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.
Engine
While slowing down to stop at light in traffic and car just stopped and almost got hit by cars in my rear . I heard a loud boom and car(car mileage at 131239 )wouldn't move .it also wouldnt go in to park and there was grinding sound when trying to put in park . Had car towed to find out its was transmission ,paid 1895.00.now here i am 7/27/2015 and the same thing happen (car mileage at 153000) . How is honda not…
ODI 10743685
Engine · Power Train
We driving on 35w -south at around 60 miles an hour and the vehicle turned itself to 1st gear. Had to pull over to shoulder and called aaa. Was told that solenoid to be replaced. After the replacement, car was ok and again, after few miles, has a similar incident on 494, where the gear shifted back to a lower gear at 60 miles an hour and missed a fully loaded walmart truck by inches! I had to spend 1800$ to get the…
ODI 10561241
Engine · Power Train
The car suddenly would not accelerate and change into the 3rd gear while driving on a busy road. Had the car towed to an authorized mechanic who diagnosed the issue as transmission failure with the 3rd gear. This is the same issue that caused honda to issue a recall for their 2003 v6 accord in 2004. A month prior, on two separate occasions, i was driving between 40mph-45mph when all of a sudden the car would not…
ODI 10508472
Engine
Uses tons of oil, has done so since new. Disappointed in motor and honda's lack of response for this issue!!
ODI 10504643
Engine · Power Train
Informed kolbe honda that my transmission was slipping back on 9/2/2004 and again on 11/9/2010. The service department claims there is nothing wrong with my transmission. I have paperwork stating the dates and complaints about my transmission. The honda dealerships claimed there was nothing wrong with my transmission. At this time, my car was still under warranty. On 3/7/2013. Is when i almost died on the freeway…
ODI 10671192
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Wheels
Other driver was driving reckless!!!!! Ran a red light at 60 miles an hour 20 miles over speed limit, side impact , air bags did not work!!!!!!! Major brain injury as a result!!!!! *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10519958
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she heard a loud whining noise. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. *tr
ODI 10505252
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated issue when the contact was advised that the engine mounts were failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.....updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/11/16.*jb
ODI 10488677
Engine · Power Train
A couple of weeks ago my automatic transmission started acting funny at low speeds - having trouble downshifting to speed up the car (i.e. Going about 25 and then trying to speed up - it would just feel like it was in neutral and the car would rev but not speed up).the biggest issue then was that, at high speeds, the car would violently shift into 1st gear - thus causing the car to suddenly and severely slow down.…
ODI 10487222
Engine · Power Train
After about 45 minute ride out of my city on a major highway, my car violently downshifted from 65 mph to 0 and would not move out of first gear thereafter. This has happened everyday afterwards that i drive my car at least 20 minutes. It seems as if once a mechanism inside the transmission heats up or gets hot, this happens. I always service my vehicle as required, i am worried. This is a major transmission…
ODI 10484644
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later i had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission after bought car. On 11/10/2012 out of no where when i was getting off the freeway my car…
ODI 10484000
Engine · Power Train
When driving the car will not shift from second to third gears. While driving, the car while suddenly downshift to a lower gear with no warning. No check engine light is on. Honda states this is not covered under warranty but this should be since it is a major component of the car and this is something that honda was aware of when the car was released. *tr
ODI 10493484
Engine · Power Train
Key fell apart in hand when placed into ignition and made vehicle unable to start engine. Gear shift button which needed to be depressed to shift fell out and made vehicle unable to be shifted into gear. *tr
ODI 10637700
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I went to put the key in to start my vehicle and the key totally fell apart in my hand. It was dark and i had no way to start my car. I tried putting the key portion without the enclosure into the ignition but it would not work to start the car. I then tried to reassemble the key in the enclosure and try to turn the car on so i could at least get home...it did catch long enough to start the car and i had to hold it…
ODI 10626509
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at 60 mph on us 30 when my honda accord suddenly jerked and slipped into low gear. I was nearly rearended and was definitely in shock. I continued homeward and it did the same thing 3 more times. I had slowed my speed to 40 mph but the engine sounded like i was going too fast for the gear i was in so slowed down even more....put my flashers on and crept home. Since it is after hours i must wait until…
ODI 10470477
Engine
We have a 2003 honda accord ex v6 automatic. While accelerating at low speeds, car lurches violently. It appears to occur when shifting gears. This has been very alarming, especially with two young children in the car. Also, the car does not go into reverse sometimes, unless turning the engine off and on again. *js
ODI 10463935
Engine · Power Train
The car after being driven to work by my wife would hesitate going into gear. After speaking to the honda dealership,and honda america we were told it to far out of warranty to be covered. We have owned several honda cars and now we are told they will not cover any of the costs involved. I thought honda was better than this. *tr
ODI 10463279
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that when the air condition or heater was being used and the engine was shut off, it would become hesitant to restart. The contact would have to allow the vehicle to sit for several hours before the engine could be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times for the failure. A diagnostic was performed that was unable to locate a…
ODI 10479606
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving both on street and highway the vehicle suddenly shift gears on its own. The rpms will go up and the car violently slows down. For some time after the vehicle will not shift up and will not go above 25 mph. *tr
ODI 10531511
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. About two months ago i started feeling the car wasn't feeling right. As i was driving, it felt like the gear shift had been knocked down in to neutral, but was still actually still in drive. When this happened, the rpm's would go up and the car felt like it wasn't going anywhere, just coasting, then it seemed to just jolt back to where it should be. The problem wasn't happening…
ODI 10475199
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the contact smelled sulfur inside the vehicle. The contact stated that he believed the smell was emitting from the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the smell was normal. The contact continued to driver the vehicle with the sulfur smell since no remedy was provided but the smell was becoming too…
ODI 10479937