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We expect the 2025 Accord will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models, and the Honda brand score.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2003 Honda Accord owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Replaced windshield wiper motor."
Anonymous, NY (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Dead battery that needed replacing."
Anonymous, ON (2003 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
"Gear selector plastic parts failed and could not put car into gear many times. close to $1K repairs and still not fixed since needed part(s) unavailable. We have to carry tool we made to bypass the gear selector in order to assure we can drive car."
Anonymous A., CA (2003 Honda Accord DX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Shifting is rough esp. when the engine is cold."
Anonymous, NY (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"Clear coat is peeling on the exterior of the car."
Anonymous, NC (2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"paint in general looks like hell - has not stood up well at all."
Anonymous A., CA (2003 Honda Accord DX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
"Master window regulator switch had failed causing window motors to burn out prematurely."
Anonymous, AK (2003 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)"Brake light switch stopped functioning. I was not able to use the shifter to shift into drive. Brake lights stopped functioning also because of the problem."
Anonymous, CA (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"I has rats chew through wiring on powertrain, so it necessitated replacing"
Anonymous, NY (2003 Honda Accord EX 3.0-L V6)Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
"The calipers froze. I had to have them replaced, and they used aftermarket calipers without telling me, so I had to get them re-done. They gave me a credit, but I still had to pay a decent amount to have them replaced with Honda OEM parts."
Anonymous, OH (2003 Honda Accord DX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
"display for radio and clock is dark, had fixed it myself a few times but now cannot. cannot afford to buy a new system, will cost several hundred dollars"
Anonymous, NY (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"have recharges and repaired the AC five times on this car never fixes for more than a month, very very expensive to repair"
Anonymous, NY (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
"The inside passenger side door handle does not always work if someone is sitting in the passenger seat. I have to get out & open it from the outside. Not worth spending money on, since there's a workaround, and I don't have passengers that often."
Anonymous, OH (2003 Honda Accord DX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
"Seat of driver stopped heating. Lumbar portion continues heating. Advised entire new seat necessary to fix."
Anonymous, AK (2003 Honda Accord 3.0-L V6)Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
"Noise in cv joint when sharply turning right."
Anonymous A., AB (2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
"Valve cover gasket replaced due to oil leak."
Anonymous, PA (2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"The radio sporadically goes on and off. It stays off most of the time and only occasionally comes on. The sound does not come out of the speakers."
Anonymous, IL (2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)