Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10V364000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 01/28/2003 to 09/03/2003V (Vehicle)55149810/07/2010ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)08/05/201008/05/2010
Defect SummaryHonda 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.
Consequence SummaryRemoval 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesHonda safety recall no. r44.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120512/16/200510018873Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64. *tt01/19/2006
110511/16/200510018257Accessory power socket inoperative. *tt12/19/2005
06010506/16/200510018164Power locks lock self, cycle twice to lock. *jb12/16/2005
120412/16/200410018086Cruise control (vss) pin 12 service manual error. *tt12/15/2005
0503412/14/20050503410017428Headlights dim or diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm. *tt11/07/2005
40504/16/200510016353Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt09/08/2005
20502/16/200510015291Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009. *tt07/13/2005
0116200501/16/200510014746Bank 1 too lean. *eh05/09/2005
0116200501/16/200510014750Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh05/09/2005
1016200410/16/200410014473Navigation system display won't dim with headlights on. *eh05/03/2005
1016200410/16/200410014474Upper clock displays the wrong time. *eh05/03/2005
1016200410/16/200410014475Low fuel warning on at 1/4 tank remaining. *eh05/03/2005
120312/16/200310014210Power window master switch input test error. *nm04/29/2005
120312/16/200310014208Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx. *nm04/29/2005
20402/16/200410014236Power windows self-open when parked. *nm04/29/2005
1201200312/01/200310014311On-board snapshot data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on. *sc04/29/2005
120312/16/200310014209Radio or upper display is inoperative. *nm04/29/2005
20402/16/200410014235Power window 10-minute key off delay. *nm04/29/2005
20402/16/200410014238Resetting the maintenance required indicator. *nm04/29/2005
70407/16/200410014106Poor radio reception, seek-stop test. *sc04/28/2005
0404809/03/200410011250Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606. *tt01/12/2005
0201200402/01/200410009144Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt09/13/2004
40404/16/200410009053Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt09/09/2004
0101200401/01/200410009083Radio test harness breakout box soon needed for audio system troubleshooting. honda. servicenews. *tt09/09/2004
0101200401/01/200410009067Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews. *tt09/09/2004
0101200401/01/200410009072Intermittent srs diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax, and 11-bx. honda. servicenews. *tt09/09/2004
0401200404/01/200410009027Engine no-start, power windows don't work. honda. servicenews. april 2004. *tt09/08/2004
0401200404/01/200410009023Got a diagnostic trouble code p2135. check c281. honda servicenews. april 2004. *tt09/08/2004
100210/16/200210005939Can fog lights and outside temp be installed together. honda october tech line information. *tt03/18/2004
100210/16/200210005938Fog lights inoperative, tcs indicator on. honda october tech line information. *tt03/18/2004
100210/16/200210005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt03/18/2004
11010211/01/200210005882Don't cross tcs and fog lights connectors. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
11010211/01/200210005878Install fog lights or outside temp sensor, not both. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
11010211/01/200210005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
0307210/03/200310004792Air conditioner, cruise control, automatic transmission shift position indicator do not work. *tt01/08/2004
0304107/31/200310003484Product update - multiplex integrated control unit. *tt10/21/2003
06010306/01/200310002705Information on transferring odometer reading to new gauge assembly. *tt09/11/2003
120212/16/200210002577B-can troubleshooting tips. *tt09/05/2003
0302906/06/200310002092When you insert the key in the driver's door lock and turn it quickly, the passenger's door may not lock and the security system may not arm. in addition, if you open the trunk and then immediately close it, the security system may not arm08/13/2003
30303/16/200310001832Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt07/22/2003
30303/16/200310001839Homelink range too short. *tt07/22/2003
30303/16/200310001838Navigation system serial number to obtain navigation system anti-theft code. *tt07/22/2003
02010302/01/200310001810Erratic gauges or odd odometer display. reset the gauge control module. *tt *jb07/18/2003
01010301/01/200310001796Diagnostic trouble codes p2646, p2648 - service manual fix. *tt *jb07/18/2003
0302705/06/200310001627Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2a00 (p2900). *tt06/17/2003
10707/16/2002637665Information on servicing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit. *tt12/03/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
100310/01/200310004964Jump-starting with ignition in on (ii) can set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606 - honda servicenews. *tt01/22/2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
80208/16/2002637972Subject regarding engine control module / power train control module (ecm/pcm) removal and replacement. *tt12/09/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
SB-08-17-1008/04/201010037384Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. this could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park. *rm05/23/2011
SB-08-17-1008/04/201010037384Ready05/23/2011
0401200504/01/200510016339Scratches around shift lock release slot. honda servicenews. *tt09/08/2005
60306/16/200310003204A condition may exist where the ignition key gets warm. *tt10/10/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-03-07010/11/201110041732Honda: update replacement pcm with automatic transmission. *pe10/31/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
0501200405/01/200410013987Clicking or ratcheting noise on hard right turns. *nm04/27/2005
40404/16/200410009051Clicking, ratching noise on hard right turns. honda. tech line summary. *tt09/09/2004

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
EA09001HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/05/200910/14/2010Ignition Shift Interlock10V364000
 On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions 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 if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. 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.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed.
RQ08006HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)09/08/200801/05/2009IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
 Odi has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (my) 2002 and 2003 honda accord vehicles with automatic transmissions.eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash.one owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway.another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street.there have been 28 complaints made to honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. in october 2003, american honda motor company initiated recall 03v-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain my 1999 honda odyssey, my 1997-99 acura cl, my 1999 acura tl, and my 1998-99 honda accord vehicles.in january 2005, honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05v-025), this time covering my 1997-2001 honda prelude, my 1999-2000 acura tl, and certain my 1999-2002 honda accord vehicles.not all my 2002 honda accords were covered under recall 05v-025.the remaining my 2002 and all my 2003 accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis(ea09-001) to continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect.
EA09001HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/05/2009IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
 Odi has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (my) 2002 and 2003 honda accord vehicles with automatic transmissions.eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash.one owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway.another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street.there have been 28 complaints made to honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. in october 2003, american honda motor company initiated recall 03v-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain my 1999 honda odyssey, my 1997-99 acura cl, my 1999 acura tl, and my 1998-99 honda accord vehicles.in january 2005, honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05v-025), this time covering my 1997-2001 honda prelude, my 1999-2000 acura tl, and certain my 1999-2002 honda accord vehicles.not all my 2002 honda accords were covered under recall 05v-025.the remaining my 2002 and all my 2003 accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysisto continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
EA09001HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/05/200910/14/2010Ignition Shift Interlock10V364000
 On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions 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 if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. 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.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed.
RQ08006HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)09/08/200801/05/2009IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
 Odi has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (my) 2002 and 2003 honda accord vehicles with automatic transmissions.eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash.one owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway.another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street.there have been 28 complaints made to honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. in october 2003, american honda motor company initiated recall 03v-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain my 1999 honda odyssey, my 1997-99 acura cl, my 1999 acura tl, and my 1998-99 honda accord vehicles.in january 2005, honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05v-025), this time covering my 1997-2001 honda prelude, my 1999-2000 acura tl, and certain my 1999-2002 honda accord vehicles.not all my 2002 honda accords were covered under recall 05v-025.the remaining my 2002 and all my 2003 accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis(ea09-001) to continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect.
EA09001HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/05/2009IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
 Odi has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (my) 2002 and 2003 honda accord vehicles with automatic transmissions.eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash.one owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway.another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street.there have been 28 complaints made to honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. in october 2003, american honda motor company initiated recall 03v-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain my 1999 honda odyssey, my 1997-99 acura cl, my 1999 acura tl, and my 1998-99 honda accord vehicles.in january 2005, honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05v-025), this time covering my 1997-2001 honda prelude, my 1999-2000 acura tl, and certain my 1999-2002 honda accord vehicles.not all my 2002 honda accords were covered under recall 05v-025.the remaining my 2002 and all my 2003 accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysisto continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/26/2013220000
 The radio comes on without a key and abruptly turns off when driving. the car appears on when no one is in the vehicle and i am worried that this may prompt someone to steal the car. it also drains the battery. i have researched the internet and called honda. honda swears that no one else has submitted this issue. my ref number for my complaint is n012013-02-2600454. it just doesn't make sense that all these people are having the same issue, but they don't issue a recall. you can do a simple google search and find hundreds of complaints and people saying that they have contacted honda.
11/12/201048116
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked, the contact stated the gear lever was in the drive position; however the ignition key would release upon engaging. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a repair was performed under a manufacturer's voluntary recall (ignition key: interlock switch). three days later after the recall remedy was performed the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the appropriate failure mileage was 48,116. js
09/15/20101400001
 This car had recalled for transmission . i bought this car in 2006. i got told the recalled has been fixed in 2004. i got problem with transmission again in 2007 when my car reach 45000. they fixed this problem using my extended warranty. now since last 2 year i still getting the problem with transmission . and the dealership saying they can't fix this time because they have fixed this problem before. i can't pass the inspection without fixing this problem. fixing this problem costing me more than what my car worth, about $5000. please help. *tr
09/15/2010140000
 This car had recalled for transmission . i bought this car in 2006. i got told the recalled has been fixed in 2004. i got problqm with transmission again in 2007 when my car reach 45000. they fixed this problam using my extended warranty. now since last 2 year i still getting the problam with transmission . and the dealership saying they can't fix this time because they have fixed this problam before. i can't pass the inspection without fixing this problqm. fixing this problam costing me more than what my car worth, about $5000. please help,
07/13/2012470001
 The console light which displays the radio/cd player, and all temperature controls (ac, heat, defroster, etc.) does not work. i understand the warranty was extended to seven years or 100,000 miles whichever comes first. unfortunately, i have exceeded those limits. however, this is a safety problem/defect and should be fixed. the dealer quoted a price of $1,000. *tr
01/09/20121200001
 For a couple of weeks the radio would give a snapping sound and then go silent. on or about the third week, just after starting the car, and turning the radio on, smoke started to pour from behind the dash in the area of the center console. i immediately turned off the radio. the smoke (fire?) stopped . . . . not sure whether turning off the radio or whether the wire, circuit board or (?) had burned through. *tr
01/09/2012120000
 For a couple of weeks the radio would give a snapping sound and then go silent. on or about the third week, just after starting the car, and turning the radio on, smoke started to pour from behind the dash in the area of the center consel. i immediately turned off the radio. the smoke (fire?) stopped . . . . not sure whether turning off the radio or whether the wire, circuit board or (?) had burned through.
06/01/2011150000
 Last year, i was driving my 2003 honda accord, and i locked my car as i was riding. upon reaching my home i tried to unlock my car and it would not unlock manually, by pushing the bottom, or with the keyless entry. when i tried to use the interior button to unlock the car, it locked all of the doors and the driver door would not unlock manually, however, i was finally able to get a passenger door unlocked manually. it seemed like i was in a horror movie because the passenger doors would appear to unlock, but they would instantly relock. this happened more than a few times and i was terrified to drive in fear of a accident as well as the fact that i had to leave my car unlocked when i went out in public. today, the issue started again. i tried to hold the keyless entry down so that the windows would roll down and i could gain access that way, but it was to no avail. i tried using the key, but that did not work. i just so happen that while trying to unlock it with the key i turn it (the key) in the opposite direction and held it and the windows rolled down with allowed me to unlock a passenger door manually and climb in to my car. i still can not unlock the driver side door regardless of method.
03/01/201275000
 2003 honda accord ex, the radio and the a/c work, but you cannot see anything on the radio display, and the backlight for the a/c panel do not work, with the exception of the individual buttons such as the one for the compressor, that will come on when you push it in. the warranty on the radio display has been extended to 7 years/100k miles on the 2003-2004 accord. this problem is common. my car is 75000 miles, but is over 7 years. if the problem is common honda shoud extentd the warranty time.
12/13/201175000
 Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure. i have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation) accord ex. (i am the original owner of the vehicle). this problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect. as i write, the display is dark and occasionally flickers. there have been previous service bullitens released on this issue and its a know defect; however i did contact honda customer service on december 2011 but, honda and honda dealer's refuses to replace part without paying for it. windshield wiper (linkage arm) failure. on multiple occasions i had mentioned to multiple honda dealer's that windshield wiper are banging when returing to start postion and i was told it was normal and they had checked the wiper motor and it works fine. windshield wiper started banging year after i purchased the veichle in 2003. i was able to fix the issue by replacing windshield wiper linkage arm at my own cost after i found the solution on independent honda forums.
01/21/2012
 The stereo backlight went out and my car is out of warranty, honda will not provide any assistance with a known issue. obviously it was a known defect which is why they extended the warranty, but it should have been a recall. the lights on the heat/ac/defrost controls are also out which makes it difficult to turn defrosters on at night when i need it to see.
07/20/201165000
 Hi i have honda accord 2003 with only 70000 miles on it. last year i had problem with the screen that display my ac/heater/radio it went off.i cant see anything on that screen, living in chicago and winter is coming, in extremely bad weather iam scared to drive that car and have my kids in it because i cant visualize and control the heat inside the car..driving on the highway with the bad weather that chicago hasm, i wont be able to control the heater to remove the fog from the front window and it will be impossible for me to see while driving.i believe this is %100 safety issue that you should call honda about and have it fixed because alot of americans use this type of car and alot of my friends have the same problem, honda having buisness here making money should make sure that the products that it sells for the americans meet the safety parameters in this great country. we care about our citizens and thats the role of our government and i believe that you should take action regarding this issue against honda. there was a recall about this issue but most of the customers were not ware of this recall, and now even though my car only has 70000miles on it, honda refuse to fix this problem that their car has. as american citizen having trust in you, i believe that you should put honda on the right track because people safety is an important issue in the united states for sure. please look at this issue and dont put your people down. thank you for all the great work that you guys been doing. god bless you
12/17/201172400
 Audio-hvac display module is dim or dark: the audio display and controls (knobs, buttons, bars) of the audio-hvac display module are dim or are dark. there is a known problem with the honda accords 2003-2007 where one of the components of the printed circuit board ( pcb) which controls the center audio console fails and then the whole audio console goes dark. so when you are driving the car, you cannot see any button or knob on the center console. it's almost impossible to change the heat / cool , the fan speed or any function that is controlled by the conter console. honda initially sent out a technical service bulletin and they extended the warranty on the audio console to 7 years /100, 000 miles. but the problem still exists in a large number of cars. this is not like a transmission or a brake issue which can wear down over a number of years. this is a problem with the electronics on the car and should be escalated to a recall. this is a very dangerous problem as the console lighting does completely dark and the driver cannot see or locate any controls within the car. this can cause serious problem when driving and should be addressed immedietely. honda has issues a technical service buletin number 04-027. this bulletin in the proof that honda knows about the problem. the extended warranty that honda has offered is of no use because a lot of people who have this problem are out of the warranty terms ( 7 years // 100,000 miles) this should be a recall item and the national highway safety institute should force honda to repair this component in the car irrespective of the miles or the number of years. the fact of the matter is that this is a manufacturing defect and is not related to break down of a components because of miles or years. there is no wear and tear involved with printed circuit boards. ( pcb)
11/17/201165700
 My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... the other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
05/01/201140000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked, the contact noticed that the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the circuit board would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
11/17/201165700
 My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... the other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
05/01/201140000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked, the contact noticed that the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the circuit board would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
11/17/201165700
 My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... the other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
05/01/201140000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked, the contact noticed that the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the circuit board would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
11/17/201165700
 My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... the other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
05/01/201140000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked, the contact noticed that the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the circuit board would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. kmj
11/17/201165700
 My radio/hvac area the lights to display them are out apparently it was recalled but not for all vehicles this is a safetyhazard for sure being i can't find my defrost... the other problem is the recall expired this year and it expired just after i bought the car and a few months later the middle console went out!!!
05/01/201140000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while parked the contact noticed the lights for the hvac unit would not illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the circuit board would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. ds
11/22/2011135000
 My 2003 honda accord ex display light for the audio/hvac went out. this is a real problem because it is difficult to select the defrost/air conditioner/radio settings that you need, and can cause a real safety hazard while driving down the road. honda realizes that this is a common problem with their printed circuit board as they have extended the warranty on this part to 7 yrs/100,000 miles. however, it is obviously still a problem after 100,000 miles as mine has recently went out. they refuse to pick up any of the bill for their faulty electrical equipment because my car is over the arbitrary 100,000 miles which they chose, even though they admit there is a problem with the part. i feel that this is unfair and that they should show some responsibilty and stand behind their product.
09/02/201178180
 Coming back from the airport, going home on belt parkway, the transmission stopped functioning properly out of a sudden, without giving any hints before, totally unexpected. it didn't go to the 2nd gear, stuck in 30mph. after anxiously drove back home trembling, found the reverse did not work either. the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted again to gain back the function of reverse. after research the on the web, and read through so many comments of honda accord 2003 owner, this seems very much related to the honda accord recall incident in 2004. it is believed honda didn't fix the problem permanently back in 2004. it was a temporary fix trick, and right now many of the honda accord 2003 owners are suffering from honda's failure to fix its defective product.
08/11/2011110000
 2003 honda accord radio backlight defective...they extended the warrenty fix until 7 years or 105k miles. unfortunatley my died at to day and i have 110k and the car is 7.7 years old. my biggest concern is you cannot tell if the defrost if on or not...time, heat and a/c, defrost, fan etc are all displayed through the radio unit. i called 1-800-999-1009 and they said too bad you are out ot the warrenty limits. i maintain my car meticulously but the dealer qouted me $800 to fix the problem. too much for me. honda id wronng this is a safety issue...cannot tune to emergency broadcast or use defrost.
03/06/2011165000
 Failed radio display and environmental controls lights. reference american honda case # n012011-03-0704280 voluntary recall, but limited in time and mileage, this vehicle is out of the voluntary recall but is failed due to defect in radio.
08/05/2010
 The car can be shut off and the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch without putting the car in park. (note that we are aware of a current recall for this problem, but our vehicle is not part of the general recall of american made honda accords. ours was manufactured in japan; however we are having the same problem as the american made models.)
12/21/201065130
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. while driving approximately 35 mph the audio hvac display module stopped working. the contact stated the windows fogged up and visibility was very difficult. he called the manufacture and was advised the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 65,130.
08/05/2010
 The car can be shut off and the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch without putting the car in park. (note that we are aware of a current recall for this problem, but our vehicle is not part of the general recall of american made honda accords. ours was manufactured in japan; however we are having the same problem as the american made models.)
12/21/201065130
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. while driving approximately 35 mph the audio hvac display module stopped working. the contact stated the windows fogged up and visibility was very difficult. he called the manufacture and was advised the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 65,130.
09/01/2010150000
 All interior illumination lights went out and you can not see in car. called the dealer they stated it was not a bulb and would cost several hundred dollars to fix the issue. i have read several complaints and wonder why a recall has not occured
08/20/2010110000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while driving approximately between 40-50 mph, the contact observed that the led display on the instrument panel would not illuminate during the activation of the heater or air conditioner. the failure was a continuous occurrence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000. js
12/02/201099000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while driving the contact noticed that the hazard lights failed. the contact examined the vehicle and located the failure at the hazard riley switch. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 99,000. li
10/19/201080000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. the contact receive a recall notice nhtsa#10v364000 component: electrical system: ignition in regards to the ignition. there was no problem with the ignition before she receives the recall notice. the vehicle was taken in to the dealer for the recall repair after replacing the ignition the dealer could not get the key out of the new ignition. they had to replace the old ignition back in the vehicle to get it to restart. after getting the vehicle back from the dealer it created more problems with the vehicle stalling and not starting. the vehicle had to be towed twice to a mechanic shop where they could not find any problems with the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted in regards to the continuous problems. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000....mw
05/06/2010
 My 2003 honda ex accord is experiencing ignition issues that fall under this known recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 recall data: 05/16/2002 components: electrical system:ignition:switch units affected: 1000000 1999 honda accord electrical system:ignition:switch recall date: 05/16/2002 when i called honda and shared my vin number (jhmcm56683c063780) they said that my particular vehicle wasn't covered under the recall, but i believe that it should be since the issue that i have been experiencing perfectly fit the issue outlined in the recall: nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000
10/13/2010112000
 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. js
05/22/201050500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the display for the radio, heater, air conditioner, and defroster was no longer working. he stated he has no control over these components because he can not see what they are doing. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for the failure. the failure mileage was 50,500 and the current mileage was 51,000. vwb
10/13/2010112000
 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. js
05/22/201050500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the display for the radio, heater, air conditioner, and defroster was no longer working. he stated he has no control over these components because he can not see what they are doing. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for the failure. the failure mileage was 50,500 and the current mileage was 51,000. vwb
04/20/2010108000
 Control panel display (audio-hvac display) failure. i have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation)accord ex. about 2-3 months ago while driving the display panel for the vehicle operating systems-radio, heat/ac, time blacked out. at-near the time of this occurence i was on the new york state thruway. a flashing (emergency) sign -flashing 'emergency' 'check radio channel 530 or 1610 for details'- notifying an emergency. as i was driving and could not see the radio display. it was dark. i was unable to access the emergency notice. my vehicle was taken to honda and was told this repair was a defect. this repair was part of a campaign to fix this display, per honda service bulletin 04-027 but the program for my vehicle had expired. they mentioned the campaign was part of a campaign not a recall, even though they acknowledge safety was one of the issues in the program. i live in an area where the raods are equipped with emergency messsage sigage' are frequent and commonplace. not having the ability to access these messages due to a campaign program where no notice was recieved by me (i am the original owner of the vehicle). this problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect. as i write, the display is dark and has not even flickered since the initial occurence.
04/15/201050000
 I first noticed issues with my auto tranny in my accord ex v6 at around 50k miles. they had just installed some jet for the recall for hard shifting for this car. at about 80k i noticed it getting worse, so i told my mechanic and he changed the tranny oil for me. it seemed to shift a little better and this was only from 2-3 gear that it would rev up to about 5k and then jerk the car to get into 3rd. it's very embarrassing and i'm afraid it's going to lock up on me on the freeway. i saw that california filed a suit against honda and honda settled. every state should be filing a suit - i'd be first in line! i too talked to honda and the hq for honda, but since mine has so many miles on it (all freeway), they are blaming that, even tho i have maintenance records showing it's been a problem. they don't want to step up to the plate. i hope some lawyer gets a hold of these complaints and sues them like california did. this is my 2nd honda and i swore by it, but i'll never buy another honda after this. even from day one i've asked honda about the dimming of the headlights when the car shifts and they said it was normal cuz they car needed all the power to do the shifting, so they wouldn't do anything about it. i've owned several other cars and this was never an issue. i don't know if it's the year of this accord or that it's a v6, but it's very frustrating and honda should be ashamed! if complaints keep happening, you'd think they would fix the issues or investigate it a little harder since they already did one recall on them. i have told all my friends not to buy honda and told them why. let's spread the word and maybe when their sales go down, they might wonder why and do something about it. i'm now faced with a $4k to rebuild my tranny. sickens me, especially when the car is only worth $7k cuz i have 140k miles on it now. email me if you can help sue them...blueeyes97305@yahoo.com.
11/07/20091495401
 Srs light comes on intermittently while driving. talked with the dealer he told me to get the srs module replaced. i think this is a manufacturers fault not installing proper srs sensor module into honda accord ex model cars. i truly believe this is a safety issue. *tr
06/13/20091
 Bought this car used (with over 140,000 miles) for my teenage son. when he turned the headlights on - all the interior display lights for radio, heating and air conditioning and defrosters went dark. we called honda of america and they denied any knowledge of history of this recurring problem. they even went so far to say that because the honda was manufactured in mexico that no warranties applied. the car had a 6 cd player when we bought it honda said the entire radio system could only be replaced by a single disc player. it cost $1000 to have the problem fixed. i own 3 hondas, have owned hondas for decades and will look to american made cars for all my future purchases. *tr
08/27/200737520
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. sporadically, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would spontaneously stall. speed was not a factor during the failure. prior to the failure, the contact noticed an unfamiliar warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. she also experiences difficulty when starting the vehicle and battery failure. the battery has not been replaced. she took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they could not duplicate the failure or find any error codes. the failure mileage was 37,520 and current mileage was 45,826.
07/07/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. while backing out of the driveway, the instrument panel lighting failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that there was an extended warranty with the control circuit. the vehicle was excluded from the warranty due to excessive mileage. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.
11/25/2008718551
 2003 honda accord ex. all the lcd lights on the center dash console went out, which includes all the radio indicators and all the temperature control indicators. this in my opinion is a hazard because you have to keep pushing buttons trying to find the temperature control that you want. after doing some research on the internet this seems to be a common occurrence. *tr
09/01/2008585451
 The wiring harness on my honda accord recently had various places where rodent(s) have chewed on it that resulted in engine problems. the same thing happened two times in 2007 on a chrysler pacifica. in researching online, it appears that this is a much larger problem than i would have thought, with hundreds if not thousands of incidents, primarily on newer vehicles. some of the posts have indicated that several manufacturers are using a soy based wiring harness material covering the actual wires. this seems to be attracting all sorts of rodents including mice, rats, squirrels, and even rabbits. if this problem is as big as it appears, this well may be costing consumers millions of dollars per year! *tr
08/09/2008670001
 The ignition switch heats up unusually after it is taken out of the car driven for 15 miles or so. *tr
06/26/2008580001
 Transmission is not catching going from second to third gear. when it does finally shift it jerks hard. doesn't happen all the time though. dealer cant get it to do it. 2 weeks after my passenger seat heater light went out, i only drove my car 6 miles; i took my key out, and it was burning hot. i touched the ignition and it too was burning hot. it did it 2 other times. i went straight to the dealership. they looked at it the next day and couldn't get it to get as hot as it was with me. they said it was normal.i only have 58,000miles. *tr
06/13/2008875001
 No malfunction key gets extremely hot in all types of weather. so hot it is too hot to hold honda dealer says it's normal. *tr
05/29/20081026131
 The back light that lights all of my instruments in my dash went out. i own a 2003 honda accord ex. there was no sign of a problem and then all of a sudden the lights went out...there is not a fuse or anything that controls this problem. it is a wiring issue in the stereo that causes the problem and it can be in upwards of $1000 to fix a light issue according to the forums online. *tr
09/11/200562000109/11/2005
 I bought my accord ex when it was 2 years old. the light on the radio didn't light up, so the dealership fixed it before i bought it. they told me it cost them $300. also, my cruise control has gone out. and it's not the fuse. *tr
11/08/200650100107/30/2003
 Illumination in radio fails. not readily replaceable, not even by dealer. this failure also causes loss of illumination for thermostat and fan control on dash which creates a major distraction at night when trying to adjust these controls. this distraction could lead to loss of control, a crash, and/or serious injury. *nm
01/01/19011
 2003 accord radio/temperature display defect. *ts the display unit for the radio and heating/ac gauges went black. when the appropriate fuse was replaced, a instructed in the owners manual, the radio stopped functioning entirely and the consumer was still unable to see the temperature controls for the heat and a/c. the manufacturer is aware of the problem. *nm
09/15/2006111/30/2002
 2003 honda accord ex v6 - radio control, ac control and clock control backlight stopped working. contacted dealer and told that radio would have to be removed and sent to california for repairs. cost estimated in excess of $500. *nm
07/10/200648000112/23/2003
 Center light for stereo and console is burnt out. this means that a driver can not choose critical controls why driving unless they turn an interior light on. *nm
09/09/200652000112/23/2002
 I have a 2003 honda accord with approximately 52,000 miles and yesterday the radio lights and the center pod lights which control the heating and air conditioning lighting stop working and i have no idea what happened, i have checked any and all fuses under the dash and also in the engine compartment and there are blown fuses. nothing else so far is out of the norm, i am just no sure where to look or what to do since the vehicle is out of warranty. *jb
07/27/200671436105/13/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the backlighting on the center console climate controls darkened, making the controls impossible to see while driving at night. the vehicle was not taken in for service, however the manufacturer was alerted.
06/16/200648000112/02/2002
 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 off. the honda service advisor also went on to tell me that i need to have my front struts replaced because they are bad. i noticed when i would make a right hand turn i would hear a squeaky noise. he confirmed that it was my front struts. i ask the service advisor how long does it normally take for struts to wear out he told me around 80,000-100,000 miles well my 2003 honda accord ex only have 48,000 miles on it. i'm assuming that i probably started off with bad struts in the beginning since i had my honda accord ex, i have had nothing but problems. now, that my car is out of warranty i'm hit with a huge fee to get struts replaced on a car which i think was bad in the first place. my honda accord ex was originally purchased by me in december of 2002. i have been the only driver of the car. at this time i would never purchase another honda accord. i used to have an 2000 honda accord ex never had a problem. since i have had this car there have been recalls on my car. i have had problems with the door latches, inside panel on passenger side coming off. sunroof rubber coming unglued. i had to have the windshield replaced bad wipers which scratched the windshield up. new radio system. trouble with the lights for the heated seats, dash board lights went out. radio lights went out. i was sold a complete lemon. i believe honda should look into my maintenance record and see all the problems i have had with this car and really consider replacing the struts for me. i do not have an extended warranty it's going to cost me $700. *jb
12/02/200312000501/23/2003
 Since owning this car january 2003, the following has happened to it: abs harness caught on fire (car was saved, but honda refused to give me another car after writing them), radio has gone out, clock gone out, trouble starting vehicle - this is apparently a fuel pressure regulator - tech notice but no recall. the front brakes were silently recalled only if you state your having problems. this car has been one big problem. *nm
12/20/200574800101/17/2005
 Defective hvac/radio backlight backlight malfunctions and hvac and radio controls and display goes dark. there have been previous service bullitens released on this issue and its a know defect; however honda refuses to replace part. *nm
06/20/200567000212/20/2003
 Lcd display for cd/radio/environmentals/time is dark and barely visible. i am told the radio is malfunctioning and needs replaced. radio was replaced 15 months ago. i was informed new radio would cost 990.00 plus labor.
11/01/20041
 Defect of 2nd gear transmission. transmission lock up and crush without warning. *bf the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the 2nd gear transmission that could cause overheating which could result in a transmission lock up. the consumer stated the ignition key became hot to touch after driving for a certain period of time. *jb
06/01/2004108/21/2003
 This is a redo with corrections of #10079025 the following is what happened to my daughter:while traveling in rush hour(5-10mph) traffic on i80 in new jersey on her first day to a new job,her radio died.she then realized that there was white smoke coming from under hood.other motorists noticing this beckoned her to move out of the lane & onto the shoulder.as she was doing this, she realized that she had no brakes.when she got to the shoulder she applied the emergency brake & turned off the ignition.while calling her boyfriend for help she heard people yelling at her to get out of the car. not understanding why, she was scared, got out & saw sparks coming from the front & bottom of the car. she then heard someone yell to get away from the car. as she took a few steps away a loud explosion was heard.her brand new car had 15ft flames shooting out of it.she was devestated. first impressions were that this is electrical related.after 3 weeks of calling honda, naturally they disagree.they said the probable cause was a non-honda oil filter. at this site alone i found several heat related complaints about dashboard issues.my daughter mentioned to honda city in levittown,ny about her check engine light staying on, she was toldit's nothing. please contact us at: lemonhonda2003@aol.com with any electrical related issues.signed a mom. *ak
06/07/2003106/02/2003
 Bought 2003 honda accord ex-v6 on 6/2/03. while traveling out of town on 6/7/03, the cd changer stopped and would not play any more cd's. the console was very hot, as was the cd. returned to dealer who is in process of replacing changer. *jb
12/30/2002250011/29/2002
 Only three days after having purchased a new 2003 accord, i noticed that the console was overheating. when i put my fingers under the console, it was so hot that it could blister skin. there was also a horrible intermittent burning smell. after the car makes this terrible burning smell, i get a headache. this burning smell is an indication of an extremely dangerous problem, that could cause the vehicle to catch on fire. upon my second visit, the dealership acknowledged the problem and replaced the console. on the way home, the new console overheated again. also, the horrible intermittent burning smell is still present. honda america has refused to replace my vehicle or give me a refund. the sales manager at the dealership, hendrick's honda cars of hickory, has given me misinformation about my state's lemon law by telling me they are entitled to 10 repair attempts when the nc lemon law says they are only entitled to 4. the dealership now says that they are trying to reduplicate the problem. further, even though three people at the dealership, including a mechanic, have witnessed the overheating and burning smell, the master mechanic has told me that if something was burning or overheating that i would have equipment failure. this is not true and any good mechanic should know this. it appears to me that they are trying to deny that the problem still exists. the company claims that no one else has reported this problem.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
03/21/20061
 Noticed honda factory service bulletin #05-034 explains why headlamps dim at night, faulty circuit in fuse box of 2003, 2004 and some 2005 hondas, why is this not a recal? *jb
10/04/200429000301/29/2003
 10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed. *jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. back in shop currently. safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10/15/20061
 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
02/03/20101093001
 Was able to remove car key from ignition while car still in drive. *tr
01/01/2010550001
 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
02/29/200871000107/10/2005
 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
12/22/2006300001011/14/2002
 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. dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution. last july, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, i immediately looked down at the dash... the car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, i happened to be at an exit ramp, so i coasted off the interstate to a stop. i called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, i did, and it ran. i took the car to auto zone where they said the code was speed control sensor/short. dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor. they blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. a few times since july, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane. 2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on. an isolated and separate issue i think. last week, i drove 1 hour to the airport. the traction control and check engine light came on, and every time i used the turn indicator, the car died. it restarted itself as soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. while looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as i tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time. i turned the car off to load bags, and when i turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. the dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution. *jb
01/01/2003510/29/2002
 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
11/01/20044008/07/2003
 2003 honda accord coupe has hard starts. will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.*ak
07/03/20042008/07/2003
 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
02/04/20048500107/01/2003
 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.
12/26/200345602009/15/2003
 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
10/19/200310/19/2003
 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.
09/25/2003
 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 a former owner of a 2000 accord.
08/19/200374208/16/2003
 I have a 2003 honda 4door accord v6 and sometimes it won't start on the first crank.*ak
08/13/20039001
 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
07/10/2003203/28/2003
 Vehicle has hard starts. will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.*ak
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 Intermittently vehicle will hesitate to start. it will have a hard start. dealership cannot locate cause.*ak
03/10/20031000101/03/2003
 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
11/18/20023011/15/2002
 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
10/04/200429000301/29/2003
 10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed. *jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. back in shop currently. safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now. *jb
06/19/2004307/06/2003
 The brakes pulsate when applied....already changed the pads twice still the same problem, rotors were replaced, then turned also. the clutch will stick when the vehicle has been operated for a period of time. the key is disconnect communication with the car, causing everything to be shut off. dealer checked and said nothing was wrong.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
07/19/200827000106/23/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. the contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into any gear. the gear did not need to be placed into park. there was no warning prior to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 28,000. updated 09/25/08 *bf updated 09/26/08. *jb
02/11/200744000204/21/2003
 The ignition key stock in the ignition switch in accessories on position, twice i called to honda relations and to the dealer for service. *jb
04/05/20033
 I purchased a 2003 honda accord in november 2002. in april 2003, as i reported to my insurance company on the day of the accident, i was not in my car when the accident occurred. i was in the grocery store. a page came over the loudspeaker stating that the owner of a gray honda parked in the side parking lot should come to the manager?s office. as i was parked on the side, i spoke to the manager. the manager and i walked out of the store together and i saw that my 2003 honda accord was at rest in the side of another car. the door was locked, the car in reverse and the emergency brake on. i had the keys with me in the grocery store. not knowing how this could have happened, i filed a police report on the theory someone may have tried to steal the car and also took it to the honda dealer to see if it was a mechanical problem. the dealer could not replicate the problem and at no point acknowledged that this was happening in 1999 - 2002 honda vehicles. the accident caused more than $3,000 in property damage, cost me my deductible,and initiated a raise in my insurance rates of 32% (which after much time, inconvenience, and $27.00, i appealed and won). since the accident, the same problem has happened two more times. i have the keys in my hand and the car is not in park. i do not have the paper work with the eact date of the accident so i am entering the 5th to allow me to file the complaint. *ak
10/12/200437000111/22/2002
 My 2003 honda accord ex was in neutral and rolled in to another vehicle causing damage to my vehicle and another vehicle in my parking lot. either i was able to remove the key while the automatic gear shift was in neutral or the gear shift was able to jump from park to neutral after the car was turned off and the key was removed. *ak
11/29/200220111/26/2002
 Electrical system: ignition: switch - key gets stuck in the ignition & cannot get it out of the ignition for hours.*ak
02/28/200445411/26/2002
 Electrical system: ignition: switch- my key gets stuck in the ignition even after being fixed by the dealer. *ak
02/05/200420000102/01/2003
 The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition although the vehicle wasn't in park. *nm the vehicle rolled into a trailer which caused damage to the vehicle. *jb
11/08/20039440104/19/2003
 I was able to remove the key from the ignition while the transmission selector in drive. i can easily repeat this and i can also insert the key while the selector is still in drive. the car rolled backwards out of my almost-level driveway and came to a stop after it struck a tree across the street. *ak
07/01/20031
 Key is extremely hot after removing from ignition. this happens in both hot and cold weather. the dealer checked out and said that it's normal. *la
06/26/2003103/28/2003
 Key is extremely hot after removing from ignition--enough to leave a small burn on my skin. this happens in both hot and cold weather, both with and without the a/c or heater on.*ak
1001
 Keys are extremely hot when removed from the ignition switch. the entire unit also gets hot even if the vehicle is turned off.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY
10/04/200429000301/29/2003
 10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed. *jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. back in shop currently. safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
10/04/200429000301/29/2003
 10/4/2004 - driving 65 mph and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 mph and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. in shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed. *jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 mph and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. back in shop currently. safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
06/01/2004108/21/2003
 The following is what happened to my daughter: while traveling in rush hour(5-10mph) traffic on i80 in new jeresy on her first day to a new job, her radio stopped playing. while pressing buttons to try to find another station, she realized that there was white smoke coming from under the hood. other motorists noticing this beckoned her to move out of the lane that she was in to go to the shoulder. as she was doing this, she realized that she had no brakes. she proceeded to drive to the shoulder & then had to apply the emergency brake to stop the car, then turned off the ignition. while sitting in the car calling her boyfriend for help, she was hearing yelling from the other motorists to get out of the car. not understanding what was going on, she opened her door to the screams of people telling her that her car was shooting sparks from the front & below. at that moment she started to get scared & got out. she saw the sparks & took a step back & heard a yell from someone to get away from the car. she started to walk away when a loud explosion was heard. her brand new car had 15 ft. flames coming from under the hood. needless to say , she was devistated. everyone at the scene, state police, mechanic, & fire dept. concluded that this was electrical related.after 3 weeks of constantly calling honda,waiting for an answer, naturally honda disagrees. they said that the probable cause....was due to a non- honda oil filter. at this site alone i found numerous complaints regarding heat related issues with the dashboard,etc.. my daughter had mentioned to honda city in levittown,ny that the check engine light wouldn't go off. she was told it's nothing . please contact us at: lemonhonda@aol.com for all electrically related issues signed, a mom. *ak
12/06/200325000109/21/2003
 The fire wall or insulation under the hood the cowl wall caught on fire and they have no answer as to why. we have had two accords at the dealership i work for in the last 6 months. the ironic part is this is my personal car an 2003 with 25000 miles on it. and we had a 2004 v6 that honda bought back from our dealership because we did not want to have to disclose to a customer which by law we would have to do. any time there is a fire i would think it would cause a recall of some kind. they feel that the car did not play a role in the fire but they are unable to tell me what caused it in the first place. my concern is you never know when this is going to occur like i said my car was already a year old and then we had an 04 with very few miles. i am getting a run around from the very company that i have worked for the last 8.5 years. and am not sure what to do. now they want me to include my insurance company which is ridiculous because this is a honda issue. i have not heard anything that would satisfy anyone. would you feel comfortable putting your family in my car? my understanding is that they wont recall or campaign until they have enough cases and they are saying that there are only 10 or 20 cases in the us. i don't care i am one of those cases and i want satisfaction. thanks for your time. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
09/06/2006108/04/2006
 Recently the back light on the radio/hvac/clock panel went out. after checking all fuses it was determined not to be a blown fuse. service advisor/mechanic informed me that it would cost between $200-$400 to fix and that the radio unit needed to be replaced. this led me to conduct my own research and was surprised and disappointed to find that this has been and continues to be a common problem on newer models of honda accords ('03 and newer). i also learned from numerous other owners that they'd received the runaround from the car dealership service departments. however, several indicated that after making numerous calls to honda of america the company agreed to pay for the repair. it appears to be a wiring problem, which could, in my opinion, lead to more serious problems. as a single parent i purchased the honda for my daughter, who attends college some 700 miles away from home and requires a safe and reliable vehicle. since honda of america is aware of the problem they really should issue a recall to owners. *jb
03/08/200632500107/05/2003
 The lights on the stereo and the center of the dashboard went out and would not come back on. unable to see the control switches for the ac/heater which was dangerous during night driving. the stereo worked - but it is completely dark - no lights. i called honda on 2 occasions about it ( case# : n032006-03-08-00025) and explained the situation to them and even reported that there was a service bulletin for a known problem with the 2003 honda accords ( bulletin : 04-027 ). however, the honda representatives were not particularly helpful and would not acknowledge the validity of the service bulletin. also, they did not want to admit that there is a known problem with the 2003 accords and back lights on the dashboard. i took the car to a honda dealership in woodstock and they eventually replaced the complete stereo with a re-furbished one which solved the problem (at no charge) - initially the dealership did not want to acknowledge that there was a known problem which caused the back lights on the dashboard to go out. luckily, the car was still under warranty, i found many similar complaints on the internet where it ended up costing the owners between $400 - $800. *jb
03/26/20061
 The back lighting on my radio clock has stopped working. *jb
02/17/200630100999901/05/2006
 The illumination (back light) behind the climate control and audio system has gone out making it impossible to select the defrost controls which makes cold weather driving near impossible. also, climate control inside the vechicle is almost impossible during the day and impossible during the night. pulling off to the side of the freeway to adjust the controls (with the aid of a flashlight) poses it's own set of dangers. *jb
04/06/20046000111/14/2003
 The need to dim instrument panel lighting or reset trip odometers requires reaching behind steering wheel. doing this while driving poses an steering interference hazard. why not locate these controls in a more safe area? *ak

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