1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2003 Honda Accord Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 16, 2011 · 124,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* 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…

    ODI 10440170

  • August 31, 2011

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train

    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…

    ODI 10423207

  • July 13, 2011

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Body · Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Traction Control System

    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…

    ODI 10412371

  • June 4, 2011 · 78,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train

    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…

    1 injury

    ODI 10409590

  • September 1, 2010 · 75,000 miles

    Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* 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*lj the…

    ODI 10395193

  • February 1, 2009 · 63,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    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. *tr

    ODI 10258583

  • December 24, 2002 · 50 miles

    Catalytic Convertor · Fuel System, Gasoline

    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 and i 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 and we must switch gas stations…

    ODI 10021054