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
There was only one event that led up to my 2003 honda accord transmission failure. During some cold days (est. 12-20 days) over the past two winters, the car failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd in the morning. Once warmed up, the car worked fine. I was careful to change the transmission fluid per the manual, and even a few thousand miles early. I always notified my mechanic of this symptom but was told no problem could…
ODI 10334515
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving at approximate speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle down shifted and abnormally began to accelerate without driver intent. The contact released the accelerator and the vehicle resumed normal operation until there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. The dealer advised the failure was due to defective engine mounts. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop…
ODI 10334428
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord, v-6, automatic. First owner, all services (but for last two oil changes (by me) done by honda. At 81,000 miles, transmission often fails to upshift from 2-3d gear, will also downshift abruptly to 2nd gear, can approach engine overspeed and difficulty with control of the car as the front wheels will transiently lock-up in this event. The car was only driven to the dealer after the first time this…
ODI 10335309
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord ex-l, mileage 104,000. Purchased new, single owner/driver. Driving 70 mph on highway, vehicle slowed to first gear. Luckily was able to pull onto the shoulder of the highway before causing accidents. Car would not move after that. 2003 honda accord ex-l [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10334202
Automatic Transmission
While driving a honda accord v6 2003 on a highway at 70 mph, suddenly tcs indicator came on and the car stopped. There was no warning ever and the car has barely 80,000 miles on it and had been maintained very well and was driving perfectly until this sudden moment. Was lucky to pull over the shoulder without anybody read ending me. Got the car towed to nearest honda dealer and they said there was a leak in the…
ODI 10334734
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2003 honda accord from ames, ia to minneapolis, mn for a one day trip and the malfunction indicator light came on at the halfway and the engine died a few seconds later. I had to pullover and call my insurance agent. At the end, my car got towed to the sedars honda dealership at mason city, iowa, and they called me saying it was the transmission failure and replacing will cost from $3000 to $3600.…
ODI 10332217
Automatic Transmission
I was driving back to my house, and after a red light stop, my car transmission began to slide. I was on the middle of the street and all other cars began to sounds their horns. I change the transmission to '1' and bring the car to honda, and ask them to send a goodwill request to honda usa. *tr
ODI 10332026
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord transmission slips between second and third gears. First noticed getting on freeway in bad traffic. If i had kept foot on gas it could have caused wreak with high speed traffic on busy freeway. I took foot off gas for a split second and it shifted. Avoiding high speed areas i was able to shift by backing off the gas between second and third. Took 2003 honda accord to dealer and was told it was a…
ODI 10353274
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10329108
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda accord has had a transmission failure. This occurred while i was driving on the highway. I was going about 55 mph when the transmission lost second and third. The car shook and the wheels seemed to lock and slowed so quickly i was almost hit by a truck. Honda takes no responsibility however they offered 2200 towards the 5000 repair. They based the amount offered by the age and mileage. I bought a honda…
ODI 10330205
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2003 honda accord, manufactured in canada. I have always had this car serviced in the usa. Beyond my transmission issues and other issues, i have not been able to deal with honda ca or honda usa. My spouse was driving to work in may 2010 when the car down shifted greatly, locking it into 2nd gear. Thankfully he was not on the highway. I had it towed to our honda dealership to diagnose the issue. Indeed the…
ODI 10368677
Automatic Transmission
My honda accord 03 transmission is slipping gear and it happens very often. When i am at a stop light and start driving the transmission revs up and do not shift gears for about 5 min. I had to pull over and wait for a bit and then start driving again and eventually it will shift to the 2nd gear and then drive properly. It has happened pretty often and has happened on a rainy day and i thought i was going to get…
ODI 10351690
Automatic Transmission
The first two incidents occurred after exiting the highway. While slowing down, the car jolted forward as if i had been hit in the rear. I brought the vehicle to a honda dealer and they could not replicate the problem and found nothing wrong with the powertrain. In the following week, my car stalled multiple times while stopped at red lights/traffic with the final time occurring on the highway in rush hour traffic.…
ODI 10329336
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I first noticed issues with my auto tranny in my accord ex v6 at around 50k miles. They had just installed some jet for the recall for hard shifting for this car. At about 80k i noticed it getting worse, so i told my mechanic and he changed the tranny oil for me. It seemed to shift a little better and this was only from 2-3 gear that it would rev up to about 5k and then jerk the car to get into 3rd. It's very…
ODI 10328465
Automatic Transmission
I was driving in heavy traffic and the automatic transmission would not shift into 3rd gear, instead it revved up and finally snapped into 3rd gear. I have maintained this car per the owners manual, and have not had any issues until now. I started researching this on google and realize that this is a common issue with the 2003 honda accords. This happening has put me in a place that i don't feel safe driving this…
ODI 10326782
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord v6 sedan transmission failure at 66,000 miles. Car revs without power to wheels. Unable to move. Turned car on and off and only by shifting to d1 was i able to get the car off the road and out of traffic. Towed to dealership and told it would be $4600.00 of which honda would pay $2000 as a courtesy. Found over 400 similar reports on carproblems.com and realized this was an engineering problem that…
ODI 10327875
Automatic Transmission
I own a 03 honda accord ex coupe with automatic transmission. I have noticed within the past month, my car shifted oddly while driving. My car shifts "hard" especially on the freeway as if i am driving a manual and i don't know how to shift. The car jerks harshly before it shifts into the next gear. Also, when i am shift into "drive" my car rolls back for a second or two as if i were in reverse. *tr
ODI 10330601
Automatic Transmission
While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 (with approximately 84k miles) at interstate speeds during rush hour traffic, the automatic transmission suddenly locked-up without warning. The vehicle suddenly lurched instantaneous from highway speed to a near complete stop. It was almost as if the transmission shift was moved from drive into park. Without any brake lights to warn the driver behind me, he had to defensively…
ODI 10326429
Automatic Transmission
While driving at 40mph, my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 (automatic transmission) suddenly jolted as if the car was thrown into a lower gear. I placed the car in neutral, let the engine return to normal rpm rage, then replaced it in drive. About 2 minutes later, the event repeated. I drove the vehicle to the honda dealer in my area who diagnosed a faulty internal torque converter and quote me a price of approx $4000 to…
ODI 10324904
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Nhtsa recall #04v!76000 car was evaluated oil jet kit installed. No proof that the gears were actually discolored; which would have required a replacement tranny. Quite a money saver.for honda. Transmissions are expensive. Honda replaced the tranny cost to me 2,100. I still have car; running fine at 88,000 oil jet kit was installed 4/2004. The failure at 62,000 miles, with the fix is still pre-mature tranny failure.…
ODI 10568805
Automatic Transmission
My accord started "bucking" violently as i was driving on the highway, i pulled off onto an exit, and parked in a parking lot. I put the car in reverse and the car didn't move. I got the car towed to a dealer, and was told the transmission failed. $4300.00 to fix. I am currently awaiting honda corp's decision on if they'll cover it or not. *tr
ODI 10324207
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda accord: purchased 2/18/2006 as a certified preowned vehicle. Powertrain warranty: 10/18/2009 or 100,000 miles on 6/3/2010 at 84,288 miles - we finally got the diagnosis of powertrain failure (we had brought in two other times complaining of same problems.) honda dealership service dept. Gave quote for $4,000. Told to call honda usa for goodwill repair. *tr
ODI 10335705
Automatic Transmission
Transmission comes out of gear when shifting from second to third, leaving the car unable to accelerate. It happens every time the transmission attempts the shift. *tr
ODI 10324791
Automatic Transmission
On the highway at about fifty-five miles an hour the vehicle suddenly jolted, reducing speed rapidly. After pulling to the side of the road and inspecting the vehicle i returned to the highway and the vehicle operated normally for approximately 5 miles before it again jolted as it downshifted unexpectedly. I limped the vehicle home at very low speeds with it continuing to slip out of, and back into gear. I then had…
ODI 10323788
Automatic Transmission
I first noticed the car was shifting funny shortly after i purchased it with 67,000mi. This was my first automatic in over a decade, and my first honda ever, so i left it unchecked for a couple thousand miles. With problem persisting, i took it into a honda dealership for a diagnosis. They said the car was fine, and sent me on my way. Now at under 80,000mi the check engine light comes on. I'm now told that the…
ODI 10324775