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
2003 honda accord transmission slipping. When going up a bridge had to drop down to 20 mph to keep car going. *tr
ODI 10278660
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted into second gear. Days prior to the failure, the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 59,000. Updated 8/28/09 *cn updated 09/04/09.*jb
ODI 10279601
Automatic Transmission
While trying to switch lanes on the highway my transmission locked up and lost power while pushing the gas. I took my car to the dealership and had to have a whole new transmission put into my car. *tr
ODI 10277938
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on the 405 freeway with my wife and three young children at 65mph when my 2003 honda accord violently downshifted and reduced speed to 25mph and then to a dangerous 10mph which caused everyone driving around me to have to slam on their breaks. The car would not reaccelerate which caused me to have to veer into the left shoulder just seconds before we were rear-ended by a semi-truck. Once on the…
ODI 10284068
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the transmission was slipping. He was unable to change gears and the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. The cost for a new transmission was estimated at $4,000. The manufacturer filed case number n012009-071300056 regarding the…
ODI 10276836
Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to shift from second into third gear. As a result, the rpm's increased and the vehicle failed. The contact was able to get the vehicle to shift into the correct gear after a couple of seconds. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission was slipping between…
ODI 10278776
Automatic Transmission
While driving down the street the transmission on my honda accord ex 3.2l v6 locked and car screeched to a halt. Car was drivable but, shifting is now hit miss, sometimes engine revs to high rpm and will not shift gears. Took car to honda dealer and they suggest transmission replacement for $5,000. Car has 87,000 miles and transmission has already been serviced once under factory recall. *tr
ODI 10276159
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2003 honda accord. The other night i was driving home and my transmission started to go crazy. I was scared for my life. The car started slipping gears and the engines rpm went to over 7000. I had my car towed to a local honda dealership and they said they had inspected it and nothing was wrong. That same night while driving home it happened again!!!! I have not driven the car since fearful for my safety and…
ODI 10275847
Automatic Transmission
The car has only 100,000 miles. First the transmission was not engaging when shifting from 2nd to 3th gear, i had the transmission fluid changed to see if this would fix the problem. This did nothing until today 6/23/09 while i was driving on the highway the front wheel locked up as if i would've shifted down to 1st gear. I stopped the car and the check engine light came on the d on shifter started blinking and now…
ODI 10274782
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that she had to manipulate the gears in order for the vehicle to shift into reverse. While driving 55 mph, the rpms increased drastically and the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission and power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $950. The manufacturer stated that no…
ODI 10275206
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The transmission was stuck in neutral and would not shift into gear. A mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified to confirm if there was a warranty or a recall. The failure mileage was 130,000
ODI 10284051
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled, surged forward and then started up on its own. The failure occurred every forty seconds while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer stated that they would not assist in repairs. The transmission was being rebuilt at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10332671
Automatic Transmission
I have the same safety issue as hundreds (thousands?) of other consumers about the 2003 honda accord transmission. It is failing between 2nd and 3rd gear, onstensively because of the 2004 recall. The recall repair was done at 18,000 miles in 2004. In 2009 at 85,000 miles, honda says the transmission needs to be replaced to the tune of $3,700. However, the dealership refuses to open the transmission to see if the…
ODI 10275459
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the gear slips intermittently and causes spontaneous acceleration and downshifting. The failure could cause the transmission to lock up, which could result in a crash. The dealer stated that because his vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), they would not assume…
ODI 10274276
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord and the transmission has started to go. I have an automatic but i know what it feels like when the car drops to neutral and the rpms start to rev. I know that is not a good thing to have. I took my car to the honda dealer and they said it cost 4000 dollars to replace my transmission. They also stated that they are well aware of this problem and if you are one of the lucky ones then they…
ODI 10273917
Automatic Transmission
On june 12th 2009 i was driving my 2003 honda accord on interstate 44 at speeds of 65 to 70 mph when all of a sudden it felt as if i had slammed on my brakes. I was thrown against the steering wheel and my 2 daughters in the backseat felt the whiplash too- thank goodness they of course had their seatbelts on. About 2 mins later it did it again and again...forcing me to pull off the highway. The car was shifting from…
ODI 10273762
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord v6 transmission failed at 79,000 miles, car always serviced at honda, transmission flushed at 45k, (per honda) started hesitating between 3-4 gear, then the check engine light came on, took the car to honda and they showed an internal transmission failure. To correct the issue they had to install a new transmission. *tr
ODI 10296651
Automatic Transmission
I bought a 2003 accord 4dr ex,well ill be driving for about 15 miles and all of sudden at 65 mph it down shifts to low throwing me into the steering wheel. And it seems the dealers know nothing. I have replaced some sensor but its getting expensive.does anyone at honda give help for this safety problem. *tr
ODI 10273294
Automatic Transmission
I have an '03 honda accord ex with transmission slippage.while driving on the expressway, (40-50 mph) my car would slow down to about 20-30mph!, causing traffic behind me to almost rear end my veh. I would attempt to speed up, but the engine would just rev up with no increase in speed. After maintaining 20-30mph for a few seconds the veh. Would suddenly jerk forward and the slow down again.i took the veh. To sloan…
ODI 10273193
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord rpm's going up, but car has absolutely no power. Researched online found that there are a lot of problems just like mine with the transmission. *tr
ODI 10298031
Automatic Transmission
After vehicle's transmission warms up to normal operating temperature, vehicle's transmission loses gears 3, 4, 5, and reverse suddenly without warning, forcing the transmission to violently shift into what appears to be 1st and 2nd gears or neutral. Vehicle often then decelerates violently at freeway speeds to approximately 50 miles per hour. Vehicle operator (myself) and occupants then report a strong odor thought…
ODI 10273582
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 60 mph or higher, the vehicle suddenly downshifts to a lower gear. When the failure occurs, the contact is thrown against the steering wheel. The failure could also cause a rear-end crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or determine the cause. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 131,000.
ODI 10273303
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 75 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted and locked at 75 mph. The wheels squealed loudly. The contact managed to regain control of the vehicle and avoid a crash. Through online research, she found numerous complaints for this failure, including nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). She called the manufacturer and they…
ODI 10272660
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission slips out of gear, and it will not go in reverse or shift beyond second gear once this starts happening. Events leading to the failure were normal wear and tear. This vehicle has 120,000 miles and has been taken to the dealer for regular maintenance. It also had the transmission recall work from 2004 performed shortly after it was announced. It occurs shortly after starting to drive…
ODI 10272686
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord driving on freeway, slowed for traffic, then car would not accelerate over 25 miles an hour. Drove to dealer transmission failure. All required service had been performed as recommended, as well as a recall service in 2004. Transmission had to be replaced. Had a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, failure at 130,000 miles. Honda seems to know of defect offered to pay 25% "standard discount" for this…
ODI 10272904