2003 Honda Accord: multiple warning lights

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · MI

While driving at night all the lights on the center console went out. I now have no lights to control the functions of the heating, and defrost at night. The is an issue because I am unable to adjust settings when windows start to fog.

Filed Oct 4, 2009 · Transmission · 71,115 miles · LA

My 03 accord ex-v6 transmission failed while my daughter was driving. She was very upset as she was traveling at 45mph when transmission locked up nearly causing a rear end crash. She attempted to restart by the d4 light and several dash lights started blinking and car wouldn't move. Had vehicle towed to repair facility and determined that the transmission had failed at a owner cost of $3600. The 03 accord v-6 coupe is the worst year of the transmission problems and honda ignores the owners.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Lights, Transmission · 106,000 miles · MA

In september, my '03 honda accord lx v6 started shifting hard from 2nd gear in morning traffic. After a few miles, the car would not shift out of 2nd gear. 1st mechanic couldn't replicate the issue. On the way home, dashboard lit up like a christmas tree; check engine light, tcs light, oil light. Had car towed to dealer; total transmission failure. In addition to the transmission dying, 6 months ago the dashboard/radio/temperature panel lights failed, the dome light doesn't work, the right headlight has needed to be replaced 3 times, the driver's side seat has always been loose. I am the original and only owner of this car and have had it repaired/maintained at honda dealers since purchase. To have all these issues, plus have the transmission fail at 106,000 miles is unacceptable. Then to have to pay $2200 to have a used, remanufactured transmission installed is unacceptable. This is chronic problem for the '03 accord. A recall should be issued, people should be refunded their money already paid and offered a significant discount to be placed into a safe new car. It is only a matter of time before someone is really hurt...or has it happened already.

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While exiting the highway at 45 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate and shifted into second gear. The vehicle suddenly stopped and all the warning lights on the instrument panel began flashing. The check engine light remained illuminated. The contact placed the vehicle into another gear and the RPM increased. He was able to drive to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · 36,900 miles · GA

Purchased 2003 accord ex v6 in 5/03. Had a few problems with car after purchase: delay when shifting from reverse to drive (dealership said was normal), muffler sound like it has a leak (dealership could'nt find a problem), noise has gotten worse. My car has been out of warranty since 1/05. Went on vacation in 2/05, when I went to crank the car, put the key in the ignition and turned, all of the lights on dash and radio lit up, turned the key further to crank, once started the dash lights came back on, but the radio lights did'nt. The radio still worked, you just cant see the display. Called the dealership after we got home and they said it sounded like a bulb went out, they would replace it but I would have to pay 80.00 labor and they could'nt guarantee that was the problem. I took my car to a local automotive repair shop for them to change the bulb, they took out the radio and called the honda dealership that I called and they told the mechanic there was no bulb in the radio. They put the radio back in and gave me the car back. I bought a new radio and took it back to the repair shop, they put the new radio in and the same problem as before, radio works, no lights. They put the old radio back in. I called the dealership again and this time I explained again about my radio lights, they suggest I contact honda customer service and follow their suggestions, so I did, and explained the situation to them. They advised me there was a bulletin already on the problem with my radio, that the problem is due to faulty equipment. Told me I should take the car to the dealership, give them the bulletin number, let them diagnose my problem and if it is due to faulty equipment, get an estimate of how much it would cost to fix. Call customer service back and let them know how much the dealership would charge me and ask for goodwill assistance for financing the cost to fix faulty equipment that obviously is an ongoing problem with honda, not the consumer.