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
I just bought a used 2003 honda accord ex v6. The transmission seems to have problem. The second gear does not shift smoothly. *tt
ODI 10413099
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating further. The vehicle resumed normal acceleration after a brief hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was waiting to be informed if…
ODI 10411553
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). After the repairs while driving 30-40 mph, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 84,000.
ODI 10408697
Automatic Transmission
The 2003 honda accord ex v6 automatic transmission slips out of gear to neutral and then jerks the car and goes back into gear. This happens periodically without warning. The car has 97,258 miles. The honda dealer said the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $4075.22 + taxes and alignment. *tr
ODI 10408947
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord began lurching violently as i was driving on the highway. I was slammed into the seatbelt and narrowly avoided an accident. I've found hundreds of other complaints online for the same problem. It appears honda knows there is a defective transmission in these cars but have done nothing about it. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10408689
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord transmission failed at only 84000 miles. The car suddenly decelerated from 65 to 45 miles per hour on the freeway. Luckily it was not rush hour. My 1 year old son was in the car with me. No recalls have been issued even though numerous people have been experiencing this issue with their 2003 accords. Upon inspection, i was told the transmission has a shift malfunction and is stuck in 3rd gear.…
ODI 10408686
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle jerked violently and than would not accelerate safely. The vehicle was not safe to operate and i was almost rear ended because the car dropped from 75 to 35 in just a few seconds. *tr
ODI 10409088
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission on my wife's 2003 honda accord failed on 6-17-11 and nearly caused an accident. The transmission downshifted on its own and the car rapidly decelerated on the interstate with traffic approaching from the rear that had to change lanes to avoid collision. Numerous similar reports are noted online. This is an apparent known problem that honda will not address. The dealer quoted costs in…
ODI 10407338
Automatic Transmission
2003 accord v6 automatic transmission failure at 120,000 miles. 2004 recall ineffective. *tr
ODI 10408792
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex completely is shot now. When i try to speed up my car will go into first gear and then i have to put my foot down on the gas pedal for it to actually go and skip and move into third gear.i have contacted honda to try and get the problem addressed with them and they politely said that they cant compensate me at all because the problem had already been addressed back in 2009…
ODI 10415581
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord v6 automatic transmission failed at 65,000 miles--car was undrivable and was almost rear ended because i could not accelerate. Had to take car to independent shop and replace transmission for $3100. *tr
ODI 10406851
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle would shift gears independently and become resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10406108
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission failed, causing the vehicle to shift in between gears. He also noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer performed a diagnostic which confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer reset the check engine light however, the check engine light illuminated again. The manufacturer was aware of…
ODI 10407177
Automatic Transmission
After an incident where the car could only accelerate to 30 miles per hour, it was fixed by the honda dealer (throttle repairs), then i had repeated incidents of gears shifting accidentally, one time gear shifted into neutral when i was at a stop sign. I would try to accelerate and the car would jerk and eventually go into gear. I took car back to dealer 4 times to get it repaired and they said nothing was wrong.…
ODI 10403591
Automatic Transmission
My car started jerking several weeks ago and took it into our trusted auto mechanic and they diagnosed transmission failure. They told me that this happens frequently with this year of honda and to take it to a honda dealer since common knowledge that transmission has defective parts. They also told me to contact honda customer care. The mechanics who work on my car were originally honda certified repair tech's. Did…
ODI 10409302
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when trying to accelerate it wouldn't exceed 40 mph and the vehicle would jerk violently. The dealer was contacted, advised her that there were no recalls and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 77,000.
ODI 10401073
Automatic Transmission
Driving down sunrise high way in new york, when all of a sudden my 2003 v6 ex honda accord down shifts from 5th to 1st. Then it started to violently shake forward or back. I almost got hit by the passing surrounding cars while trying to maintain control. Upon further inspection it turns out to be the transmission has went. The car just turned over 90,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10400938
Automatic Transmission
With no warning my 3rd gear went out in my 2003 honda accord. Very dangerous when a vehicle is behind you and you can't accelerate due to not having a 3rd gear. I came very close to being rear ended but luckily got off to the side of the road. After looking it up online i found many complaints of this happening in the 03 accords, i don't know how many times it has to happen before honda will take ownership but with…
ODI 10401133
Automatic Transmission
Driving on 495 at night with heavy traffic in a construction zone when the transmission failed. Car started coasting and i could not reengage transmission. I managed to coast to a stop between 2 barrels. Transmission worked after shutting car off and restarting. Failed again after several minutes. Problem was diagnosed as a blown transmission at the dealers. Transmission replaced at my cost minus 25% credit from…
ODI 10400921
Automatic Transmission · Traction Control System
May 3rd, i was driving approx 70 mph when all of a sudden, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes and i went flying forward. It happened 2 more times, then later, i couldn't go in reverse. I researched it and was shocked to find out this is an ongoing issue with the 2003 honda accord ex v6 model. Honda isn't calling it a recall because no one has been hurt yet. The next day i was in bad pain due to the jolts…
1 injury
ODI 10407447
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord with only 53,000 miles. While driving on the highway approximately 55mph i attempted to change the line when my car suddenly and abruptly decelerated causing drivers behind me to brake rapidly and this almost lead to an accident. I was in the car with my wife and 4.5 years old son. It was a horrible experience. Next day i took my car to a dealer just to find out that i am going to need another…
ODI 10405745
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex. Consumer states problem with transmission *tgw the consumer stated as she was driving, all of a sudden, it felt as though the brakes had been slammed abruptly and she went flying forward. When the consumer arrived home, she realized the vehicle would not go in reverse. After doing some research, she discovered there was an ongoing problem with the make, model and year of her vehicle. Upon…
ODI 10401599
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10398859
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. Consumer states instead of replacing a defective transmission, the dealer installed an oil jet kit. *tgw the consumer stated he continues to experience problems with the transmission where it goes out of second gear while driving in traffic. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed a transmission at a cost of $ 3800. *jb updated 12/21/11. *jb
ODI 10401889
Automatic Transmission
I bought a used 2003 accord one month ago and now the transmission has failed. The car had 90600 miles when i bought it and the honda dealership said nothing about this model year having a problem with the transmission. I was driving at approx. 60mph when the car slammed to almost a dead stop and the rpm needle jumped to about 6000. I pulled over and shut off the car. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he said…
ODI 10398637