2003 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 2,013 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2003 reports, 158 involved a crash and 19 involved a fire. 157 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 10, 2019
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Campaign 19E068000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMar 30, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any Takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF0.
Campaign 17V220000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 15, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Campaign 15V370000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 4, 2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJun 20, 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V353000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsMay 17, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V222000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionAug 5, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DEFORM, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE INTERLOCK FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO BE DEFEATED.
REMOVAL OF THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN SHIFTED TO THE PARK POSITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL INTERLOCK PIN AND LEVER WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW, DESIGNED COMPONENTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 10V364000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorApr 11, 2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 351,000 MY 2003 ACCORD VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING. IF SIGNS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE OBSERVED ON THE WIPER MOTOR, THE MOTOR WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 08V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 17, 2007
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 317-1131L-AS, 317-1131R-AS, 317-1131L-US, AND 317-1131R-US, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION A SLIGHT DISTORTION OF THE BEZEL CHANGED THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
Campaign 07E031000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsJan 16, 2007
CERTAIN TYC HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/NS 20-6361-00 AND 20-6362-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2006 HONDA ACCORD PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DEMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
GENERA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GENERA AT 714-522-6688.
Campaign 07E004000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2004
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 04V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,013 reports, newest first.
Power train, Oct 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY ANOTHER CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE TRANSMISSION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 76000.
Vehicle speed control, Oct 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH HIS FOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN RPMS. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 88,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PREVIOUSLY, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH; AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE STEREO SYSTEM, AND THE FOUR AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 16, 2010
WHEN DRIVING MY 2003 HONDA ACCORD THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, UPHILL, MY CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE REVVED LIKE IT COULD NOT CHOOSE A GEAR. THE CAR WAS JERKING AS THE ENGINE CONTINUE TO REV AND IT SHIFTED IN AND OUT OF GEAR (I DON'T KNOW IF IT TRIED TO ENGAGE EACH GEAR SEPARATELY, OR THE SAME GEAR EACH TIME). I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, HOWEVER WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON I CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ONLY WAY I COULD DRIVE THE CAR WAS TO PUT IT IN 2ND GEAR AND LEAVE IT THERE ON A MOUNTAIN FREEWAY WITH MANY SWITCHBACKS AND A SPEED LIMIT OF 45-55MPH. THIS HAPPENED WITHIN 10 MILES OF STARTING MY TRIP HOME AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I HAD NOTICED A FEW DAYS PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR SO I HAD MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE MECHANIC TO HAVE IT CHECKED. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN THE NEXT MORNING I EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED AND AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR HE SAID THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I THEN TOOK IT TO ANDERSON HONDA WHO EXAMINED THE CAR AND ALSO SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS A CLEAN HISTORY AND HAS ONLY EVER BEEN MAINTAINED BY A HONDA DEALER WITH ON TIME SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I CONTACTED HONDA OF AMERICA FOR HELP PAYING FOR THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AS I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ERROR, NOT A DRIVER/MAINTENANCE ERROR. I CONTACTED A LAWYER WHO WAS ABLE TO SPEAK WITH A REGIONAL MANAGER OF HONDA USA WHO SAID THAT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS OVER 3 YRS OLD AND MORE THAN 36,000 MILES THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CAR'S PERFORMANCE AND SUGGESTED I TRADE MY CAR IN FOR A NEW HONDA. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 94,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP IS HELPING ME WITH A 25% DISCOUNT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA AFTER THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THIS ONE (MULTIPLE RECALLS ALREADY) AND THE CURT COSTUMER SERVICE. I WOULD NEVER HAVE EXPECTED THIS FROM HONDA. *TR
Power train, Oct 16, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT WHEN GOING 20-30 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CAR SHIFTS DOWNWARD TO ~ 10 MPH, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S BODY TO BE THROWN FORWARD. THIS MAY CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION. *TR
Power train, Oct 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2010
TL* TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DISPLAY FOR THE RADIO, HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND DEFROSTER WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Steering, Oct 14, 2010
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-V6 ON FREEWAY, MY WIFE SMELLED SMOKE IN THE CAR. SHE HAD TO TURN OF THE AIR AND OPEN THE WINDOWS. I CHECKED THE CAR AT HOME AND FOUND THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE LEAKING BADLY FROM THE RUBBER HOSE PORTION (ON TOP OF THE ENGINE), FLUID DROPPING DOWN ON EXHAUST AND CAUSING HEAVY SMOKE FROM BURNING FLUID. I HAD THE HOSE REPLACED BY MY MECHANIC. AMERICAN HONDA ISSUED RECALLS FOR SAME PROBLEM ON SOME OF THEIR ACURA TSX AND TL CARS, BUT NOT ON THE HONDA CARS. *TR
Power train, Oct 13, 2010
THE ENGINE REVS UP, BUT THE CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO GEAR OR MOVE, DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS FAILING AND ESSENTIALLY BURNING UP THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, RENDERING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION USELESS. I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR RANDOMLY TO KEEP GOING. SOMETIMES CARS BEHIND ME HAVE TO SLAM ON BRAKES BE CAUSE CAR CAN NOT GO. ALSO HAPPENS ON INTERSTATE WHICH IS DEFINITELY IS A RISK TO CRASH. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Oct 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND RESTARTED; THE VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY AFTER THE RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TIMING CHAIN AND VALVE COVER WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
Power train, Oct 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP BETWEEN GEARS. WHEN HE WOULD ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD BUT THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE THIRD GEAR PRESSURE SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Air bags, Oct 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD EX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.
Power train, Oct 7, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2003 HONDA ACCORD V6 WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FROM DAY I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT AS SMOOTH AS IN OTHER CARS, BUT I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE IT WAS JUST THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS TRANSMISSION. THEN A RECALL CAME OUT FOR THIS TRANSMISSIONS AND I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED AN OIL JET KIT. FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS I'VE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IF SHIFTING A LOT MORE VIOLENTLY FROM 2ND 3RD GEAR AND IT DOES IT EVERYTIME IT UP SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. I CALLED THE DEALER TO CHECK IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR RECALL AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME NO. I JUST AFRAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION MIGHT LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING A CRASH. *TR
Power train, Oct 5, 2010
2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-V6 - POWER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 112,000. WHILE DRIVING TO CHURCH THE CAR SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAKENED POWER AND IT APPEARED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE ON HILLS. THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER DROPPING MY CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA REPAIR CENTER, WHERE THE MANAGER CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE REPAIR CENTER QUOTED $4,400 FOR A HONDA AUTHORIZED REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. I CALLED HONDA AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR SUPPORT WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A TREND IN 2003 ACCORD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DECLINED TO HELP STATING THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 100,000 MILES. THE HONDA REPAIR CENTER WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE FINAL PRICE TO $3,300. I AM PRESENTLY 7 MONTHS PREGNANT AND ALSO HAVE TWO CHILDREN AGES EIGHT AND SIX WHO I TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL DAILY. I PURCHASED THE HONDA BECAUSE THEY HAVE TRADITIONALLY STOOD BEHIND THEIR BRAND AND PRODUCED A HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT. HOWEVER, AS A MOTHER, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR -NOR DO I ACCEPT HONDA'S LACK OF INVOLVEMENT TO PROPERLY RESOLVE. WE PLAN TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND IMMEDIATELY SELL AS I DO NOT WANT TO JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WITH THIS VEHICLE AND ITS DEMONSTRATED INFERIOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. *TR
Air bags, Oct 4, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND KNOCKED THE CONTACT UNCONSCIOUS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A MAILBOX AND TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BODY BRUISES AND INJURY TO THE NOSE. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGES AND WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Air bags, Oct 4, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY, RESULTING IN THE CONTACT CRASHING INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER WAS REPORTED INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Power train, Oct 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE AGGRESSIVELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE YET THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY DRIVE FORWARD WHILE IN SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS, AS THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,000. UPDATED 1/19/2010 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CHANGE GEARS AND SLIP OUT OF GEAR ON ITS ON. THE STARTLING DELAYED SHIFTS WERE VIOLENT AND SUDDEN, WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH AND DECELERATE IN A VERY AGGRESSIVE MANNER. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE OR MOVE FORWARD ABOVE SECOND GEAR. UPDATED 03/28/11
Visibility, Oct 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAINY WEATHER. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WHEN ARRIVING, THE WIPERS RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND WAS ORDERED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V169000, (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,450 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,500.
Air bags, Oct 3, 2010, crash
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Oct 2, 2010
I OWN A 2003 HONDA ACCORD WHICH I'VE OWNED FOR 3 YEARS WITH IN THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES ROTORS PADS AND CALIBERS 5 TIMES MY BRAKES OVER HEAT AND SOMETIMES WONT STOP THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUES TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT IM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR CAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IM EVER GOING TO STOP EVEN AFTER HAVING TO HAD MY BRAKES REPAIRED 5 TIMES AND YET CAR STILL DOES THE SAME THING SOMEONE NEEDS TO RECALL THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. *TR
Power train, Oct 2, 2010
2003 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 MODEL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR PURCHASED END OF 2002. APPROXIMATELY 22K MILES AFTER PURCHASE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AFTER WARMING UP. STOP CAR AND RESTART IT WOULD SHIFT PROPERLY FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AGAIN. ACCORDING TO DEALER PROBLEM CAUSED BY SEAL BROKEN DOWN CLOGGING TRANSMISSION FILTER. TODAY, 110K MILES ON CAR (90K ON TRANSMISSION), SAME EXACT PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME WHILE DRIVING ON I-4 IN ORLANDO. NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS THE CAR VIOLENTLY DOWNSHIFTED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE COMPUTER CODES AS SOLENOID PROBLEMS. HE CLEARED THE ERRORS AND CAR DROVE FINE AGAIN FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING TO LURCH UP AND DOWN GEARS AGAIN. LUCKILY THIS WAS IN A MORE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH VIOLENTLY. *TR
Power train, Oct 2, 2010
DRIVING 2003 HONDA ACCORD AT 70 MPH ON FREEWAY. SUDDENLY CAR JERKS AND STARTS LOOSING POWER. EVEN TRIED ACCELERATING BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT LOOSING POWER. WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO MOVE TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE AS THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. AFTER THE CAR SPEED DROPPED TO 50 MPH THE CAR STARTED RUNNING OK. EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME REACHED SPEED OF 70 MPH. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, EVEN AT SLOW SPEED THE VEHICLE REPEATED THIS BEHAVIOR. DID NOT SEE THIS PROBLEM FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN SUDDENLY HAPPENED AGAIN. ON RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, REALIZED THAT THERE ARE MANY MORE PEOPLE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AND HONDA HAS NOT STEPPED UP TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AT HIGH SPEED IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF YOU HAVE OTHER VEHICLE BEHIND YOU. HONDA SEEMS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION BUT DON'T WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR IT. THIS WILL BE MY LAST HONDA. I CURRENTLY OWN A HONDA ACCORD AND A 2004 HONDA PILOT. WILL BE TRADING EACH OF THEM IN FOR A DIFFERENT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. IF HONDA DOES NOT CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF ITS CUSTOMERS, WHY SHOULD CUSTOMERS STAY LOYAL TO HONDA. WILL NOT BE BUYING ONE GOING FORWARD AND WILL RECOMMEND ALL EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS TO NEVER BUY ONE. *TR
Power train, Oct 2, 2010
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT TO SECOND GEAR GIVING A BURNT SMELL. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED. WE HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND WE ALSO FOUND THAT WITH THIS MODEL THERE SEEMS TO BE AN UNUSUAL HIGH NUMBER OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES. I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR WE ARE ON THE HIGHWAY DAILY. HONDA HAD A RECALL TO PUT AN OIL SPRAY KIT ON THIS MODEL, BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM MAGNIFIED. *TR
Power train, Oct 1, 2010
AFTER TRAVELING 60MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HWY AND THEN TURNING ONTO A SECONDARY ROAD MY 2003 HONDA ACCORD STOPPED MOVING. WE TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION HAD BURNED OUT. A REBUILT TRAN WAS PUT IN. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 1, 2010
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