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
My 2003 honda accord 3.0 v6 transmission stalled out at a red light with no prior warning of failure. Luckily i was only a mile from my daughters home but, this could have resulted in a serious car accident resulting in harming myself , my grandson and any others that may have rear ended me. This is the second transmission that has been in this vehicle , a year and a half ago the same thing happened to the 1st one…
ODI 10272487
Automatic Transmission
While driving on highways our 2003 honda accord v6 automatic at 60 mph, there was sudden downshift causing severe engine braking, front wheels locked and i nearly had a severe accident that would have resulted in fatality or serious injury. Apparently, i am discovering that this a very prevalent problem on 2003 accord v6 auto transmission. It happened to our auto technician who tried to replicate it. Honda seems…
ODI 10272377
Automatic Transmission
My husband was driving up i-85 and our accord just stopped accelerating and the transmission went to 6000 rpm+ but the car would not go any where, traffic was speeding up behind him and he could have been killed. He got the car to the side of the road and sat there for it to cool down some. No lights were on stating that there was any problems with the car. He waited awhile and started the car back up and it only…
ODI 10270014
Automatic Transmission
Luckily no accident but by the grace of god. Transmission on 2003 v6 honda accord began slipping and put me in a very dangerous situation 5 times in my attempt to get home. Car's transmission locks up, engines rev and no power to move. Have been told by honda dealership that it will cost 4000 dollars to replace. Went online and have found ridiculous amount of complaints of same issue. This is a very dangerous…
ODI 10270005
Automatic Transmission
1. No failure before recall. Brought car in for recall - part replacement was completed and technician said no "visible" signs of wear. 2. Complete transmission failure - in second gear... 2. Transmission replacemnet 2009 (at my expense) *cn
ODI 10307594
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into a lower gear, she noticed that the vehicle made a noise and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer told her that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle had not been repaired again. The manufacturer had not…
ODI 10363458
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex failed transmission twice. First at 74,000 miles and then again at 103,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10269705
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord transmission failure. Lost reverse first. Then on the way home, transmission slammed from fourth into second gear. Thankfully no car was close behind me. This could be a significant safety issue. Request ntsb consider forcing a recall. Http://www.hondaproblems.com/ indicates the 2003 accord has twice as many complaints as any other year. *tr
ODI 10269584
Automatic Transmission
I was driving with my four year old in the car, going about 70/hour on the freeway when my car violently downshifted on its own to about 30/hour. It felt as if we hit a brickwall. Luckily no cars were behind, otherwise there would have been an accident. We were advised by the dealer that my 2003 accord needed a brand new transmission. A search on the internet found hundreds of similar complaints, many of which…
ODI 10303678
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at high speeds/sudden drop down to low gear 5000+rpm engine rev/extreme deceleration. 2 transmissions in 2003 honda accord replaced at 27,000 miles and 105,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10269459
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord that the transmission went on it with 90k miles on it that the car made noise about 5 months after buying it new from dealer but they told me that all honda make that noise getting to know the repair tech at honda one tech told me that the noise i was hearing was from the transmission and that it was going to go and. Yes it did it went a couple a months later driving with my family on the…
ODI 10269456
Automatic Transmission
The car engine hesitates and seems to get stuck when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, looses power when climbing a hill, or the engine begins to rev up (rpm's increase) and the engine gets loud, but there is no power. The dealer claims that the transmission is failing and needs to be replaced at only 82, 500 miles. They claim that the car is out of warranty. A new transmission will cost $3500. *tr
ODI 10268884
Automatic Transmission
Front wheels locked up in traffic when transmission downshifted into 3rd gear -- as though i had slammed the brakes. It released after a second but this could easily have caused an accident. This occurred several times within the next week, and i took the car into the dealer -- they confirmed that the transmission required a complete overhaul/replacement. *tr
ODI 10269519
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord 2003 v6-85,000 miles transmission lockup, then failure. The problem with honda v6 accord transmission, reported here on this website. Note, my transmission has gone on my 2003 accord with only 85,000 miles on it. Had the car diagnosed at markley motors honda in fort collins colorado 80527-0520. I submitted the problem to 'american honda', and because of the sheer dangerous condition the car displayed…
ODI 10268778
Automatic Transmission
I bought a new 2003 honda accord since that time i have had numerous small things break or go wrong. They were so minor and honda took care of most of them it did not matter. May 11, 2009 while driving on the fwy at 70 mph the car dropped to 20mph on it's own, after nearly getting hit twice while getting off the fwy i took it to my honda dealer who told me the transmission had failed at 93,000 miles. I am attempting…
ODI 10268630
Automatic Transmission
On may 9, 2009, while driving my 2003 honda accord, it began to lurch forward uncontrollably. When i attempted to stop, it continued to go forward. I had no control over the car. After i got it stopped it would not accelerate and would not shift from 2nd gear. Also, it would not go into reverse. I bought the car new and it has 118,000 miles. The dealership said the transmission needs to be replaced and it will cost…
ODI 10273624
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 65-70 mph on normal road conditions, the transmission began to lock up without warning. The driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and then drove to an independent mechanic. The technician observed that the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa…
ODI 10268405
Automatic Transmission
While driving in busy traffic, the transmission on my 2003 honda accord started to behave in a very erratic way. First the transmission would not engage causing the engine to rev to about 5000 rpm and then it would suddenly engage causing the car to jump forward causing me to have to apply the brakes immediately. I was very concerned by this action. After brief experimentation i determined that if i applied gradual…
ODI 10268382
Automatic Transmission
Near miss = car would not shift out of second gear - therefore resulting in power loss. This is a serious hazard as the car loses speed and approaching car almost rear end you. Due to transmission failure - now having to get new transmission! *tr
ODI 10268366
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the automatic transmission hesitated intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that there were mechanical failures in the transmission. The dealer recommended that the transmission be…
ODI 10267919
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord ex v6, purchased new in dec 2002, 94,000 miles. All recommended maintenance taken care of since car purchased. Automatic transmission suddenly started to slip 4-25-09. Dealer determined transmission needed replaced. Dealer claims no known transmission issues with this model car, but is being replaced by 'new' remanned transmission at 1/2 cost of parts & labor covered by honda. Found out from honda of…
ODI 10267321
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord lx v6. Automatic transmission is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. This model has had issues with the transmission since the beginning. My car only has 49000 miles on it, and i think honda needs to correct and fix this problem before a safety incident occurs. On top of that they are well aware of this issue, and should stand behind their products, and not make this come out from the consumers…
ODI 10266700
Automatic Transmission
Three lights came on my 2003 honda accord, tsc indicator light,tsc activation light and malfunction indicator lamp. Took it to honda dealership and was told that it would need new transmission and the cost would be $3800. *tr
ODI 10266488
Automatic Transmission
Driving home from work in rush hour traffic in a regularly serviced 2003 honda accord. I slowed down and then tried to speed up but transmission kept slipping back into 1 gear and wouldn't advance to the next gear. You couldn't go over 20 miles per hour without jerking and down shifting and it kept doing the same all the way to honda auto repair parking lot. Was told the next day the transmission had to be replaced…
ODI 10351159
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure at 64,000 miles. I had problems with transmission several years ago (rough shifting) but dealer could not find problem. In the past 6 months, the transmission began slipping when going around 25 - 30 mph, mentioned to honda dealer at 60,000 mile maintenance back in october and they inspected and changed transmission fluid. Was ok for a little while, but in last few weeks, it…
ODI 10266574