2003 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- miles hour · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 40 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. O'daniel honda (located at [redacted], omaha, ne 68114, [redacted]) was contacted via phone. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
ODI 11292558
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I recently bought a used honda cord with perfect carfax and all stock parts. The battery died on it twice and it failed to start within two days of buying it. I went to replace the battery and as soon as i did my 3rd gear of my engine 'went out' according to the midas mechanic. Vehicle was in motion on the high way and almost yanked me into the concreate street rails. Is there anything i can do?
ODI 11194500
Air Bags · Engine
The airbag light turned on when i was driving the highway, no reason as to why it would turn on because i didn't get into a wreck or crash at all. I've had this car for about a year, bought it from a previous owner they had said it was in perfect condition. So irritated because i use this car every single day to drive to work and from and i also take my daughter to her doctors appointments in this vehicle. Ii don't…
ODI 11204067
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
When i was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and i try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.
ODI 11109671
Air Bags · Engine · Seat Belts
Takata recall my car won't accelerate when i hit the gas pedal
ODI 11067084
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Upon performing an oil change, the contact noticed the oil was two quarts low. The contact added more oil to the vehicle, but had to constantly add approximately one or two more quarts every couple of weeks. It was unknown if a leak was present. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11080732
Engine · Power Train
I'm the third owner of a 2003 honda accord v6 ex coupe. At 151000 miles my transmission began to fail. It would slam it's way from 5th gear to 1st. Luckily nobody was behind me. I was going 60 mph from the shell station .5 miles from my house, and slowed to 30 by the time my car was in 1st in a curve. I almost lost control of the vehicle. Come web to find out this is a wide spread unresolved problem that is…
ODI 10948377
Engine
Oil consumption my car is burning oil 3-4 qts every 600 miles . Honda says there is nothing wrong with my car and this is normal. Bunch of crap !
ODI 10870798
Engine
My 2003 honda accord ex v6 has 110k miles on it. I was driving on hwy 280 and it felt as if i had slammed on the breaks and or downshifted to first from 4th. Car jerked twice. I immediately got off the freeway and the car's service light came on and the d light was flashing. The transmission has failed which is the issue that honda had with these cars. A case manager at honda said they will not fix the issue even…
ODI 10836980
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving southbound in peabody, massachusetts on 128 almost on to 95 when at centennial drive exit when my vehicle, without warning, slowed from 60 mph to 30 mph , i put on hazards as car went from 30 mph to 10 mph to dead all in a matter of 45 seconds tops. It was around 12pm and traffic was moderate to heavy. Cars behind me were forced to slow at a significant rate, luckily a pile up did not occur as the…
ODI 10706141
Engine · Power Train
I'm the original owner of the vehicle, and have always used honda for service and maintenance of my vehicle. The transmission failed without warning. Thankfully, i wasn't driving in the highway because this could have caused a major accident. My car basically came to a stop when the transmission failed. *tr
ODI 10684155
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle i noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research i found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When i try to enter my vin number in to see if my car is eligible…
ODI 10678430
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 35 mph, the engine caught fire and the radio turned on and off. The instrument panel lights flashed and the speedometer increased to the highest number. The contact merged the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke under the hood. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10671849
Engine
Timing chain slipped, resulting in mashed valves. Engine replacement required. Oil loss due to unknown causes may have been a contributing factor. Even though engine oil was replaced at regular intervals, engine oil disappeared, with no sign of oil leaks or burnt oil in the exhaust. *tr
ODI 10670981
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failure...suddenly disengaged! Luckily i was not on the freeway (i-80); only driving 35 miles per hour three block from home. *tr
ODI 10655135
Engine · Power Train
Transmission locks in second gear when driving violently downshifts to second gear and over revs and no reverse after it cools same result seems to be overheating and starving for fluid. *tr
ODI 10653687
Engine · Power Train
Traveling north on i-83 from baltimore to pennsylvania, the car started jerking violently, and came to a complete stop, front wheels quit rotating (locked?). We were thrown forward against our seatbelts, the rear of the car jumping slightly to the right. Gratefully, traffic was light. We shifted gears on the console back and forth and got the car moving again, taking the middletown rd. Exit, pulled off the road,…
ODI 10610324
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving with around 35 mph the vehicle start shifting gears violently random which made me pull over and turn off the car. Luckily i was very close to home and i decided to start the car and drive it to my parking lot. The transmission would not shift up from 1st gear and i was going with 20 mph for more than a mile. On the next day i tow the car ($130.00) to a shop and the mechanic there told me that my…
ODI 10575690
Engine
My car is burning or leaking excessive amounts of oil ...within a 2 year period i've replaced 2- 02 sensors and 2 -catalytic converters. This has lead to replacement of my entire exhaust system as well (honda suggested). I have to literally carry around a gallon of oil in my trunk due to excessive oil burning/leakage. I've spoken to honda many times but noone seems to know why its burning so much oil, i was told…
ODI 10854675
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a used 2003 honda accord in april 2011. It now has 132, 000 miles on it. This week i was driving on the interstate when my "d" drive on my hear start flashing in my car rpm started revving up & my check engine light came on. So i put my emergency flashes on to get the shoulder of the expressway my car. My car wouldn't drive anymore in the d drive shift to make it home safely i had to drive my car in d3…
ODI 10556930
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Naples, fl airport road and davis blvd. I was leaving a meeting and headed northbound on airport road at 3:55pm on tuesday, october 15th. I was approaching the stoplight at the intersection on airport road and davis blvd. When i tried to break, the rpm's on my honda accord rose from 1000 to 2000 to 3000 and i noticed as i continued to break the rpm's kept increasing and the car kept rolling even though i was…
ODI 10548033
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission will not or struggles to move in or out of second gear. *tr
ODI 10565107
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Problem started : about a week ago . Engine would stall if either left or right turn signal was/were activated. At the present, engine dies when the brake pedal is depressed..american honda told us that they had never heard of this complaint before. ( problem also occurs when 4 way flashers are activated). Car is unsafe and not drivable without turn signals and brake lights. I would like to know if any other honda…
ODI 10526275
Engine · Power Train
Car started burning oil at 100,000 miles. Tail pipe is full of black soot. I have to put 2 quarts of oil in the car every 700 miles. Car has been regularly maintained. On june 28, 2013, at 148,000 miles, the gears started slipping as i was driving. The drive light in the dash started blinking. Car would not shift gears properly. Reverse would not work. Mechanic stated transmission needs to be rebuilt - costing…
ODI 10525313
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving around 20 mph when my car starts revving and the car doesn't move. It happens between 20mph-40mph. I was to pull over then start driving again. It happens more often then not now. *tr
ODI 10519593