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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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Chart based on 497 repairs.
2003 Honda Accord suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 75 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
| 119660 mi C $2000 |
Bearing on front wheel. |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 220000 mi US $120 |
Sway bar links. All four corners. |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 158000 mi US $800 |
Replaced front control arms (right and left) due to bushing failure |
| 88000 mi US $185 |
High pressure line for the power steering developed a leak. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 52080 mi C $225 |
replaced noisy rear wheel bearing |
| 200000 mi US $175 |
Power Steering Pump replacement. |
| 110000 mi US $6 |
Power Steering O Ring Replacement |
| 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. |
| 186000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced sway bars and bushings. |
| 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 |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Power steering pump |
| 130000 mi US $700 |
ps hose, struts, |
| 120000 mi US $50 |
Stabilizer bar end links. Replaced by a friend, so labor free. |
| 250700 mi US $200 |
stabilizer bar end needed to be re-bolted |
| 292700 mi US $1200 |
Power steering hose leaking |
| 314000 mi US $1200 |
Upper control arms, ball joints, |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 85700 mi US $200 |
replaced rear stabilizer links |
| 87000 mi US $600 |
90,000 mile service PLUS replace right front ball joint |
| 97000 mi US $475 |
replace both front stabilizer links, replace both front compliance bushings. the bushings dried out as did the links. |
| 118000 mi US $625 |
replace lower front driver's side ball joint |
| 135000 mi US $1350 |
rear shocks and anti roll bar links, suspension links, all were replaced |
| 81500 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump leaking |
| 194000 mi US $300 |
Swaybar bushings |
| 128000 mi | new ball joint boot |
| 175000 mi US $350 |
Leak in Power steering return line. Line repaired |
| 107880 mi C $450 |
power steering pump became noisy, did not wait for failure and had it replaced |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 127000 mi US $235 |
While doing service it was noted that the power steering pump was leaking. Luckily it had not failed yet. Dealer replaced seals. |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 161000 mi | power steering pump is going bad, chose not to replace yet. |
| 65100 mi C $256 |
spring drivers side |
| 70760 mi C $500 |
Bushings and strut |
| 193500 mi US $900 |
The power steering hose was leaking fluid. The dealer replaced the hose, refilled the fluid and cleaned the system. |
| 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. |
| 251600 mi US $680 |
The front sway bar link was replaced. |
| 105400 mi C $520 |
Loud humming in rear like aggressive winter tire howl. One Rear wheel bearing hub went, changed both units for convenience. |
| 61000 mi US $1095 |
needed passenger upper control arm with Ball joint (ball joint was very loose) |
| 123000 mi US $450 |
Replaced worn wheel bearing |
| 85000 mi US $365 |
Replaced wheel bearing |
| 89000 mi US $320 |
replaced ball joint |
| 97500 mi US $250 |
rear anti sway bar repaired |
| 104000 mi US $455 |
left tie rod and right ball joints upper and lower. |
| 115300 mi US $650 |
Rack and pinion leaking fluid requires replacing whole unit replaced with rebuilt not new. New quoted at dealer $1100 |
| 117000 mi | Previous repair was leaking fluid. Lines tightened |
| 130000 mi US $150 |
Rattling in front suspension. Suspected sway bar end link bushings were shot. They were. |
| 135000 mi US $565 |
Dealer claimed howling due to bad tires. Had tire shop replace rear hub/bearing. Silent since then. |
| 137000 mi US $215 |
Previous engine mount problem put stress on front lower control arm bushings that were "torn". |
| 140140 mi US $306 |
Wheel had been whining for some time. Dealer said it was "loud tires". |
| 167400 mi C $50 |
replaced front right upper control arm due to ball joint failing. |
| 123449 mi C $15 |
replace front sway bar end links |
| 186620 mi C $25 |
replace bearing and hub |
| 177000 mi US $1000 |
Control arms and bushings. |
| 148700 mi US $150 |
replace lower ball joint that was loose |
| 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. |
| 212000 mi US $230 |
Replaced power steering pump and high pressure power steering hose. |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 215000 mi US $898 |
upper and lower ball joints, both sides |
| 233000 mi US $1800 |
Control arms, ball joints , bearings and struts all four corners |
| 84000 mi | steering leaking, recalled |
| 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. |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Vehicle drifiting left due to mis-aligned wheels (one too many potholes). |
| 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 |
| 195000 mi US $256 |
replaced power steering hose |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 175000 mi US $950 |
Suspension would make terrible squeaking noise. Ball joints were completely worn and had to be replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $400 |
Upper ball joint, took it to a local mechanic who diagnosed the problem |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84320 mi C $100 |
Front sway bar links replaced |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 144500 mi US $250 |
Both passenger and drivers side stabilizer bars were replaced. |
| 156500 mi US $180 |
Passenger side rear wheel bearing worn out, replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing was loud, and needed replacing. |
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