2003 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 576
- 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 576 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 25 records
- transmission failure · 17 records
- transmission failed · 13 records
- second gear · 12 records
- replace transmission · 9 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 250 |
| 100–150k mi | 179 |
| 30–60k mi | 60 |
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core · Interior/Under Dash · Linkages · Pump
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
ODI 10510084
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to slip gears and then failed to respond. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to resume in operation after waiting for one hour. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced…
ODI 10485203
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle transmission shifted from ~3rd-4th gear while driving at a constant 40 miles per hour in traffic to 1st gear causing very rapid de acceleration (sufficient to cause items on rear deck to fly forward, seat belts to lock, and driver to hit steering wheel) and causing other drivers to brake to avoid collision. Dry pavement prevented loss of control. Action by trailing drivers (spacing and braking) prevented…
ODI 10474705
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
ODI 10691093
Automatic Transmission
Driving approximately 40 miles an hour in 45 mph zone. When i attempted to accelerate to 45 mph, transmission slipped out of gear. Vehicle came to complete stop. I had turn off vehicle. Restarted engine and carefully and slowly accelerated to 30 mph and drove 2 miles home. Next day i drove vehicle to honda dealer. Vehicle slipped out of gear twice, each time when attempting to accelerate to higher speed limits.…
ODI 10455976
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problem with vehicle automatic transmission *tgw in april 2004, a recall was issued for the automatic transmission. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they performed a revision to the oil cooler return line. The consumer stated there is now a problem with the transmission slipping and not going into gear. The problem occurred while going into 2nd gear which is…
ODI 10454110
Automatic Transmission
I have to replace the transmission on my honda accord. I was on my way to work when the car just started shifting into neutral during acceleration after every stop. I was almost hit in the rear at one point. Terrifying!!!! I purchased the car in 2004 from pohanka honda in temple hills, md. The same dealership has been responsible for servicing my vehicle since the purchase. I purchased a honda for the dependability,…
ODI 10441932
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
After exiting the interstate after a 3-hour drive the car violently down shifted to the point the car behind me almost rear ended me. It then had trouble shifting into second and third gear and finally locking into second gear. I was able to get to where i was going through busy city streets. It was nerve wracking. If this happens on the interstate... Engine light came on and the green light on the d indicator of…
ODI 10437472
Automatic Transmission
The transmission periodically fails to shift properly and failed to propel the car suddenly on the interstate in heavy traffic at high speed. Was forced to the side of the road in a very unsafe manner. This transmission is a safety hazard and of faulty manufacture as a transmission should last the life of a vehicle 300k or be replaced by the manufacturer. *kb
ODI 10441921
Automatic Transmission
Second owner of the 2003 honda accord v6, bought it on 2009 first found out this issue after taking my brother to jfk airport and on my way back home, some weirdo sounds clunking while car stopped on traffic and accelerate onward.(lucky didn't get self and my wife killed/crashed) took the car to auto repair and they told me it's transmission failure, dashboard is blinking as well. Transmission slips out of gear.…
ODI 10426271
Automatic Transmission · Power Train · Suspension
At around 107,000 miles, i noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly. In addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph. *kb
ODI 10429282
Automatic Transmission
Driving on the highway in traffic, my 2003 honda accord v6 suddenly dropped into first gear suddenly slowing my travel from 55 mph to 35 mph. I narrowly avoided being hit by the vehicle behind me by turning off onto the shoulder. The accord then downshifted and continued to jump suddenly between second and third gears. The accord showed no dashboard indications that something was wrong but continued to drive…
ODI 10419920
Automatic Transmission
I was driving approximately 35 mph when i went to accelerate, the transmission slips and engine revs high while car downshifts into what felt like first gear and violently slows down. This almost put me through the windshield. Any attempts i made to speed up or maintain speed just cause the transmission to slip and lag until finally the car just acts like its in neutral. I turn off the car and start it up again, it…
ODI 10416821
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine began to rev, but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 30 mph. The check engine light also began to illuminate on the instrument panel during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer denied assistance with the…
ODI 10417684
Automatic Transmission
Driving at 50 mph the car suddenly downshifted into 2nd gear without any warning.
ODI 10416430
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission was slipping, and did not allow me to accelerate in an intersection. Near collision by 2 cars caused an incredibly unsafe and hazardous situation. *kb
ODI 10416784
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2003 honda accord, ex v6 4 door sedan. I was driving on the bqe expressway in brooklyn yesterday when the transmission started slipping and lurched. It almost cause a rear end accident, and i had my 16 moth old baby in the back seat. The car then wouldn't go into a drive gear, nor would go into reverse. I restarted the car and the car limped the 1 mile home - but transmission was still slipping. This is an…
ODI 10415110
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The vehicle was previously included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) and was repaired. After the repairs, the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the tcs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated the transmission would need to be…
ODI 10421002
Automatic Transmission
I was turning left into a store parking lot when my car unexpectedly downshifts violently causing my car to hesitate before it ever took off, leaving me setting in the middle of the road with a car headed right towards mine, lucky for me the car was able to slow down enough to swerve to avoid plowing into my car and the side of the vehicle my 3 year old daughter was setting at! Now my car jerks extremely violently…
ODI 10414961
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord has just reached 95k. I was accelerating to get onto interstate 81 when the car lost almost all power and rpm dial went down. The car the jerked violently forward, the rpm dial jumped up, and the car sped up. I had a friend in the car, and she joked that i was trying to kill her! I , of course, i didn't cause the car to do this! A few weeks went by and i was driving on i481 south when the…
ODI 10416487
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord staring making a "noise" unfamiliar to me. After getting my car checked out it was determined to be the transmission. *kb
ODI 10416836
Automatic Transmission
Driving the car no problem till recently in july when my transmission decide it wont go into gear every once in a while. Give me sudden stops while driving on the highway. Almost causing accidents, since the last stop i have stopped driving it and started researching only to find it is a common problem with the vehicle. Knowingly producing inadequate unsafe products. Thanks alot honda *kb
ODI 10413852
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
Automatic Transmission
Failure of transmission. Was driving 70mph on highway and took the off ramp to go home. I stopped at the red light near home and proceeded to go on the green light. The car would not go over 40mph and would not accelerate like usual. At the next red light i could not go over 5mph. Engine light came on. Transmission shift light flashed green. I barely got home. Dealership said the transmission died with only 79k…
ODI 10412008
Automatic Transmission
All was normal when suddenly my transmission lost its gear. The rev count went all the way up and my car wasn't moving. The only way the car will slip back into gear is i turn off the car and start it back up. Then it still loses gear randomly~ *tr
ODI 10410956