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.
Power Train
Complete transmission failure requiring replacement or rebuilding of the automatic transmission. Note, this is a 2003 honda accord v6 automatic transmission. The failure occurred while driving on the highway under normal conditions.
ODI 10849627
Power Train
The 3rd gear in my automatic transmission had almost completely given out. The first incident of failure was when accelerating from a stop. When my vehicle tried to shift to 3rd gear the gear wouldn't catch and the engine revved freely without increasing the speed of the vehicle. I did research on this problem specifically associated with this make, model, and year and discovered the issue to be consistent with…
ODI 10886027
Power Train
Randomly car will down shift and up shift. Sometime yes when i left off gas. Sometimes when it hits a certain rpm. The rpm will shoot really high and go back to normal. Only occurs while warm.
ODI 10864664
Power Train
After being service at the dealership for replacement of timing belt and drive belt, the car would not move into drive or reverse. When i press on gas pedal the car would not move into gear when driving at city speed or highway merging. The mechanic said the transimission is bad. The car has only 63k miles. After research on internet, i found that the 2003 honda accord v6 has this problem but has not recall since it…
ODI 10816946
Power Train
Verbatim the same transmission problems as everyone else. Honda was unwilling to compromise on this faulty part that's well documented, hence the involuntary recall by the nhtsa. We offered to work with them by trading this model in for a newer one, talk about us willing to forget and forgive for brand loyalty. Apparently honda doesn't care not willing to do even this. This is my fourth honda and will be my last.…
ODI 10811988
Power Train
Driving on highway. Sudden deceleration caused by transmission. Very lucky not to be rear ended. *js
ODI 10816919
Power Train
November 30, 2016 the transmission started jerking and slipping. On december 1, i had the car towed to a repair facility and a repair was done. The next day. December 2 the problem recurred and the diagnosis was the transmission failed. The failure of this class of transmissions is documented through recalls. My transmission at the time of recall had new cooling lines and kits installed. No inspection was done by…
ODI 10819442
Power Train
While driving on the 210 freeway transmission downshifted suddenly without a warning and rpm shot up to 6,000 revs bringing the car to almost a standstill with cars behind me going at 70 mph almost rearending my car.
ODI 10789866
Electrical System · Power Train
June 2015: torque converter: car when accelerating slammed out of gear and felt like we had been rear-ended. Car wouldn't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Radio: radio system back light broke at 60,000 miles current issue: gear shift knob fell off while driving. Daughter was driving car and bumped gear shift and was able to shifted from drive to neutral while the car was moving. Called honda complaint line to complain…
ODI 10780886
Power Train
Driver's side axle shaft assembly snapped. There was no accident. This occurred when i was taking a slow left turn.
ODI 10781131
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10733718
Power Train
The car is shifting while in motion. Transmission jumps when shifting into gear. Car is dangerous to drive. Certified techician advised us not to drive the car.
ODI 10788486
Power Train
I was driving on the main road and i heard a noise, my vehicle suddenly stopped, i tried to apply brakes, but the brakes did not work, the hand brakes did not work either, was very scary. The vehicle was in motion when it suddenly stopped on me. This vehicle has always been serviced at honda dealership and i have taken very good care of this vehicle. I am scared for my safety driving this vehicle because i could…
ODI 10779970
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and hesitated before moving forward. The tsc warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10735455
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Hi! As you can see, i am an owner of a honda accord 2003. I have recently taken it for a replacement of the passenger airbag. While i was doing some research, i found that this specific year and model, had some other issues or recalls too. For example, the transmission system. His caught my attention since i think i do have a problem probably related to it. I bought this car in may last year, from an acquaintance,…
ODI 10822828
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway at 60 mph, all the sudden, it violently down shifted, felt like i was rear ended. As i let up the gas, the engine would rev but not engage the transmission. Luckily no other cars were behind me at the time. When i got to the office, the car would not go into reverse. *tr
ODI 10714605
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
I have piece of crap people calls honda i call today 04/07/2015 visibility problem windshield wiper and headlamps low i can't see night time during drive and transmission is skip but piece of crap(honda) customer said you no have recall or warranty that's really mess i got mistake to buy piece of crap(honda) please please please i suggest don't buy that like piece of crap( honda) thanks *tr
ODI 10704294
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving southbound in peabody, massachusetts on 128 almost on to 95 when at centennial drive exit when my vehicle, without warning, slowed from 60 mph to 30 mph , i put on hazards as car went from 30 mph to 10 mph to dead all in a matter of 45 seconds tops. It was around 12pm and traffic was moderate to heavy. Cars behind me were forced to slow at a significant rate, luckily a pile up did not occur as the…
ODI 10706141
Power Train
I came to a stop at a busy intersection. When the light turned green, i started up, taking a right turn, and the engine went into high rpms and loud clinking noises started. I stopped immediately and was almost rear-ended in the intersection. Put the car in park, but new noises started, tried l1, same thing. Had to turn the car off and leave it at the intersection with hazard lights on, but cars still were almost…
ODI 10694038
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle started shaking and jerking before moving forward and the tsc warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10746965
Power Train
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would not go in reverse and the rpm would only run at 3,000. *jb
ODI 10680203
Power Train
The first incident happened when i was slowing down for a stop sign. At about 45 mph the car suddenly downshifted. The rpms registered approx. 5000 then returned to around 2000. I turned and while accelerating to highway speed, the car downshifted then corrected 3 times. I parked on the shoulder, shut the car off, then on again. I proceeded with no further issues. The next day, feb 26, 2015, the car downshifted at…
ODI 10691281
Power Train
I was getting off the off ramp at about 35mph taking a right turn when the transmission made a jerking motion and slipped. I let off the accel and applied the accel a couple times before it engaged again got to my destination went shopping. Went to leave and i had no reverse. Shifted threw the gears nothing. I turned the car off and on to find the i could now back up. I put the car into drive to find out the car…
ODI 10684343
Engine · Power Train
I'm the original owner of the vehicle, and have always used honda for service and maintenance of my vehicle. The transmission failed without warning. Thankfully, i wasn't driving in the highway because this could have caused a major accident. My car basically came to a stop when the transmission failed. *tr
ODI 10684155
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research i found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When i try to enter my vin number in to see if my car is eligible…
ODI 10678430