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
A recall notice was received by me from honda. I took my car to honda and they said they would inspect the transmission. After inspection they said there was no damage and they said they installed a supplemental cooling jet. 9 months later i was in the middle of an intersection and the transmission failed. Honda replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one but they will not cover the labor cost and they also will…
ODI 10143399
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact was complaining about a second gear problem with automatic transmission on 2003 honda accord. He said it matched the description in recall 04v176000. Second gear did not work properly. He noticed this on 9-6-05. He called a honda 800 number, and they told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10135954
Automatic Transmission
Transmission locked causing crash-see recall no 04v-176 affecting certain honda models , however my vehicle which is a 4cyl. Honda accord was evidentially not part of the recall. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10132171
Automatic Transmission
Car was recalled in 2004 for transmission. At that time mileage was very low and transmission was modified, not replaced. On august 1, 2005 i took my car to baron honda, patchogue ny, due to transmission shifting problems - while accelerating transmission would go into neutral, not second gear. Baron returned the car that evening stating there was no problem. The following morning (aug 2nd), while traveling at 60…
ODI 10133106
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. The transmission has a problem trying to find a gear to shift, causing the engine to race.***no answer required*** *mr (transmission slippage) while driving the vehicle on gently rolling hills, the vehicle continued to shift up and down, never finding a gear, along with jerking in spurts up on one hill and down on the other. *sc the consumer stated there was a recall issued regardging the…
ODI 10129125
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my accord was part of the recall to inspect the 2nd gear. The transmission start to slip on the month of june in 2005. Then it got worst a few weeks after the first occurrence and later stall completely. I was able to drive the car in first and second gear after i restart the engine. I brought the car to the dealership and first they didn't find any problem with the transmission. They finally…
ODI 10131826
Automatic Transmission
Driving along hwy [redacted]. Charles mo and heard a noise from my car and then i had no power train, transmission went out. It was like i was in nuetral. I was able to pull off the highway with no one hitting me. Towed it to ed napleton honda dealer in st. Peters mo 63376.
ODI 10122511
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord automatic transmission's slips out of 2nd gear (neutral). Occurs intermittently. Dealership could not duplicate problem. Could get no help from american honda. *nm
ODI 10164022
Automatic Transmission
Received the recall notice from honda regarding to the automatic transmission problem during the 3rd quarter of 2004. Owner brought in the car to nearby honda dealer for the recall. Honda service representative suggest that there is no need to replace the transmission and has done the required services for the vehicle. On mar 01, 2005. While accelerating on a on ramp entering the freeway, the vehicle suddenly loose…
ODI 10112491
Automatic Transmission
My vehicle was involved in a recall for the transmission 2nd gear inspection. On a subsequent visit to the dealer i had the transmission fluid changed . During that service the dealership did not fill the transmission . At low speeds and low torque situations i loose all power , the automatic transmission apperas to slip out of gear . I have been able to get it back into gear by downshifting into !st gear. This has…
ODI 10110640
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle was parked on a slight decline (facing forward), while still running. Driver left the vehicle, walked approx 15 yards. An audible (fairly loud) "pop" was heard and then the vehicle rolled forward, striking a fence, causing damage to the vehicle.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10110262
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 honda accord sudden acceleration while foot still on the brake. It came to a stop by hitting a neighbors tree and the air bag deployed. *bf *jb *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10109776
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord 2003 4 cyl,55000 miles, driving along at 40 mph, car went into neutral, stopped,restarted but no reverse dealer service dept diagnosed as transmission parts broken, rebuild or replace transmission. Replaced transmission with remanufactured from honda. *nm
ODI 10107545
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Problem had not been resolved. *bf the consumer indicated that the transmission made a grunting noise. The dealer indicated that the noise was normal but the consumer doesn't think so. *nm
ODI 10103834
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Defect of 2nd gear transmission. Transmission lock up and crush without warning. *bf the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the 2nd gear transmission that could cause overheating which could result in a transmission lock up. The consumer stated the ignition key became hot to touch after driving for a certain period of time. *jb
ODI 10099490
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle has problem when driving in second gear.*ak
ODI 10099908
Automatic Transmission
Dealership was unable to perform the automatic transmission recall 04v176000 repairs because they didn't have the tools/machinery.*ak
ODI 10094861
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle's transmission made a clicking noise. *nm the vehicle had been to the dealer several times but the problem still exists. Recall# 04v176000. *sc
ODI 10095245
Automatic Transmission
Recall 904v176000 for automatic transmission was issued for the vehicle. Dealer stated they were unable to repair the vehicle until december. *ak *nm
ODI 10094342
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall notice p30/p31 concerning gear replacement. Dealership stated no parts were available. *ak
ODI 10094130
Automatic Transmission
The consumer had problems getting the recall on the transmission done at a local dealer. *nm the dealer indicated that since the vehicle was not purchased at that location that the repairs could not be made until december. The consumer then contacted another dealer who was more that willing to do the repairs. *nm
ODI 10092479
Automatic Transmission
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission. Parts were not available. Consumer suggested that they should not be notified of a recall until the parts were available for repairs at the dealership. *ak
ODI 10094345
Automatic Transmission
When coming to a stop vehicle jerked forward, rear ending another vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10092637
Anti-Theft Devices · Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. *bf consumer learned of recall on the internet. Recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed. Alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work. Front brake noise and/or judder. Front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads. Tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed. *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10097381
Automatic Transmission
While traveling at 20 mph consumers vehicle accelerated, causing it to strike the guard rail. Consumer later received recall o4v176000 for transmission. *ak *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10101849