got to the office, the car would not go into reverse.
Vehicle did not shift into different gears, the gears jumped and hung up in gear, the gears hungup between second and third gears, also when putting vehicle in reverse, it would speed backwards without stepping on gas pedal.
Defective 2003 honda accord, vehicle suddenly accelerated while foot was on the brake.*mrwhile pulling into a parking space with her foot on the brake, the consumer's vehicle accelerated suddenly and collided with a tree.the air bag deployed injuring the consumer's left jaw.the passengers side front end was wrapped around the tree.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddendly accelerated independently. The contact enaged the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. After a considerable amount of time, the contact was able to shift into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 165,000.
The contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into a house. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and right eye which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. .. Updated 02/19/15 updated 02/20/15
While traveling on the freeway the transmission jumped down to first gear, resulting in my car suddenly decelerating to a speed of 20 mph.i was very fortunate to not be rear ended and have since had to replace the transmission.i know this is a known issue with this model and year honda, however i did go through the original process of the manufacturer recall.i have done research on this model and it seems it is a prevalent problem.honda will not acknowledge the issue.
I have had many incidents of my car not shifting from 2nd to 3rd for the last couple years, but on july 25th, 2014 i was approaching a red light with two cars in front of me in a 45 mph zone. I was at 40mph when i put my brakes on but the car would not downshift and the engine was racing.finally just before i got to the cars, my car downshifted with a tremendous lurch.i then drove to a nearby parking lot. The car lurched the entire way which was about 2 blocks.
My transmission failed while driving on my way to work the morning of nov. 16th with no warning whatsoever. Luckily i was not in an accident due to the fact i was unable to control the car because the rpm's were all over the place and the vehicle would only rev but not go any further.therefore i immediately had to pull over in fear of causing an accident.i have researched the past few days how many other 2003 honda accord owners have had the same problem with their transmissions and there should really be a recall done by honda.the transmission should not be going out at 76,000 miles.my car is currently being repaired at an independent transmission shop with an estimated cost of around $3400. I hope to recover some of that cost from honda but further action needs to happen to ensure more people with similar year vehicles do not have to experience this as well.
My 2003 accord when put into reverse will accelerate at a high rate of speed with no pressure being put on the gas pedal. The car almost feels like it's out of control and may not be able to be stopped. Also, when driving in regular gear the car will continue at it's current rate of speed without any pressure being put on the gas pedal.when the car is under these conditions it feels like the car is "stuck" in gear and won't/can't get out of this acceleration mode. *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle seemed to accelerate when she attempted to pass another vehicle. When the brakes were applied, they failed to stop or slow the vehicle down. She was able to maneuver into the right lane and engage the parking brake. She was able to drive slow enough to turn the engine off and park the vehicle. She towed the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that valves in the throttle body were stuck which caused the failure. The vehicle was being repaired when complaint was filed. She called the manufacturer but they offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 116,000. Updated 12/02/10the dealer determined the vehicle had a defective throttle body which was replaced. Updated 12/08/10
While pulling out of parking space with vehicle in reverse the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to crash into another vehicle parked in the same lot.i am an assistant service manager for a toyota dealership and i am totally aware of sudden acceleration problems re recent toyota problems, my mats were not involved [as were some found with the toyota problems] and i am 100%sure that my ,foot was on the brake and not the gas pedal . There were no injuries, however the rear of my car has quite a,bit of damage.. I noticed a slight similar problem the week before but that did not continue so i discounted it. When the vehicle leaves the collision shop, i will have my technician fully check this problem out, as he is very familiar with this condition re: previously mentioned toyota problems of the same nature.
My daughter drives a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. She stomped on the brake pedal and felt soft underfoot.the brakes slowed the car but did not stop the car.my daughter took an immediate right turn into an empty parking lot and pulled the keys from the car. The car coasted to a stop. In addition, when the engine was turned off and restarted, the rpms accelerated while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined.the dealer says that they can not find anything wrong with the car and that mechanics drove the car and were unable to reproduce the problem.
Coming back from the airport, going home on belt parkway, the transmission stopped functioning properly out of a sudden, without giving any hints before, totally unexpected. It didn't go to the 2nd gear, stuck in 30mph. After anxiously drove back home trembling, found the reverse did not work either. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted again to gain back the function of reverse. After research the on the web, and read through so many comments of honda accord 2003 owner, this seems very much related to the honda accord recall incident in 2004. It is believed honda didn't fix the problem permanently back in 2004. It was a temporary fix trick, and right now many of the honda accord 2003 owners are suffering from honda's failure to fix its defective product.
Naples, fl airport road and davis blvd.i was leaving a meeting and headed northbound on airport road at 3:55pm on tuesday, october 15th.i was approaching the stoplight at the intersection on airport road and davis blvd. When i tried to break, the rpm's on my honda accord rose from 1000 to 2000 to 3000 and i noticed as i continued to break the rpm's kept increasing and the car kept rolling even though i was pressing on the break as hard as i could, i was literally standing on the break.finally i was so afraid i was going to hit the person in front of me that i pulled the emergency break on and then the rpm's went up to 5000.the car finally stopped and i immediately shut it off, i was inches from the bumper in front of me. I waited about five seconds and turned the car back on and it went right up to 5000 rpm's. I then jumped out of the car and asked the person behind me to help me.he turned the car on again and again it revved up to 5000 rpm's. He kept pushing the gas pedal with the car in park and eventually it came "unstuck."i have never experienced this in my 18 years of driving, not sure what to do except i know i need to take it to the dealership tomorrow.i am terrified to drive this vehicle and terrified someone will get hurt if this happens again.this needs to be recalled immediately and something needs to be done, this is extremely unsafe, please do something.
On backing into a spot in a private parking lot i struck a short steel post.i then moved forward, the backed again to park, however, the car shot back and kept ramming the post. I shifted into d with foot on the brake thinking i had a problem only in r, but the car shot forward and, in 5 seconds, entered the roadway, rammed a taxi, crossed the road, entered a sidewalk area, took out 2 lampposts and was finally stopped by hitting a car parked at the curb. In the entire episode, my foot never left the brake as skid marks attested.unfortunately, i did not have the presence of mind to turn the key off.the impression given was the car was attempting to reach a cruise control speed which was normally set for approximately 110kph (68mph).
Noticed when accelerating gently, car more quickly accelerated than usual to the next gear. Then the rpms shot up very high and very slowly and dropped suddenly when car achieved 35 mph, causing car and me to lurch and sling me backward into the seat. The next day, at 117,699 miles, i drove vehicle to my dealership, economy honda on chapman rd, in chattanooga tn. They drove it, and agreed it was the transmission. They had replaced my first transmission in september 2008 under extended warranty at 67,618 miles because it did the same thing. Later i found out the first one was recalled anyway in 2004. American honda communicated with economy honda for a deal: me to pay $2650.08 instead of $3886.50 to replace this current transmission, which has not even made it to its first fluid change (not until about 17,000 more miles). This is a two-fold issue. The first being that this can quickly and unexpectedly turn into a deadly issue, and the second being that a large corporation is being abusive to its consumers. Many people do not have the option of repairing, trading in, or leasing a new vehicle. How many people are locked in with honda, and have pushed their vehicles to the limit even though this transmission issue is going on because they can not afford to make their vehicle safe? if i drive my honda, is someone going to rear-end me on the highway and kill me and my children because my transmission is failing and my car won't maintain proper speed because of a faulty job that honda did on my second transmission? honda told me it was safe enough to drive home until they figured out how much to charge me, so it will be just fine, i'm sure.
Same problem as everyone else vibration at speeds above 50 miles an hour. Car roughly changes gears at weird times has almost caused a few accidents. I bought car this year from honda dealer when we noticed it we took it back dealer couldn't feel anything. The longer i wait the worse it's getting i'm scared i'm gonna get hit.
While my wife was driving our 2003 honda accord, the accelerator cable got stuck and car was not breaking. She had to hit the divider and other 2 cars and then only the car stopped. Eventually our car was totaled. It is even mentioned in the police report.
Unintended acceleration while making a right hand turn on a mountain road switch back.car accelerated, paused and accelerated again.i had to apply extreme pressure with both feet to the brakes and put the car in neutral to get it to stop.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward through a crosswalk, once over the crosswalk, the vehicle went back to normal operation and came to a stop.
2003 honda accord sudden acceleration while foot still on the brake.it came to a stop by hittinga neighbors tree and the air bag deployed.
When i drive on the road at around 45mph, i experienced a sudden shift to low gear and then the gear is neutralized. I pressed the pedal, but no speed increased while the rpm got very high. I must have pulled over and restarted the car. I have struggled much to get home dangerously. I brought the car the honda dealer. They offered to replace the transmission at the price $4300. This is ridiculous! i bought the car last year for $8500. I have replaced many parts including the timing belt. It cost me more than $3000 already. I could have bought a new car with all the money i already spent and will spend on it. I have called honda america and also asked the dealer to call them for a good will repair. No good will is got. Honda do not respect their customers' life. They suck my money and leave me stranded. I have checked on line and found this is a wide-spread and well-known transmission problem of honda accord 2003. Honda become murderers because they leave these cars with defective transmission run on the road. A recall definitely is in need to prevent fatal accidents.
While driving with around 35 mph the vehicle start shifting gears violently random which made me pull over and turn off the car. Luckily i was very close to home and i decided to start the car and drive it to my parking lot. The transmission would not shift up from 1st gear and i was going with 20 mph for more than a mile. On the next day i tow the car ($130.00) to a shop and the mechanic there told me that my transmission is done and i either need to rebuilt it or get a new one!!!! so far $200, $130+$70( diagnostics). The estimated price for rebuilding the transmission that i got was $2700.00 after the accident i searched and realized thati am not the only one with the exact same problem, not even close to be the only one, but nothing has been done regarding that particular issue so far and basically everybody who has 2003-2007 honda accord is suffering from the same problem. It is unbelievable how no recall procedure was initiated, yet! this is a serious problem which can cause the car to get into an multiple car accident! i am writing this complaint hoping to change something in that forever postponed problem! i also would like to ask is there is a way to get some kind of compensation for the repair cost? one more time i really hope someone reads this complaints and they are not left in the general pile of paperwork on some forgotten desk in the corner covered with dust!ps: i am e-mailing to the manufacturer's headquarters and i am calling everyone who is reading this to do the same!
Transmission will not or struggles to move in or out of second gear.
2003 honda accord had sudden acceleration and caused accident.
My daughter and i were driving along a busy street when i attempted to slow down because the traffic ahead started slowing down for a red light and my car didn't respond to my braking.i was driving behind a bus and my car kept accelerating towards the bus.i threw the car in park - stripping the gears - and the car kept going.by some large miracle, there was a gap in the traffic coming in the opposite direction, so i turned into those lanes and traveled for a few feet before i came upon a one way street - not in my favor - it's another miracle no one was coming up that street, so i turned into the one way hoping to find some way to stop the car.the twists and turns took away some of the momentum and when i had gone about 1/3 of the way down the one way street, i yanked up the emergency brake and the car finally stopped.the car was towed into the dealership on tuesday, may 6, 2003 and they called me on wednesday, may 7th, to say that they ran all sorts of checks and found nothing wrong with the brakes.the fact that the brakes are now working does not mean that the brakes are good.my daughter and i can testify to that fact because we were the ones who faced that near death situation and i refuse to take a chance with our lives.there is a defect in the brakes and i would hate to start seeing reports of fatalities caused by this because they simply did not do extensive enough tests to find and fix the problem.the dealer is basically saying that since they can't find a problem, i have no choice but the take the car back.i absolutely cannot drive that car the way it is because i constantly visualize the outcome had i been traveling on a highway going 50 or 60 miles an hour.as it is, we are very lucky and thankful that everything worked in our favor and we did not crash.i don't want to become a statistic at which time they will break their necks to find and fix the problem....too late.*nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact shifted into park and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a bush area. The contact did not receive any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 160,000.updated 03/06/12*lj updated 03/13/12
While driving my 2003 v6 honda accord coupe (automatic) the transmission violently jerked the entire vehicle forward and downshifted to a lower gear. This occurred during rush hour and almost caused the vehicle behind me to rear-end my vehicle. I immediately turned on my flashers and made my way to a parking lot. I left the vehicle there overnight and had it towed to a honda dealership for inspection. They advised me that they could not identify anything wrong with my transmission and everything was working properly during their tests and could not duplicate the problem.
I was having problems shifting gears and it seemed my car couldn't shift into 3rd gear. It's an automatic and when it would reach 3rd gear, the engine would just rev. It would drive fine at first but as soon as the car warmed up, it progressively got worse. I had to have my battery replaced prematurely (after 3 years) last week and i mentioned the gear shifting problem to the honda dealership. The gear shifting problem happened right around the same time my battery died so i thought it may be related. They told me the gear shifting problem would be fixed when i replaced my battery. They paid for 60% of the cost of the battery. Over the next few days it progressively got worse to where i couldn't even drive and i had to coast into a parking lot because the engine would rev and the car would jerk. It seemed to be dangerous. I then shut off the car and tried to restart it. I wasn't even able to reverse at all - like it had no reverse, just rev. I had to call a tow truck and have it towed to the dealership. I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 with less than 100k miles - right around 97k - and the dealership told me i needed a new transmission and motor mount. A rebuilt transmission is $4500 and a new transmission is $6400. I bought a honda because it was suppose to be a reliable car that would last years without expensive maintenance repairs. And now it's less than 10 years old and 100k miles on it and i have a huge repair. It seems many others have had the same problems with the 2003 honda accord.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact started the ignition and when shifting into drive, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The technician recommended the vehicle be diagnosed by an authorized dealer. On a separate occasion, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and failed to slow down. The vehicle traveled onto the sidewalk and crashed into three nearby poles. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed for the crash. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and the cause on failure had not yet been determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 114,000.
When the vehicle was being parked on a parking lot, the consumer depressed the brakes and the vehicle lurched forward.this problem has occurredtwice and each time another vehicle was struck in the process.there were no injuries involved in either case.the dealer has examined the vehicle but could not find the problem.*la*la
I recently bought a used honda cord with perfect carfax and all stock parts. The battery died on it twice and it failed to start within two days of buying it. I went to replace the battery and as soon as i did my 3rd gear of my engine 'went out' according to the midas mechanic. Vehicle was in motion on the high way and almost yanked me into the concreate street rails. Is there anything i can do?
When driving both on street and highway the vehicle suddenly shift gears on its own. The rpms will go up and the car violently slows down. For some time after the vehicle will not shift up and will not go above 25 mph.
I bought my honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later i had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission afterbought car. On 11/10/2012 out of no where when i was getting off the freeway my car started to down shift really hard, was jerking while driving and then was stuck in first gear, luckily i was less than a mile from my house so i drove home then parked it and no indicator lights on. The next morning (today) called a friend who works on hondas and he looked at it and said the transmission fluid was very dirty and practically gone. Drove around the block twice and transmission was working fine. Then laterdrove about 8 miles and started hard down shifting and was stuck in first gear. Then parked and tried to put my car in reverse and it not move acted like was in neutral. Put it in park, turned it off then started it again and put it into reverse, reverse now worked. After that i had my friend look under the hood at the transmission fluid and it was practically empty again. So i went to the store got more transmission fluid and put some in and tried to drive back home. Everything seemed fine for about another 8 miles then it started to hard down shift all over again. After another 3 miles the car completely freaked out check engine light finally came on along with the abs, tsc, and the light showing i was in drive started flashing. So i pulled over and put the car in park and everything was still doing the same thing, including the light indicating i was in drive even thought i was in park and the park gear light was on. So i turned off my car, sat for a min then restarted. Driving slow needed to stop and brakes started to go out.
Took foot off accelerator pedal; car revved to 2000 rpm's. Had to really stomp brakes to stop car. This happened twice. Brought into honda. Dealer could not replicate.
While the consumer's foot was on the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated suddenly.this failure resulted in an accident in which the vehicle struck a tree which and causedboth air bags to deploy upon impact.the consumer was not badly injured. The consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer. *sc
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle experienced a sudden decrease in speed. Also, the vehicle would independently accelerate a short distance. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Honda service manager said he was "almost killed on the highway" driving my car:first incident: 9/19/2011 (mon evening)car lurching irregularly at highway and town speeds; difficulty getting into gear and trouble reversing.took it to dealer that night.9/20/2011 (tues): dealer reported not being able to detect a problem. Nothing came up on diagnostics. No service light was on.dealer asked to keep it one more day. 9/21/2011 (wed): dealer still unable to detect a problem, they drove it around but claimed nothing unusual. Service manager asked if he could drive it home. I ok'd. Employer annoyed.second incident: that nightthe service manager, drove it home, because it wasn't acting up at the garage, and diagnostics showed nothing. There were no warning lights.he, [xxx], said he "almost went through the windshield on the highway" on his way home. He said repeatedly that he was almost killed. That's right the honda service manager said he almost was killed!!! which is what could have happened to me or any other honda accord owner. If this happened in inclement weather, i'd be dead in a ditch (it's new england so those days are coming). The car lurched at highway speeds and at low speeds. It lurched speeding up and slowing down. If i put the car in neutral, and just applied some gas to the pedal, the tachometer (rpm) needle jumped around all over the place.only until the service manager got it back to the service garage (9/22) did any service lights come on.how convenient.their proposed solution:step one: replace transmission fluid(material, parts, labor) = $120step two: replace transmission solenoid (parts labor, etc) = $500failing that: step three:replace entire transmission. Est. Cost:$4300total potential cost:approx $5.000....or my life.this is a significant safety issue and a recall is in order and asap.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was placed into park. In addition, when the engine was turned off and restarted, the rpms accelerated while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
I've owned my honda for 3 years now (i've always owned hondas). This has been a fantastic car for me thus far. I lost my husband to cancer at the age of 31, 2 years ago and really wanted something that was low maintenance and cheaper to fix. I didn't even question whether or not to get a honda, the question was, which model to get. I decided on the accord 2dr v-6 ex. While driving home from getting a new kitten, i was on the freeway about 30 minutes from my house and the car jerked forward, almost as if someone was slamming on the breaks violently. I was going 65 mph at this point. I was incredibly lucky that i was not rear ended. The car preceded to jerk violently causing my left knee to push up and hit the dash. We put the car in neutral and attempted to get off the freeway (during 5 o'clock rush hour). It took my 2 hours to get home in first gear, taking the back roads. The estimate to repair my honda accord is about $2000. I just started school for my bachelors degree and i do not have this kind of money. My honda doesn't even have 100,000 miles yet. I am very disappointed that honda has failed to accept responsibility for the failure of the transmissions in their cars. I will be submitting a request to honda to help pay the replacement costs.
Once the consumer shifted to reverse, the engine went full throttle which caused the vehicle to hit a pickup truck that was parked behind the consumer's vehicle.*phthis accident caused light damage to the rear bumper of the vehicle.once he vehicle was turned off then restarted the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration twice after this incident.after the third incident the vehicle was taken to the dealer.the dealer found nothing that would have caused the problem.the vehicle was taken for a 300 mile road test but nothing was found. The vehicle has continues to experience sudden acceleration.
When driving this vehicle the idle always seemed too fast. Even when the brake was depressed the car appeared to want to go ahead on its own whether in drive or reverse. My parents had reported this problem several times to a local honda dealer who told my mother she didn't know how to drive and asked my father if he bought gas at a local indian reservation insinuating it was cheap gas that caused the problem. My father stopped driving the car because he felt he could not control it because it was too fast. I drove the car several times and always felt i could not control the speed of the car. On the date noted prior to the crash my mother was at a busy intersection. When the light turned red she had to use both feet to depress the brake in order to keep the car under control. Prior to the crash she was entering a parking lot and had taken her foot off the accelerator to pull-up in front of a building. Her foot was on the brake and the car lunged forward at a very high rate of speed-jumped a curb crossed over a flowerbed and only stopped when it hit a brick retaining wall. My mother tried pressing the brake as hard as she could and had the brake pedal to the floor and the car just kept the momentum going until it hit the retaining wall. When the car came to a stop, both airbags deployed. My father who was the front-seat passenger was badly injured breaking several ribs, requiring surgery and months of hospitalization. He is now non-ambulatory and still recovering. My mother was also badly bruised and could not speak for weeks because of the airbag hitting her so hard. We requested that the police investigate if the accelerator had stuck and to checkout the mechanics of the car and never received a report. Basically, they blamed my mother because of her age. When my mother exited the car at the scene of the crash she was obviously upset and was talking to witnesses and the police took what she said to be her 'statement of admission of guilt'.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Occasionally, the rpms increased excessively. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.updated 2/17/11 the consumer stated the rpms increased excessively while braking. Updated 03/02/11
Transmission stopped working will entering on-ramp onto a major freeway (i-45 n) and i had to push the car off on to the median during rush hour traffic.horrible incident and could have been ugly if it happened on the freeway!
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own while in reverse and crashed into the side of the house next to the garage.the brakes had failed.the vehicle has not been to a service dealer.updated 11/07/06.
I was on an old six-lane highway where the speeds were 45-50 mph.my car suddenly fully accelerated, just as if i had floored the accelerator.i was unable to brake it to a full stop without hitting the car ahead of me or going through a red light and fortunately i was able todrive it part way onto a median strip and throw it into park and then shut off the engine.no one was injured and there was no damage to the car.a passing taxi driver checked the engine and said the throttle was stuck fully open.he was able to fix the throttle and drove the car off the highway, where i waited for a tow truck.my mechanic ran computer diagnostics on the car but could find no problem.he was also unable to reproduce the problem until one of his staff experienced it while backing up the car.the only thing he could propose was to replace the throttle body, which did not appear to need replacing.my researches led me to believe that this is a computer failure. I no longer own the car.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph with his food on the brake pedal, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The contact applied heavy pressure to the brake pedal but the engine continued to increase in rpms. The contact shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The problem occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 mph and entering the off ramp the vehicle suddenly accelerated. After checking the floor mats and the accelerator pedal there was nothing obstructing the area; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate and the rpms continued to increase excessively. Whenever the brakes were being depressed the vehicle would not slow down until she drove into a service station. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and found carbon particles around the throttle. They informed him that they could not duplicate the failure or find any problems with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Transmission down shifts from 4th gear to 1st gear abruptly and will not re-engage 4th gear until i turn the car off and back on. This occurred today on my way home on the highway. After turning the car off and back on, it happen 2 more times before i got off the highway and went home on 1st gear locally. I came real close to being rear ended atruck due to the sudden downshift of the transmission.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact started the ignition and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration to 70 mph. The brake was engaged repeatedly and the gear was shifted into neutral however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The speed was reduced as the vehicle accelerated up an incline then the contact shifted into park. The engine began to roar loudly with a rapid increase in engine rpms. The engine was turned off and the vehicle came to a complete stop. A certified mechanic arrived on the scene to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic found that the accelerator pedal had become stop in open throttle position. The vehicle was able to resume as normal. The manufacturer was notified of the acceleration failure and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The dealer however was unable to duplicate the problem. In addition, an investigator inspected the vehicle and detected that the air filter plastic box was fractured, which caused fragments to remain stuck in the throttle. They also informed the contact that the air filter was improperly installed by a mechanic when performing a previous oil change. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly acceleratedwithout warning. The rpms also increased to 5,000 when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where theaccelerator pedal was cleaned and is now operating normally. The contact stated that she does not feel safe driving the vehicle and she does not think that her accelerator pedal was sticky. The failure mileage was 129,000. The current mileage was 130,500.
Purchased a 2003 honda accord in june 09. Just 10 months later driving 60 -70 on interstate 95 in richmond, the car instantly loss acceleration and the rpm was racing.i had my child in the car and we were just seconds from being rear ended by a fast moving car behind us.luckily he saw that i was losing acceleration and swerved over in time. There is something wrong with these honda's and something needs to be done before a person actually has to die!!
When shiftinginto drive vehicle accelerated without warning. Dealer stated that was way the vehicle was designed.
During acceleration consumer can hear a clanking noise. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
When starting vehicle accelerates without warning.
While driving at any speed the consumer pressed the gas andbrake pedals at the same time.consumer felt that the brake pedal was not high enoughand away from the gas pedal. The brakes would grind when coming to a slow stop.the dealer refinished the front disc and installed new front brake pads.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to her residence. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 184,449.
Repeated failure of the vehicle to respond to accelerator pedal input.dealer of course cannot duplicate.this is certainly a safety issue but there has been little effort to correct.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and remained depressed. The contact turned the ignition off and engaged the emergency brakes in order to bring the vehicle to a complete halt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000....updated 09/14/16
Problems with vehicle's accelerator. *mr this was an intermittent problem with the accelerator. When pressed from a stop, it would fail to respond.the problem was unable to be duplicated. *sc
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 65 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck while turning into the driveway.the failure caused the contact to crash into her neighbor's house.she sustained severe bladder damage and her grandson, seated in the rear seat, sustained injuries to the head, nose, mouth, and eyes.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the cause of failure was due to three fractured struts.her neighbor's home and her vehicle endured property damage.a police report was filed.she has not notified the dealer or the manufacturer.a valid vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 41,000.
Accelerator stuck in a parking lot.braking would not stop the vehicle.attempted to throw the car into park just before impact.dealer will not investigate for defects!!!
Drive window and cruise control stopped working. Hondas are supposed to be the best cars, in my opinion i think they are the worst. I wouldn't never own another one. Everything brakes in hondas.
Cruise control will not fully disengage.it causes sudden acceleration.tapping the brake when the cruise control was engaged caused one to two second disengagement followed by sudden acceleration.the vehicle attempted to resumeto the previous or another speed.this occurred with no operation. *scc
I bought my accord ex when it was 2 years old. The light on the radio didn't light up, so the dealership fixed it before i bought it. They told me it cost them $300. Also, my cruise control has gone out. And it's not the fuse.
Cruise control disengaged while being on.manufacturer was not contacted at the time of the call.
Driver side window and windshield are creaking when driving over left side bumps. Car taken to dealer who claims this is normal body flex which is incorrect. Research indicates that this is possibly due to a pillar clips or mohawk strip, however dealer inspected the a pillar and claims it is "tightened to spec". *nlm
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 20 mph in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers were not working effectively.the blades were not clearing the water from the glass, which caused poor visibility.the windshield wiper blades were replaced three times, but the failure persists.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 80,000.
Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure. I have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation) accord ex. (i am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect. As i write, the display is dark and occasionally flickers.there have been previous service bulletins released on this issue and its a know defect; however i did contact honda customer service on december 2011 but, honda and honda dealer's refuses to replace part without paying for it.windshield wiper (linkage arm) failure. On multiple occasions i had mentioned to multiple honda dealer's that windshield wiper are banging when returning to start position and i was told it was normal and they had checked the wiper motor and it works fine.windshield wiper started banging year after i purchased the vehicle in 2003.i was able to fix the issue by replacing windshield wiper linkage arm at my own cost after i found the solution on independent honda forums.
While driving, the windshield wipers ceased to work causing impaired vision on the road.i am currently in the process of getting them fixed.
Took my car in for a regular oil change.hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car.i said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed.the total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped off.the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad.i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise.he confirmed that it was my front struts.i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it.i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems.now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place.my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002.i have been the only driver of the car.at this time i would never purchase another honda accord.i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem.since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car.i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off.sunroof rubber coming unglued.i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up.new radio system.trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out.radio lights went out.i was sold a complete lemon.i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me.i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700.
Honda has a recall on windshield wipers for 2003 accord and airbag sensors.they claim my vin # is not included.they say even though i'm having the same problems it is just coincidental and i am responsible for repairs.they claim the are not liable in case of an accident since my vin # does not fall under the recall.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
Millennium honda was contacted 32 days ago as well as today to set up an appointment concerning possible failure of the windshield wiper motor in my 2003 honda accord.they never respond to make an appointment.recently when i called they indicated that they would call back but never did.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord coupe on july 31st when it started to rain.as i was returning home, it started to rain harder.during this time, my wipers stopped for as long as a minute and then would start again, only to pause again.i tried setting the wipers to high and found that i had no high.fortunately, i was able to make it home without incident.i then researched the issue on this site and found that there was a recall for this problem (campaign id:08v169000, nhtsa action number:pe07060), however honda only applied it to the 4 dr models.as i was traveling last week, my wife called honda and confirmed this fact.today, i took the car in to my dealership so that they can take a look.the problem was confirmed to be the same as the issue that has already been logged.
My 2003 honda accordexperienced a sudden windshield wiper motor failure during a recent severe rainstorm and it suddenly stopped working. Accordingly,i was unable to use the car during rainy weather. I had learned about the nhtsa recall for the same circumstances and so i delivered the car to pasadena honda for repair. Pasadena honda service department acknowledged the recall, advised that according to my vin the recall was not applicable to the motor failure on my particular vehicle and made the replacement and charged me for parts and labor. I have the invoice and the old motor which shows signs of corrosion. I have researched the parts listings and i note that all 2003 honda accords regardless of model use the same wiper motor. Accordingly, i am not clear as to why my vehicle's wipermotor is not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving approximately 65 mph in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wiper motors became inoperative.the risk of a serious crash was increased.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the windshield wiper motor and blades at the cost of $200.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor).she submittedsupporting documents to the manufacturer in reference to reimbursement, but she was denied for unknown reasons.the failure and current mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed after they were repaired according to recall 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The dealer repaired the wipers but they failed again. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
The vehicle (vin:[xxx]) was purchased on 5/30/03.unfortunately we did not notice the very significant design defect until after we had purchased the car.the design defect is that this particular vehicle has very restrictedvisibility, particularly noted while driving. It's as if "you're lookingout through slots." after my wife had a small accident in the vehicle, at least partiallydue to restricted visibility, we sold the vehicle, fearing worse accidents in the future.correspondence with american honda motor company has not been answered.*lainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Windshield wipers are not affective under driving conditions.the wipers work under minor rain conditions & a very low rate of speed.once speed & weather conditions increase windshield wipers are inoperable.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)auto began having recall related symptoms during the second half of jan. (jan. 17th - jan 31st). My wife actuated the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? and they operated very slowly and at times pausing through the cycle of ?mist mode? operation. I took the automobile to an authorized honda of serramonte, colma, ca on the morning of feb 6th 2010. Vehicle was then driven in dry conditions, later that day with the honda recall (no. Q78), (1.d. #29313) (nhtsa campaign id #: 08v169000, nhtsa action #: pe07060) already performed and on the following four days (feb 7th- feb.10th). We were out of the country; therefore vehicle was not driven from feb 11th - feb. 17th. Wife did not use the vehicle for the following four days (feb. 18th - feb. 21st). She started using it on mon. Feb. 22nd (no rain). On tue. Feb. 23rd (rainy day) she used the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? 2 to 3 times while on the freeway, towards the coast (half moon bay, ca). I had applied rain-x to front and back windshields sometime in the first week of february.later this day, she headed back to her office (in burlingame, ca). It was then, that it began to rain hard and tried to operate the windshield wipers in regular mode at which time they failed to operate at all!tried to operate in ?mist mode?, but that did not work either! i confirmed the operational failure when she arrived home that evening. The following day in the morning i actuated ?mist mode?, and they exhibited the same symptoms they had back on january and in feb. 23rd. I contacted honda of america on 24/feb/2010 @ approximately 08:31 a.m., pst (their case # [xxx] ). The cover installment is not a remedy to what could be internal corrosion in the wiper motor/circuit breaker unit. This is a very dangerous condition that could lead to a fatal crash! my wife made it back home safe even though the likelihood of a crash in the conditions she drove were very high (rain-x certainly worked!).
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the windshield wiper motor was inoperable.the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but told the contact that thevehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor).the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 124,000.
Drive window and cruise control stopped working. Hondas are supposed to be the best cars, in my opinion i think they are the worst. I wouldn't never own another one. Everything brakes in hondas.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.on august 23, 2008, the vehicle was taken to gwinett place honda in duluth, ga to have the windshield wipers repaired.the same day the repair was made, the contact stated that the wipers were even worse than before.the wipers were noisier and left a lot of residue on the windshield.the current and failure mileages were 83,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while driving 35-40 mph, the windshield wiper motor failed.the contact discovered a recall notice in the paper and took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in the recall;therefore, the contact would have to repair the motor at his own expense.the wipers were removed from the vehicle.the recall number was unknown.the failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Noticed honda factory service bulletin #05-034 explains why headlamps dim at night, faulty circuit in fuse box of 2003, 2004 and some 2005 hondas,why is this not a recal?
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact experienced failures with the window motors, the front driver and passenger doors, and the rear passenger door. The dealer was notified and the front driver side door was repaired. The other two doors and window motors were not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving during inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the motor was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa camapign id number 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The failure and current mileage was approximately 140,000.
I was driving in heavy rain and my windshield wipers stopped working and i could not see a thing. I was lucky enough that other cars went around me on the highway.i called my local honda dealership and they stated that their is not a recall on my vehicle and wanted to charge me an outrageous amount to replace the wiper motor. There is currently a recall on this for 2003 honda accords no. Q78 when the motor gets wet it stops working but for some reason it does not include my vehicle vin number. Also i had a leak in my power steering and took it in for the recall and they said it was the pump and ended up charging me $500.00 to fix but it is still leaking.
Wind shield wiperstops working in rain while in motion, stops functioning during commute, started working fine next day morning, later quit working when it rained again.
Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! on the above date, i started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield.the wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that i've experienced with this car, since i've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects.whew, not again!!!! ugh! when's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car fro everything because of my college student so, i'm anal on the maintenance.we just put in new ball joints and he tells me the suspension is faulty so, it will cause me to replace the joints again in the future.i opted for the lesser of the two because, it's a factory issue.i've received a couple of recall notices however, upon taking the car to the dealer, once they kept it& claimed to fix the steering issues however, they still exist. I took it a second time, they had the car all of 20 mins. And told me that this issue was fixed previously. I'm continuously having issues with the steering whining, no matter how many times i service the fluids.my radio & electrical systems in the car, is constantly on the blink or not working.now the passenger window decides not to go up.one day, as i was exiting the vehicle (turned off!) it decided to roll backwards.luckily both feet were not out the car and i could catch it! i've invested so much money in keeping this car running until my mechanic knows what going wrong before the recalls come out.he's serviced so many "03" accords, until he's thinking of becoming a specialist for hondas. I just want honda to correct all recalls on my vehicle. My student depends on it.! how are these car manufacturers allowed to keep robbing its customers???my address has changed since my last complaint. See below.
The sun roof exploded. I thought it might have been hit by something but the glass was forced upward. I asked honda service if this could be a defect problem but they said no. This happened in december 03 when the car was only a few months old. I had a similar problem with the rear windshield which also exploded in 2007. Both these events occurred while driving on a freeway in light traffic at 60 mph..
Windshield wiper motor stopped working. Driving on interstate 5 in seattle. Dark and rainy, wipers just stopped working. Car already had a recall to prevent this from happening. But still it happened. Failed recall. Had to replace motor for windshield at dealership. I have the old part. This shouldn't have had to happen. Really scary going 60 mph at night, with rain fall to suddenly lose the car wipers. Thank you god im alive and keep my glass clean.
Takata recalli was driving down the road when i lost control of my car. This resulted in my air bag being deployed as i came into collision with a guard rail on a city street. Luckily, only the passenger side airbag deployed. This resulted in my windshield being cracked.
This is actually the second time that the wipers have stopped working.first time occurred over 2 years ago and had to have the wiper transmission changed.again in middle of rain storm, wipers stopped.the motor was replaced last year because of recall, but they never replaced the wiper transmission.when the transmission was checked, the arm connection was off so the wipers would not work.
I have piece of crap people calls honda i call today 04/07/2015visibility problem windshield wiper and headlamps low i can't see night time during drive and transmission is skip but piece of crap(honda) customer said you no have recall or warranty that's really mess i got mistake to buy piece of crap(honda) please please please i suggest don't buy that like piece of crap( honda) thanks
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v169000 (visibility). The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving in rain 60 mph wipers suddenly stopped, failure due to electrical circuit breaker inside motor housing from corrosion.wipers completely inoperable.very dangerous, had to wait until rain subsided to drive.stayed on shoulder of road presenting a hazard.motor replaced at honda dealer cost to owner $265.owner followed maintenance schedule diligently all to honda dealer always requested all point inspection every visit.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wiper fluid failed to function properly when activated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the windshield wipers failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v169000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, a loud explosion was heard from the roof. He open the sun roof portal and found that the sun roof glass had exploded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 58,000.
Wiper motor in my 2 door is not on recall but the 4 door is.honda will not replace it even though it is thesame issue that the 4 doors have.it is dangerous driving down the road in a torrential downpour when the wipers quit on you because you have zero visibility.i was forced again to stop on the side of the road on the way home in the dark so that i could be safer then driving.the rain is coming down hard and fast and the wiper motor gets wet then shorts out no matter what speed or what type of road.the recall is a shield placed on it unless it is corroded already then replaced.i want something done.tired of stressing over all the poor quality issues honda has had with this car.including the recall on the recall for the airbag i just found because i came to see if my wiper motor had finally been recalled.this was an issue my son had when he owned the car also.the mileage on this vehicle just keeps going up and up because it has been an issue for years and nothing will be done about it.i am going to have to take it in for repairs and pay out of pocket because i just can't trust when it will not work again.please help me i am disabled and don't have money for all this.
My wife was driving her 2003 accord coupe to work today in heavy rain. All of a sudden the wipers did not work. My wife tried to adjust the speed from high to low and then intermittent but no luck. By the grace of god, she did get to work safely. I called honda us and spoke to [xxx]. I was told that there was a recall for the wiper motor on the 4 door accord, but not the coupe about the issue. I asked to speak to a supervisor in honda customer service but i was told that there was no supervisor available and that someone will call me within 24 hours. I would like honda to fix the issue. I went on honda forums and a lot of people have complained about the exact same problem with no possible solution. My question is why is the coupe model excluded from the recall? if there's a different motor used, why wasn't the representative more informative about the situation? it sounded like the representative was in a hurry to get me off the phone. My wife's safety is off paramount importance and i need a resolution on this matter as soon as possible because we're expected to have more heavy rain over the next few weeks. Thank you.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Over the last 4 months i have experienced intermittent windshield wiper stoppage but was able to restart. However, while traveling on the interstate from work, it was raining with 20 / 25 mph cross winds, after traveling 30 miles @ 70 mph the wipers stopped working and did not restart. I pulled over on the side of the interstate due to poor visibility and called for someone to come and pick me up. We picked up the car the next day (was not raining).
Honda 2003 accord is equipped with a design defect of costly and potentially harmful, from a safety standpoint, defect. The lower grill on the front bumper is designed in such a way that any road debris smaller than a 16" x 8" concrete block can enter and damage a fully-exposed and unprotected air conditioning (ac) condenser. It is clearly unprotected from the harsh outside elements.the ac is an integral part of the safety of this automobile in that to clear the windshield from any moisture on the inner surface, the ac must be acting in proper fashion. If a car's inside glasses fog-up with moisture, the only solution is to turn on the moisture wringing ac unit, regardless of the temp of the air, the dehumidifier effect of the ac conditioned air is an absolute necessity. The current design of the grill/condenser leaves it vulnerable to be easily damaged by a bit of gravel as small as a bb pellet. There is not any screen or deflector in place forward of the condenser to prohibit any errant road missiles from damaging the condenser thereby creating the safety hazard of a fogged windshield and more.a simple screen or deflector could and should be installed to protect the safety of this car.*la
I have owned a 2003 honda accord since new and now have 71,000 miles on it and twice i was notified by letter from honda of potential problems. I have one of the stated problems now but not covered by the warranty that was extended if it occurred. The display does not work for the radio/hvac system. The local dealer from whom i bought the car said to do some research about the problem. I have. I am not competent to do the work and the problem is expensive to remedy. I will not be able to reset the code for this device to operate should the battery need to be disconnected because the led display does not work.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the audio hvac display module failed. The contact stated that the windows became foggy and visibility was very restrained. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,130.
The backlighting on the center console went out.no fuses were blown.radio and a/c are operation but you cannot see the status.you cannot control the heat or the defroster.without knowing the status of this equipment, an accident is almost assured..fogged front window.
2003 honda accord.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
Driver window makes a creaking noise while driving.if you lower the window just barely so as not to hear wind noise, it will sometimes lessen the noise.otherwise, it is very loud and annoying.
I have a 2003 honda accord 4 dr ex purchased in january of this year.i have a constant problem with the front seat driver and passenger windows rattling or ticking.i have taken the car in twice and have scheduled it for a third time next week.the dealership does not seem to be able to fix the problem.they have admitted that other cars on their lot have this problem including one driven by a sales mgr.they have also called honda america but have received little if any guidance on how to fix the problem.i will commend the dealership for their efforts to fix the car but i will pursue the lemmon law if this is not fixed.
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel.both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership.( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.)c. Trunk liner sagging.d. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head.e. Passenger door latch not activated.could not open door from inside. (dealer forgot to install this on window repair.)f. Motor mounts not installed correctly.g. Belt tensioner needed replacement.h. Car pulling to the right.f. Black seal around door frame warping. (2) no consequences from any of these failures.except loss time having to leave car overnight for several days.who know what longterm effects of a leaky transmission, belt tensioner, and improper motormounts have on the car.(3) under warranty the dealer corrected every problem.mosts times more then one repair for the same problem was needed to correct the problem.for the tranmsission the dealer tried to stop the leaks with hondabond.the next morning i had leaks in the drive way.they had my car for a whole week on the first fix attempt. Finally honda replaced the transmission with a new one. Nothing was done about the visor because the dealer said if they install a new one it will do the same.my windows are still being scratched by the felt lining in the window panel.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes to report a potential fire hazard with power windows *tgwthe consumer stated the front drivers window regulator motor assembly was replaced, because it was slow to open and then became stuck in the down position. Four months later, the front passenger window would not open when the consumer tried pressing the switch from both the master control panel and the passenger arm rest. In addition, none of the windows opened from the outside of the vehicle when she pressed the unlock button on the remote transmitter and held the button down. The doors unlocked, but the windows did not go down. The front passenger regulator motor failed and in addition to a fuse blowing, the wiring in the passenger door panel burned and the vehicle's fuse box assembly was damaged. When the consumer picked the vehicle up, she was told the problem may have originated with a crack in the master control switch on the driver's panel. Two days later, after the repairs were made, when the consumer tried pressing the switch to close the window, the window rose less than an inch and immediately went down again. Also, when she wanted to open the window fully, she had to hold the control switch in the down position longer than normally required to automate the action.the consumer returned to the dealer and they replaced the run channels on both windows.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the two front windows on her vehicle would not go up or down.the vehicle has been to the dealer at least three times and they replaced the motors, but the windows still do not go up and down.the failure mileage was 129,966.
Windshield wipers are not affective under driving conditions.the wipers work under minor rain conditions & a very low rate of speed.once speed & weather conditions increase windshield wipers are inoperable.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed.afterwards, he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor).the dealer stated that no recalls were available for the vehicle.the contact paid for the repairs and now wants to be reimbursed after receiving the recall notice.the current and failure mileages were 99,120.
September 8th was a rainy day. Left class in the rain to notice that my wipers had completely stopped working on my 2003 honda accord. Thought that is was the fuse, but the fuse is fine. Haven't taken car to dealership yet because i wanted to do some research on any recalls. I've also had issues with my interior radio/ac lights. They don't work at all.
I own a 2003 honda accord ex and just last week i was driving along the interstate in tampa when it began raining heavily. I turned on the windshield wipers but they did not work and i almost rear ended the car in front of me. I had to pull over and wait until it stopped raining and basically crawl home as water spray from the road still hampered my vision. I later learned that back on april 16, 2008 honda had issued a recall on the 2003 accord ex due to corrosion of the wiper motor. This statement made by honda was on all the news wires. When i called honda's hotline i was told that they basically recanted the statement and claimed that they have no knowledge of such a failure even though it was on the news wires 2 months earlier and the fact that i was now reporting another such incident.
Driver and passenger door make rattling sounds while driving, as well as the area by the seatbelt, and by driver side mirror in front of car.
2003 honda accord. The consumers vehicle only 3500 miles and has been serviced 5 times for the same ignition problem. The consumer was told nothing can be done and the consumer would have to live with the vehicle not starting. The cabinet door under the radio had to be replaced because it began vibrating audibly, the sunroof had to be re-greased and shimmied.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, a loud explosion was heard from the roof. He open the sun roof portal and found that the sun roof glass had exploded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 58,000.
We were driving down the highway and all of the sudden we heard a loud crashing sound above our heads. We pulled over and discovered the sunroof had exploded. There was not any inclement weather nor was there a object that hit it. It exploded and shattered from the middle. After researching on the internet, this has happened to several honda owners, different makes and models. When contacting honda they said there was no recall. Although some dealerships replaced the sunroof for free. This is a safety issue if glass explodes above your head while driving. It's also not an insurance issue. Feel free to google "honda sunroof explodes", lots of affected consumers. This definitely needs to be a recall.
There is a constant rattle on the sunroof of my vehicle when it is closed.i took it to the dealer, and they said they would have to remove the entire sunroof just to check it.i have been hesitant to take it in due to the possibility of more damage.the dealer is downey honda (downey, california).
A small stone hit my windshield today and seemed to cause more damage than it should have.i've been driving for many years and have had many rocks hit the windshield.since owning my new car, this is the second time a small stone has hit my window (different place), and the first one also seemed to cause more damage then it should have.the first time, i didn't have to replace the windshield, but i will have to this time.it just seems very unusual to me with my experience as a driver.the car is rather new, and i'm two for two with stones causing damage, where as with my previous cars, most times no damage happened under similar circumstances.
Windshield creaks in cold and dry weather, to the point that it sounds like it will crack in very cold weather. Dealer claims to not hear the problem. Noise was present when we drove car off lot.
At first none of the windows rolled down. Currently,the door locksfroze, andconsumer was unable to access the vehicle that had a keyless entry system. Consumer had one lock on the door that the key went into and that lockalso froze.at this time,the consumer had to leave the doors unlocked in order to gain access.this presented a safety hazard due to necessity of accessing auto after work in a dark parking structure at a city hospital.the dealership blew dry the inside door, but with michigan winters , consumer foresee a high probability of recurrence.the right side windshield wiper insert started falling out and scratched the windshield.reinstalled wiper insert.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.while pulling out of the garage, the contact noticed that his windshield wipers were not working.the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor), even though the failures were identical.the current and failure mileages were 47,800.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord coupe. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the windshield wipers failed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer:motor) but his vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140, 000.
In august 2005 and on september 19, 2005, i experienced the same problem. On my 2003 honda accord, the windshield wipers stopped working while in use and during rain storms. On the first occasion, i barely avoided a serious car accident. The wipers stop on the glass, completely. My mother was in the vehicle with me the first occasion and can serve as a witness.
Front windshield wipers stopped operating while driving in inclement weather. Consumer had to pull over until it stopped raining.dealer was notified.
Since buying my car 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe in 03.i had exhaust problems, radio replacement, park and brake sensor replacement, power outlet wiring problems and the windshield wipers freeze up during heavy rainstorms.this has almost caused a few accidents, but the dealership can find no problem.last thursday my car seemed to be hesitating before shifting into either 2nd or 3rd.i couldn't tell for sure.later that night, the car began to jump into & out of the low gears while starting & stopping at lights.i pulled off the road and the car would not move in reverse (only rev up).after some time, the car jumped into reverse and back into a ditch.after getting back on the road, traveling approx 60 miles per hr, i eased off the accelerator, the car powerfully downshifted to 2nd gear.had it not been for the seat belt, i believe i would have been injured.my dog was in the car with me & thrown into the dash, then the floor.the tires barked.the car then suddenly up shifted to a higher gear.i made it home that night and drove straight to the dealership the next morning.the car seemed to be doing ok.i arrived and was told to make an apt for next week. Less then 10 miles away the car would no longer shift out of 3rd gear and then would not go in reverse.i drove it back to the dealer.i was told i needed to replace the transmission at my expense, and i was pretty much at fault because i had not completed all my service at honda.i explained that it was impossible for me to make it to them during their business hours.so, some of my normal oil changes were done at other lube centers. I then asked him about the transmission recall and he said that had nothing to do with my problem.after waiting more thanhr while he cut up with employees, i spoke to the location manager and asked about temporary transportation until i could contact american honda, and he suggested i buy a new car.
2003 honda accord windshield wiper motor recall notice.consumer received recall notice after the repairs was performed and wants to be reimbursed for the repairs.*njthe consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working.
2003 honda accord recall notice for windshield wipers malfunction.*njthe consumer experienced the failure prior to receiving the recall and was told by honda to submit the repair bill via fax, however there has been no response from honda.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord coupe on july 31st when it started to rain.as i was returning home, it started to rain harder.during this time, my wipers stopped for as long as a minute and then would start again, only to pause again.i tried setting the wipers to high and found that i had no high.fortunately, i was able to make it home without incident.i then researched the issue on this site and found that there was a recall for this problem (campaign id:08v169000, nhtsa action number:pe07060), however honda only applied it to the 4 dr models.as i was traveling last week, my wife called honda and confirmed this fact.today, i took the car in to my dealership so that they can take a look.the problem was confirmed to be the same as the issue that has already been logged.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord.the contact stated that it took honda four or five months to notify him of nhtsa campaign id number 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer: motor).in the interim, his daughter was caught in a rainstorm when the windshield wiper motor failed.the current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 48,500. Updated 10/20/08.*ljupdated 10/20/08.
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. The shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. The part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. The driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. This was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. The car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. I brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. The car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. I brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). Along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. The car also seems to lack the power that it should have. I know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. The lx had a lot more power than the ex. Also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. Overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. After all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again!*la
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)auto began having recall related symptoms during the second half of jan. (jan. 17th - jan 31st). My wife actuated the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? and they operated very slowly and at times pausing through the cycle of ?mist mode? operation. I took the automobile to an authorized honda of serramonte, colma, ca on the morning of feb 6th 2010. Vehicle was then driven in dry conditions, later that day with the honda recall (no. Q78), (1.d. #29313) (nhtsa campaign id #: 08v169000, nhtsa action #: pe07060) already performed and on the following four days (feb 7th- feb.10th). We were out of the country; therefore vehicle was not driven from feb 11th - feb. 17th. Wife did not use the vehicle for the following four days (feb. 18th - feb. 21st). She started using it on mon. Feb. 22nd (no rain). On tue. Feb. 23rd (rainy day) she used the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? 2 to 3 times while on the freeway, towards the coast (half moon bay, ca). I had applied rain-x to front and back windshields sometime in the first week of february.later this day, she headed back to her office (in burlingame, ca). It was then, that it began to rain hard and tried to operate the windshield wipers in regular mode at which time they failed to operate at all!tried to operate in ?mist mode?, but that did not work either! i confirmed the operational failure when she arrived home that evening. The following day in the morning i actuated ?mist mode?, and they exhibited the same symptoms they had back on january and in feb. 23rd. I contacted honda of america on 24/feb/2010 @ approximately 08:31 a.m., pst (their case # [xxx] ). The cover installment is not a remedy to what could be internal corrosion in the wiper motor/circuit breaker unit. This is a very dangerous condition that could lead to a fatal crash! my wife made it back home safe even though the likelihood of a crash in the conditions she drove were very high (rain-x certainly worked!).
2003 honda accord ex and accord lxsafety recall windshield wipers may stop working.consumer has issues with this recall and one for the transmission. *njthe consumer has two honda accords and when she took the vehicles to the dealer on different dates, the invoices gave different explanations as to what was done to remedy the recall.the consumer began having transmission problems with the sedan ex. The transmission would not move to the second level smoothly. The dealer could not find any defects with the second gear. Five days later, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped twice in the middle of the road. The consumer was able to make it to the dealer and a diagnostics revealed the transmission needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated the windshield wipers would fail whenever utilized during rainy weather. The contact located nhtsa recall number 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was advised the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,500 and the current mileage was 24,000.
Windshield wiper motor stopped working. Driving on interstate 5 in seattle. Dark and rainy, wipers just stopped working. Car already had a recall to prevent this from happening. But still it happened. Failed recall. Had to replace motor for windshield at dealership. I have the old part. This shouldn't have had to happen. Really scary going 60 mph at night, with rain fall to suddenly lose the car wipers. Thank you god im alive and keep my glass clean.
I own a 2003 honda accord and on 5/16/2011 i was driving back from the office when my car wipers suddenly stopped working. It was a rainy day with heavy t-storm. When the wipers stopped working, i suddenly lost control of the car and crashed into a ramp. In the accident i damaged my front bumper and hurt my back.the next day morning wipers starting working again. Over the next five days, i noticed this new trend in my vehicle caused by the sudden disruption of wipers. I am extremely worried about the malfunctioning of the wipers since this is our family car and it is a big threat to our safety. There was a recall on approx 351,000 2003 honda accord wiper motors. My recall was completed successfully but the recall has not fixed the problem and my local honda dealer refuses to change the wiper motor second time without authorization from honda automobiles.i am seeking your help to get the issue resolved. Recall details:nhtsa campaign id number :08v169000 updated ivoq 08/12/11.
Recall notice on 2003 honda accord for window wiper motor. Consumer wants to be reimbursed for the repair work. *nj
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that there was no failure with the windshield wipers because they were working properly. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 08v169000, visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor was related to the failure and her vin was not included. The manufacturer also informed her that the vin was not included in the recall and offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed during rainy weather. He was able to drive to his residence without incident and when arriving, the wipers resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised the contact that the windshield wiper motor would need replacing. The contact stated that the part needed for the repair was not readily available and was ordered by the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v169000, (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor) and was advised by the dealer and the manufacture that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,450 and the current mileage was 119,500.
I was going back home from work at 5:50 am in the morning in my honda accord. I lost control over my car andhit side walk and a mail box on the right side of the road my car toppled on the left side. The driver side window was under my feet as the car toppled and the passenger side door window was on the top of my head as i was standing in the a toppled car. To come out of the car i removed the head rest from the drivers seat and started hitting the window glass to break it with metal part of the head rest. I hit it as hard possible, i brought the head rest down to my knees to gather force, distance and speed so that the window glass can be broken and i can come out. I tried for few minutes but the window glass did not break. I want bring it to the attention of you all that if a window glass cannot be broken with metal in case of emergency in the car. The trapped people will burn to death.if you have further questions/query to clarify please feel free to call me or write to me at the following address:[xxx]thank you,[xxx]ps: take the above matter seriously to save the lives of trapped people in the carinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My daughter had just left the house, she was maybe 1/4 mile from the house and she said it felt like her steering wheel locked up so she started hitting the brakes. She was headed into a curve but the car would not turn so she crashed into an embankment which slung the passenger side of the car into a tree. Both airbags deployed. She had 5 staples in her head, a concussion, a bruised lung, and some pelvic bleeding. She is still recovering from the concussion. I believe it was the air bag that caused the most physical damage to her head. But i can not understand what cut the gash in her head.
This vehicle has been defective from the outset. The wrong lug nuts were on the wheels. I got aride of vibration for 13,000 miles and 25 trips to the dealership and independent tire shops. This was followed by a differential which failed and twotransmissions after the original for a total of three. I never got one mile of the new car ride a new car would normally provide. Countless trips and stop gap repairs ,i am now afraid to take a trip. I have asked honda for a new car three time including japan and they have declined 'stating they cover the 3rd transmission with a warranty and have helped. I have been stranded 5 times the many trips to culver city from van nuys were not all documented as\ the work orders were redacted by [xxx], who honda claims since have been released(fired).i have invoices of over almost 5 1/2 inches wide collectively. If ever a car was 'fraudulent' in terms of a vehicle that did not ever mesh mechanically this is the 'prototype' honda accord if there is any justice a new car would be provided and be deemed a most appropriate resolution on this matter of the car which never worked from the outset.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Have been involved in 3 accidents where i feel that air bag should have deployed, resulting in extra damages and injury that wasnt treated
Other driver was driving reckless!!!!!ran ared light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact , air bags did not work!!!!!!! major brain injury as a result!!!!!
Low-mileage honda accord's front end front end anti-sway bar's link connectors broke and sway bar was disconnected from the wheels creating a dangerous driving condition; especially normal driving into turns and curves!american honda refused to discuss the safety issues and only stated my car was "out-of-warranty".this problem of the losses of both anti-sway bar connectors is difficult to detect; only a soft scraping noise warned me of the danger.i purchased this accord new and have driven it carefully for the 20,700 miles.i am concerned about the general public's awareness of this hidden honda accord problem before their front end wheels snap or bend causing accidents and/or fatalities!
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