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
Returning from richmond car downshifted by it self into 2nd gear at a speed of about 65 mph causing the car to dive violently as if applying the brakes hard. It did this about 5 or 6 times then locked in 2nd gear . I moved to the right lane and drove the car at a speed of 45 mph stuck in 2nd gear to my local honda dealer. Thank goodness there was not a lot traffic on the road when this happened or i might have been…
ODI 10470704
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at 60 mph on us 30 when my honda accord suddenly jerked and slipped into low gear. I was nearly rearended and was definitely in shock. I continued homeward and it did the same thing 3 more times. I had slowed my speed to 40 mph but the engine sounded like i was going too fast for the gear i was in so slowed down even more....put my flashers on and crept home. Since it is after hours i must wait until…
ODI 10470477
Power Train
I was driving in a side street for like 35 to 40mph. And then all of a sudden my car shift to lower gear violently hen when i'm about to park i shifted it to reverse but my car will not move. For like a year only i replaced my transmission fluid and check it everything looks fine. And i talked to one of the dealer close to my place they told me its not covered with warranty anymore. Plus i'm unemployed base from…
ODI 10472114
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission jerked and hesitated while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the transmission would downshift sporadically. In addition, the transmission would engage from fourth to third gear and from third to second gear without warning. The vehicle had not been inspected. The contact stated that in 2004 the vehicle was taken…
ODI 10470801
Power Train
Only 125k miles on the car. I noticed the transmission slipping when going into/out of second gear. I took it for a drive later to see if i could replicate the problem and could not. Two days later, while getting off of the interstate and turning onto the surface streets, the transmission suddenly start jolting and downshifting even though i was pressing on the gas. It continued to do so all the way to the dealer. I…
ODI 10470627
Power Train
I bought the vehicle used had 80,000 miles on it i hardly ever used the vehicle it suddenly happened was driving and all the sudden it down shifted vigorously with no indication on dash ,like check engine light ,i was driving with my children ,almost got rear ended by another vehicle then it went into neutral it didn't go anywhere turned it off waited turned it back on drove for a little and again the same thing i…
ODI 10478400
Power Train
The transmission had a major transmission failure of some kind as the car was just driving along the highway. It was as if someone had hit the brakes hard. The car went from 60 to 40 in just a second or two it seemed like... A violent slowdown. Now the transmission has no reverse, and forward driving is clunky, hard shifts and unpredictable. *tr
ODI 10464516
Power Train
No issues prior to the drive into work 7/3/12, where i experienced extreme downshifting. On the way home, driving 35 to 40 mph, the car slipped out of gear and the engine's rpms skyrocketed. While maneuvering to the right to get out of traffic, transmission re-engaged and downshifted violently. From a stopped position it would move forward briefly, then slip out of gear. Finally, it wouldn't engage in any position…
ODI 10464504
Power Train
Going to work yesterday car suddenly jerks as if down shifting or something, rpms go crazy as if i have my foot on gas while in neutral, jerks along until nothing happens no gears at all. Pull over kill it then wait restart and get another half mile along and have to keep doing it all over again all the way to work. Husband gets it home the same way. Dealer closed today(4th of july) or at least i got no answer when…
ODI 10464199
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 to 70 mph, the vehicle violently down shifted. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. After restarting, the vehicle was unable to go over 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10502446
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
ODI 10691093
Engine · Power Train
The car after being driven to work by my wife would hesitate going into gear. After speaking to the honda dealership,and honda america we were told it to far out of warranty to be covered. We have owned several honda cars and now we are told they will not cover any of the costs involved. I thought honda was better than this. *tr
ODI 10463279
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Noticed when accelerating gently, car more quickly accelerated than usual to the next gear. Then the rpms shot up very high and very slowly and dropped suddenly when car achieved 35 mph, causing car and me to lurch and sling me backward into the seat. The next day, at 117,699 miles, i drove vehicle to my dealership, economy honda on chapman rd, in chattanooga tn. They drove it, and agreed it was the transmission.…
ODI 10462094
Power Train
Transmission failed on accord 2003 v6, violent shifts, slippage from 2nd to 3rd. I have not reached complete failure but stopped driving car after reading that failure can lead to sudden deceleration and possible accidents. *tr
ODI 10463846
Power Train
Driving up a slight hill. Car started jerking and revving up. Car would not move. Had to coast to side of road and pull off. Problem was a complete transmission failure. Very low mileage and trans mission had all scheduled maintenance. Could of been major safety issue since traffic was heavy and car all of a sudden slowed down and caused a stopping of traffic. *tr
ODI 10460348
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed dropped from 70 mph to 25 mph very quickly on its own. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to an auto repair center. The repair center stated that there were metal shreds everywhere around…
ODI 10462055
Power Train
While merging onto i75 off of square lake rd north of detroit, transmission momentarily failed then engaged with a jolt in a low gear making this normally routine maneuver quite treacherous. Luckily there was no accident or injury. Shortly thereafter transmission underwent complete rebuild at my cost. I have since discovered that this malady is quite common with this model and year at approximately this mileage. *tr
ODI 10464607
Power Train
It will not shift into second gear,and now it is not wanting to shift in to third,when the car is cold,it seems to have a vacuum leak. *js
ODI 10461115
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving both on street and highway the vehicle suddenly shift gears on its own. The rpms will go up and the car violently slows down. For some time after the vehicle will not shift up and will not go above 25 mph. *tr
ODI 10531511
Power Train
Subsequent to getting a rebuilt transmission on june 6, 2012, with 82,905 miles on the car, i found out that transmission problems are extremely prevalent in 2003 honda accords. In fact, there was a recall in 2004. I bought the car 1/30/2006 from thousand oaks (ca) honda. I talked to honda customer service [redacted]) today and my case is being referred to a case manager. We will see what happens . . . *tr
ODI 10463032
Power Train
Driving 65mph on a highway then the car suddenly downshifted and came down to 40mph. *js
ODI 10458616
Power Train
Seven days ago, the car suddenly began shifting very hard at mid-levels speeds (between 30 and 50 mph). After four incidents in two days, i took to the dealership, but they were unable to recreate the problem. Over the next several days, the problem continued intermittently, shaking violently, but now also at very low speeds. Today, the rpms randomly spiked while driving, then violent shook at a modest (40 mph) and…
ODI 10457536
Power Train
While driving approx. 40mph the transmission suddenly acted as if it was in neutral. There was no warning light or anything that showed a failure of any kind. I slowly nursed it to my honda dealer who checked it out (charged $108 just to tell me i needed a new transmission which would cost $4400.) i took it to aamco who said basically the same thing but charged only $2900. This seems to be a serious problem with the…
ODI 10456734
Power Train
Terrible and dangerous transmission failure. I have taken my car to every regularly scheduled maintenance visit at the honda dealership, including a visit one month ago. The transmission abruptly failed while driving on a freeway. I almost caused a car crash involving multiple cars due to the abrupt failure of the transmission. *js
ODI 10455604
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Starting the car from a stopping point and slowly increasing the speed to 40 will result in slight jerks in the car. As the speed increase beyond 45 into the 60 the car will jerk repeatedly and try to shift down. Rpm revs into the 5 or 6 zone, near redlining while only going 40 mph. Sometimes the car will shift down while on the highway causing car to jerk driver forward. Could lead to major car wreck. This car…
ODI 10457612