2003 Honda Accord Honda Accord 2003

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2003 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Honda Accord body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

287000 mi

US $700
Rust removal and repainting 
130000 mi

US $700
interior door handles. 
142000 mi

US $70
weather strip on window driver door power control housing broke. 
210000 mi

US $50
Replaced front catalyst heatshield to fix rattle. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

54800 mi

US $60
The push button on the automatic shift handle sheared off. Plastic inside. Glued it and it worked fine but decided to replace anyway. 
124000 mi The paint is rapidly deteriorating: "clearcoat failure". Had owner of a high end body shop look at it. Said he wouldn't touch it do to his high price and car's 10 year+ age. 
69000 mi

US $10
Headliner fabric began to droop. Repaired it with fabric tacks into the roof. 
125000 mi

US $88
The paint was peeling off the outside front passenger door handle. The handle was replaced by the dealer.  
168680 mi

C $775
Replace windshield b/c of leak at base of same. Bodywork done at both sides where windshield joins body. 
88000 mi

US $150
Water leak into rear passenger-side; dealership resealed door, but recent rains revealed the problem still exists. Update: later went away, perhaps because the car was no longer parked on an incline. 

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

72000 mi

US $250
Driver's seat bracket/base came apart. 

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2003 Honda Accord Body Problems

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