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
Transmission failure - slipping between third and fourth gear. *tr
ODI 10267262
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in my 2003 honda accords has failed and i am not the only one who has had this problem. Honda does not cover the replacement. This is ridiculous and should be changed. *tr
ODI 10266029
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
We were driving south on the interstate highway with myself, wife and granddaughter who was in the back seat, in our 2003 honda ex accord v6 with 78,000 miles on the odometer. The traffic congestion was moderate to heavy with semi-truck and trailers in front of us and behind us. We were traveling at 65mph in drive when the automatic transmission failed and went from drive to low gear. The automobile locked up the…
ODI 10267988
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed this morning for the first time, 13 april in my 2003 honda accord v6 at approximately 94000 miles. Transmission locked at approximately 25-30 mph in traffic and nearly caused rear-end collision due to erratic down and upshifting and loss of power following transmission lock-up. Forced to pull over, restart the engine to get gears to re-engage and shift, this problem occurs within 5-10 minutes of…
ODI 10265164
Automatic Transmission
I was aware that 03 honda accords have had transmission problems, so when my check engine light came on i immediately went to the dealer and asked them to look at it. They told me it was fine, my gas cap wasn't screwed on tight, but did a full check and sold me some battery stuff. Now, just a month later, the transmission failed at about 50 mph and nearly jerked me into another car. I was on the way to pick up my…
ODI 10269723
Automatic Transmission
I had a slight whine in the transmission of my 2003 honda accord v-6 coupe,(with only 79,000 miles and well maintained) for about a month when in one day it went from slight slippage to complete transmission failure. I was trying to cross a very busy intersection when it failed and if not for dry road conditions would have resulted in a terrible crash. Had the car towed to a honda dealership where they offered to…
ODI 10264918
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving between 35-60 mph, the vehicle began to downshift by itself. The contact found a recall on the internet for this same year, make, and model vehicle regarding the transmission. The vehicle is included in the recall, but the manufacturer is waiting for the dealer to confirm the transmission issue. The manufacturer informed the contact to use the warranty for the…
ODI 10264916
Automatic Transmission
Just like everyone else who owns a 2003 accord, i was driving to work and my transmission violently down shifted. Fortunately i was not in traffic because i was traveling 65 m.p.h. And with in a matter of seconds the car down shifts and i am going 20 m.p.h. After barely making it to the dealer they told me i needed a new transmission and it would cost $4600. This is an obvious safety problem and it is crazy how this…
ODI 10264822
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that there was a previous recall on his vehicle. The second gear was not lubricated enough and burned up, which caused the transmission to be rebuilt. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission froze. A technician from a transmission shop stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and they made the repair. The manufacturer stated that they…
ODI 10265579
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex w/v6 - transmission failure at 102,800 miles the transmission began slipping - happened twice and i brought it to my regular mechanic for inspection. He informed me of a well know problem with the transmissions honda used in the accords from the early 2000s (my 2003 included). He told me it was going to fail - it would just be a matter of time. So on the way home from the appointment the "check…
ODI 10264360
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord v6 with 64,000 miles. I was experiencing transmission problems. My car would flare up while accelerating and rev to the redline. After a couple days of this, my car was practically undriveable and i took it to honda. I barely made it there without causing an accident. They told me it was transmission failure and that i would have to pay $3100. They say it is not related to the 2nd gear…
ODI 10265596
Automatic Transmission
While driving on a friday @ approx. 5:30pm on a busy [redacted] at approx. 40mph my car suddenly jerked hard and reduced speed to approx 5-10mph. I could not accelerate people were hooking and swerving around me while i tried to get over but could not reach speeds over 25-30mph. Have come to find the transmission has failed and a rebuilt transmission would cost approx. $3800-$4200 according to honda dealership. I…
ODI 10264128
Automatic Transmission
I am the owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6 with 105,000 miles. On march 31, 2009 i was taking my son to school at approx. 8:05am. While traveling down a busy two lane road at approx. 45mph car jerked hard twice before coming to an abrupt stop. Cars had to brake and veer off side of road to avoid hitting us. This was terrifying and we could have easily been hurt or killed. Had car towed home. Contacted trusted…
ODI 10264278
Automatic Transmission
Approximately 1 1/2 weeks ago my 2003 honda started revving up between 2nd and 3rd gear. I took it to a dealer on march 24th where they flushed the transmission 3 times and changed the fluid informing me that there was metal in the pan and the fluid looked "burnt." after changing it they said it may be ok and then it may not be. I called honda and informed them of this issue. They said that there was nothing they…
ODI 10263704
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure. The transmission would not shift gears resulting in the car not being able to go above 25 miles per hour. *tr
ODI 10265515
Automatic Transmission · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car slips out of gear at high speeds or low speed down shifts on its own wont shift out of first gear at all wont reverse. *tr
ODI 10264765
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on 2003 accord v6 auto 116,000 miles. Slipped gear went from 65 mph to 20 on interstate without any warning. Had it been rush hour during the week i likely would not be able to send you this e-mail. It took 12 seconds to find a list of people on the internet who have the same problem. How many people have to die or be hurt for you to act. Fyi - i have a masters in mechanical engineering and worked in…
ODI 10263677
Automatic Transmission
It's pretty obvious by now based on the plethora of complaints about the 2003 honda accord v6 transmission issues. Like many others i was driving my car & i noticed it starting to rev up to high rpms around 4k-5k & then slam into gear. There is absolutely something wrong with these honda transmissions. The vehicle only has 53,000 miles on it & is in excellent condition. I took it to the honda dealership like many of…
ODI 10263282
Automatic Transmission
I bought the car in summer of 06 and the dealer stated it was under honda warranty for 7 years or 100k miles. 2 months later i started having transmission problems (car wouldn't shift into higher gear or it would slip out of gear totally). The dealer stated that the warranty was not a honda extended warranty but a 30 day lot warranty. After much complaining about the transmission and j.r. Ham (the sales mgr who lied…
ODI 10263533
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2003 honda accord the transmission when out on it at 73000 miles i've maintenance regularly do not understand why there hasn't been a recall on the vehicle since it is a common problem? It is a safety issue when the car brakes down in traffic with two children in the back seat with little warning! The car wouldn't shift into second gear and when it did it would slip back out. The dealer is trying to get…
ODI 10263173
Automatic Transmission
I was going to work and my transmission with out warning failed going up hill on interstate, managed to get it over to slow lane ,from there, guy had to help me push it off the highway. *tr
ODI 10263040
Automatic Transmission
The honda accord 2003 transmission failure appears to be a huge safety hazard. While driving on a major highway, the transmission completely slipped. With drivers close behind, this could have caused a serious accident. The transmission continued to work and then slip while i tried to pull off the highway. The reason i'm filing this safety complaint is that i have researched this issue and it seems to be widespread.…
ODI 10262870
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with the 3.0l v-6. I am expressing total loss of power with my transmission. My wife was going to work one morning, the car slipped out of gear and she was stranded in the middle of a 3 lane highway with no emergency pull off. The car was going up a slope, so it could not coast out of the way. I took the car to a local transmission, he told me the transmission was shot and needed to be…
ODI 10262854
Automatic Transmission
This pertains to our 2003 honda accord, v-6, automatic transmission, on 3/20/09 my wife was driving the vehicle when she experienced a very rapid and unexpected acceleration that lasted for a couple seconds after she nudged the accelerator. Despite her shock at this event she was able to maintain control and proceeded home without any recurrence. The next day i was driving with my wife as a passenger when i…
ODI 10263147
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipping on honda 2003 accord. Went to dealer who replaced 3rd pressure switch and gasket. Was told i needed a new/rebuilt transmission. Declined work and went to internet for a cheaper repair. When searched 2003 honda transmissions noticed several web sites complaining of the same problem as mine. I feel that this is a defect that warrants a recall with repairs fixed and paid for by honda. *tr
ODI 10262998