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
2003 honda accord ex appears to down shift randomly while driving. Causes severe jerking of car. Sometimes is unable to shift gears. Very unsafe to drive. Local dealer says that it is the transmission and that the cost to fix it would be around $4,000. Problem appears to be common with this year and model. Honda non-compliant in fixing the issue. *tr
ODI 10376244
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. While driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly failed when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact tried to downshift but nothing changed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but the vehicle was not inspected. The contact referenced recall 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission) but stated that the repair work was performed…
ODI 10369802
Automatic Transmission
My complaint pertains to the transmission failure that has occurred 3-december 2010. Purchased new, single owner/driver. This transmission was recalled in 2004 for the 2nd gear of the automatic transmission because it would over heat and possibly explode destroying the transmission. I had the "fix" honda implemented for this recall done shortly after i received the recall notice. I have had the transmission fluid…
ODI 10369555
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 v6 honda accord that has reached 100k that has a completely failed transmission. While driving down the freeway to work my car violently down shifted in which i almost lost control. I immediately pulled over and checked to see if my car could switch between all the gears. When i felt confident i continued my trip. The car seemed to drive fine to my destination so again i felt comfortable to drive it…
ODI 10376466
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex. Transmission failed at 60mph on i-40 in nashville, tn car bucked and came to stop in traffic. Car was fine, transmission went, hard time getting car off the interstate. *tr
ODI 10369121
Automatic Transmission
My wife bought this car brand new in 2003 and recently experienced a failure of 3rd gear in the automatic transmission. Transmission will not shift into 3rd gear and goes into neutral mode. Will continue on to 4th gear only if you back off the throttle, which slows the vehicle down in the process. This puts the occupants and vehicles behind you at risk of a rear end collision. Problem is the 3rd gear clutch pack in…
ODI 10369354
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started slipping out of gear and/or would not go into gear. It progressively got worse in a matter of couple days. At one point i was on the freeway and it slipped out of gear. It seems to work when the car is just starting. Once the car is warmed up, the real issue begins. *tr
ODI 10371863
Automatic Transmission
Transmission begin slipping between 2nd and 3rd under hard acceleration, as is typical for this year accord, indicating eminent tranny failure. Took the car to honda dealership and asked for a goodwill repair after hearing the cost of transmission replacement ($3700). Honda offered to cover 75% of the cost, which i accepted. *tr
ODI 10373489
Automatic Transmission
On november 16, i was driving with my wife on the interstate at about 75 mph. Suddenly, the tires locked and squealed enough that i could smell the rubber. Both of our seatbelts locked out because of the deceleration. About 1/2 second later, the car continued normally and we slowed to 55 mph. We proceeded to the nearest exit and experienced another sudden deceleration that was not as severe as the initial one. We…
ODI 10366417
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6, transmission failure. Transmission fails to shift into gear leaving driver with no power. *tr
ODI 10374064
Automatic Transmission
I was driving to work when the gears where shifting down or not shifting at all. Good thing i was only 10 miles from work and coasted to work until i could get it to a local auto shop. Once there, the shop informed me that i need a brand new transmission. We now are in the process of putting in a rebuilt transmission for $4,000. I called honda to see what they could do and they have refused to help. I want to make…
ODI 10367210
Automatic Transmission
Driving home a couple hours ago the transmission violently downshifted to first gear when i was accelerating on the parkway doing about 65mph. Threw me violently forward thank god i wear my seat belt or else i probably would have went through the windshield. Would not shift up out of first gear after the initial downshift. Pulled over and restarted my car. Continued about ten minutes really slowly in the right lane…
ODI 10365894
Automatic Transmission
While in top gear the transmission would suddenly shift out of gear causing a jolt. Within 20 minutes of this happening for the first time the car would no longer shift into top gear but i was able to get home in lower gear. The car has been owned by my parents and myself since it's purchase, it has never been driven in a radical manner and it has been serviced at a honda dealership following the extreme maintenance…
ODI 10366547
Automatic Transmission
Pulling onto a major highway and the acceleration stopped as if the car was in neutral. No prior warning or engine light. Almost was rear ended by a truck going atleast 55 mph. Car had to be towed to princeton honda where i originally purchased the car. Since the car had 98,563 it was out of warranty despite the gear 2 recall in 2004. Princeton honda quoted $4200 for a rebuilt transmission and america honda would…
ODI 10365528
Automatic Transmission
My car started making a grinding noise when im going into second gear and then finally on sunday 10-7-2010 i was driving on the freeway and almost got hit by an 18 wheeler because my car would not accelerate and my brakes wouldn't stop the car. I was right by an exit so i coasted off and thank god there was not a car in front of me. My car was towed from a gas station through my emergency road side assistance and…
ODI 10365203
Automatic Transmission
(1) honda accord 2003 automatic transmission fails to shift, slips down to lower gear causing car to slow suddenly. (2) reported transmission issues at 60k miles to honda, asked to pay for repeat flushes etc. Discovered this is a known issue. Took car to dealer 5 days ago (for 3rd time) for diagnosis. Honda reported no transmission issue. 40 miles later (yesterday) car slipped repeatedly down to 2nd causing rpm to…
ODI 10363798
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on highway 95 at 70 mph, transmission suddenly downshifted like putting on the brakes throwing passenger forward in the seat but not activating the seat belt restraint. Transmission then shifted normally for another 20 miles when the same incident occurred again. This time at 50 mph as i had slowed and moved to inner lane because of previous incident. Car currently at honda garage where i am told i…
ODI 10363017
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord with approximately 99878 miles was traveling south on the bronx river parkway in westchester @ approximately 45mph, when the car started violently shaking and knocking from the rear, the car began swerving and almost hit another vehicle, i safely pulled off the road and then couldn't reverse the vehicle. Then shifting gears the car would violently go into gear. There are many logged problems with…
ODI 10364267
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed while driving, almost causing an accident. *tr
ODI 10361897
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure. Driving on freeway off of exit gaining speed, suddenly car will not shift into 3rd gear or accelerate. Engine revs but drops to only maintain 20mph. Cars behind me have to break and swerve around me. The car was a hazard trying to negotiate on freeway, was unsafe on any road. Honda had 2004 recall for small part on this transmission but is unwilling to help with financial…
ODI 10362256
Automatic Transmission
2003 v6 h. Accord transmission, noticed tranny will go out of gear, rpm go crazy, and car will jerk took into honda world in downey ca. Had it checked i was told all was fine.. 2 months went by same problem in 2 occasions wile driving on freeway in ca almost lost control because of jerking motion and d gear failure .. 2 days after this wile driving jerk again wasn't getting d gear d gear starts flashing check engine…
ODI 10361471
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed to shift when going 20-30 mph. As a result, the car shifts downward to ~ 10 mph, causing the driver's body to be thrown forward. This may cause a rear end collision. *tr
ODI 10360738
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where they informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Previously, the ignition key would not release from the ignition switch; and the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. In…
ODI 10360986
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was traveling 65 mph on the highway and the transmission locked. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the braking system. The vehicle was inspected by another certified mechanic who stated that it was caused by the transmission. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 76000.
ODI 10361245
Automatic Transmission
The primary purpose of this correspondence is to register a serious safety issue that occurred to my husband and i on october 3 2010, at 4:40 pm. While driving at approximately 65 mph, my 2003 honda accord had a transmission failure and lockup. While my husband and i were traveling south on the nj turnpike the car suddenly jerked as if someone had jammed on the brakes. My husband attempted to slow down by taking his…
ODI 10386515