I purchased this honda accord 2003 in april 2003. From the very beginning I noticed a rambling noise on the engine, foul smell, vibration on the steering wheel and squeaking brakes. Also when I brake the car seems to accelerate like the idle is too fast. I reported it immediately to my honda dealer and they told me to take it to any honda dealer. I took it to honda in gleandale and after inspecting it they told me there was nothing wrong with the car. However the problems continued to I kept taking the car to different honda dealers but none could come up with a solution. When I asked them to replace the vehicle they told me that they all had the same problems and that I had to learn to live with it.! I feel totally frustrated by this situation and very unsafe driving this piece of crap.
2003 Honda Accord brakes complaints
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Brakes squealing constantly. Rotors warped at 7,000 miles; now at 18,000 miles, brakes squealing and it appears rotors may be warped again.
When starting the car, then putting the car into reverse, the power brakes feel dead. There is almost no "play" in the brake pedal, causing the car to continue rolling. Brake pedal does not go down and car continues to go into reverse until I pump the brakes several times.
The ABS system seemed to "over reacted" during a panic stop situation, causing me to hit the car in front of me. It felt like the braking pressure was being significantly reduced even though I had my foot to the floor on the brake pedal. I feel that if the ABS system had not engaged and backed off the brakes, I would have stopped in time. Also, only the passenger side airbag went off, even though I hit the car in front of me at less than 5 MPH. It should not have gone off, but if it "thought" that it was a severe crash, why didn't my airbag go off? I would like for you to check the ABS system to insure that this does not happen to anyone else. Please contact me asap to let me know if this is possible. Thank you.
Vehicle does not brake smoothly, pedal is very sensitive to the slightest pressure.*mr the dealer was notified but failed to fix to make repairs.
Vehicle is less than one year old, at 5000 miles brakes would give an uneven feeling when stopping. Now at 9500 miles vehicle shimmies and shakes when brakes are applied. Dealer states brakes should be resurfaced. Personal mechanic states rotors are warped. At highway speeds the shaking affects the positive control of vehicle.
My 2003 honda accord has 13,800 miles on it. Since the front rotors are warping, it already had these replaced once and resurfaced once. These repairs tend to last about 3000 miles before the symptoms of the problem return (vibration when braking at highway speeds, and pulsating stops at slow speeds).
2003 accord ex v6 mt. As others have reported here, and as reported elsewhere on the web and at owner forums, front brake system is defective. When braking lightly from interstate highway speeds (65-70) there is a powerful kickback into the steering wheel, especially on rough pavement. Loss of vehicle control is a serious risk. This problem has persisted from the first day I owned the car. I asked the dealership about this problem before I bought the car (based on reading complaints here, which were fewer than what I see today), and was told they had received zero complaints about front brake problems on 2003 accords. The steering wheel vibration problem is absent on very smooth asphalt at any speed, so I wonder if it is other than a rotor issue. But in any event, having driven this car at 70 MPH and hit the brakes rather modestly, I can tell you that this is not safe in my opinion. Had I known this, I would not have bought this car at any price. This vehicle travels 100 miles per day with 85 of those miles on open highway. It is the 12th vehicle I have owned and the 1st vehicle to have this hideous steering wheel shutter.
While driving a noise can be heard, such as squeaking and popping coming from the brakes. Dealer refurbished all the discs on the brake system, which temporarily remedied the problem. Manufacturer was aware of the problem by the complaints he received from several consumers, but had no remedy for the problem.
I was traveling on the interstate and my gas pedal locked, then my steering system, followed by the gas pedal. I was surrounded by huge trucks and was traveling with small children and was able to stop the car. I then repeatedly smashed the brake pedal and forced the steering to stir me to the side of the road the car went into the ditch and came to a fairly abrupt stop. When I arrived to the dealership, they told me that it was a problem with the alternator, but suggested that I should replaced the water pump. I asked for an engineer to look at the car and be given a statement of safety before I risked my life driving the car. They agreed when my brother-in-law asked but I was denied after he got off the phone and spoke with me although my car is 90 days old and under a full bumper to bumper warranty.
Consistent brake problems with 2003 honda accord. *mr there was a vibration, grinding noise when braking and the steering wheel vibrated when the brakes were applied as well at highway speeds. The consumer was informed that the rotors were out of round and there was a hairline crack in the front rotors. The front brake discs were replaced and resurfaced. *scc
At 8000 miles, had the front rotors turned down. Judder returned about 3000 miles later, but not repaired (explained as road conditions). Now at 22000 miles, need new rotors and pads for front left brake. Brakes went from acceptable to unusable within a 500 mile trip.
Around 5,000 miles the brakes on 2003 honda accord began giving a grab and release feel while apply constant pressure to the brake pedal at low speeds. At speeds over 40 MPH this translated to a definite vibration in both the steering wheel and brake pedal. Took car into the dealership at 7500 miles and complained about the problem. It was found that the rotors were warped .050 and showed signs of bluing. Front rotors were resurfaced and brake pads replaced, no charge. Problem has been corrected for now with 1,000 miles added since the repair.
When applying the brakes at highway speeds vehicle vibrates. Dealer resurfaced the rotors.
The brakes make the car shutter after only 7500 miles honda of america won't fix it under warranty.
Neutral gear does not engage in 2003 honda accord after the recall reverse gear repair was supposedly fixed by mahwah honda in mahwah, new jersey. 99 franklin turnpike,mahwah,new jersey.
2003 honda accord 2dr coupe mt. Due to steerig wheel vibration induced by braking speeds >40mph I brought my car to the dealer and had my brake rotors resurfaced since the rotors were discovered to be warped. This problem is apparently a consistent problem on this vehicle. I have heard that possible wheel torque problems are causing the warping of these rotors. I have never had another vehicle with this type of problem.
2003 honda accord noticed pulsation in brake pedal after 1000 miles. Dealer resurfaced front rotors at 4600 miles. This did not fix the problem and the rear rotors were resurfaced at 9000 miles. This problem continued and the front rotors were replaced at 14000 miles. All of these repairs were done free of charge but done hesitantly. Now the car has 20000 miles and all four rotors are again warped and the pads are glazed. The dealership is now refusing to fix the problem free of charge and is blaming the problem on poor driving habits. 2/3 of the vehicles milage is on the interstate and is not driven aggressively in any way.
I am experiencing a brake rotor problem with my 2003 accord sedan. The car has 25000 miles and is going in for the 4th time for service on the brakes. The rotors were resurfaced twice and replaced once and the problem is back again.
Brakes are no good after 6500 miles the dealer won't fix them under warranty because honda claims it's the way I drive.
After three months of ownerships, brake rotors began to warp. Brought back into dealer, they stated the rotors were warped. They resurfaced the rotors two times during that visit. It has been only 2000 miles since the resurfacing and my rotors are warping again.003 honda accord ex v6.
Warped rotors at 6,000 miles.
My vehicle has been in the honda dealer with problems with the front brakes(warped rotors) , after having the front rotors resurfaced and pads replaced twice it was found that the front calipers were hanging up.my car just turned 17k miles and it has had problems with the front brakes since in had 8k miles, at that time I was told by the dealer that I was "riding" my brakes and they would only take care of this problem for me at no cost just this "one time". I feel honda is knows that 03 accords have brake probles and honda puts the blame on everone else except themselves. My vehicle has now been in the honda dealer for two weeks because they are unable to locate new calipers. From talking with other 03 accord owners and reading information on other websites, I'm not alone with this problem.
The consumer stated the brake pads made a noise when they were relaeased from the caliper and the vehicle vibrated. *ak
This 2003 honda accord has caused me a lot of problems since the beginning I bought it. Just after 2 weeks with around 500 miles all this rattling noises started coming from the doors and windows. I took it to the dealer, they fixed it, but the problem was back less than a week after. Today I have 14000 miles on my car and I have been to the dealer more then 20 times for this problem. They have replaced the run channels and other parts without any success. Also the interior is falling a part; the middle compartment is not working. The cd compartment gets stuck all the time. The engine is making a lot of noise, feels like its actually sitting in the passenger side next to me. I know this is not the quality honda has, my wife has a 1996 accord and it doesnt make as much noises as mine, and it also runs better. Honda needs to take quality seriously. And help me out with this lemon car.
Brake vibrates at speed above 40 MPH. Happened around 9000 miles and problem persisted since then.
While applying brakes there is vibration coming from the right rear wheel.
There is a problem in the braking system of the new 2003 accord coupe. In march, I had to have the rotors resurfaced because of vibration. It is now only july and now the problem is back. My local honda dealer doesn't want to do anything about it, and that I must pay. I have researched the web and there are others who have similar complaints about the new accord coupe's brakes.
Brake rotors wear out prematurely, consumer has only owned the vehicle for seven months. Dealer notified.
Brake rotors warped at 4000 miles. Car has not been driven aggressively. Rotors now slightly warped again at 8000 miles.
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