26th May 2005, 18:19

I have a 2003 Honda Accord V6 with 40,000 miles. Serviced by the dealer at recommended intervals. Now it has automatic transmission problems. The shifting is all messed up on it.

13th Feb 2006, 22:57

I have been reading through all of these and a major concern seems to be rattles. Although they are annoying, and I have plenty of them in my 2004 LX, it doesn't change the fact that this sedan is roomy, powerful, refined, and classy. Regardless of the rattles, I think we need to notice what kind of car this actually is: A relatively inexpensive, roomy family sedan that, despite some annyoing rattles can double as a refined sports sedan!

20th Jan 2007, 12:19

January 20,2007.

I own a 2003 Honda Accord LX, and honestly I know exactly what some of the owners of them are saying about the transmission problems.

Mine is in the shop right now, with the transmission out on it. There is no recall for this problem from Honda that I know of, but there honestly should be.

I've always loved Honda's and have owed six of them. Just in the past year. Some with over 150,000 mile's on them, and yet they're still going strong, but my 2003 Accord doesn't have close to the mileage on it, and the transmission's out, radio stopped working, and when I brake it shakes, and pulls to the right as well. So this will be probably the last Honda I will ever purchase.

20th Jan 2007, 21:49

Does the 2004 model or newer have any problems? I have not really heard of any at all to tell you all the truth. Plenty of Odyssey problems and TL, but I have not heard of any problems with the 2004 model Accord.

26th Apr 2007, 14:19

I bought a 2004 Honda Accord and before the first month the block (engine) was cracked. The dealer replaced the engine. Then there was popping when you made a turn and the dealer fixed that. The remote keyless entry stopped working and the dealer fixed that. 40,000 miles later, 2 sets of brake pads and warped rotors. I'm going to Toyota. Never again Honda!

16th May 2007, 15:55

I also purchased a 2003 Honda Accord LX... I immediately begin to complain about the transmission, racing even with the foot of the pedal and for the RPM not reducing. I was basically told that it couldn't be found. Maybe, because I am a female. I know how cars should ride. I also complained about the brakes, which were machined, new pads, and so on. Still, there is a outlandishly loud squeaky sound, which is really embarrassing on a virtually new car. I complained about my vehicle for so long, without overall results that I ended up call Honda Corporate, who called the dealership and insisted on result. The balls were moving. On a test drive, the tech and I noticed problems with the transmission, and he replaced it at 60K... WOW!! Brakes still made a lot of noise and there is a lot of noise and vibration when applying the brakes at low speed. I guess I will call Honda Corporate again... I will never buy another, I still have this one, because my service adviser is EXCELLENT!!! But, the saga continues... good luck HONDA OWNERS!!!

28th Jun 2007, 13:25

My Accord had problems too! I fixed the problems myself by selling it! I got very good money for it! Problem solved!

10th Jan 2008, 22:37

I have a 2003 Accord EX Navi and have had no problems yet, but I have replaced the A/C, because it was not blowing "HARD" and have replaced a few switches in the interior, like the Electric outlet went out a few times and the display where the clock and the temp. are shown, that has been dimming by itself and going out, but other than that, I have no problems, But one more! its all my 4 power windows! The same goes for my 2005 Acura TL they get all SCRATCHED when I roll them up and down! I don't know what that problem is, a few people told me that it may not have the felt inside the windows!

19th Jan 2008, 13:12

I have a 2003 Honda Accord with 45k miles. I have not had any problems with this car. The only thing, like some one else said, when I roll the windows up it scratches the tint a little (noticeable over time). But the car rides smooth and can't complain. What also plays a roll in your car (like in any) is how you treat it. The good thing with most expensive cars like the Accord, Camry, or even TL's is that they can put up with more abuse, but all cars need to be handled with care even on the road.

The sound system has a good thump and the bass is pritty good compared to other cars, but they could gave the Accord LX more power in the sound system like Nissan did with the Altima's :(

12th Jun 2009, 11:05

I am the sad owner of a 2003 Honda Accord V6. Every year I have to get the rotors changed due to warping. I get told is driving habits, etc.. well the past year I bought a Kia for 1000 dollars for the winter, and my daughter started driving the Honda daily to high school. 15 minute drives each way, 1 stop light. I used to work from home so I know she wasn't offroading. Long story short, 4000 miles and the rotors are warped and shakes all over.

The KIA 2000, has been driving like a charm, haven't done anything but oil changes, and my new job forces me to drive it 2 hours bumper to bumper 50 miles each way. So F the Honda, the brand is no longer what it was.

I used to have an 87 Toyota Supra, sold it for 2000 dollars with 275,000 miles on it to my friends son who still has it on the road. I say this because I only went through 2 clutches and 3 brake jobs on the Toyota.

9th Jul 2009, 21:24

I regret buying a Honda also. I have a 03 Honda LX V6 Coupe.. which I had to replace the A/C and the radio on. The ride isn't smooth, every bump you hit you feel... I don't care if it's a speed bump... I also notice that my transmission doesn't change gears properly... I really hate that I used my savings on a Honda. I will never ever buy another Honda... I'm thinking about selling this car ASAP... Honda isn't the same anymore.

9th Dec 2010, 14:39

I also have 2003 Accord LX 4 cylinder, 150,000 miles, block cracked, had to fix radio. Never buying Honda again, old ones were good from 1990-1993, I still own a 1993 Accord EXR, no problems with that. Never buying a new Honda again.