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
The transmission on my '03 accord v6 (97k miles) started to fail when driving home from work on 7/22/2010. I couldn't reverse and on a busy road i couldn't exceed a speed limit over 35-40 mph. I took it to my mechanic that evening, who said the problem was due to the failure of the pressure sensor solenoid a. I had to wait 3 hours for the new part to be delivered, but when my mechanic replaced the part, the problem…
ODI 10345152
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure. Car rev's but doesn't engage, especially in overdrive/3rd/4th/5th gears. The issue came on pretty suddenly. Still waiting for an estimate on the repairs; honda had a recall on it in 2004/5, but has since expired, and is unwilling to assist in the repairs. *tr
ODI 10345613
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph up an incline in rainy weather, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would shift gears abruptly and abnormally hard. The contact had a tune-up performed at a local repair facility but to no avail. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10353407
Automatic Transmission
Driving my family home from vacation on crowded interstate 287, the car suddenly and without warning rapidly decelerated creating a real hazard for occupants in my car as well as vehicles behind. The fault was a defective transmission that had jumped into 2nd gear on it's own. Furthermore, the cost of repair effectively totals the vehicle. I received no help or even consolation when i contacted american honda. *tr
ODI 10344011
Automatic Transmission
'took 2003 accord ex to south bay honda in milpitas on feb 24, 2010 for applicable recall service' 1.they performed recall 08-043 wiper motor inoperable. 2.up shift flaring in second and third gear diagnosed 'said transmission. Recall already performed by anderson honda 3.problem 'traced to internal transmission concerns.' 4.fluid level ok, but leak noted 5.recommended transmission replace $3,596.00 6. Escalated to…
ODI 10356065
Automatic Transmission
2003 v6 honda accord with 104,000 miles fails to shift into third gear occasionally. I started having trouble about two years ago, when i had about 70,000 miles on it, with the sudden down shifting. I took the car to my dealer in philadelphia. They tested it and took me for a road test with no evidence of a problem. While on vacation that summer i had my first experience with the trans not shifting into third gear…
ODI 10343074
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord transmission failure, trouble shifting into 3rd gear ~ dangerous no doubt, especially while driving with my 2 children in the car. This problem caused damage to my engine as well. *tr
ODI 10344297
Automatic Transmission
While driving on the freeway all of a sudden my engine light came on , and the gear indicator located on the dash, the green light that showed that the car was in drive started blinking. Then come to find out this car is know for transmission failure, regardless of the maintenance the care received from the dealer. *tr
ODI 10342455
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord v-6 with automatic transmission surged to 6500 rpm's and then lost all compression while driving on the interstate. My wife had been complaining of similar problems while driving in town but never lost the drive train. I was lucky i was able to get over to the side of the road without being hit. The mechanics at the dealership told us this was a problem in this model year accord, and after…
ODI 10341884
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on my '03 honda accord v-6 (118k miles) started slipping as i was driving home last week (7/1/2010). Took it to my local repair shop to have the transmission serviced, but within 2 days, the transmission completely failed as i was driving 2 miles from my home in the middle of a major road. Since the failure, i've found volumes of information online attesting to identical transmission problems with the…
ODI 10341550
Automatic Transmission · Driveline · Power Train
I own a 2003 honda accord that is having constant problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (automatic transmission). This has caused me numerous issues merging onto the highway because the vehicle fails to accelerate. I have nearly caused accidents and have had to make emergency stops on the side to try to work through this issue and get the vehicle to shift and accelerate. The shift from 2nd to 3rd fails almost every…
ODI 10366841
Automatic Transmission
My husband was driving to work on a very busy highway when his car violently jerked and then went instantly from 70mph to almost a complete stop. He was able to coast onto the shoulder and wait for a tow truck, but this could have easily been a very serious accident given the high speeds. He has been complaining of back and neck problems since the incident which seems to be a direct result of the car jerking…
1 injury
ODI 10340607
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission failure while turning into oncoming traffic. Almost hit by oncoming traffic. This definitely is a safety issue with this model. Burning smell in car. These cars need to have a recall in regards to transmission. *tr
ODI 10340593
Automatic Transmission
I am the owner of a 2003 honda accord ex v6. On yesterday, 6/23/2010 ,i was driving to work on the highway, during rush hour,when my car started to choke and slip. It felt like someone was pushing and pulling the car. The rpms were going up to 4-5 when i tried to accelerate. Naturally i was scared. My car was disrupting the flow of traffic, but thankfully no one hit me. I had my car towed to northwest honda in…
ODI 10339842
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 has failed. The car was running fine, and then it started slipping when shifting gears. It would not accelerate from a stop without jerking, making it very scary to drive in traffic. When cruising at a relatively constant speed, it would downshift unexpectedly creating what i would consider very dangerous driving conditions. The diagnosis was complete failure of the…
ODI 10339804
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 transmission fails. It is very unsafe, car stalls at 20mph with no warning and shifts violently. Lucky to avoid 2 crashes. *tr
ODI 10341579
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle violently jerked approximately three times. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and had it towed to a local repair facility. The contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission has yet to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
ODI 10339676
Automatic Transmission
Purchased the car about 7 months prior to the transmission failure. Did notice that shifting was kind of rough but did not think much of it. One day driving up a hill while on the throttle the car was revving but the car was going back down the hill. This problem happened again and again throughout the day then finally the reverse gear and 3rd gear gave out. Honda says that the problem will cost $3600+ to replace…
ODI 10352545
Automatic Transmission
The first time i discovered there was a problem with my car was when i was going about 45 on a parkway and the car bucked. I wasn't sure what happened and there for everytime i slowed the car down, slipped when i would pull off. It even had an issue when i tried to put it in reverse. I then turned the car off and started it again and drove it around and it was fine. A couple weeks later the car did the same exact…
ODI 10350862
Automatic Transmission
No known events leading up to the failure. My accord will rev up and wont shift- the car seems as though it is stuck. When driving around a lot of other cars it is very frightening. The failure is that the torque converter failed. I have not had it replaced yet due to costs. *tr
ODI 10346956
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2003 v6 honda accord. When putting the car in reverse we were hearing a noise that sounded like a saw operating. Took the car to the same honda service station that we have been using since purchasing the car. They said it was the rear brake pads and rotors that were causing the noise so they replaced them. The noise actually did go away. Then about a week later when my husband was driving he felt the car…
ODI 10336843
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on the highway going at least 65 mph, i noticed that my trans started slipping very bad. It felt like i was hitting my brakes on and off at 65 mph. I had no idea what the problem was. I took it to the dealership and they told me that the trans was dead. I was shocked...a honda trans dead!!!. I had complete trust in my car, after all, it is only 7 years old with barely 100,000 miles on it. I could have…
ODI 10340722
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord 5-speed automatic transmission lock-up problems..... Transmission will lock up on 2nd gear, and wont upshift. Car just turned 80k on the odometer. All regular servicing and regular maintenance done by ase certified honda mechanic, all records and paperwork on file . From current reports and recall notice from honda north america, it is a recall and a safety concern. When dealership was informed of…
ODI 10335745
Automatic Transmission
On numerous occasions the engine's rpms increase but the transmission does not engage. Have taken the vehicle to dealer, each time the tech's are not able to duplicate the problem. On occasions i have come very close to causing an accident on the highway as the vehicle is not able to accelerate to the prevailing speed of the other vehicles. I'm concerned for my and other people's safety. *tr
ODI 10355133
Automatic Transmission
On sunday, june 6, 2010, i was driving my 2003 honda accord (approximately 50,000 miles) on the highway at about 65 mph when it suddenly slammed itself into low gear and screeched to a stop. The car then shifted itself back into drive and i attempted to get onto the shoulder of the highway. It slammed into low two more times before i was able to get on the shoulder and put the car in park. I put on my hazard lights…
1 injury
ODI 10335610