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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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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 497 repairs.
2003 Honda Accord transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 52 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
| 84000 mi US $1590 |
Transmission Failure |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $2600 |
Honda factory built dealer installed transmission (failure was slow, nothing catastrophic - wouldn't "catch" in reverse and slipped between gears) |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 136629 mi US $82 |
Replaced the 3rd & 4th gear pressure switches on the Tranmission in an effort to prolong my dying transmission. |
| 155395 mi US $3619 |
New Jasper 5-speed transmission installed. New Jasper 5-speed transmission installed. |
| 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. |
| 100000 mi US $3000 |
Blown transmission. Was able to limp to shop. |
| 47740 mi C $3000 |
Transmission replaced. Dealership covered the cost. |
| 186000 mi US $2100 |
Repair and replace left front axle that snapped. |
| 83000 mi US $1900 |
Transmission was slipping. Honda agreed with 50% good will repair. |
| 180000 mi | Transmission was slipping, mechanic recommended rebuilding at a cost of $2,500. I just flushed and added an additive to extend life. |
| 69440 mi C $2020 |
Dripping tranny liquid as a result of diff bearing worn. Main case worn at diff bearings. |
| 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! |
| 226000 mi US $450 |
Left drive shaft replaced (broke shifting to drive while rolling backwards). |
| 393300 mi US $151 |
One of the axle seals needed to be replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $2500 |
This was the third transmission put in vehicle. First was replaced at 60,000. Second replaced at 165,000. |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Transmission would only operate in one 'gear' |
| 143000 mi US $320 |
PCM throwing error |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $2243 |
replaced clutch, master and slave cylinders |
| 134500 mi US $450 |
tear in passenger side CV boot, boot and drive shaft replaced |
| 125760 mi C $1500 |
driveshafts replaced because of significant shaking at 100 km/h |
| 119500 mi | Replaced Clutch Assembly |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 128000 mi | new left front axle |
| 136000 mi US $50 |
Passenger side axle created vibration. Replaced with new from online auto parts. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 193000 mi US $60 |
Replaced Transmission filter,drained and replaced Transmission fluid. Transmission slipping occationally |
| 60760 mi | leak around trany filler pipe.Thought it was over filled But was a defective seal by pipe |
| 168020 mi C $200 |
left driveshaft snapped while under normal driving conditions. |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 162000 mi US $3069 |
Replaced clutch & flywheel. (it's a manual 6 speed) |
| 176000 mi US $450 |
Clutch slave servo valve |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 49800 mi US $3500 |
With only 52,000 miles, and all maintenacne done at the dealer, the transmission failed completely!!! |
| 95000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission would not go into hear at all, forward or reverse. No signs of error before. |
| 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 |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45663 mi C $255 |
Replaced left drive axle. Boot broken and filled with grit. |
| 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. |
| 100800 mi C $380 |
Replaced driver side axle. |
| 105080 mi C $785 |
Replace Right Axel |
| 112220 mi C $5385 |
Replace transmission, Replace Clutch and pressure plate, Replace Right Axel, |
| 117180 mi | flush the clutch master cylinder - slave cylinder. |
| 118420 mi C $887 |
replace master and slave cylinder for clutch |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $121 |
Transmission leaked. Small repair and changed fluid as well as regular maintenance |
| 254000 mi | Transmission stopped working. Would no longer go into gear. |
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