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
Consumer received recall 04v176000 concerning automatic transmission failure. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. However, the problem had not been resolved. *ak
ODI 10094057
Automatic Transmission
While driving 55 mph consumer noticed that the transmission was slipping off. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. While testing the vehicle it stalled. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10079758
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received a recall notice for the transmission; however, the vehicle exceeded the mileage to receive a new transmission. The dealer installed in a new oil jet instead. Currently, a new transmission is needed and the contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for it instead of paying 25% of the $680 repair cost. She feels that the dealer strung her along until…
ODI 10261624
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving between 5-60 mph, the transmission would shift into second gear. The contact heard a whining noise coming from the engine compartment. When the accelerator pedal was released and gently reapplied, the transmission would shift back into the proper gear. The vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) in 2004.…
ODI 10212082
Automatic Transmission
Car was in park with engine running on a flat driveway. Car rolled down driveway across a street, over a curb, on to a neighbors lawn and came to rest on a pile of logs. Engine was till running and car was still in park. Fortunately there was no personal damage, although there was damage to the back bumper. It was checked out by the honda dealer, no problems according to them ,they suggested using the emergency…
ODI 10067650
Automatic Transmission · Switch
The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition although the vehicle wasn't in park. *nm the vehicle rolled into a trailer which caused damage to the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10057591
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 honda accord coupe v6 has been diagnosed with transmission failure at a honda dealership in bethesda, md. After picking the car up from tiresplus to get new tires i proceeded to drive home on 395 from alexandria, va to washington dc. As i approached a traffic light my car began to jerk and down-shift. I attempted to accelerate but the car would just jerk as other drivers swerved around me. I could not drive…
ODI 10371908
Automatic Transmission
I was able to easily remove the ignition key from an automatic transmission car. Because of this, i assumed the transmission was in park when actually it was in reverse. Later the car rolled forward striking at least one other car.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10045538
Automatic Transmission
After multiple service visits, test drives and complaints to honda america and my honda dealer, my 03 accord ex v6 coupe's whining transmission was determined to be "normal." on my first drive on a freeway after picking up my car, my honda failed to accelerate past 50 mph and the tachometer red lined, i released the gas pedal and the car's transmission jumped into 1st or 2nd gear without warning. I was almost hit by…
ODI 10045635
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at 1500 miles on a brand new 2003 honda accord.
ODI 10040943
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Reading complaints in your website will support my claim that i had experienced a sudden speed while on reverse without putting pressure on the gas pedal. I must have experienced it today thrice. The first two i ignored but the third one had me looking at your website. I can't wait to file a complaint since this is an urgent safety issue especially when you live where kids freely plays. I'm calling the dealership…
ODI 10039029
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Glass, Side/Rear · Structure · Suspension
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel. Both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership. ( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.) c. Trunk liner sagging. D. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head. E.…
ODI 10080452
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake with an intense vibration. The "check engine" warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the technician informed that the transmission…
ODI 10353080
Automatic Transmission
From start to the first shifting of the transmission, at low speeds, the shifting is slow and makes your head lurch forward. At faster acceleration the transmisison shifts normal.
ODI 10040935
Automatic Transmission
When auto should be coasting or under very slight load, feel intermittent engine braking, engine rpm is fluctuating indicating transmission is searching between gears. Dealer said that is the way they all are. Very annoying. *jb
ODI 10018746
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Motor · Visibility
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the…
ODI 10043196
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Visibility · Windshield Wiper/Washer
I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. After purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. Three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). The radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. On the…
ODI 10043195
Automatic Transmission
1 parked car in garage took out key, almost in house when car rolled out of garage down driveway tried to stop car all most ran me over. Car crashed into cable box at end of driveway. Car still in gear. Took to dealer who fixed it. 2. Car surges when entering and leaving garage car takes off have to ride brake to keep car from completely taking off, without ever touching gas pedal. Took to dealer. Was told all cars…
Crash reported
ODI 10160941
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure creates safety hazard. Transmission shifts irregularly causing car to jerk violently and then drive to wheels fails leaving car stranded on busy motor way. *tr
ODI 10324914
Automatic Transmission
The consumer was able to remove the keys from the ignition while the gear was in drive. This caused the vehicle to roll away. *jb . *scc *nlm
ODI 10018284
Automatic Transmission
When shifting the car into d after being off for a while it makes a grinding/scratchy sound. Only happens when going into d from any other gear.*ak
ODI 10032976
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2003 honda accord lx v6 coupe, with 35,000 miles and current iaw owners manual preventive maintenance schedule, my transmission with out! I took my vehicle to ourisman honda located in laurel where the service department 'flushed the transmission twice', returning it to me stating 'the problem was targeted and corrected'. The very next day, taking a trip to philadelphia with my girlfriend, we noticed the…
ODI 10062185
Automatic Transmission · Steering
I have a '03 accord. At 776 mi noticed car pulling to the left. Penske honda in ontario, ca said it the front tire is bad. Had the tire replaced by a tire dealer. Came back at 2251 mi to report car pulling to the right. Penske honda just adjusted all tire pressures. Went back at 2693 mi to complain rear wheels visibly misaligned and also vibration at the steering wheel when idling. Penske honda performed 4 wheel…
ODI 10056384
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 45 mph the transmission stopped working which caused the vehicle to stall in traffic. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer to have the transmission repaired and the manufacturer offered to pay for half of the repair cost. The contact has requested the manufacturer cover the cost the…
ODI 10312253
Automatic Transmission
The events leading up to the failure i wish there were events that led to the failure at least i would/or possible would have been prepared for it. I was driving 55-60 mph on interstate 405 in renton heading for sea-tac airport, when all of the sudden it was like someone had slammed on the brakes, then it was like the brakes were released and slammed on again. I was freaked out to say the least. The ford f-350…
ODI 10361593