2003 Honda Accord Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Accord Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Honda Accord | 61 Accords, 9.5 months of data per Accord, average 126500 miles Redesigned for this model year.70 |
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2003 Honda Accord
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| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 39060 | 0 | Radio and climate control lights out |
| Sep | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 69440 | 2020 | Dripping tranny liquid as a result of diff bearing worn. Main case worn at diff bearings. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 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
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 120000 | 50 | Stabilizer bar end links. Replaced by a friend, so labor free. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 30000 | 0 | The display for the radio and hvac controls went dark. |
| Sep | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | 380 | Left front wheel speed sensor for ABS replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 115000 | 250 | Rear rotors, pads, brake hardware, and right caliper. Front pads and brake hardware. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 91000 | 600 | discs warped, causing shivering sensation while applying brakes at speed. shop reground the rotors but problem persisted for several days. now it seems to have gone away. car was not driven hard. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 128000 | 1000 | ALL Routine maintance: Replace timing belt, water pump, flush all major systems (brakes, transmission, engine coolant) Replaced air filters, spark plugs, spark plug wires. Rotated tires |
| Jun | 2012 | 158000 | 800 | Replaced front control arms (right and left) due to bushing failure Replaced rear rotors and pads, resurfaced front rotors, replaced pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 87000 | 115 | Air conditioner blower fan quit working. |
| Sep | 2009 | 88000 | 185 | High pressure line for the power steering developed a leak. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 106000 | 0 | 105,000 mile required service (timing belt, plugs, coolant, transmission) |
| Feb | 2010 | 113000 | 25 | Replaced driver's side headlamp. |
| Dec | 2012 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 210000 | 50 | Replaced front catalyst heatshield to fix rattle. |
| Oct | 2009 | 218000 | 400 | Replaced alternator. |
| Jan | 2010 | 226000 | 450 | Left drive shaft replaced (broke shifting to drive while rolling backwards). |
| Mar | 2010 | 231000 | 50 | Replaced bad hood struts. |
| Sep | 2010 | 246000 | 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 | 293500 | 1200 | Two catalytic convertors need replacement Power steering hose leaking |
| Sep | 2012 | 314000 | 1200 | Upper control arms, ball joints, motor mounts, alternator |
| Mar | 2013 | 331000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 94000 | 6 | Faulty brake switch resulting in TCS light coming on and intermittent difficulty shifting out of park. Switch replaced by owner. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 109120 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 110360 | 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. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 52080 | 225 | replaced noisy rear wheel bearing |
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 3000 | Transmission replaced. Dealership covered the cost. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2004 | 0 | Dealer replaced radio/ac display after LCD display went blank. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 200 | Had to have "chip" in engine replaced as it was causing engine light to go off, and supposedly affecting performance | |
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 139000 | 600 | Resurface rotors, replace brake pads |
| Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 125000 | 180 | Replaced alternator. Problem began with noise. Replaced with OEM part from internet |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 99000 | 19 | RF low beam bulb burned out. Replaced both. |
| May | 2009 | 105000 | 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 | 0 | HVAC/audio LCD display failed at 104K miles. (apparently a known problem). |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 59000 | 600 | timing belt replacement |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | rear pads worn (2nd set), seem to wear very quickly. $70 at Honda dealer. |
| Apr | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 83000 | 1900 | Transmission was slipping. Honda agreed with 50% good will repair. |
| Jan | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 164000 | 585 | All Pads Replaced, and Rear Rotors Replaced. 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 | 175 | O2 Sensor Replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 186000 | 450 | Throttle Position Sensor - Needed Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 198000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 81000 | 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 Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 192200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 199640 | 178 | Brakes, rotors, calipers all replaced |
| May | 2010 | 201500 | 1000 | replace timing belt and waterpump |
| Sep | 2010 | 207700 | 0 | 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 Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 30000 | 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 | 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. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 27000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 175000 | 2500 | This was the third transmission put in vehicle. First was replaced at 60,000. Second replaced at 165,000. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 99000 | 900 | Transmission would only operate in one 'gear' |
| Sep | 2012 | 143000 | 320 | PCM throwing error |
| Dec | 2012 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 88000 | 300 | Power steering pump |
| Dec | 2010 | 122000 | 380 | New O2 sensor |
| Aug | 2011 | 130000 | 700 | motor mounts, ps hose, struts, interior door handles. |
| Oct | 2012 | 142700 | 140 | weather strip on window driver door power control housing broke. |
| Jan | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 61000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Rear window defroster fails to work or will not turn off automatically as designed. |
| Oct | 2008 | 73000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 96000 | 0 | 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 | 99500 | 67 | Bulbs blew out due to short. Short was repaired and lights restored. |
| Dec | 2010 | 104000 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| Oct | 2012 | 126700 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Honda Accord in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 84000 | 1590 | Transmission Failure |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 205000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 207000 | 0 | Rotors were warped and all 4 sets of brake pads were at or below 3mm thick. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 92380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 96400 | 288 | Noisy brakes, discovered rear discs were worn out. |
| Feb | 2010 | 96720 | 387 | Brakes continued to be noisy; discovered front pads and rotors needed replacing too. Cross-drilled rotors were replaced with OEM parts, unfortunately. |
| Apr | 2012 | 115720 | 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. |
| Jun | 2012 | 116560 | 340 | Noisy front brakes, indicating wear. New pads and rotors installed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 119660 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 111000 | 15 | Brake light switch failed, car had no brake lights. Purchased new switch from dealer and replaced myself. |
| Jan | 2011 | 112700 | 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 | 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 | 119000 | 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 | 127300 | 40 | Replaced windshield washer resivoir because the pump had failed. Purchased a used one at salvage yard and installed. |
| Feb | 2012 | 132000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 91760 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 95480 | 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 | 0 | Torn catalytic converter heat shield. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 107880 | 450 | power steering pump became noisy, did not wait for failure and had it replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 122760 | 1500 | driveshafts replaced because of significant shaking at 100 km/h |
| Mar | 2011 | 140740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 91000 | 170 | No cooling from air conditioning. Freon recharged. No obvious leak |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 107880 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 109740 | 0 | Blown out Back Light |
| Jun | 2010 | 119660 | 2000 | Sensor on catalyst. Bearing on front wheel. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 125000 | 550 | Bushings on front control arms were worn out. Replaced entire control arm as was similar cost to labor of removing/installing new bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 66000 | 90 | Replaced front rotors and pads, since the squeakers were driving us nuts. |
| May | 2009 | 72000 | 200 | Driver's side door look actuator replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 74000 | 945 | A/C compressor locked up and needed to be replaced. Airbag sensor replaced on the drivers seat under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 128000 | 0 | new left front axle new ball joint boot |
| Mar | 2012 | 136000 | 50 | Passenger side axle created vibration. Replaced with new from online auto parts. |
| Feb | 2013 | 144300 | 92 | 100 amp fuse needed to be replaced. Starter could have caused fuse to fail. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 65000 | 173 | replaced catalytic converter heat shield |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 137300 | 350 | 02 sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 138500 | 485 | replaced the starter |
| Jul | 2012 | 149300 | 150 | replace lower ball joint that was loose |
| Dec | 2012 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 104000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 110000 | 30 | Car was taken by repair shop to dealer, radio removed, code entered, radio re-installed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 164700 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 36000 | 350 | Oxygen sensor |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 140000 | 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 | 140700 | 1045 | had a problem with water getting into some part related to emissions |
| Jun | 2011 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 79000 | 500 | Replaced original brake rotors and pads |
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | 85 | Bad O2 sensor that needed to be replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 91760 | 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 | 250 | Serpentine belt replaced |
| Honda Accord in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 52000 | 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 | 2012 | 56000 | 286 | 3 year old rear rotors were so rusted and huge chunks of rotor had fallen off resulting in a pulsing and vibrations when braking. Almost didn't believe repair shop at first how bad they were. |
| Feb | 2013 | 59700 | 0 | Exhaust leak at both flanges on first exhaust pipe |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 76000 | 200 | Rear pads were shot and rear rotors needed turning. Works fine now.......:) |
| Aug | 2008 | 82000 | 253 | Was making vibration when braking. Front pads replaced and rotors turned. Wheels rotated and balanced........ |
| Jun | 2010 | 113000 | 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 | 250 | Air box needed to be fixed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 152000 | 400 | brakes were worn, had them replaced..... |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | 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 | 280 | Check Engine light came on. Code said Oxygen sensor. Mechanic replaced sensor and fixed the code. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 62620 | 35 | replaced accessory drive belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 65100 | 256 | spring drivers side |
| Honda Accord in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 78000 | 250 | Replaced faulty O2 Sensor with new one. CEL came on. Had tested and this is what the problem was. No problem since repair. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | 0 | Loud static on the stereo - cannot be turned off with the volume control until the car is restarted. |
| Sep | 2009 | 64000 | 150 | A/C was cutting in and out. |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 118000 | 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 | 88 | The paint was peeling off the outside front passenger door handle. The handle was replaced by the dealer. |
| Mar | 2012 | 172000 | 1045 | The catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 194000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 68000 | 1400 | replaced condenser and clutch on air conditioner. |
| Apr | 2011 | 77300 | 200 | AC not working--needed to be recharged. |
| Feb | 2012 | 91500 | 385 | Had to change out a circuit board behind the radio/AC dash |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 78000 | 0 | Radio display went dark Radio repaired by replacing circuit board. |
| Jan | 2009 | 80000 | 465 | Broken window regulator. |
| Apr | 2009 | 85000 | 365 | Replaced wheel bearing |
| Aug | 2009 | 89000 | 320 | replaced ball joint |
| May | 2010 | 97500 | 250 | rear anti sway bar repaired |
| Oct | 2010 | 100000 | 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 | 102300 | 250 | wiper link broke wiper parts installed after received. disturbed that such a vital part not stocked |
| May | 2011 | 104000 | 455 | left tie rod and right ball joints upper and lower. |
| May | 2012 | 111500 | 430 | replaced fuse block controlling power windows |
| Jun | 2012 | 112000 | 950 | Brakes rotors and rear calipers |
| Feb | 2013 | 115500 | 650 | Rack and pinion leaking fluid requires replacing whole unit replaced with rebuilt not new. New quoted at dealer $1100 |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 56000 | 0 | Power Door Lock and Horn |
| Jun | 2010 | 63000 | 1500 | Air Conditioning compressor died with only 63000 on the clock! |
| Dec | 2011 | 82000 | 330 | Needed to replace the brake pads. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | leak around trany filler pipe.Thought it was over filled But was a defective seal by pipe | |
| Aug | 2009 | 105400 | 520 | Loud humming in rear like aggressive winter tire howl. One Rear wheel bearing hub went, changed both units for convenience. |
| Sep | 2009 | 106640 | 0 | tsb-- radio audio screen went blank, Over the 160,000 km extent warr. But Dealer covered it |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 110000 | 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!! |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 114000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | 118000 | 931 | 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. |
| Oct | 2011 | 130000 | 150 | Rattling in front suspension. Suspected sway bar end link bushings were shot. They were. |
| Dec | 2011 | 132000 | 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 | 556 | brakes began grinding Rhythmic drumming of front tires |
| May | 2012 | 136000 | 242 | Time to replaced the drive belt. CHMSL light out. |
| Jun | 2012 | 137000 | 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". |
| Sep | 2012 | 140000 | 306 | Wheel had been whining for some time. Dealer said it was "loud tires". |
| Dec | 2012 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | Illumination of radio readout failed; apparently a common problem with '03 Accords, for which Honda has extended the warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 81000 | 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 | 150 | Water leak into rear passenger-side; dealership resealed door, but recent rains revealed the problem still exists. |
| Nov | 2011 | 92000 | 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). |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | 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. brakes |
| Nov | 2010 | 56000 | 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 | 150 | Bad fuse for a/c. Once replaced a/c worked fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 95000 | 300 | Radio unit malfunction, display and audio goes off intermittently. |
| Honda Accord in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 89000 | 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 | 0 | Airbag warning light related to faulty seatbelt sensor. ABS light related to faulty wheel-speed sensor repaired. |
| Apr | 2009 | 119000 | 275 | Right front wheel speed sensor needed replacement. made the "ABS" warning light illuminate. |
| Mar | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 32860 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 33480 | 0 | Rear pads, rotors resurfaced |
| May | 2008 | 48980 | 650 | Brake sensor failed, master cylinder (which includes the sensor) needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Accord in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 85000 | 50 | Brakes pedal needed adjusting; brake lights not working and vehicle would not move out of park. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Repaired broken backlight for center radio/HVAC controls under extended warranty/service bulletin. Known issue. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 85000 | 560 | all brakes needed to be replaced as well as front rotors |
| Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 54000 | 0 | Oxegen sensor failed ABS Brake sensor failed |
| Feb | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 1200 | airconditioning | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | car burns oil, one quart every 1000 miles | |
| Dec | 2010 | 163000 | 1500 | replaced front rotors bad catalytic converter that causes check engine light to go on |
| Jan | 2011 | 164700 | 786 | 01/28/11 catalytic converter, heat shields, and oxygen sensor |
| Oct | 2011 | 181000 | 218 | courtesy light over the dash that goes on and off when door opened quit working all together. Dome light unit replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 195700 | 256 | replaced power steering hose |
| Oct | 2012 | 198000 | 152 | windshield wiper motor |
| Dec | 2012 | 200000 | 384 | alternator was failing and noisy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 84000 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Honda Accord in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 72000 | 250 | Driver's seat bracket/base came apart. |
| Jan | 2009 | 78000 | 250 | Vehicle drifiting left due to mis-aligned wheels (one too many potholes). |
| Dec | 2010 | 101000 | 15 | Heat shield replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 108000 | 1200 | R&R Timing belt tensioner. |
| Aug | 2012 | 120700 | 0 | Audio/ECS display illumination inop. Apparent known design deficiency not covered by extended Honda warranty due to mileage limitation. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Rear driver's side caliper locked up - caliper, rotor and both pads had to be replaced. Performed under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2007 | 87000 | 0 | Radio/HVAC failed; replaced under warranty |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Main seal replaced under warranty | |
| Apr | 2008 | 96000 | 0 | 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 | 120000 | 800 | Timing belt replaced - routine maintenance. Dealer found hydraulic tensioner was leaking, extra $150 to replace. Amazingly, at nearly 60k miles on the OEM front brakes and 55k miles for the rears. Excellent car all around. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 162000 | 3069 | Replaced clutch & flywheel. (it's a manual 6 speed) |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 79000 | 250 | both rear brake calipers were frozen. Replaced calipers, rotors, pads. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 37200 | 300 | I bought this car rebuilt, had to replace the car main computer twice, used parts. the first replacement lasted 1.5 years. 300$ each w/labor. also rotors where warped causing replacing brakes under a year each time,so replaced all brake system |
| Honda Accord in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 73000 | 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 | 90000 | 12 | headlight |
| Feb | 2012 | 96000 | 284 | Driver's side door lock actuator needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 95000 | 92 | 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 | 950 | Replaced ABS sensor using part from junk yard ($200 vs $1000), plus $150 labor. TCS light now off! |
| Jan | 2010 | 101000 | 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 | 125 | driver's power window stopped working. Bought original Honda motor/regulator and replaced it. Slow going due to tight working area. |
| Jan | 2011 | 110700 | 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 | 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 | 150 | One rear pad (out of 4) had completely worn out. Suspected caliper was not releasing. Replaced both rear calipers and pads. |
| Jan | 2013 | 136300 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 102000 | 2800 | Transmission needed to be overhauled due to flair in 2nd and 3rd gear caused by manufacturer defect in the transmission causing decreased life |
| Sep | 2012 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 48000 | 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 |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 49700 | 3500 | With only 52,000 miles, and all maintenacne done at the dealer, the transmission failed completely!!! |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 173300 | 150 | changed catalytic coverter |
| Mar | 2012 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 96500 | 164 | changed front right wheel sensor |
| Jul | 2011 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 3500 | Transmission would not go into hear at all, forward or reverse. No signs of error before. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | 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 | 950 | Suspension would make terrible squeaking noise. Ball joints were completely worn and had to be replaced. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 190000 | 100 | 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 |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 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 | 122140 | 0 | 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 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 255 | Replaced left drive axle. Boot broken and filled with grit. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 71300 | 143 | Outer boot clamp on left drive axle released and had to be replace. CV joint had to be cleaned and repacked with grease. |
| Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 117000 | 0 | 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 | 200 | Downstream oxygen sensor replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 134000 | 350 | Stuck rear disc brake caliper. Replaced caliper and machined disc. |
| May | 2009 | 136000 | 40 | State inspection required reclamping of catalytic converter heat shield. |
| Dec | 2009 | 141000 | 45 | Noise from front wheel when turning. Thought it was CV joint; turned out to be a misaligned brake part. Diagnostic costs only. |
| May | 2010 | 151000 | 300 | Replaced rear brake rotors |
| Dec | 2010 | 163000 | 550 | 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 | 164700 | 1100 | Battery low power (original battery). Replaced. CEL on; car repeatedly setting the cat-below-min-efficiency code. Dealer insisted cat was failing; cat replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 181300 | 13 | Headlight replacement--done at dealer because it took me 2 hours to disassemble it myself last time! |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | 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 | 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 76880 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 78740 | 150 | Broken heater control valve |
2003 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Accord in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 223000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 225000 | 0 | Routine brakes. Had to replace caliper in rear that gave me trouble for a couple of years. (continuously cleaned with no luck). Front rear brakes and rotors replaced along with two rear brake calipers. |
| Nov | 2011 | 229700 | 65 | 02 Sensor (downstream). Repaired at home took less than an hour. |
| Jun | 2012 | 245000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Accord in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 146000 | 250 | Both passenger and drivers side stabilizer bars were replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 156000 | 180 | Passenger side rear wheel bearing worn out, replaced. |
| Honda Accord in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 144500 | 250 | Air conditioning cooling less and less |
| Apr | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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