2003 Honda Accord Power Train Problems
- 327
- 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 327 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 152 |
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 150–400k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Driveline · Power Train
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…
ODI 10366841
Power Train
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…
ODI 10533862
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
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 88,000 oil jet kit was installed 4/2004. The failure at 62,000 miles, with the fix is still pre-mature tranny failure.…
ODI 10568805
Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10427495
Power Train
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…
ODI 10312368
Power Train
Transmission failure on a honda accord @ 91k miles. *tr
ODI 10295158
Power Train
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 to the 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…
ODI 10621796
Power Train
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…
ODI 10486113
Power Train
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.…
ODI 10474293
Power Train
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…
ODI 10514734
Power Train
Tl* 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…
ODI 10488613
Power Train
Tl*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…
ODI 10251473
Air Bags · Power Train
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…
ODI 10409712
Power Train
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
ODI 10226635
Power Train
December 5th, 2007 i drove my 2003 honda 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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10275906
Power Train
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…
ODI 10595361
Power Train
When driving the car it would rev up but not go anywhere. Honda dealer said it needed a whole new transmission. *tr
ODI 10441410
Power Train
The transmission down shifted to first gear. The tires screeched and the transmission grinned to a hault. We had the transmission rebuilt, $2800. *tr
ODI 10465182
Power Train
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. *bf a clunking sound was heard by the consumer. Recall number (04v176000). *tc
ODI 10096846
Power Train
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…
ODI 10071000
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10070803
Power Train
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…
ODI 10071367
Power Train
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…
ODI 10346836
Power Train · Wheels
This vehicle has been defective from the outset. The wrong lug nuts were on the wheels. I got a ride 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 two transmissions 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…
ODI 10522221
Power Train
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…
ODI 10372801