2003 Honda Accord Structure 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:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Paint on the body of my car began peeling rapidly last summer. I do not treat my car with any special waxes, drive in extreme conditions or park my car in direct sunlight. The paint had deteriorated rapidly over the course of the past 8 months. I have noticed other hondas about the age of mine with this problem. *tr
ODI 10511162
Structure
This car has a manufacturer's defect and the clear coat is coming off. It will need to be repainted. *tr
ODI 10483177
Structure
The clear coat is delaminating/peeling from the paint coat on my 2003 honda accord. I went to the dealer and was told by the service manager there is nothing they can do, i meet with the customer service rep. This week. I believe that this delamination and peeling must be a factory defect and should be corrected by honda. *tr
ODI 10398424
Structure
The paint began fading and peeling. Noticed on my hondas that are the same make and model. *tr
ODI 10485457
Structure
Was never notified of ghost paint recall for this car. Really terrible that honda has this problem with their paint. *tr
ODI 10681633
Electrical System · Macpherson Strut · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure · Visibility
Took my car in for a regular oil change. Hours later i received a phone call from the service advisor asking me, if i had time so he could talk to me regarding my car. I said, yes and the service advisor from honda dealership went on to tell me that i needed my transmission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, and my engine coolant changed. The total amount of cost came to $500.29 which i thought i was being ripped…
ODI 10160082
Structure
The rubber gasket around my moonroof is rotting away. The car was purchased in august 2003 and i am the original owner. Due to high mileage, i am out of the original warranty. I was told by the honda dealer in covington, louisiana that the gasket cannot be purchased separately, thus i will have to buy an entire sunroof assembly to cure the defect. This will cost in excess of $500. The gasket has never been damaged…
ODI 10159605
Structure
I have a 203 honda accord ex. The center console light failed. Now i cannot operate the defroster controls, radio or any other air conditioning function because the screen is no longer visible. *jb
ODI 10146616
Front · Structure
Two front end alignments were performed and the tires were rotated. A technical service bulletin indicated that this problem occurred because the crate upon which the engine sits was not positioned correctly at the factory. The dealership positioned the crate correctly, but the problem recurred. *ak the consumer noticed when he backed up the vehicle , a click would be heard as if the gear was not positioned…
ODI 10067172
Structure
I wash the vehicle weekly and on my weekly wash i realized that the paint was peeling. I brought the car to my honda dealership where they said they were not responsible. The car at the time was only 1 year old. Now there are various areas on the car where the paint is peeling.*ak
ODI 10104207
Structure
My 2003 accord ex v-6 has developed a loud popping or creaking sound from beneath the driver's side floor pan every time i accelerate, decelerate, or turn into a corner. The dealer told me it was normal when i first officially complained at 7,000 miles, but as time has passed, the noise has gotten worse. The dealer has attempted to fix it 5 times, but has not yet found a solution. With some research, i discovered a…
ODI 10065941
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Suspension
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.*ak
ODI 10105649
Structure · Visibility
Driver side window and windshield are creaking when driving over left side bumps. Car taken to dealer who claims this is normal body flex which is incorrect. Research indicates that this is possibly due to a pillar clips or mohawk strip, however dealer inspected the a pillar and claims it is "tightened to spec". *nlm
ODI 10021456
Structure
2003 honda accord coupe has developed loose windshield noises (pop and clicks) when suspension is flexed or challenged by road uneveness. The car only has 1000 miles on it and the cold weather brought out the noises. I consider this a serious structural defect and someone should investigate this. The car is not welded together well at all.
ODI 10045474
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Glass, Side/Rear · Structure · Suspension
(1) a. Window being scratched by something in panel. Both driver and passanger window. B. At about 16000 miles it was noticed that the transmission was leaking so badly i couldn't drive out of the dealership. ( i believe the car may have been leaking since purchase. New with only 36 miles.) c. Trunk liner sagging. D. When making left hand turns if you have the sunvisor out it can swing and hit you in the head. E.…
ODI 10080452
Structure
Problems with 2003 honda accord.*mr (nar) while baking up the columns between the rear and side windows blocked the consumer's view. *nm
ODI 10046652
Structure
I purchased my honda accord lx v6 on august 9, 2003. After a week of driving, i noticed that the right corner near the dash board's generating a rattle noise whenever i go over an uneven road. I took it into the dealership and they said they can not figure it out. They believe it's the plastic rubbing against plastic. However, i don't think that's the case since it doesn't sound like rubbing noise and more like…
ODI 10058719
Structure
I have a 2003 honda accord purchased in march 03. The left rear and right front is leaking water. We don't know exactly when this started but noticed it on may 3rd. Dealer has been unable to fix as of now and now car is smelling like mold. Concerned about mold now that it smells. Techs at dealer have not been able to fix. Honda motor corp. Was called by me and dealer but they have been no help. I know that it's…
ODI 10019301
Glass, Side/Rear · Structure
Driver window makes a creaking noise while driving. If you lower the window just barely so as not to hear wind noise, it will sometimes lessen the noise. Otherwise, it is very loud and annoying. *nm
ODI 10095616
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Unknown Or Other
They are selling me a lemon and fool me around with excuse. The engine light have been on six time during this two year. The first three time the engine light on, i did not have duplicatin code. Sum up the six time report, i have two times code 0700 and two times code 1705. I called honda because they authorized this dealer to sell thie car, however, they told me since the dealer do the modification on the car (add…
ODI 10069877
Structure
2003 honda accord interior door handles replaced on passenger side due to the chrome peeling off the handle frame. *nj the consumer stated the peeling acted as a thin sharp razor, which caused 2 of his passengers to sustain finger cuts which included bleeding. *jb
2 injuries
ODI 10251334
Structure
While driving a creaking noise was heard coming from the front left side of vehicle. Dealer could not duplicate the problem, but consumer suspected there was a problem with the structure of vehicle. *ak
ODI 10042173