2003 Honda Accord Visibility Problems
- 23
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield wiper · 10 records
- windshield wipers · 8 records
- wiper motor · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- visibility windshield · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Visibility
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…
ODI 10452059
Visibility
Tl* 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 the vehicle 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.
ODI 10426610
Visibility
Tl*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.
ODI 10379687
Motor · Visibility
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…
ODI 10316581
Visibility
While driving, the windshield wipers ceased to work causing impaired vision on the road. I am currently in the process of getting them fixed. *tr
ODI 10301708
Equipment · Labels · Visibility
I have 2003 honda accord. The sun visor on the driver side and passenger side failed. I have been on the web and is a problem with honda. I brought it to the dealer attention early this year. Honda said they are not responsible for this situation. There are thousand s of honda owners with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10347902
Motor · Visibility
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…
ODI 10280223
Visibility
My 2003 honda accord experienced 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…
ODI 10259660
Frontal · Visibility
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. *tr
ODI 10245583
Visibility
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. *tr
ODI 10247948
Visibility
Tl*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.
ODI 10239840
Door · Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* 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.
ODI 10818538
Visibility
Tl*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…
ODI 10233886
Visibility
Tl*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…
ODI 10243434
Cruise Control · Visibility
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. *tr
ODI 10239880
Visibility
Tl*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…
ODI 10256890
Electrical System · Macpherson Strut · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure · Visibility
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…
ODI 10160082
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Visibility
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? *jb
ODI 10153354
Structure · Visibility
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
ODI 10021456
Visibility
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 restricted visibility, particularly noted while driving. It's as if "you're looking out through slots." after my wife had a small accident in the vehicle, at least partially due to restricted visibility,…
Crash reported
ODI 10047298
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Motor · Visibility
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…
ODI 10043196
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Visibility · Windshield Wiper/Washer
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…
ODI 10043195
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
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. *tr
ODI 10259257
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Accord.
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