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%)

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

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 22 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

187000 mi

US $237
Windshield wiper casting cracked after hard freeze 
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. 
231000 mi

US $50
Replaced bad hood struts. 
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. 
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 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

127000 mi

US $1
The line to the Gas Cap was severed. 
126000 mi

US $40
Replaced windshield washer resivoir because the pump had failed. Purchased a used one at salvage yard and installed. 
199000 mi

US $7
Replaced broken clip that secures hood arm in place. 

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2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $322
rear sway bar links were clicking during cold weather conditions while driving over bumps, was becoming very annoying.Both sides replaced, problem fixed. 
64200 mi

US $13
headlight low beam changed on both lights output was dim 
180420 mi

C $30
Replace driver front door check 
123449 mi

C $18
replace door latch cable (driver side) 
180000 mi

US $30
wiper assembly wore out 
134000 mi

US $556
Rhythmic drumming of front tires 
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. 
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. 
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. 
100000 mi

US $1000
 
105100 mi

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

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2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

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. 

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2003 Honda Accord Other Problems

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