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
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10659977
Power Train
Complete transmission failure on fully serviced 2004 honda accord at 124k miles while driving in rush hour traffic. Upon research, found very common problem that honda is aware of but does nothing to fix. Rebuilt honda transmission cost $4,800 for part alone! *tr
ODI 10544158
Power Train
While driving on a rain slickened road monday september 2nd, the transmission locked up at 45 mph and nearly caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Subsequently the transmission completely failed and the vehicle had to be towed to a repair shop. The transmission repair shop confirmed that the 3rd (third) gear had failed and caused the transmission lockup. The vehicle has 76,000 miles on the odometer and i am the…
ODI 10544041
Power Train
2003 accord coupe 4 cylinder: when driving 35 miles per hour and came to a stop sign, car revved up but would not advance. Towed to mechanic, says transmission failure, gears are bad/ slipping. *tr
ODI 10542979
Power Train
Was at a stop sign went to drive and heard a loud screech car would not go forward went to put it into park car screeched car rolls back even when in park...transmission. *js
ODI 10538436
Power Train
Transmission was downshifting hard. Talked to an independent shop that told me honda's have transmission issues, which the internet confirmed, but the dealer or honda usa wouldn't. I opened a case with honda usa. On a side note, i had transmission serviced at 26,000. So i took it to dealer who only serviced the car & all services were up to date. On 8/20/2013 they filled & drained transmission 3 times (mileage…
ODI 10543387
Power Train
My sister-in-law was driving the car on the highway at 60mph when it started to violently decelerate, as though somebody had jammed on the brakes. This happened approximately 6 times within about 4.5 miles. She got off the highway and managed to drive the car to the dealership. When they tested it the next day the transmission destroyed itself and they barely managed to get back to the dealership. If it had failed…
ODI 10535897
Power Train
While traveling at about 60 mph on the highway the vehicle stalled out, and due to light traffic the driver was able to pull over safely. The transmission would no longer take, when placed in any gear. The vehicle was towed home. *tr
ODI 10535634
Power Train
While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 coupe, at around 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly dropped to about 20 mph. The rpm's jumped to 7000. The check engine light and "maintenance" lights came on. After nearly being rear-ended by the vehicle behind me ( rush hour traffic), i pulled over and turned the car off. After waiting several minutes, i turned it back on and drove home, never going above 20 mph. When i finally got…
ODI 10534514
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission will not or struggles to move in or out of second gear. *tr
ODI 10565107
Power Train
Car felt like fuel wasn't getting to engine and would slow down, then suddenly get gas and would jet forward. Very unsafe for driving with my child and baby. Had the transmission replaced with a used transmission and now the same thing is happening today. I'm lucky not to have been on a highway when this happened as it could have spelled death for my family. *js
ODI 10545101
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle downshifted and independently decelerated to 10 mph. The contact stated that the speed began fluctuate independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,498.
ODI 10525003
Power Train
2003 honda accord 2 dr coupe, v6 with 5sp auto-58k mileage-transmission locking, vehicle without any warning shut itself off, coasted, drifted no power, all electrical power shutdown while driving 0-30 mph, three lane road creating dangerous potential for driver without any capacity to engage hazard lights, temperatures 105+ degrees. Vehicle nearly rear ended as it occurred in middle of road. Vehicle towed to…
ODI 10535587
Power Train
I was driving at about 60mph when my car violently shifted down to second gear. *tr
ODI 10558904
Power Train
While driving on a busy ca freeway going 70mph in the fast lane, suddenly the car started (i thought) braking very violently. I crossed the lanes to get to the shoulder all the while it was still braking violently. Narrowly missed being rear ended several times. We had it towed to our honda mechanic and it turns out the transmission was slipping from 4th to 2nd gear. I have subsequently read numerous stories exactly…
ODI 10522918
Engine · Power Train
Car started burning oil at 100,000 miles. Tail pipe is full of black soot. I have to put 2 quarts of oil in the car every 700 miles. Car has been regularly maintained. On june 28, 2013, at 148,000 miles, the gears started slipping as i was driving. The drive light in the dash started blinking. Car would not shift gears properly. Reverse would not work. Mechanic stated transmission needs to be rebuilt - costing…
ODI 10525313
Power Train
The automatic transmission on this car is horrible. My daughter was driving this car on the highway and the transmission suddenly quit on her. Fortunately she was not rear ended. Hackettstown honda quoted me $4500 to replace the transmission even though there was a recall notice about relating to this (#04-037 dated april 2005) and the car has been in for a variety of other recalls. I also own a 2003 4 cylinder and…
ODI 10521544
Power Train
While driving on the highway in rush hour traffic the transmission started to have issues while shifting down into first, a small knock. When i was able to get up to normal highway speeds as traffic opened up the car violently slammed into first gear causing my tires to lock up and sent me veering to the right. Luckily i was in the right lane and the car behind me was at a safe distance or i would have been toast.…
ODI 10521140
Power Train
Automatic transmission disengages from drive line. ( it felt like the transmission had been placed in neutral). It doesn't do it when cold. If engine is turned off and started after 5 minutes car will move. Transmission specialist quoted $2000-$2500 to rebuild trans.he said the trans filter was not accessible from outside the transmission and the clutch pack disintegrates and clogs the filter rendering the…
ODI 10519400
Power Train
While driving at apx. 45mph car violently downshifted into a lower gear, and then went into neutral, i pulled over to the side of road and shut it off. A minute or two later i restarted and it went back into gear. This happened 4 or 5 times over the next 3 miles to get car home. Spoke with honda service advisor same day (6/8/13) and she basically told me it is a common issue and i was looking replacing the…
ODI 10516021
Power Train
I was preparing to exit a parking area when the engine rpms jumped up to 4000+ but the car did not accelerate. The transmission was in d but the car would not move. I allowed the rpms to drop to 600, shifted to n then back to d. Repeated that process a 2nd time and the transmission did engage. The next day the local honda dealer checked but could not verify a transmission problem. At 61740 miles the same…
ODI 10524508
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. *tr
ODI 10515317
Power Train
This happened 3x today, the third time was terrifying & dangerous. I barely got on the shoulder off the highway in time. The tcs light came on & the car violently jerked from low to high gears while in drive, going about 25-30 mph. I shut off the car & restarted it, the tcs light shut off. The car jerked when i tried to get off the line and felt like it slipped into neutral. I parked in a parking lot and while…
ODI 10514571
Power Train
I just got on a highway and the car would not accelerate and change from 2nd to 3rd gear. It happened 3 more times before i got to a honda service. Further, there are at least 30 more technical service bulletins on this transmission. Clearly honda has had serious manufacturing issues with this transmission and that has caused major reliability and safety issues for honda owners, like me. *tr
ODI 10514134
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission would not shift into third gear. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
ODI 10514337