2003 Honda Accord Ignition 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:

2 indicate a crash
0 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	7
60–100k mi	3
100–150k mi	3
30–60k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

August 4, 2012 · 130,000 miles
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the keys became stuck in the ignition. The ignition would rotate forward to start but would not rotate to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000 ( electrical system:ignition). The dealer stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The vehicle…
ODI 10470176
October 19, 2010 · 80,000 miles
Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact received recall notice nhtsa#10v364000; electrical system, ignition regarding the ignition. There was no problem with the ignition before she received the recall notice; however, after the dealer performed the recall repair they were unable to remove the key out of the new ignition. The dealer had to install the old ignition back into the vehicle in order to start…
ODI 10365283
October 1, 2010 · 138,000 miles
Ignition
2003 honda accord ex the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the car is forced hard into park. When running, if the car is placed in park, the car will not stay parked and begins to move forward. Placing the emergency brake on holds the car if the car tries to move while in park. The problem occurs one hundred percent of the time and has been occurring on my vehicle for two months. *tr
ODI 10358760
February 3, 2010 · 109,300 miles
Ignition
Was able to remove car key from ignition while car still in "drive". *tr
ODI 10305784
January 1, 2010 · 55,000 miles
Ignition
Unable to remove key from ignition in 2003 honda accord during cold weather. The problem is my car could be stolen since i can't get my key out, therefore i can't lock my car. I am carrying a spare key, but anyone can look in my car and see my key in the ignition. All you need to do is break my window and drive away with my car. *tr
ODI 10298161
August 26, 2009 · 65,000 miles
Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that after he parked his vehicle in the garage and removed the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. There was extensive damaged to the rear bumper of the vehicle. The insurance company repaired the vehicle; however, the contact was responsible for the repair cost. The dealer stated that if he…
Crash reported
ODI 10348393
February 29, 2008 · 71,000 miles
Ignition
I drive a 2003 honda accord with 71,000 miles. The ignition key is stuck at position 1 of 3 and cannot be returned to 0. I am unable to get the key out in any gear position (others have tried it as well) and am unable to retrieve the key. *tr
ODI 10219799
December 22, 2006 · 30,000 miles
High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch · Ignition · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Switch
This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2.5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife.…
ODI 10177717
October 15, 2006
Ignition
2003 honda accord. Consumer states that her vehicle rolled into another vehicle when the key was taken out of the ignition. She had to pay to fix the other vehicle and would like to be reimbursed since there is a recall for this issue. *kb
Crash reported
ODI 10370012
November 1, 2004
Ignition
2003 honda accord coupe has hard starts. Will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.*ak
ODI 10098151
July 3, 2004
Ignition
Feel a grinding noise when moving the car forward (under 10 mph). The problem happens only when first starting the car and moving from park. It doesn't happen after the car runs and stops for red light. *ak
ODI 10098149
February 4, 2004 · 8,500 miles
Ignition
Car does not start up immediately when i turn the key (particularly in cold weather). Turns over, but seems almost as if it is not going to start. Onda service manager tells me 10-15 seconds of crank time is considered normal.*ak however, i don't think this is normal.
ODI 10056499
December 26, 2003 · 4,560 miles
Ignition
I have a new 2003 accord v6 less than 5,000 miles. The car has hard starts one out of every 5-10 times. There seems to be a growing trend and i am worried about the durability of my new car. The ignition turns over continuously but the car won't start. *la
ODI 10052923
October 19, 2003
Ignition
New 2003 honda accord v6 - about 1 out of every 5 times i start my car, it does not start smoothly. Usually takes a couple of seconds for the engine to turn over.
ODI 10051349
September 25, 2003
Ignition
I recently purchased a 2003 honda accord v6 6speed. Overall, i feel the car has been very nice but there are a few problems that i have noticed with the car. I seem to have a "hard" start problem every so often where the car will crank it just wont turn over. I also noticed a popping sound every time i start to go after the car has been sitting for a while. I'm very skeptical on the quality of the accords now as i'm…
ODI 10039620
August 19, 2003 · 74 miles
Ignition
I have a 2003 honda 4door accord v6 and sometimes it won't start on the first crank.*ak
ODI 10033111
August 13, 2003 · 900 miles
Ignition
The vehicle was parked in the driveway with park brake engaged when the vehicle rolled out into the street due to a faulty ignition. *ak
ODI 10034086
July 10, 2003
Ignition
Vehicle has hard starts. Will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.*ak
ODI 10028768
March 10, 2003 · 1,000 miles
Ignition
Feel a grinding noise when starting to move the car (under 10 mph) after starting the engine. The problem does not happen thereafter for other stops and starts at red light. This is only only occurs when engine is off, then starting up and driving away from park. *ak
ODI 10025601
January 1, 2003
Ignition · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
2003 honda accord. The consumers vehicle only 3500 miles and has been serviced 5 times for the same ignition problem. The consumer was told nothing can be done and the consumer would have to live with the vehicle not starting. The cabinet door under the radio had to be replaced because it began vibrating audibly, the sunroof had to be re-greased and shimmied. *jb
ODI 10008861
November 18, 2002 · 3 miles
Ignition
Vehicle will not start on occasion. It will take 3-4 attempts at starting before it will ever start. After it starts it runs very rough like it is flooded and trying to get rid of excess fuel in the cylinders. This has happened off and on since new.
ODI 10019191
Ignition
Intermittently vehicle will hesitate to start. It will have a hard start. Dealership cannot locate cause.*ak
ODI 10029716