2003 Honda Accord Switch Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 10 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- system ignition · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
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…
ODI 10573199
Switch
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.…
ODI 10525979
Electrical System · Switch
My 2003 honda ex accord is experiencing ignition issues that fall under this known recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 recall data: 05/16/2002 components: electrical system:ignition:switch units affected: 1000000 1999 honda accord electrical system:ignition:switch recall 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,…
ODI 10362926
Switch
Tl*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…
ODI 10239601
Switch
The ignition key stock in the ignition switch in accessories on position, twice i called to honda relations and to the dealer for service. *jb
ODI 10182408
Switch
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. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10095674
Switch
Electrical system: ignition: switch- my key gets stuck in the ignition even after being fixed by the dealer. *ak
ODI 10060243
Automatic Transmission · Switch
The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition although the vehicle wasn't in park. *nm the vehicle rolled into a trailer which caused damage to the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10057591
Switch
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. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10045968
Switch
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
ODI 10041518
Switch
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.*ak
ODI 10028767
Switch
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10111930
Switch
Electrical system: ignition: switch - key gets stuck in the ignition & cannot get it out of the ignition for hours.*ak
ODI 10060268
Switch
Keys are extremely hot when removed from the ignition switch. The entire unit also gets hot even if the vehicle is turned off.*ak
ODI 10024684