2003 Honda Accord Frontal Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 21 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 7 records
- seat belt · 6 records
- side airbag · 6 records
- airbag deployed · 5 records
- airbag light · 4 records
- passenger airbag · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle. All of the vehicle air bags deployed except for the frontal driver air bag. The contact sustained bruising and minor injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10384449
Frontal
I own a 2003 honda accord ex, 4 cylinder, 95,000 miles. The srs warning light recently illuminated. It illuminates sporadically. Taking it to a dealer for repair. Hopefully it just has to be reset. *tr
ODI 10365299
Frontal
In a front end collision, the passenger airbag deployed but the driver's airbag failed to deploy. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10358921
Frontal
In addition to already recalled 2004-5 honda accords, you need to include 2003's too. Airbag light is on and off intermittently. Quite possibly it is the occupant protection sensor, or some component of that system, in the 2004/05's it is a wiring harness. Mine has been doing this for several months. They will gladly begin looking for a $120 diagnostic charge. This is a federally required safety system, any safety…
ODI 10369951
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While traveling 15 mph, the contact stated that the passenger and driver front air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 02/09/11*lj updated 05/23/11
ODI 10362767
Frontal · Sensor/Control Module
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) what: air bags:frontal:sensor red light comes on intermittently. Vehicle: honda accord 2003 vin: [xxx] mileage: about 70,000 related recall: 07v001000 how long: it stays on as long as the vehicle is being driven. Conditions: 1. The light comes on even when there is no bag or small object on passenger seat. 2. The light has…
ODI 10334459
Frontal
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and when he came out his front passenger airbag had deployed. The contact stated his airbag light had not been coming on so he has no idea why the airbag would deploy. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was 101,000. The current mileage was 101,600.
ODI 10316996
Air Bags · Frontal
I have a 2003 honda accord lx that was recently involved in a head on accident, where the car was traveling between 45 and 55mph when it slid on ice and went head on into a snow bank/ditch. There was only the driver inthe vehicle and approximately 90% of the front bumper was shattered due to the collision. The passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in the seat, and the driver's airbag failed to deploy. The seat…
Crash reported
ODI 10317095
Frontal
Since january, 2010, on starting the vehicle, the airbag light sometimes remains lit - along with the notice "passenger airbag off", which turns off after a second or two. This is not affected by whether there is a passenger (or package) in the seat, cold or warm start, temperature outdoors or temperature inside the car. *tr
ODI 10349720
Frontal
Driver's side airbag light stays lit whenever ignition is in the "on" position. This as is an ongoing situation since september,2009. I know many hondas in that time frame have the same problem. Many have been recalled, i believe. *tr
ODI 10305374
Frontal
Had an accident in which the driver side airbag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10284004
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that she was in an accident and the entire front of her vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was considered a total loss. She stated that the air bags did not deploy while driving 30 mph at the time of the crash .as a result the contact experiencing injuries to her arms, bruises and whip lash. There was a police report filed. The insurance company advised her…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10282519
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving this vehicle the idle always seemed too fast. Even when the brake was depressed the car appeared to want to go ahead on its own whether in drive or reverse. My parents had reported this problem several times to a local honda dealer who told my mother she didn't know how to drive and asked my father if he bought gas at a local indian reservation insinuating it was cheap gas that caused the problem. My…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10308111
Frontal · Visibility
Honda has a recall on windshield wipers for 2003 accord and airbag sensors. They claim my vin # is not included. They say even though i'm having the same problems it is just coincidental and i am responsible for repairs. They claim the are not liable in case of an accident since my vin # does not fall under the recall. *tr
ODI 10245583
Frontal · Seat Belts
The car was traveling 25mph and was stuck head on directly on the driver side. Car was totaled. Driver side airbag didn't deploy and driver side seat belt did not hold. The passenger side airbag deployed. This is a major flaw in the car design. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10248446
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The passenger side air bag deployed, but the driver's side did not. The contact was wearing her seat belt and taken to a local hospital with chest pain. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 96,000. Updated 09/23/08 *bf updated 09/25/08. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10237646
Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. When the vehicle was started, the srs indicator light illuminated and does not shut off. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact has not notified a dealer or repair shop. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 54,500 and current mileage was 54,700.
ODI 10234205
Frontal
I had an accident, the passenger side's airbag of the 2003 honda, accord deployed, the driver's airbag did not.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10196174
Frontal · Seat Belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While attempting to turn the vehicle at 50 mph, it was struck by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to her back, forehead, knees, and chest due to being thrown into the steering wheel from impact. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The driver's side seat belt came out of the buckle latch and was thrown to the passenger side of the vehicle. Six months…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10245660
Frontal
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side air bag did not deploy in a frontal impact crash. The approximate speed at the time of impact was 55 mph. There was pre-impact braking. The driver was wearing a seat belt, and no injuries were sustained.
Crash reported
ODI 10174405
Frontal
I was forced off the road into a utility pole causing extensive front end damage to my 2003 honda accord. The airbags did not deploy. I and my passenger were saved from serious harm because we had our seat belts on. If the impact would have been greater i fear one or both of us could have had serious injuries or even been killed. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10105609
Frontal
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. On november 17, 2004 someone hit contact's vehicle head on at 60 mph. Upon impact, air bad did not deploy. The contact hit his head on the sun visor clamp. He was unconscious for a while. The police was called. The damage was to the front of the vehicle. He called honda ,and honda sent someone to inspect the vehicle. The contact did not think there were any lights…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10139731
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
Frontal
On july 31, we were involved in a collision in our 2003 honda accord lx. An suv ran a stop sign, and we hit it. The impact was directly head-on for us (broadside for the suv). We were traveling between 20 and 30 mph at the time. The front end of the accord was accordianed. However, our front airbags did not deploy. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and were not injured. However, without the seatbelts, the front…
Crash reported
ODI 10086159
Frontal
Our 2003 honda accord was involved in a collision -- we turned into another vehicle at an intersection. There was significant front end damage to our honda, but the air bags did not deploy. It sure looks like they should have. Fortunately, there were no injuries. We have sent this information to honda, but they have failed to respond.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10086790