2003 Honda Accord Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake failure · 5 records
- anti lock · 4 records
- lock brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to abs system malfunctioning *tgw the consumer stated the abs malfunction happened twice. *jb
ODI 10445391
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Brakes fail in reverse above 6000 ft when car is cold. Dealer said this is a known issue by honda and say it cannot be repaired without updating car's software which honda refuses to do. Dealer has had multiple complaints about brake failure at altitude when cold. Honda states that the car is working as designed regardless of the fact that the brakes completely fail. Fails every day since we have moved. Car narrowly…
ODI 10187162
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
When anti-lock brake is activated, the brake is so weak as none!!! Very dangerous when you need brake most and the anti-lock brake has no stopping power! It always happens when the road is slippery. *jb
ODI 10179189
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at all speeds the brakes grab and jerk as if they were being applied to hard causing the occupants to go forward. The dealership was unable to determine the problem with the brakes.
ODI 10156321
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Leased new 2003 honda accord with manual transmission in july, 2003. Have had minor, but irritating problems, with the car since it's lease. Power windows activate intermittently, battery died after 15,000 miles, and brake light went out. Dealer took care of all issues except windows. They still operate on their option, not mine. At 29,000 miles, heard grinding noise in rear brakes. Took car into dealership and they…
ODI 10147183
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
The brakes grinded, and there was extended stopping distance when braking were used on snow covered roads. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three separated occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of the problem. Also, dealer advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a dealer in the snow area, and let them inspect the brakes. No inspection was made at this time.*ak
ODI 10115858
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 -65 mph applied the brakes and there was vibration in the steering wheel. There was minor vibration in the steering at lower speeds, but there was more extreme vibration at higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to see what the problem with the vehicle was. The consumer did not know exactly what waswrong with the…
ODI 10138355
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires
Brake failure. *bf primarily a complaint about michelin tires. *jcc the tire had poor grip in the rain. The consumer stated when he slammed on the brakes, the vehicle slowed very gradually only because the consumers foot was off the gas pedal and the vehicle coasted, approximately 2-3 seconds later, the brakes applied very gently. The consumer as well as the mechanic at the dealership believed there was a momentary…
ODI 10096883
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While driving vehicle flipped in the air, hit a culvert and then hit a guard rail. No air bag was deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail, flipped over three times, and landed on top. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head a neck injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10095029
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Consumer's vehicle was struck from left side/ rear, applied the brakes and they failed. Then, vehicle struck a car.*ak the vehicle contiued down the street the consumer tried to stop the vehicle as the brake pedal was firmly pressed the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was then steered to a grassy spot and stopped on its own. *tc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10089470
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While braking there was extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not solve the problem. *ak
ODI 10090002
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door
1.front brakes grind for the first 1-2 stops after sitting overnight or 1-2 hours. 2. Rattle or creaking sound in the drivers side window and b column, unresolved after 3 trys by the dealer to fix.only present while driving on mildly coarse road surface.*ak
ODI 10067667
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Brakes failed to grab when in an emergency breaking situation and the car would not stop which caused me to hit another vehicle. The brakes have been making a gringing noise when applied even prior to this incident. I took it to the dealer and they stated there was a stone between the pads and the rotors. The grinding noise persists.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10051045
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
The abs system seemed to "over reacted" during a panic stop situation, causing me to hit the car in front of me. It felt like the braking pressure was being significantly reduced even though i had my foot to the floor on the brake pedal. I feel that if the abs system had not engaged and backed off the brakes, i would have stopped in time. Also, only the passenger side airbag went off, even though i hit the car in…
Crash reported
ODI 10043498
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The brakes kept locking up, causing extended stopping distance. Taken in for repair 5 times, but the problem recurred. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.*ak
ODI 10111433
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Over the course of 3 years, with less than 27,000 miles, we have complained about the brakes on this car too many times to remember. We first noticed a squeaking sound at 4,000 miles when releasing the brake pedal with the car at a complete stop. We took the car to the dealer to have the brakes checked. They said the brakes were cold and the noise was normal. This noise continued and a second noise, much louder and…
ODI 10152122
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
There is a pulsating in the vehicle, and it has become extremely hard to stop. The vehicle does not feel like it is stopping completely. *ak
ODI 10111624
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Intermittently when braking vehicle would not stop. Also, vehicle would commence to accelerate, and then the brakes would hold. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five separate occasions and they could not locate the cause of the problem.*ak
ODI 10113273
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Equipment
While driving the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to dealer who advised that the anti-lock brake and traction control systems had failed. Dealer also advised corrective part is not in the united states and would not be able to obtain until possible 02/15/03. *nlm
ODI 10002412
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Since i brought the car home, i had intermittent issues with the abs system. The vehicle has been serviced 4 times, the wheel sensor has been replaced and the abs controller has been replaced, now i have been told by the service manager that honda does not want the dealer to look at my car until honda has a solution for the problem. Ever since my last service, i have been without abs and traction control, it is not…
ODI 10014395
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires
Problems with anti lock brake system on 2003 honda accord ex.*mr while braking abruptly the consumer indicated that it took the brakes 3-4 seconds before the responded. Once they did the vehicle came to a slow stop and the vehicle came within inches of hitting another vehicle. The consumer was not satisfied with the performance of the v-rated energy michelin tires. The consumer indicated that he tires performed…
ODI 10083379
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
Abs lights came on while driving. This indicated brake failure on 3 separate occasions. Consumer ran a red light, hit a curb ,and crashed into a building. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer sustained arm and back injuries. Dealership did not locate the cause of the brake failure.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10053673