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
Automatic transmission failure 2nd and 3rd gear clutch packs were totally shot, causing the car to down-shift from 5th gear all the way down to 2nd gear at 55 miles an hour out of nowhere on a snowy slippery road causing the car to spin out going into the ditch hitting a road reflector. After a $3000 dollar transmission rebuild that honda said is not under warranty and is fixed for now. Just recently the car is…
ODI 10314866
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 accord has transmission recall that supposedly has a fixed. The recall was at around 40,000 miles the gears start to slip on automatic transmissions. The fix was a jet kit in the transmission to help cool down the fluid. My transmission was too late for the kit and was already damaged so i had to replace it at 65,000 miles (in 2005) and to top it off the dealer said my car is not part of the recall but when…
ODI 10287116
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 mph the rpms began to increase,and then the vehicle lurched forward into a guard-rail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A technician stated that the torque converter caused the transmission to fail. The transmission was replaced at an expense of $4000.00. However in year 2005, the vehicle was repaired according to recall # 04v176000( power train:automatic…
Crash reported
ODI 10291768
Automatic Transmission
The rpms on my 2003 honda accord would race up, but the car would not switch gears. The car would stay in second gear. Complete transmission failure at less than 100,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10328662
Automatic Transmission
My 2003, v6 honda accord started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. It becomes pretty dangerous when merging onto interstates and driving in traffic. There is a safety recall on the transmission. My vehicle was in the shop several times and the dealer never mentioned the recall. Once i had transmission problems and found the recall myself, i took it into honda and showed them the safety recall. They looked at the…
ODI 10344502
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving his vehicle, the transmission started to flutter which was an indication that the transmission was failing. The dealer stated that they would not repair the transmission since the warranty was not valid. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10292526
Automatic Transmission
2003 HONDA ACCORD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10288845
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord that has transmission problems. Leading up to the failure of the transmission the car (while on an interstate) just suddenly slowed down from about 65mph to 40 jerking me toward the windshield. Then the vehicle would rev up in rpm's and not accelerate at all. I have searched on the internet and it's amazing how many people report the same problem that i have with the same exact symptoms. I…
ODI 10296590
Automatic Transmission
Driving car on us highway 90 between lafayette louisiana and new iberia louisiana at a speed of about sixty (60) miles an hour when car suddenly and violently downshifted into either first or second gear. The sudden deceleration practically shoved me forward feeling as if i had been rear-ended. I was barely able to maintain control preventing car to spin or swerve to the right. Traffic was moderate or slightly…
ODI 10286658
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure shifting into first gear on the highway nearly resulting in a crash. Apparently many people have experiencing the same thing. Honda should be forced to recall. *tr
ODI 10285097
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex v6 has faulty transmission. I purchased this car used in 2006 and was unaware that the transmission had been recalled. The car did not come with any service records. The car is slipping out of gear and downshifting suddenly as well as getting stuck in 2nd and 3rd gear while driving in heavy traffic. I was on an incline in rush hour highway traffic today and the car would not go over 20 miles an…
ODI 10284826
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord transmission failure, on 9/19 i was driving down the road at about 45 mph and my car shifted down to first gear, with the engine revved up to 3 rpm's. My car came to an abrupt holt and the car behind me had to run off the road to miss from hitting me. I have taken my car to the dealer, its the transmission. My car has 80,098 miles and should not be having transmission problems like this. There was…
ODI 10284803
Automatic Transmission
On 9-17-09 i was traveling at approximately 45 mph when the vehicle, honda accord, ex 6 cylinder violently lunged causing me to be thrown forward, hitting the steering wheel with my upper body and then backwards into my seat. I experienced no loss of power and the car continued to move. If i had been close to any other vehicle this would have caused an accident because i began to swerve into another lane. If i had…
ODI 10284613
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle unexpectedly began to down-shifted and then resumed normal operation. Unintended vehicle deceleration increased the risk of a vehicle crash. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure; therefore, no repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were 133,000.
ODI 10283645
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle down shifted into first gear. As a consequence his risk for a vehicle crash was increased. He was able to accelerate to the intended speed, after a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for inspection. The mechanic replaced the transmission at an expense of $ 2,300.00. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10284542
Automatic Transmission
My 03 accord ex-v6 transmission failed while my daughter was driving. She was very upset as she was traveling at 45mph when transmission locked up nearly causing a rear end crash. She attempted to restart by the d4 light and several dash lights started blinking and car wouldn't move. Had vehicle towed to repair facility and determined that the transmission had failed at a owner cost of $3600. The 03 accord v-6 coupe…
ODI 10286222
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord with 113,236 miles. When the vehicle shifts between second and third gear the solenoid caused the vehicle to lose power. The dealer advised the contact that recall 04v176000, power train automatic transmission was repaired with the previous owner.
ODI 10284802
Automatic Transmission
2003 accord starting with transmission slipping around 2nd gear. On wed. Aug. 26 traveling south of winston salem nc on hwy 52 when car jerked to an almost complete stop. While trying to pull over to stop lane it jerked several more times. Started to drive on shoulder to next town when stopped by state trooper and explained situation. Told me to be safe and get it off main highway. The engine light,tcs and…
ODI 10282049
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord with v-6 while traveling 215 miles to a friends funeral my transmission began to violently shift into 1st gear regardless of the speed traveling. This started after exiting the interstate and stopping to look at the map about 40 miles from my destination. I tried driving as gently as i could and the car would start shifting normally and at some point after shifting into a gear higher number gear…
ODI 10282168
Automatic Transmission
2003 accord v6 taken to century honda (cincinnati, oh) many times but dealer unable to duplicate the problem. Aug. 13, 2009 traveling approx. 55 mph, within seconds car slammed down to 15 mph, due to quick thinking major accident avoided. Towed to dealer, service tech, stranded by car. Problem was duplicated. Quoted $3400 to replace transmission. It's now sept. 16th, worked with honda america on price, problem.…
ODI 10283971
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 model with 107,000 miles. I am having apparent transmission problems as i was driving down the interstate at a normal speed when the transmission downshifts from 5th gear to the 1st gear, which feels like slamming on the breaks going 70mph. The vehicles directly behind me had to swerve into other occupied lanes in order to avoid a rear end collision. The instance was very scary and…
ODI 10280431
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is going out with less then 100k. Could cause a crash if your trying to get out into traffic and your transmission decides to go out. Big problem on this year and model from what i read. *tr
ODI 10286290
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, she heard a loud noise and was unable to shift gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. The transmission was replaced on august 7, 2009 by an independent mechanic. She was responsible for paying $1,265 to replace the transmission. She spoke to a honda representative regarding a goodwill repair listed on their website and was advised…
ODI 10283129
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord with 41,000 miles. Transmission failed had to pay $3600 to rebuild transmission and replace torque converter. Honda would do nothing. This is a safety issue!!! Almost wrecked my car driving on the highway. *tr
ODI 10303675
Automatic Transmission
While driving the 2003 honda accord v-6 with 109,000 miles, the transmission started slipping out of gear; within 500 miles of the slip out of gear and whilst traveling at 65 miles per hour on interstate-5 in los angeles, the transmission completely failed; rpm shot up, and pushing gas pedal had no affect of speed or control. Car immediately slowed down in the fast lane and created a major freeway hazard; other…
ODI 10278572