Rear sub frame allowed for rear suspension arms to be bolted to. One of the locations where those arms have ways to be attached to is no longer safe to do so because of corrosion and rust. I noticed there was a recent safety concern for a generation of Honda CRV having a similar, or indeed the same complaint.
2003 Honda Accord body problems
73 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 73
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body31
- Body: door8
- Frame and members4
- Body: trunk lid2
- Body: hood2
- Body: bumpers2
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Body: roof and pillars1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Honda Accord body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Honda Accord paint completely fades after 10-15 years of owning the car, very embarrassing to drive the car. This did not happen to Ford Mustang and Cadillac Escalade I own that are at same age. I would like this issue be resolved during recall.
I was going back home from work at 5:50 am in the morning in my honda accord. I lost control over my car and hit side walk and a mail box on the right side of the road my car toppled on the left side. The driver side window was under my feet as the car toppled and the passenger side door window was on the top of my head as I was standing in the a toppled car. To come out of the car I removed the head rest from the drivers seat and started hitting the window glass to break it with metal part of the head rest. I hit it as hard possible, I brought the head rest down to my knees to gather force, distance and speed so that the window glass can be broken and I can come out. I tried for few minutes but the window glass did not break. I want bring it to the attention of you all that if a window glass cannot be broken with metal in case of emergency in the car. The trapped people will burn to death. If you have further questions/query to clarify please feel free to call me or write to me at the following address: [xxx] thank you, [xxx] ps: take the above matter seriously to save the lives of trapped people in the car information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Have been involved in 3 accidents where I feel that air bag should have deployed, resulting in extra damages and injury that wasnt treated
Body paint on the honda accord is fading in patches across various areas of the vehicle. I was unsure of the cause of this issue until seeing photos online of other honda vehicles from that same time period with similar damage. Websites blame the problem on honda's primer/paint from the period when the cars were manufactured. I believe the carmaker should cover the cost of repairs for the body paint.
A few years ago the paint started wearing away and now it's pitted all over the car after normal use and driving. It looks horrible, so bad that people keep asking me what's wrong with my car.
Takata recall I was driving down the road when I lost control of my car. This resulted in my air bag being deployed as I came into collision with a guard rail on a city street. Luckily, only the passenger side airbag deployed. This resulted in my windshield being cracked.
Trunk lid won't stay up. When trunk lid up, it comes crashing down on my head. It has done this for several years, and has gotten worse. It has put several gashes in my head. Honda says the bar connecting to the hinges own made anymore. There must be a way to fix this before I get a concussion.
I've noticed over the last couple of years that the paint has faded. It seems like the clear coat has been removed. There's severe damage to the hood, roof, front fender, and the trunk. Possibly because the manufacture used poor quality paint.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. Upon exiting the vehicle, before the passenger exited the front passenger side, smoke appeared within the inner part of the front passenger side door and a fire erupted. The driver and the front passenger were able to extinguish the flames. A fire report was not filed. The dealer was notified. The passenger was burned and had to exit the vehicle through the front passenger side window, which required medical treatment. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 06/29/16
Questions about the 2003 Honda Accord body
Does the 2003 Honda Accord have body problems?
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the body of the 2003 Honda Accord, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Honda Accord body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Accord body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Accord have the most body problems?
The Honda Accord model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (83 complaints), 1998 (76 complaints) and 2002 (75 complaints).
Other 2003 Honda Accord problems
Transmission 924Airbags 318Brakes 172Engine 146Electrical 142Steering 90Acceleration 81Visibility 75Lights 56Suspension 31Seat belts 26Seats 24Tires 24Locks 18Fuel system 16Driver assistance 10Wheels 7
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