2003 Honda Accord Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 9 records
- front brake · 8 records
- brake pads · 6 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- front brakes · 4 records
- grinding noise · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I am the first owner of 2003 accord, ex. My car has 113,000 miles on it. Its a well maintained car i kept for years. I must say that this car is excellent, however, there are signs that some parts are not functioning really well lately. For the past few months, i noticed my tcs sign on the dashboard comes on and off together with the triangle sign in orange. It started coming on after i turned off the ignition to my…
ODI 10490661
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Since july 2011 , my 2003 honda accord lx v6 experienced sluggish in the transmission. Sometime, suddenly, my car felt like someone slammed on the brakes causing me to jerking forward. It happened a few more times, then in september 2011, i brought the car in the dealer for the transmission service. I told the dealer service advisor about the symptom, after the dealer flushed the transmission fluid, then told me…
ODI 10438676
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 honda accord ex 4 door sedan . I have had a soft,touchy brake pedal since the car reached 55,000 miles. Before that it was perfect,rock solid. I took it to the honda dealership and the service advisor told me that they couldn't find anything wrong but they would replace the brake master cylinder and the abs electronic modulator under my warranty. After few days the problem did not improve. The brake pedal went…
ODI 10354023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
This issue is related to braking performance under raining condition. When driving under the rain, the brake performance is dramatically reduced. The car simply slip and hardly stop when pressing the brake. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10304487
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The contact waited a few seconds and restarted; the vehicle performed normally after the restart. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the timing chain and valve cover were replaced; however the abs light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10360152
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving 70 mph on the freeway, and i stepped on my brakes gently to slow down hill. The car started to shake. When i brought it to the dealer's attention during my service, i was told that it was my rotors warped and brake pads rubbing on each other. I research this online through www.mycarstats.com, www.edmunds.com, www.hondaaccordforum.com, and this was a common problem. The dealer told me that everytime i…
ODI 10145254
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Late april 2005, brake pedal went almost to the floor while trying to stop. Thought was going to strike vehicle ahead but at the last second the brakes seemd to catch and vehicle was able to stop. At that time tcm light came on. No one injured. Dealer could find no problem with tcm system and replaced front disc brakes and turned rotors. Vehicle had 27,700 miles at that time. Second and third occurrences were in mid…
ODI 10142827
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have had my vehicle serviced for brake issues on 3 separate occasions. Brakes were replaced, drums & rotors replaced and still have issues. I wrecked my vehicle because brakes failed to hold. Honda claims that there is nothing wrong with my brakes and that service was done for customer. Satisfaction. After the wreck, i picked up the car from the body shop, brakes remain an issue. *la
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10054917
Anti-Theft Devices · Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. *bf consumer learned of recall on the internet. Recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed. Alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work. Front brake noise and/or judder. Front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads. Tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed. *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10097381
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When braking the car shakes significantly and steering wheel moves side-to-side. *jb
ODI 10082434
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While attempting to apply the brakes the pedal began to pulsate, as a result the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. Please provide additional information. *jb
ODI 10083402
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The front brakes on my wife's 2003 accord lx are the problem. We bought the car new in nov. 2002. No problems for the first year, then in nov. 2003 we noticed a growling or grinding sound with vibration emanating from the front brakes when stopping the first few times after a cold start. Under these conditions, the car did not seem to stop as smartly as it should. Took it to the dealer at 24000 miles, who diagnosed…
Crash reported
ODI 10080881
Axle Assembly · Catalytic Convertor · Latch · Recliner · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then i have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The…
ODI 10097691
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brakes were applied, there was a shuttering in the front end. As a result, the vehicle was almost involved in an accident. *ak defective brake pads were installed during manufacturing. Excessive heat warped the rotors and affected the steering. *sc *jb
ODI 10071605
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The dealer replaced the front brakes at 6,800 miles. At 22,469 miles, dealer indicated to the consumer that she needs to replace the rear brakes at owner's expense. *la
ODI 10071937
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2003 honda accord has had a shudder when braking practically since i've owned the car-bought new in feb. 2002.. My mechanic told me the brakes would still work and i could drive the car as long as i was aware of the problem. I thought the honda dealership in omaha had damaged the brakes while fixing the abs system due to a recall. I now see it was probably a design flaw--since so many other owners of this model…
ODI 10390250
Rotor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer purchased vehicle brand new, and when he drove it brakes overheated and vehicle vibrated. Brake rotors were warped. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that this vehicle had a different type of brakes, and they needed to be specially ordered. It took a long time to get this particular kind of brakes. Then, mechanic drove vehicle , but was not able to find anything wrong. Consumer had his vehicle back,…
ODI 10062919
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Suspension
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.*ak
ODI 10105649
Door · Engine · Hood · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
The engine emitted a rotten egg smell. The driver heard a grinding noise. The vehicle also had a brake problem. The driver's seat was not stable. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least 9 times for multiple problems. *nm paint on the hood is flaking. Seat is not fixed. The door panel was fixed twice but problem still exists. Consumer confronted dealership about problem with vehicle but consumer was…
ODI 10057376
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Since purchasing my brand new 2003 honda accord in june 2003, there has been a severe grinding and vibration coming from the brakes. I have gone back and forth to the dealer (herb chambers, burlington, ma) 4 times for the problem. First they ground the rotors (the car was only 2 months old). The problem still occured and i brought it back a week later and the "supposedly" replaced the rotors and pads but they…
Crash reported
ODI 10063965
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brake rotors continue to warp. I have taken the vehicle into honda 4 times since owning the vehicle and the rotors have been resurfaced and new brake pads put on. The front brake rotors have never been replaced. The vibration is very bad when braking. *tt
ODI 10444546
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving in inclement weather conditions and when depressing the brakes pedal is delayed in braking, which results in extended stopping distance. *ak
ODI 10061648
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at any speed the consumer pressed the gas and brake pedals at the same time. Consumer felt that the brake pedal was not high enough and away from the gas pedal. *ak the brakes would grind when coming to a slow stop. The dealer refinished the front disc and installed new front brake pads. *nm
ODI 10067171
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When starting the car, then putting the car into reverse, the power brakes feel dead. There is almost no "play" in the brake pedal, causing the car to continue rolling. Brake pedal does not go down and car continues to go into reverse until i pump the brakes several times.*ak
ODI 10043617
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brake pedal was depressed vehicle failed to stop immediately. The brakes made a grunting noise, and vehicle jerked forward with force. This almost resulted in an accident. This vehicle was equipped with traction control. Also, brakes made a grinding noise. However, dealership indicated that this was normal because of the type of braking system that the vehicle had. Dealership performed a diagnostic test, in…
ODI 10076192
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Accord.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.