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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%)

Chart based on 497 repairs.
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2003 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 418 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
May 2007 - Sep 2007
Jun 2007

39060 mi
Radio and climate control lights out 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

194000 mi

US $150
My air wasn't working consistently. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

69440 mi

C $2020
Dripping tranny liquid as a result of diff bearing worn. Main case worn at diff bearings. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014

156000 mi

US $487
Car wouldn't crank. Starter went bad 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

126000 mi

US $30
O2 sensor-Bank 1, sensor 2- needed to be replaced 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

65000 mi

US $320
Light behind radio died, dealer replaced faulty circuit board 
Jun 2017

68000 mi

US $222
Emission control valve replaced 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

100000 mi

US $2600
Honda factory built dealer installed transmission (failure was slow, nothing catastrophic - wouldn't "catch" in reverse and slipped between gears) 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

215000 mi

US $900
Failed coil. (Coil on plug) Leaking valve cover gaskets. 
Mar 2015

220000 mi

US $120
Sway bar links. All four corners. 
Oct 2015

222000 mi

US $200
Pads and rotors all four corners. Brake caliper left rear. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

115000 mi

US $200
Rear rotors, pads, brake hardware, and right caliper. 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011

125000 mi

US $180
Replaced alternator. Problem began with noise. Replaced with OEM part from internet 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

175000 mi

US $2500
This was the third transmission put in vehicle. First was replaced at 60,000. Second replaced at 165,000. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
Dec 2009

94000 mi

US $6
Faulty brake switch resulting in TCS light coming on and intermittent difficulty shifting out of park. Switch replaced by owner. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Nov 2013

135700 mi

US $800
Rear main seal v6 
Jun 2014

100000 mi

US $3000
Blown transmission. Was able to limp to shop. 
Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada
Mar 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

52080 mi

C $225
replaced noisy rear wheel bearing 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013

164000 mi

US $500
The calipers on 3 brakes were rusted stuck after 10 years of midwest weather. I replaced all four calipers, rotors and pads myself. Not that hard really, once you watch a few youtube videos. I saved $1500 DIY'ing compared to dealer's asking. 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013

110000 mi

US $6
Power Steering O Ring Replacement 
Apr 2014

112200 mi

US $10
Brake Light Switch replacement 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014

187000 mi

US $237
Windshield wiper casting cracked after hard freeze 
Jun 2015

195000 mi

US $700
Failed to start. Replaced alternator. 
Sep 2016

206000 mi

US $845
HVAC blower replacement 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2017
Feb 2010

113000 mi

US $25
Replaced driver's side headlamp. 
Nov 2013

179600 mi

US $18
Car made terrible squeal when cold. Googled problem. Found faulty power steering gasket. Bought new gasket and fluid from dealer. Drained old fluid, replaced gasket and refilled with new fluid. Problem fixed. 
Mar 2014

186000 mi

US $2100
Repair and replace left front axle that snapped. Replaced sway bars and bushings. 
Aug 2016

233300 mi
Went to open the fuel release located in driver's floor with trunk release. Door would not open. Trunk still opened. Found cable pulled out of plastic piece. Could not fix so disconnected fuel release cable in trunk. Must manually open door. 
Sep 2017

253000 mi

US $1100
Caliper was shot on rear driver side. Vibration and hot lug nuts lead to my diagnosis. Shop replaced both rear calipers, hoses, rotors and pads. Also replaced front rotors. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2018
Oct 2010

83000 mi

US $1900
Transmission was slipping. Honda agreed with 50% good will repair. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

69000 mi
Transmission failure right after taking used car delivery at First Texas Honda in Austin Texas. Apparent that prev single owner traded car for new Accord when the transmission began to fail. Did not notice it until after I drove it off the lot. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Aug 2009

87000 mi

US $115
Air conditioner blower fan quit working. 
Sep 2009

88000 mi

US $185
High pressure line for the power steering developed a leak. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

109740 mi
Blown out Back Light 
Jun 2010

119660 mi

C $2000
Sensor on catalyst. Bearing on front wheel. 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

81000 mi

US $130
Leaking steering rack caused power steering pump to burn out. Dealer recommends replacing steering rack + pump for ~$1700. Car not drivable until fixed. I elected not to fix and traded car in for new one instead. Paid $130 for diagosis 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Feb 2016
Feb 2014

84100 mi
Rear right caliper seized. 
Aug 2014

87900 mi

US $700
EVAP hose full of water and filled EVAP canister, causing electrical failure. Not sure why it was filled with water, since the car is not typically even driven in the rain, never mind through puddles deep enough to possibly cause that. 
Honda Accord in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010

110360 mi

C $2000
Transmission was in the process of failing (slipping, falling out of gear, engine revving wildly). The transmission was rebuilt at the owner's expense although I personally believe this is a Honda defect. 
Honda Accord in Kansas, United States
Feb 2009 - Dec 2014
Jun 2012

158000 mi

US $800
Replaced front control arms (right and left) due to bushing failure 
Dec 2014

180000 mi
Transmission was slipping, mechanic recommended rebuilding at a cost of $2,500. I just flushed and added an additive to extend life. 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010

164000 mi
Windows Master Switch(es)(Board - including Relays) Had to be Replaced. Windows Master Switch (Including Board w/ Relays) was Replaced on this Trip, after this part being ordered by Dealer. 
Oct 2011

180000 mi

US $175
O2 Sensor Replaced 
Jun 2012

186000 mi

US $450
Throttle Position Sensor - Needed Replaced. 
Nov 2013

204400 mi

US $370
Replaced the Active Engine Mount. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Aug 2006 - May 2010
Nov 2008

30000 mi

US $90
Optioned to have fuel injection system cleaned as I was having a rougher then normal idle. The cleaning fixed the problem.  
Feb 2009

31000 mi

US $2500
Installed engine motor mount kit,and radiator mounts to dampen vibration at idle,800 RPM. TSB based in 2004. Honda would not cover this due to over 5 years since purchase. 
Honda Accord in Kansas, United States
Jul 2014 - May 2019
Nov 2014

175000 mi

US $300
blower motor for heat and air was replaced. 
Jul 2015

183300 mi

US $175
something about the blower and air filter 
Jan 2016

178700 mi

US $300
had to replace the alternator. 
Oct 2016

197300 mi
Cruise control stopped working. 
Jul 2017

203000 mi
I didn't get the air conditioner fixed. I was told it was the compressor and would cost $300. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2005 - Mar 2010
Jan 2005

47740 mi

C $3000
Transmission replaced. Dealership covered the cost. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
May 2017 - Nov 2018
Jun 2017

127000 mi

US $115
Radio/HVAC screen no longer lights up. Spent many hours trying a couple of fixes found online and swapping head units. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

134005 mi

US $6
SRS indicator light on. Dealer replaced faulty drivers side seat belt buckle under warranty. Brake light indicator on. Replaced faulty brake switch under brake pedal. 
Apr 2014

136629 mi

US $82
Replaced the 3rd & 4th gear pressure switches on the Tranmission in an effort to prolong my dying transmission. 
Jun 2015

155395 mi

US $3619
New Jasper 5-speed transmission installed. New Jasper 5-speed transmission installed. 
Jul 2017

192000 mi

US $60
Tried to repair the the bad link between the ABS Module and the ECM (currently no communication between them). I replaced the ABS module, however still not fixed. Next step is to replace ECM. Grrrrrr. 
Jan 2018

200000 mi

US $175
Power Steering Pump replacement. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
May 2007

27000 mi

US $120
Odor problem not resolved, the new filter was contaminated and replaced. Resolved by independant garage. Will trade in when a Plug-in Prius is manufactured. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2006 - Sep 2008
Oct 2006

30000 mi
The display for the radio and hvac controls went dark. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

120000 mi

US $50
Stabilizer bar end links. Replaced by a friend, so labor free. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

120000 mi

US $200
Had to have "chip" in engine replaced as it was causing engine light to go off, and supposedly affecting performance 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2016
Jul 2009

210000 mi

US $50
Replaced front catalyst heatshield to fix rattle. 
Oct 2009

218000 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator. 
Jan 2010

226000 mi

US $450
Left drive shaft replaced (broke shifting to drive while rolling backwards). 
Mar 2010

231000 mi

US $50
Replaced bad hood struts. 
Sep 2010

246000 mi

US $820
Leak in suction line to AC compressor. Replaced both AC lines. Condenser, radiator and hoses (due to proximity of condenser that required repair and the fact that radiator had sustained damage). 
Feb 2012

292700 mi

US $1200
Two catalytic convertors need replacement Power steering hose leaking 
Sep 2012

314000 mi

US $1200
Upper control arms, ball joints,  motor mounts, alternator 
Jan 2014

301700 mi

US $151
One of the axle seals needed to be replaced. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Oct 2004 - Mar 2010
Dec 2004

35000 mi
Dealer replaced radio/ac display after LCD display went blank. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
May 2006 - Jul 2014
Nov 2007

88000 mi

US $300
Power steering pump 
Dec 2010

122000 mi

US $380
New O2 sensor 
Aug 2011

130000 mi

US $700
motor mounts,  ps hose, struts,  interior door handles. 
Oct 2012

142000 mi

US $70
weather strip on window driver door power control housing broke. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2007 - Jul 2009
Jan 2009

99000 mi

US $19
RF low beam bulb burned out. Replaced both. 
May 2009

105000 mi

US $198
Automatic transmission began shifting erratically. Took car to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer checked line pressures and computer codes, and recommended transmission replacement! 
Jul 2009

106000 mi
HVAC/audio LCD display failed at 104K miles. (apparently a known problem). 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Apr 2010

199640 mi

C $178
Brakes, rotors, calipers all replaced 
May 2010

201500 mi

C $1000
replace timing belt and waterpump 
Sep 2010

207700 mi
Front passenger seat heater didn't work, could not be fixed. Trunk light out - can't find fault. Front headlights still fluctuate from brite to dim. Check engine light on - code for gas vapour recovery.  
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2016
Nov 2013

250700 mi

US $200
stabilizer bar end needed to be re-bolted 
Aug 2015

282700 mi
Air bag light - defective switch in seat belt latch reporting it was not connected - seat belt latch replaced under seat belt system warranty 
Dec 2015

287000 mi

US $700
Rust removal and repainting 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2015
Mar 2008

99000 mi

US $900
Transmission would only operate in one 'gear' 
Sep 2012

143000 mi

US $320
PCM throwing error 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Apr 2022
Jun 2010

45000 mi

US $380
Left front wheel speed sensor for ABS replaced. 
Sep 2011

54000 mi

US $600
Airbag check light remained on. Dealer first replaced Supplemental Restraint System computer. This did not fix the problem. After a second trip to the dealer the seat belt belt was replaced. This resolved the problem. 
Aug 2015

82500 mi

US $125
Engine suddenly started mis-firing and stalling. No check engine lights lit. Had car towed to dealer who downloaded updated engine fuel management software to engine control computer. Problem resolved. 
Sep 2015

83000 mi

US $285
Radio back-light illumination failed. Deal pulled radio and replaced circuit board with defective component. Repairs took three hours and were successful. 
Jun 2017

91000 mi

US $300
Engine miss firing. Limped to dealer. Faulty ignition coil replaced. Problem solved. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
May 2006 - Oct 2013
Apr 2007

61000 mi
Driver seatbelt latch failure. Parts ordered under extended warranty - car safe to drive as long as driver ensures that belt is correctly latched. 
Jun 2007

62000 mi
This was a continuation of the May trip for a faulty seat belt latch. After the dealer insisted nothing was wrong, a latch was ordered. Now with the new latch installed, it works more smoothly and no longer gets stuck capturing the driver in the vehicle 
Sep 2008

72000 mi
Rear window defroster fails to work or will not turn off automatically as designed. 
Oct 2008

73000 mi
Rear window defroster timer needed replacing. The dealer swapped it out and fixed it, although protesting that nothing was wrong despite the fact I demonstrated it not turning itself off. 
Feb 2009

75000 mi
Clamp on left front brake froze prematurely (brakes pads replaced 3000 miles ago). Clamp readjusted free of charge due to misalignment when installed intially by dealer. 
Nov 2009

86000 mi
Another transmission problem, this time a seeping transmission seal identifed during oil change. Part not in stock so had to return a week later to have it installed - took 2.5 hours and would have cost $250 without extended warranty. Wear of rubber "boots" on trasnmission seals. Normally would have cost about $250-$300 to repair, but $800 extended warranty orginally purchased covered it. Total repairs under extended warranty add up to $1200, which makes it worth it for this car. 
May 2010

95100 mi
Rear defroster will not turn off and will drain the battery. Control unit went bad, $4500 repair. Part ordered under extended warranty at no charge and will be replaced a week later. Parts installed so now rear defroster once again works correctly. Rear defroster will not turn off and will drain the battery. Control unit went bad, $4500 repair. Part ordered under extended warranty at no charge and will be replaced a week later. 
Aug 2010

99000 mi

US $67
Bulbs blew out due to short. Short was repaired and lights restored. 
Dec 2010

104000 mi

US $200
No heat with temperatures below freezing. Self diagnosed that the blower motor was out. Checked fuse, was not issue. Determined the capacitor for the blower motor was out or the blower itself was shot. Dealer diagnosed capacitor and fixed. 
Mar 2011

107000 mi
GPS stopped talking - just static. I rest the system by pulling the DVD, and then manually used the IBM voice recognition to reset the system. System resumed speaking normally after these corrective actions, static disappeared. 
Jun 2011

111000 mi
GPS is dead. Would cost minimum $800 to fix, and display is dying as well which would make it much more. AC and radio/cd still work in center stack (basic functionality) so will use the car with some functionality lost. 
May 2012

120000 mi

US $20
Power steering pump is leaking fluid at a slow rate. Did not fix yet as dealer advised not necessary, but refilled reservoir for now. Will proabably need to be replaced at 125,000. 
Jul 2012

124000 mi

US $20
Headlight bulb was stuck after 9 years, 124,000 miles. Tried to change myself and failed. Dealer tried to change and after 20 minutes, was able to. Did not charge additional labor for the repair, just the part cost from the parts department 
Aug 2012

125000 mi

US $517
Lower ball joints replaced as worn out on roads in the northeast (pot holes, deteriorated roads). Lower ball joints last between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, so this was regarded as average. Lower ball joints replaced as worn out on roads in the northeast (pot holes, deteriorated roads). Lower ball joints last between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, so this was regarded as average. 
Oct 2012

126300 mi
Power steering has been seeping, linked to engine fires by the federal government. Under recall Honda will repair the power steering hose with a temporary fix until Q1 2013 when a permanent fix is available and a second repair will occur. 
Apr 2013

135000 mi
Follow up repair to the recall made in Q4 2012. Temporary fix held up, now replacement parts for power steering are available from Honda. The car will be back in the shop for an estimated 90 minutes to fix the steering preventing a fire. 
Sep 2013

135000 mi

US $850
Heads-up display short. During 135,000 mile service, determined that rough shifting was caused by worn out engine mounts which needed replacing. This was $600 of the total cost of repair. 
Oct 2013

135000 mi
Engine mounts shot - repairs estimated to cost $700 Heads up display failed, and GPS sound is shot. Told that both problems are connected, a new unit would be $3500, perhaps a used would be $2000. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2022
May 2011

65000 mi

US $173
replaced catalytic converter heat shield 
Apr 2014

85700 mi

US $200
replaced rear stabilizer links 
May 2014

87000 mi

US $600
backlight on Radio and Clock failed 90,000 mile service PLUS replace right front ball joint 
Feb 2015

97000 mi

US $475
replace both front stabilizer links, replace both front compliance bushings. the bushings dried out as did the links.  
Feb 2016

104000 mi

US $2243
replaced clutch, master and slave cylinders 
Jun 2018

118000 mi

US $625
replace lower front driver's side ball joint 
Oct 2021

134500 mi

US $450
tear in passenger side CV boot, boot and drive shaft replaced 
Nov 2021

135000 mi

US $1350
rear shocks and anti roll bar links, suspension links, all were replaced 
Honda Accord in Vermont, United States
Mar 2014 - Nov 2017
Apr 2014

119500 mi
Replaced Clutch Assembly Replaced rear brake assembly on both tires 
Nov 2014

127000 mi

US $1
Reverse lights wouldn't turn on when the vehicle is shifted into reverse The line to the Gas Cap was severed. 
Mar 2015

131000 mi

US $5
Driver-side low beam head light burnt out. 
Mar 2016

141000 mi

US $621
Binding brake caliper on front passenger side. Pads, rotors and the caliper were replaced. 
Apr 2017

148000 mi

US $800
Leaking rear-left caliper, rusty rotors, worn pads. Replaced all had the air conditioning coil and clutch replaced 
May 2017

151000 mi

US $100
Replaced engine knock sensor 
Oct 2017

155000 mi

US $80
Exhaust flanges were rusted. It was replaced 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2018
Oct 2011

125000 mi

US $550
Bushings on front control arms were worn out. Replaced entire control arm as was similar cost to labor of removing/installing new bushings. 
Nov 2013

149700 mi

US $240
Engine wouldn't rev above 2500 RPM. VTEC oil pressure switch replaced. 
Jun 2015

178000 mi

US $150
Over the course of a year start-up cranking had slowed down. Main power cable from battery had internal corrosion. Replaced. You actually don't have to remove the intake manifold to do this, but you'll need a ratcheting combination wrench. 
Feb 2016

187000 mi

US $280
Engine start had progressively gotten weaker over 2-3 years. Replaced starter with Honda genuine remanufactured starter and startup now sounds like a brand new car. 
Feb 2017

199000 mi

US $7
Replaced broken clip that secures hood arm in place. 
Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Aug 2015

254400 mi
Catalytic converter 
Dec 2015

263000 mi

US $311
Car had trouble starting. It either started right away or after the ignition beeped 6 times. 1st honda dealership said starter. my mechanic said ignition switch which is what 2nd honda dealership also said & fixed. Switch & lock assembly. 
Apr 2016

270000 mi

US $495
Starter finally went after 268-269k miles. 
Honda Accord in Vermont, United States
Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
Sep 2016

175000 mi

US $350
Leak in Power steering return line. Line repaired 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2016
May 2015

194000 mi

US $300
Swaybar bushings 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2015

81200 mi

US $150
Power steering pump leaking 
Honda Accord in Utah, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Sep 2011

128000 mi
new left front axle new ball joint boot 
Mar 2012

136000 mi

US $50
Passenger side axle created vibration. Replaced with new from online auto parts. 
Feb 2013

144100 mi

US $92
Battery fuse was blown. 
Jun 2013

147000 mi

US $17
Had to replace the TPS for what was thought to be a high idle. Did not fix problem. 
Jul 2013

148000 mi

US $48
O2 sensor was bad. 
Dec 2013

150000 mi
High idle never fixed. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Nov 2009

107880 mi

C $450
power steering pump became noisy, did not wait for failure and had it replaced 
Jul 2010

122760 mi

C $1500
driveshafts replaced because of significant shaking at 100 km/h 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Mar 2008 - Nov 2016
Dec 2010

111000 mi

US $15
Brake light switch failed, car had no brake lights. Purchased new switch from dealer and replaced myself. 
Jan 2011

96300 mi

US $316
Alternator was making loud whining noise and car turned over slow upon starting. Testing confirmed that alternator was failing. Shop replaced alternator. Don't go to the dealer for this, would have been more than twice as much. 
Apr 2011

118000 mi

US $460
manual transmission was difficult to get into and out of gear. Clutch master cylinder had failed and was replaced. Actual clutch disk will most likely be next.  Window washer pump quit working. Just living with out the washer function, wipers still work fine. 
May 2011

119300 mi

US $847
Clutch finally let go. Was replaced and flywheel resurfaced. Throw out bearing replaced as well. Clutch pedal is MUCH easier to push now. Was shown the old throw out bearing and I am amazed that it even worked given its condition. 
Oct 2011

126000 mi

US $40
While doing service it was noted that the power steering pump was leaking. Luckily it had not failed yet. Dealer replaced seals. Windshield washer pump had failed a long time ago. Purchased a used one from junk yard with the tank attached for $40. Installed myself. Had to remove front tire and the passenger inner fender to gain access. Replaced windshield washer resivoir because the pump had failed. Purchased a used one at salvage yard and installed. 
Feb 2012

132000 mi

US $15
Driver side headlight burned out. Replaced. Be warned replacement on this car is VERY difficult. Battery had to be removed. Make sure you have a 90 degree angle screw driver or a very short phillips head. Took a hour for just one side. 
Aug 2013

156000 mi

US $40
Power door lock actuator failed. I replaced it myself. 
Mar 2014

164000 mi

US $41
Replaced power lock actuator last August with OEM Honda part. Part failed after 60 days and was replaced under one year warranty. Installed second actuator and is working fine so far. 
Jun 2014

168000 mi

US $165
Window motor/regulator failed. Auto glass store installed new part that I purchased. 
Sep 2014

172000 mi

US $100
Radiator cooling fan failed. Purchased new motor and installed myself AC blowing warm when idling. Took to have recharged. Shop informed me that radiator cooling fan was not working. I replaced fan. All worked fine until AC compressor coil/clutch failed. Replaced compressor and related parts totaling $650 
Oct 2014

172700 mi

US $75
System worked well for 10 days after replacing compressor etc. System completely stopped working at that point. Problem was a failed blower motor resistor. Was replaced and has worked fine since. 
Apr 2015

179700 mi

US $210
Alternator failed. Purchased new and shop installed 
Nov 2015

189000 mi

US $35
Driver seat heater switch stopped working. Purchased new switch and installed. Fixed problem. 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

95480 mi

C $360
Rubbing noise appearing to come from front of vehicle. Replaced front right wheel bearing, did not resolve. Turned rotors and pushed away backing plate, did not resolve. 
Sep 2008

99820 mi
Torn catalytic converter heat shield. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
May 2007

91000 mi

US $170
No cooling from air conditioning. Freon recharged. No obvious leak 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Apr 2012

115520 mi

C $1640
Manual transmission became increasingly difficult to shift. Took it to transmission shop for a new throwout bearing, but needed a new shaft to slide on, so a used transmission was ordered from wrecker. Second big repair on my 5-spd manual. 
Sep 2012

119660 mi

C $169
Sway bar link snapped during hard left turn at speed, and link was seen hanging down. Local garage replaced both links with aftermarket parts. 
Nov 2013

132680 mi

C $565
Right CV driveshaft snapped in half due to water and rust (rusted under rubber seal). Shaft broke after mechanic replaced rear brakes and was test driving the car. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2009

72000 mi

US $200
Driver's side door look actuator replaced. 
Jun 2009

74000 mi

US $945
A/C compressor locked up and needed to be replaced. Airbag sensor replaced on the drivers seat under extended warranty. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

82000 mi

US $300
Radio unit malfunction, display and audio goes off intermittently. 
Aug 2014

98300 mi

US $1600
Camshaft pitting, needed to be replaced. 
May 2018

116900 mi

US $60
Wire that is attached to window regulator motor snapped. Window slid down, could not roll up. Regulator motor replaced. 
Jun 2018

117050 mi

US $25
Buzzing when key turned to start. Replaced starter switch. 35130-SAA-J51 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017

150040 mi

C $900
Replaced the A/C Hoses & Fittings 
Sep 2017

153140 mi

C $50
Replaced Left turn signal relay - Honda part 38300-SDB-A03. $50 from dealer. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

110000 mi

US $375
Replaced engine knock sensor. 
Sep 2014

123000 mi

US $450
Replaced worn wheel bearing Replaced worn serpentine belt 
Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
Nov 2014

168680 mi

C $775
Replace windshield b/c of leak at base of same. Bodywork done at both sides where windshield joins body. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

117800 mi

C $60
Check engine light was on. Code reader diagnosed as failure of the downstream O2 sensor. (4 cyl). Purchased part online (amazon) and replaced by self. Took 1 hour. 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
May 2007 - Dec 2013
Jun 2010

113000 mi

US $700
I noticed the rear brakes were squeaking. I found that odd since the car had new brake pads and rotors cut at 80,000. Dealer told me the rotors were bad and pads were gone. Also, a boot of some kind was leaking fluid on the left rear pad 
Mar 2012

143000 mi

US $250
Air box needed to be fixed. 
Jun 2013

171000 mi

US $1000
Front and rear brake job, oil change, VTEC solenoid replaced. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2018
Jan 2014

37300 mi

US $35
brake light switch failure, caused car to be stuck in park. Switch replaced problem solved. 
Apr 2018

84000 mi

US $120
changed oil to 0-20 and serpentine belt. After this the idle was fluctuating (possibly to the lower friction on the oil plus other underlying cause). idle control valve replaced, coolant cap inspected and cleaned, PCV valve inspected and cleaned. new ceramic brakes and rotors on all 4 corners 
Jul 2018

85000 mi

US $100
replaced bad starter 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Mar 2020
Dec 2016

167400 mi

C $12
replaced front right upper control arm due to ball joint failing. starter would not turn, needed new starter Removed battery to change headlight low beam bulb on driver side. 
Apr 2017

168020 mi

C $200
Wiper motor was replaced left driveshaft snapped while under normal driving conditions. 
Sep 2017

172360 mi

C $150
heard a whining sound, tested alternator voltage and amperage and it was starting to show end of life. Car died in driveway the following week. 
Oct 2017

173600 mi

C $35
replace rear pads 
May 2018

180420 mi

C $30
Replace driver front door check 
Feb 2019

123449 mi

C $33
replace door latch cable (driver side) replace front sway bar end links 
Mar 2019

185938 mi

C $65
replace rear rotors, pads, bleed system 
May 2019

186620 mi

C $25
replace bearing and hub 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

158000 mi

US $600
Condenser broken 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2016
Aug 2010

68000 mi

US $1400
replaced condenser and clutch on air conditioner. 
Apr 2011

76800 mi

US $200
AC not working--needed to be recharged. 
Feb 2012

91800 mi

US $385
Had to change out a circuit board behind the radio/AC dash 
May 2016

121000 mi
Had belt tensioner replaced 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Apr 2008 - Jul 2014
Nov 2008

78000 mi
Radio display went dark Radio repaired by replacing circuit board. 
Jan 2009

80000 mi

US $465
Broken window regulator. 
Apr 2009

85000 mi

US $365
Replaced wheel bearing 
Aug 2009

89000 mi

US $320
replaced ball joint 
May 2010

97500 mi

US $250
rear anti sway bar repaired 
Oct 2010

100000 mi

US $1000
premature failure of permanent timing CHAIN. Not happy as Honda would not even discount parts for the repair. should have bought a Hyundai  
Jan 2011

94800 mi

US $250
wiper link broke wiper parts installed after received. disturbed that such a vital part not stocked 
May 2011

104000 mi

US $455
left tie rod and right ball joints upper and lower. 
May 2012

111500 mi

US $430
replaced fuse block controlling power windows 
Jun 2012

112000 mi

US $950
Brakes rotors and rear calipers 
Feb 2013

115300 mi

US $650
Rack and pinion leaking fluid requires replacing whole unit replaced with rebuilt not new. New quoted at dealer $1100 
May 2013

117000 mi
Previous repair was leaking fluid. Lines tightened 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Apr 2014
Dec 2010

104000 mi

US $108
Left headlight out and need to be replaced. Expired inspection sticker on it so car needed to be inspected. Battery was disconnected, which disabled codes, car failed inspection. Car reinspected, but radio code doesn't work. After disconnecting the battery car needed to be reinspected, but the radio still did not work. 
Jun 2011

110000 mi

US $30
Car was taken by repair shop to dealer, radio removed, code entered, radio re-installed. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Oct 2011

136700 mi

US $350
02 sensor 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2015 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

123480 mi

C $90
Replaced bad Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor. 
May 2016

128820 mi

C $150
Replaced dead battery. 
Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
Jul 2015

36500 mi

US $100
broken door lock actuator radio light not working. Removed radio to repair motherboard on cd player but light still doesn't work stopping ability was not good. bled brakes 
Jan 2016

US $240
Replaced radio due to inoperative live in center stack 
Mar 2018

78000 mi

US $50
replaced idler pulley due to squealling 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

78000 mi

US $250
Replaced faulty O2 Sensor with new one. CEL came on. Had tested and this is what the problem was. No problem since repair.  
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

141000 mi

US $131
Battery finally died after 7 years. 
Oct 2015

150700 mi

US $28
Replaced worn & squeaky serpentine belt 
May 2016

161000 mi
power steering pump is going bad, chose not to replace yet. 
Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2014
Apr 2008

55000 mi
Illumination of radio readout failed; apparently a common problem with '03 Accords, for which Honda has extended the warranty. 
Jun 2010

81000 mi

US $20
Daughter who now drives the car had trouble with car not shifting out of park; we discovered the problem was the brake light switch connected to the brake pedal, which meant she had no brake lights when the car was being driven. 
Jun 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

92000 mi

US $65
Check Engine light indicated problem with rear oxygen sensor, purchased new sensor at Autozone and replaced (with the aid of borrowed wrench from Autozone and info on web). 
Dec 2014

114000 mi
When they went through the vehicle after the wreck they said the seatbelts weren't retracting properly so they were going to replace those. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

99000 mi
Bad O2 sensor 
Mar 2015

100000 mi

US $65
Bad driver side power window motor 
Jun 2015

102000 mi
Leak in AC system. No longer holds charge 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

219800 mi

US $400
Starter failed 
Mar 2016

224000 mi
Timing chain stretched 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

215000 mi

US $10
valve cover gasket replacement 
Feb 2018

220000 mi

US $1900
Engine failed at 220K. Replaced it and transmission with low mileage Japanese Domestic Motors (JDM). 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

135000 mi

US $230
Ignition Switch Replaced by local mechanic 
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

150000 mi

US $700
Replaced front brake pads. Machine turned front rotors. Replaced starter. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

125000 mi
Faulty relay switches 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
Jan 2021

US $1000
VTEC solenoid gasket Catalytic converter, aftermarket 
Oct 2021

177000 mi

US $1000
Control arms and bushings. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Dec 2012

41000 mi

US $85
Bad O2 sensor that needed to be replaced 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Aug 2008 - Nov 2010
Feb 2010

108800 mi

US $300
Adjusted valves, replaced spark plugs and gas cap. Valves were noisy for awhile. Plugs needed replacement. Never changed it since bought vehicle new in 2003. Check engine light was due to worn gas cap. I even checked it a couple of times!! 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
May 2011 - May 2013
Jul 2012

164300 mi

US $15
Stabilizer bar link found broken on left side during oil change no symptoms had been noticed while driving. Replaced with after market part for less than $15. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2016
Jun 2009

39000 mi
Brake Shield was rubbing on the rotor. Took wheel off and bent brake shield back into place. 5 minutes with jack and tire iron. 
Nov 2009

44000 mi

US $280
Check Engine light came on. Code said Oxygen sensor. Mechanic replaced sensor and fixed the code. 
Sep 2015

69000 mi

US $10
Headliner fabric began to droop. Repaired it with fabric tacks into the roof. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2017
Jul 2009

118000 mi

US $137
The air conditioning was recharged. It has never been recharged since I bought the car new, and I wanted to make sure that it would keep the car cool for an upcoming trip to Georgia and South Carolina. 
Dec 2009

125000 mi

US $88
The paint was peeling off the outside front passenger door handle. The handle was replaced by the dealer.  
Mar 2012

172000 mi

US $1045
The catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor were replaced. 
Jul 2013

198800 mi

US $700
The ignition needed to be replaced. When the key was turned, the starter often wouldn't "catch" immediately. The engine would slowly turn, and then "catch" and the car would start. It turned out that the ignition was worn in places. 
Jan 2014

193500 mi

US $900
The power steering hose was leaking fluid. The dealer replaced the hose, refilled the fluid and cleaned the system. The catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor were replaced. 
May 2014

216000 mi

US $800
The air conditioning compressor needed rebuilt, the system needed recharged, and the switch to engage the compressor needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2015

231000 mi

US $438
The passenger side rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. It was very noisy. The dealer replaced it, and the noise was eliminated. 
May 2016

251600 mi

US $680
The front sway bar link was replaced. 
Sep 2016

258000 mi

US $692
The alternator had to be replaced, along with the serpentine belt. 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2011

140000 mi

US $1045
some emissions part was flooding with water. 1st trip, they replaced a sensor and something else and took out the water,2nd trip they replaced some more parts and said water was back in. 
Apr 2011

140300 mi

US $1045
had a problem with water getting into some part related to emissions 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2007 - May 2011
Aug 2007

60760 mi
leak around trany filler pipe.Thought it was over filled But was a defective seal by pipe 
Aug 2009

105400 mi

C $520
Loud humming in rear like aggressive winter tire howl. One Rear wheel bearing hub went, changed both units for convenience. 
Sep 2009

106640 mi
tsb-- radio audio screen went blank, Over the 160,000 km extent warr. But Dealer covered it 
Feb 2010

112180 mi

C $200
AIR INTO ABS SYSTEM. Previous repair maybe did the wrong bleed tire protocol 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
May 2006 - Sep 2012
Sep 2007

43000 mi
Loud static on the stereo - cannot be turned off with the volume control until the car is restarted. 
Sep 2009

64000 mi

US $150
A/C was cutting in and out. 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011

138000 mi

US $485
replaced the starter replaced the starter 
Jul 2012

148700 mi

US $150
replace lower ball joint that was loose 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
Nov 2011

52000 mi

US $322
Previous repair to drivers power window motor (replaced 2/2011) failed again in 10/2011. We had to pay for labor but replacement motor was covered. rear sway bar links were clicking during cold weather conditions while driving over bumps, was becoming very annoying.Both sides replaced, problem fixed. 
Feb 2013

59600 mi
Exhaust leak at both flanges on first exhaust pipe 
Jun 2013

61000 mi

US $1095
needed passenger upper control arm with Ball joint (ball joint was very loose) Exhaust leak at the flex pipe. Catalytic converter could not be separated and flange failed, requiring the entire exhaust system to be replaced. Serpentine belt replaced 
Apr 2014

64200 mi

US $13
headlight low beam changed on both lights output was dim 
Jan 2016

65200 mi

US $550
replace exhaust system again. Complete system was replaced 29 months ago. Did not think that this amount of time was resonable After exhaust system was replaced the oxygen sensor failed at pick up time 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2012
Aug 2009

56000 mi
Power Door Lock and Horn 
Jun 2010

63000 mi

US $1500
Air Conditioning compressor died with only 63000 on the clock! 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2015
Jun 2010

114000 mi

US $226
Turn signal/flasher relay failed ABS light comes on intermittently. Right front wheel ABS speed sensor may be failing. Not affecting braking. Will live with it until I can pay for its replacement. Driver's side power door window one-touch feature malfunctioning. When raising window with one-touch, glass closes then retracts half way. But glass closes when holding switch. $554 to repair. Will live with it for now. Update: went away on own. 
Sep 2010

118000 mi

US $665
Radio shut off,then A/C,then instruments stopped working.Engine kept running.Limped home.Car wouldn't start even with hotshot;no electrical activity.Towed to shop.Main fuse battery replaced.Alternator tests OK but..(?)Call if problem recurs Previous issue recurred.Radio shut off, then AC, engine kept running until stopped for gas.Died.Hot shot to start. Limped to dealer. Alternator died; Tests only showed alt."bad" not why.Replaced.Techs perplexed. As of now, so far so good. 
Mar 2011

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. 
Oct 2011

130000 mi

US $150
Rattling in front suspension. Suspected sway bar end link bushings were shot. They were. 
Dec 2011

132000 mi

US $562
Starter died. Towed to Pep Boys who claimed to have part in stock. They didn't! Two days in shop. One day with a rental. 
Mar 2012

134000 mi

US $556
Rhythmic drumming of front tires 
Apr 2012

135000 mi

US $565
Dealer claimed howling due to bad tires. Had tire shop replace rear hub/bearing. Silent since then. 
May 2012

136000 mi

US $122
CHMSL light out. 
Jun 2012

137000 mi

US $215
Dealer found driver side engine mounts broken. Took it to another shop for second opinion. Mounts shot. Control arm bushings shot too. Did not notice a problem. Mounts replaced. Handling seriously better after repair! Bushings will wait. Previous engine mount problem put stress on front lower control arm bushings that were "torn". 
Jul 2012

137500 mi
Radio began shutting off and clock display went blank, then coming back on after 30 seconds or so. Has become more frequent including when CD is playing. According to DriveAccord.net problem is with circuit board and common to early 7th gen Accords. 
Sep 2012

140140 mi

US $306
Wheel had been whining for some time. Dealer said it was "loud tires". 
Aug 2015

160000 mi
Transmission began slipping from start on a Thurs. Once. No problem until Sun. Began slipping in all gears; wouldn't stay in any gear. Parked it. Lowest estimate $2500 no warranty. Decided to replace the car. 
Honda Accord in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012

62620 mi

C $35
replaced accessory drive belt 
Mar 2013

65100 mi

C $256
spring drivers side 
Jul 2013

70760 mi

C $500
Bushings and strut 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Nov 2020
Jul 2017

198000 mi

US $40
Check engine light came on. Code showed throttle position sensor was failing but tested it with the voltmeter and it seemed OK. Further inspection showed that the air intake hose was cracked. Replace the hose. So far, so good. 
Sep 2017

200000 mi

US $150
Alternator failed. Replaced by owner. Car wouldn't start. Tested the alternator and the starter. Starter was OK, but alternator failed. Replaced the alternator. 
Dec 2019

212000 mi

US $230
Replaced power steering pump and high pressure power steering hose. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013

124000 mi
wiper motor replaced under recall. Complete failure of motor caused to to check recall listing for car. 
Oct 2014

146200 mi

US $14
Replaced brake light switch 
Jul 2017

176000 mi

US $350
replaced compressor, evaporator, accumulator. evacuated/Recharged 
Nov 2017

180000 mi

US $30
wiper assembly wore out 
Feb 2018

192000 mi

US $200
srs module sent off for repair replace control unit included in radio/cd/climate control 
Jun 2018

193000 mi

US $60
Replaced Transmission filter,drained and replaced Transmission fluid. Transmission slipping occationally 
Honda Accord in California, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

36000 mi

US $350
Oxygen sensor 
Honda Accord in Delaware, United States
May 2006 - May 2015
May 2007

89000 mi

US $300
Catalytic Converter lower cover fell off and dragged on ground. Upper cover was rattling. Caused the Oxygen Sensor to go bad and be replaced. 
Sep 2008

113000 mi
Airbag warning light related to faulty seatbelt sensor. ABS light related to faulty wheel-speed sensor repaired. 
Apr 2009

119000 mi

US $275
Right front wheel speed sensor needed replacement. made the "ABS" warning light illuminate. 
Mar 2014

160000 mi

US $173
Exhaust leak 
Apr 2014

160300 mi

US $260
Oxygen sensor 
Apr 2015

166000 mi

US $150
Intermittent hesitation. Added fuel system cleaner. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2014
Apr 2010

48000 mi
Wind Shield washer pump went bad. Now replaced. That was my main reason for taking it to an independent repair shop. Other things done were for maintenance such as battery, inside air filter and rotate tires. 
Nov 2010

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. 
Aug 2011

62000 mi

US $150
Bad fuse for a/c. Once replaced a/c worked fine. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Jan 2022
Sep 2012

91760 mi

C $15
Rear brake light/shift release switch needed to be replaced. Performed repair myself, less than an hour. Toughest part is getting the panel clips to release. 
Mar 2013

93620 mi

C $250
Serpentine belt replaced 
Jan 2014

81020 mi

C $100
Dead battery replacement. 
May 2019

112716 mi

C $125
New pads on all wheels. More expensive pads only because others were not in stock. 
Jun 2020

115940 mi

C $50
Attemped AC recharge with canned coolant. Worked for months but stopped after 3-4. AC likely dead. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008

48980 mi

C $650
Brake sensor failed, master cylinder (which includes the sensor) needed to be replaced. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

85000 mi

US $50
Brakes pedal needed adjusting; brake lights not working and vehicle would not move out of park. 

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Feb 2007 - Sep 2014
Jul 2007

105000 mi

US $1200
airconditioning 
Jan 2010

204000 mi
car burns oil, one quart every 1000 miles 
Dec 2010

163000 mi

US $1500
bad catalytic converter that causes check engine light to go on 
Jan 2011

172600 mi

US $786
bad catalytic converter and O2 sensor 01/28/11 catalytic converter, heat shields, and oxygen sensor 
Oct 2011

181000 mi

US $218
courtesy light over the dash that goes on and off when door opened quit working all together. Dome light unit replaced. 
Aug 2012

195000 mi

US $256
replace oil pan replaced power steering hose 
Oct 2012

197500 mi

US $152
windshield wiper motor 
Dec 2012

200000 mi

US $384
alternator was failing and noisy. 
Jul 2013

208000 mi

US $450
replaced rear brakes and rotors and a leak around a caliper replaced air intake boot and fan blower motor resistor APP gasoline throttle control 
Nov 2013

213000 mi

US $269
valve cover gasket 
Dec 2013

214000 mi

US $395
thorougly clean E.G.R. system and modify oxygen sensor 
Jul 2014

220000 mi

US $150
bad cylinder coil traction control sensor switch 
Sep 2014

220000 mi
The Honda Accord died of a bad real seal bearing and leaking oil gaskets. The engine was very noisy and could seize at any moment. 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Sep 2008

72000 mi

US $250
Driver's seat bracket/base came apart. 
Jan 2009

78000 mi

US $250
Vehicle drifiting left due to mis-aligned wheels (one too many potholes). 
Dec 2010

101000 mi

US $15
Heat shield replaced 
Jul 2011

107300 mi

US $1200
R&R Timing belt tensioner. 
Aug 2012

120300 mi
Audio/ECS display illumination inop. Apparent known design deficiency not covered by extended Honda warranty due to mileage limitation. 
Sep 2017

176000 mi

US $450
Clutch slave servo valve 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

76700 mi
Rear driver's side caliper locked up - caliper, rotor and both pads had to be replaced. Performed under warranty. 
Dec 2007

92000 mi
Radio/HVAC failed; replaced under warranty 
Jan 2008

93500 mi
Main seal replaced under warranty 
Apr 2008

99500 mi
Front wheel bearings replaced, front left strut replaced (leaking), front lower control arms/knuckle replaced. Left front strut (leaking) replaced under warranty Front wheel bearings replaced under warranty. Front lower control arm ball joints replaced under warranty. Flint roads haven't done my suspension any favors - putting in Koni Yellows/Eibach Pro kits t 
Apr 2009

125000 mi

US $800
Timing belt replaced - routine maintenance. Dealer found hydraulic tensioner was leaking, extra $150 to replace. Amazingly, at nearly 60k miles on the OEM front brakes and 55k miles for the rears. Excellent car all around. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

84000 mi
steering leaking, recalled 
Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States
Feb 2007 - Sep 2010
Mar 2007

54000 mi
Oxegen sensor failed ABS Brake sensor failed 
Feb 2008

61000 mi
Catalytic converter was defective. Was covered under factory warranty for 8 years. During trip 1 they diagnosed the issue and ordered parts. 
Apr 2008

64000 mi
While driving in the rain my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. They started working intermittenly but not at the normal speed for the setting they were on. They would go then stop then come back on then stop again. Dealer could not replicate. 
Feb 2009

67000 mi
Wipers stop working periodically and Honda recalled the Sedan but Won't fix the exact same issue on the Coupe. No more Hondas for me and I suggest others stay away as well. 
Sep 2009

75000 mi
windshield wipers sometimes stop working. The problem was a recall for the 2003 Accord sedan but they will NOT apply the recall to the coupe. Both cars have the exact same wiper mechanisms. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - Jan 2012
Sep 2008

75640 mi
Repaired broken backlight for center radio/HVAC controls under extended warranty/service bulletin. Known issue. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
Jul 2015

215000 mi

US $898
upper and lower ball joints, both sides 
Aug 2017

233000 mi

US $1800
Control arms, ball joints , bearings and struts all four corners 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2014
Jun 2010

87000 mi

US $3300
Clutch was slipping, and then it basically melted/burned to the point you couldn't even push in the clutch pedal at all. Replaced flywheel and clutch. 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011

162000 mi

US $3069
Replaced clutch & flywheel. (it's a manual 6 speed) 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018
Apr 2014

137520 mi
The engine light came on and the car felt very hesitant to move and shook a lot during idle, the car then stalled on the road. I immediately took it to a mechanic and diagnosis showed it was a faulty ignition coil. 
Oct 2014

142380 mi

C $300
Alternator was making noise and the diagnosis was the alternator 
May 2015

147560 mi

C $300
The parking brake mechanism in both rear calipers failed. Brakes still worked fine but the parking brake did not hold. Calipers replaced as DIY in about 4 hours time. 
Jul 2015

148680 mi

C $250
Front passenger caliper seized and needed replacing/rebuilding 
Jun 2017

158100 mi

C $120
Starter was no longer turning the engine over. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011

79000 mi

US $250
both rear brake calipers were frozen. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
May 2010

84000 mi

US $50
Power steering pump growls when cold. Honda has released a TSB for this, but we don't like to work with the Honda dealer. Family mechanic added power steering fluid. Still makes noise, but we'll deal with it. 
Aug 2010

85000 mi
Reporting this thirdhand, so...apparently some "pipe" in the engine compartment broke or moved and damaged the oil pan, causing a catastrophic leak that starved the engine of oil. It was towed off the highway, dead. Would have cost $6,000 to fix. 

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

84000 mi

US $1590
Transmission Failure 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

48000 mi

US $400
Transmission failure at 47,500, and changed the drivers side upper ball joint. The tranny was changed under the extended warranty I purchased with the car. Upper ball joint, took it to a local mechanic who diagnosed the problem 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2009 - Aug 2014
Sep 2009

95000 mi

US $12
Brake light came on. Master cylinder was replaced, which corrected the problem. Now TCS light on. Research indicates broken wiring in ABS system, or dirty sensors at wheels. 
Dec 2009

100000 mi

US $950
Replaced ABS sensor using part from junk yard ($200 vs $1000), plus $150 labor. TCS light now off! 
Jan 2010

101000 mi

US $7
Loud noise from power steering unit while engine was cold. Noise disappears once engine warms up. Problem was leaking O-ring on power steering input hose, allowed air to be sucked in (hence the noise) until engine heated and O-ring expanded. 
Dec 2010

110000 mi

US $125
driver's power window stopped working. Bought original Honda motor/regulator and replaced it. Slow going due to tight working area. 
Jan 2011

102000 mi

US $100
Driver's power window switch not functioning all the time, plus made clicking noise while driving down the highway. Replaced with original Honda switch ordered from online dealership. 
Jun 2011

118000 mi

US $300
check engine light went on. computer said rear top oxygen sensor had no circuit. Replaced all 4 oxygen sensors, since car had 118,000 miles. 
Mar 2012

125000 mi

US $150
One rear pad (out of 4) had completely worn out. Suspected caliper was not releasing. Replaced both rear calipers and pads. 
Jan 2013

114500 mi

US $320
Right rear brakes wore out in 2 months. Either bad caliper or collapsing brake hose. Replaced all 4 rubber brake hoses and 2 rear calipers. 
Apr 2014

151500 mi

US $320
Power steering fluid "disappearing". Shop found that dealership replacement of power steering hose under recall was not done properly. A locking device was left off the hose nut. Passenger side door lock actuator had stopped working. Had to unlock passenger door from inside only. 
Jun 2014

159000 mi

US $35
The contact switch on the brake pedal had become intermittent. This affected the brake lights, cruise, and ABS. 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

95160 mi
brake calipers 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012

US $150
changed catalytic coverter 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2016
Jun 2011

95555 mi

US $164
changed front right wheel sensor changed front right wheel sensor 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2014
Feb 2010

73000 mi

US $65
One of the original low-beam headlights burned out. Difficult to get at to replace. Decided to have Pep Boys shop replace both low-beams.  
Jul 2011

89500 mi

US $12
headlight 
Feb 2012

96000 mi

US $284
Driver's side door lock actuator needed replacement. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

37200 mi

C $300
I bought this car rebuilt, had to replace the car main computer twice, used parts. the first replacement lasted 1.5 years. 300$ each w/labor. also rotors where warped causing replacing brakes under a year each time,so replaced all brake system 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Dec 2007 - Jan 2013
Jan 2007

95000 mi

US $3500
Transmission would not go into hear at all, forward or reverse. No signs of error before. 
Feb 2007

96500 mi
2nd transmission to replace 1st trans also stopped working entirely. However the 2nd was under warranty and replaced with a 3rd trans for free. Still have problems with 3rd trans slipping and balking to this day. Have given up on repair 
Sep 2011

175000 mi

US $950
Suspension would make terrible squeaking noise. Ball joints were completely worn and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2013

190000 mi

US $50
Windshield wipers will no longer turn on or move at all. Have tried to fix on own but seems to fix on own but seems like a dead motor or something more serious than a fuse. Passenger side window no longer rolls down and driver seat controls work only sporadically. No repair attempted 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2018
Jan 2012

54500 mi

US $3500
With only 52,000 miles, and all maintenacne done at the dealer, the transmission failed completely!!! 
Aug 2016

65000 mi

US $450
Alternator 
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015

72000 mi

US $300
The switch went out on the accord and the regulator. I also have to replace 
Jun 2016

74000 mi
The AC Compressor was shot. 
Honda Accord in North Dakota, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
Oct 2009

102000 mi

US $2800
Transmission needed to be overhauled due to flair in 2nd and 3rd gear caused by manufacturer defect in the transmission causing decreased life 

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2008 - Jul 2018
Mar 2008

45663 mi

C $255
Replaced left drive axle. Boot broken and filled with grit. 
Jan 2012

71300 mi

C $143
Outer boot clamp on left drive axle released and had to be replace. CV joint had to be cleaned and repacked with grease. 
Mar 2014

93000 mi

C $405
VTEC sensor replaced Timing chain stretched 
Jul 2014

95880 mi

C $1050
ELD had to be replaced. The only indication was the fix engine light and the saved code.  
Aug 2014

96580 mi
ECU has to be replaced at a cost of $1100. No indication except orange engine light. MPG up. Light sometimes goes off. 
Feb 2015

100800 mi

C $380
Replaced driver side axle. 
Jul 2015

105080 mi

C $785
Replace Right Axel 
Mar 2016

112220 mi

C $5385
Replace transmission, Replace Clutch and pressure plate,  Replace Right Axel,  Replace rear motor mount. 
Sep 2016

117180 mi
flush the clutch master cylinder - slave cylinder. 
Dec 2016

118420 mi

C $887
replace master and slave cylinder for clutch 
Honda Accord in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

84320 mi

C $100
Front sway bar links replaced 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2007 - Jul 2012
Jun 2008

117000 mi
Center audio/HVAC screen went blank. Car outside Honda 100K extended warranty for known problem. Dealer replaced audio unit under goodwill warranty consideration. 
Dec 2008

126000 mi

US $200
Downstream oxygen sensor replaced. 
Apr 2009

134000 mi

US $350
Stuck rear disc brake caliper. Replaced caliper and machined disc. 
May 2009

136000 mi

US $40
State inspection required reclamping of catalytic converter heat shield. 
Dec 2009

141000 mi

US $45
Noise from front wheel when turning. Thought it was CV joint; turned out to be a misaligned brake part. Diagnostic costs only. 
Dec 2010

163000 mi

US $100
Headlights dim and fluctuating. Dealer diagnosed as faulty underhood fusebox. Part ordered. (This problem is covered by a Honda TSB, I've discovered, but dealer did not offer that information.) Dealer installed new underhood fuse box to repair previously diagnosed problem with dimming headlights. 
Jan 2011

164000 mi

US $1100
New catalytic converter (repeatedly setting below-efficiency code). CEL on; car repeatedly setting the cat-below-min-efficiency code. Dealer insisted cat was failing; cat replaced. Battery low power (original battery). Replaced. 
Nov 2011

181400 mi

US $13
Headlight replacement--done at dealer because it took me 2 hours to disassemble it myself last time! 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2013
Mar 2013

155000 mi

US $400
broke the damn axle, of course I was spinning the tires pretty good when I hit second gear, still spinning the tires and the axle broke clean in half. First time in 10 years and 155,000 miles I've had to have the car towed. 
May 2013

155000 mi

US $300
Broke the other axle. That's both of them in two months. The first two times this car has failed me and needed towing in 10 years. 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2007

80600 mi

C $250
Rear 02 sensor failed. Dealer Quoted $400 to replace it, but I was able to replace it using an after market part for $250. 
Sep 2008

122760 mi
I have not had to repair anything on my car since the oxygen sensor went. The car is running great and is approaching 200000 km's. Just regular maintenance so far. Rear engine mount seems to be getting soft though so I'll probably replace that soon. 
Apr 2010

141360 mi

C $400
Vibration between 80 and 100 km/hr. Replaced axles with new ones from raxles.com and the issue disappeared. No boots were ripped, they had simply worn out. 
Honda Accord in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

78740 mi

$150
Broken heater control valve 

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

158100 mi

C $300
Brake pads and regular oil change @ 300 cash 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Feb 2014

106000 mi

US $1500
PCV Valve Clogged Catalytic converter problem 
Apr 2014

111000 mi
Power door lock actuator 
Mar 2015

130000 mi

US $2000
Door Lock Actuator Heater core went bad, determined after multiple coolant flushes. No heat in the NJ winter, very brutal. Will never go near a Honda again - reliability overrated... Trunk lock went bad. Trunk wouldn't open. 
Oct 2015

141000 mi

US $250
Door lock actuator 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2011

228700 mi

US $65
02 Sensor (downstream). Repaired at home took less than an hour. 
Mar 2014

254000 mi
Transmission stopped working. Would no longer go into gear. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - May 2016
Aug 2012

144500 mi

US $250
Both passenger and drivers side stabilizer bars were replaced. 
Apr 2013

156500 mi

US $180
Passenger side rear wheel bearing worn out, replaced. 
May 2016

164000 mi

US $300
Wheel bearing was loud, and needed replacing. 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2013

144200 mi

US $250
Air conditioning cooling less and less 
Feb 2014

153300 mi

US $1400
Required turning the ignition key numerous (up to 12) to get the car to start. Very slow start if the temp was under 50 degrees. Both the ignition and starter needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2014

156000 mi

US $121
Transmission leaked. Small repair and changed fluid as well as regular maintenance 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015

93000 mi

US $100
Power lock actuators replaced, control button replaced Airbag failure light on due to faulty seatbelt sensor Radio backlight out 
Oct 2015

97000 mi

US $50
Dim headlights Radio Backlight out - Soldered Circuit Board 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

182900 mi
Catalytic converter performance below threshold 

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