1. Honda Accord
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  3. 2003
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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

BandRecords
1–30k mi19
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2003

    Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I own a 2003 honda accord which i've owned for 3 years with in the last 3 years i have had to replace my brakes rotors pads and calibers 5 times my brakes over heat and sometimes wont stop this is a known issues to honda and they have done nothing to fix it im afraid to drive my car cause i don't know if im ever going to stop even after having to had my brakes repaired 5 times and yet car still does the same thing…

    ODI 10358866

  • September 15, 2003 · 23,240 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other

    On one of my visit to the dealer to complaint about my the brakes on my car i also complained about the fact that my car makes noise when i am driving on surface that should not make my car sound like their doors are not put on correctly. I thought because it was new it was just a new car squeak but when i drive with the radio off i can hear this noise and i can just imagine what it will sound like when the car is…

    ODI 10070803

  • August 27, 2003

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The brakes make the car shutter after only 7500 miles honda of america won't fix it under warranty. *jb

    ODI 10039086

  • July 27, 2003 · 300 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    2003 accord ex v6 mt. As others have reported here, and as reported elsewhere on the web and at owner forums, front brake system is defective. When braking lightly from interstate highway speeds (65-70) there is a powerful kickback into the steering wheel, especially on rough pavement. Loss of vehicle control is a serious risk. This problem has persisted from the first day i owned the car. I asked the dealership…

    ODI 10043082

  • July 12, 2003

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The consumer stated the brake pads made a noise when they were relaeased from the caliper and the vehicle vibrated. *ak *jb

    ODI 10031279

  • July 5, 2003 · 10,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brade pedal will not depress, resulting in inability to stop car.*ak

    ODI 10025511

  • May 30, 2003

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    While driving, and without warning the brakes failed, which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak ph *jb

    ODI 10022004

  • May 5, 2003 · 1,010 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    My daughter and i were driving along a busy street when i attempted to slow down because the traffic ahead started slowing down for a red light and my car didn't respond to my braking. I was driving behind a bus and my car kept accelerating towards the bus. I threw the car in park - stripping the gears - and the car kept going. By some large miracle, there was a gap in the traffic coming in the opposite direction,…

    ODI 10018415

  • April 24, 2003 · 20 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning i noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel and squeaking brakes. Also when i brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast. I reported it immediately to my honda dealer and they told me to take it to any honda dealer. I took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me…

    ODI 10049205

  • 6,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The vehicle was experiencing a problem with the brakes. First the master cylinder failed, then a grinding noise was heard from in front indicating that the rotors and pads were worn. Please provide any additional information. *nlm

    ODI 10051988

  • 12,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. Dealer found there was 40% front brakes left and 75% rear brakes left. Brakes must be replaced within the next month. *ak

    ODI 10051909

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Consistent brake problems with 2003 honda accord. *mr there was a vibration, grinding noise when braking and the steering wheel vibrated when the brakes were applied as well at highway speeds. The consumer was informed that the rotors were out of round and there was a hairline crack in the front rotors. The front brake discs were replaced and resurfaced. *scc *jb

    ODI 10044081

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The brake pedal was very hard when applied. The brake pedal locked up. *nlm.

    ODI 10020121

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Accord.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.