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-v6 - power transmission failure at 112,000. While driving to church the car showed signs of weakened power and it appeared the transmission was slipping. This was especially noticeable on hills. The following day after dropping my children off at school, i took the vehicle to an authorized honda repair center, where the manager confirmed that the transmission was slipping. The repair center…
ODI 10359259
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall and transmission issues *tgw the consumer stated when the vehicle shifted to second gear, the transmission would lock up to the point that the vehicle would almost stop. The consumer is seeking reimbursement due to the recall being issued. *jb
ODI 10414286
Automatic Transmission
Owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6, automatic transmission. At 65,000 miles had to replace the transmission because it was downshifting violently. The problem only occurred when the car was hot (driving more than 30-40 minutes); i experienced the problem 3 times. It felt like slamming on brakes and i was afraid that i would get rear-ended since the problem seemed to occur on major highways after traveling at higher…
ODI 10363437
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex v6 model transmission failure. Car purchased end of 2002. Approximately 22k miles after purchase transmission failed and was replaced under warranty. Would not go into gear after warming up. Stop car and restart it would shift properly for a few minutes before slipping out of gear again. According to dealer problem caused by seal broken down clogging transmission filter. Today, 110k miles on car…
ODI 10358862
Automatic Transmission
Driving 2003 honda accord at 70 mph on freeway. Suddenly car jerks and starts loosing power. Even tried accelerating but the vehicle kept loosing power. Was lucky to be able to move to the far right lane as there was no traffic behind me. After the car speed dropped to 50 mph the car started running ok. Experienced the same problem every time reached speed of 70 mph. After this happened, even at slow speed the…
ODI 10358857
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord v6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, she noticed that while shifting from second to third gear, the transmission had suddenly failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they advised her that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle was repaired but the failure occurred again one month later. The failure…
ODI 10383103
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to independently accelerate and decelerate aggressively. The contact was able to drive to his residence yet the vehicle would only drive forward while in second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer…
ODI 10359090
Automatic Transmission
While driving our 2003 honda accord, the transmission wouldn't shift to second gear giving a burnt smell. We called the dealer and he said that the transmission needed replaced. We had the car serviced at regular intervals and we also found that with this model there seems to be an unusual high number of transmission failures. I feel that it is a safety issue for we are on the highway daily. Honda had a recall to…
ODI 10358824
Automatic Transmission
The week prior to my transmissions totally failing i begin to notice how rough it was changing from 1st to 2nd gear. The car begins to hesitate before it changed gears as if it was slipping, i couldn't accept the possibility. It was a 2003 honda (suppose to be a reliable vehicle). Today i was on the expressway taking my youngest son to school and the car jerked violently which frightened me extremely but i managed…
ODI 10357384
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. Transmission failed and had to be rebuilt. Transmission, which is an automatic, would shift from a higher gear to a lower gear while driving down the road. At times the transmission would not function at all as if it were in neutral. Had to pull to the side of the road turn the car off and then restart it. Thankfully, i was in a very rural area and was able to do this. This is a very unsafe…
ODI 10358554
Automatic Transmission
Our accord has ~74,000 miles and the transmission was starting to slip. I noticed that when i would accelerate, the transmission would not shift, and the tachometer would go high (high rpms). I would have to ease my foot off the gas to let the rpms decrease and the transmission to kick in. This went on for a few weeks before i took it to the shop. I took it into the dealer that does my servicing, and they told me it…
ODI 10358525
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 50 mph when the transmission began to slip between gears. When he would attempt to accelerate, the vehicle would not move forward but the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the third gear pressure switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10359687
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission went out on 2003 honda accord v6. There was no check engine light to indicate there were any problems with the car. The car was driven on highway then all of a sudden, it choked like a bad stick shift driver. Transmission had to be rebuilt or replaced. *tr
ODI 10357501
Automatic Transmission
This is the 2nd complete failure of the 2nd transmission in my 2003 honda accord. This car is unsafe. The transmission locks up, won't shift, loses power and is a hazard to the road. I won't drive behind one and i own one. I won't drive my children in this car. I won't get in the car unless i have my cell phone with me because i run the chance of needing a tow. You need to start an investigation into this engine…
ODI 10358050
Automatic Transmission
I'm the original owner of a 2003 honda accord lx v6. Since owning the accord, i have followed the owner's manual and always take my car to the dealer for oil change and routine maintenance due to the suggestion of the service department. After my extended warranty expired last year, i experienced some problems when i was driving. The car would jerk suddenly while cruising normally. I brought it to my local honda…
ODI 10356874
Automatic Transmission
The engine revs up, but the car won't shift into gear or move, defective torque converter. The torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission useless. I have to stop and turn off the car randomly to keep going. Sometimes cars behind me have to slam on brakes be cause car can not go. Also happens on interstate which is definitely is a risk to crash. *tr
ODI 10360304
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of second gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership to have the repair for recall 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) performed but the dealer stated that they could not inspect it but they could replace it at the contacts expense. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center where the contact…
ODI 10357251
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord. Consumer states problems with vehicle transmission *tgw the consumer stated the transmission intermittently malfunctioned as it shifted up and or down through second gear. The transmission would slip and not engage into the next gear. Power to the wheels would be lost and the engine would rev up to about 5500 rpm. Also, when driving at low speeds, an abrupt shift would sometimes occur when…
ODI 10364628
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord v6 was dealer kept from initial purchase till today. Recently as of 9/13/2010 my transmission was slipping. The mileage on my car is 111,000. The honda dealer after investigating has quoted me approximately $4,640 for a transmission replacement. I am out of warranty period according to honda americas in ca and therefore nothing can be done. *tr
ODI 10355620
Automatic Transmission
Transmission has gone out twice in a year. The torque converter keeps failing. The more research i have done has brought to light the consistency of this problem across the country. Both times i was on the freeway and my car began shifting erratically and almost caused me to be rear ended by semis. How this is not a safety concern is beyond me. Luckily my goddaughters were not in the car to be injured. Luckily i was…
ODI 10355276
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord 6 cylinder auto transmission is slipping. When the car heats up and i try to accelerate...it will not shift into gear. *tr
ODI 10365121
Automatic Transmission · Traction Control System
2003 honda accord lx 3.0 v6 transmission failure, transmission fluid burned, locked up causing inability to stop almost resulting in an accident 80,000 miles. Very high cost of repair estimated at 50% of blue book used vehicle price. High number of complaints about this problem are being filed all over the web and a recall should be issued with customers being reimbursed for repairs. *tr
ODI 10354765
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle suddenly jerks as though you're hitting the brakes and then accelerates, then the transmission seems to fail. Incident occurred as i was driving at 50 mph. Sudden jerking of the vehicle as if i had slammed on the brakes and then accelerated as if i had slammed on the accelerator. Then back to the jerking sensation until i was able to pull to the curb and come to a complete stop. I strongly believe i would…
ODI 10354583
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The automatic transmission would not shift into third gear while driving 65 mph and the speed would will suddenly decrease to 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times who was unable to diagnose the failure; however, they have made several attempts to repair the vehicle but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
ODI 10423037
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While traveling 40 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The contact called the dealership and was informed that recall 04v176000 power train: automatic transmission did not apply to her vin. The current and failure mileages were 106000.
ODI 10356037