2003 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- extended warranty · 6 records
- front passenger · 5 records
- without warning · 5 records
- audio hvac · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10348174
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
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…
ODI 10300118
Electrical System
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. *tr
ODI 10250096
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10240794
Electrical System
The ignition switch heats up unusually after it is taken out of the car driven for 15 miles or so. *tr
ODI 10237543
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10660380
Electrical System
Tl*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.
ODI 10251601
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10232440
Electrical System
No malfunction key gets extremely hot in all types of weather. So hot it is too hot to hold honda dealer says it's normal. *tr
ODI 10230987
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
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
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. *tr
ODI 10229269
Electrical System
Tl*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…
ODI 10254717
Electrical System
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. *nm
ODI 10174839
Electrical System
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. *nm
ODI 10168508
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
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…
ODI 10167784
Electrical System
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.
ODI 10163772
Electrical System
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. *nm
ODI 10167879
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
Electrical System
Defective hvac/radio backlight backlight 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. *nm
ODI 10145717
Cruise Control · Electrical System
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. *tr
ODI 10205902
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
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.
ODI 10127440
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Defect of 2nd gear transmission. Transmission lock up and crush without warning. *bf 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 became hot to touch after driving for a certain period of time. *jb
ODI 10099490
Electrical System
This is a redo with corrections of #10079025 the 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…
Fire reported
ODI 10079057
Electrical System · Fuel Pump · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10155360
Electrical System
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. *jb
ODI 10021491