2003 Honda Accord: check engine light

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Transmission · MO

Took my vehicle to a honda dealership for a maintenance repair to get a brake line job done. After they completed the job I told honda to put my vehicle on the diagnostic system, to check for any other issues which they did. Said everything was fine with it no issues. Drove home fine next day comes, engine light comes on, this time I went and got the diagnostic done on my vehicle myself. Come to find out it's a transmission/torque converter problem, which honda didn't check or tell me about, look up reviews about the my vehicle, and a lot of other honda owners of my exact model says the same how bad the transmission is in this vehicle.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 140,000 miles · CA

The airbag light turned on when I was driving the highway, no reason as to why it would turn on because I didn't get into a wreck or crash at all. I've had this car for about a year, bought it from a previous owner they had said it was in perfect condition. So irritated because I use this car every single day to drive to work and from and I also take my daughter to her doctors appointments in this vehicle. Ii don't want the airbags going off while I'm driving and possibly crash because I will sue. The engine light is always on since like a week into buying the car and I took it to a mechanic but it still turns on.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · TN

I'm the third owner of a 2003 honda accord v6 ex coupe. At 151000 miles my transmission began to fail. It would slam it's way from 5th gear to 1st. Luckily nobody was behind me. I was going 60 MPH from the shell station .5 miles from my house, and slowed to 30 by the time my car was in 1st in a curve. I almost lost control of the vehicle. Come web to find out this is a wide spread unresolved problem that is endangering everyone in and around these vehicles. I called honda and they said in 2004 the vehicle already had the recall performed, but much like the thousands of other people who ended up with this cat it did not fix the faulty transmission and honda knows that the issue still exists and wants people to continue paying to get the same problematic rebuilt transmission. I can not believe every one of these transmissions haven't been recalled, and if needed I will pursue legal action against honda especially having a 1 year old daughter in a known rolling death trap. Once it gets to first it flashes d on the dash and the check engine comes on. My tcs and ABS is also tripped by this issue causing further risk of endangering other drivers and myself. Every search I have made on this vehicle days the same as I'm saying now, but at varying stages. Please help get this issue resolved not just for myself but for everyone who owns this particular honda. To make matters worse this is the first year model of the honda accord v6 ex coupe. The car is currently parked and won't be moved until a recall or I swap the entire transmission out for a manual transmission that I can't afford, but I definitely can't afford to replace my car or continue to pay to replace the same faulty transmission. This is an outrage.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Transmission · 167,000 miles · IL

The torque converter isnt locking up anymore...the car can stop any time by itself. Check engine light code p0741

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · IL

Hi! As you can see, I am an owner of a honda accord 2003. I have recently taken it for a replacement of the passenger airbag. While I was doing some research, I found that this specific year and model, had some other issues or recalls too. For example, the transmission system. His caught my attention since I think I do have a problem probably related to it. I bought this car in may last year, from an acquaintance, and soon after, I noticed a shaking in the gas pedal, every time I was accelerating between 25 to 35 MPH (city and highway). The shaking always go away when I stop speeding it for a second, and then continue to accelerate. It happens again and again. It first, and because the check engine turn on, I took it to the mechanic, and I was told that I needed to replace the catalytic. Well, I did it and...the problem persisted. Am I in danger here?. Ok, I will wait for your response. In the meantime, as might understand, I will document this request, just in case something happens. Thank you for your time and attention!!!

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · NJ

While traveling at 65mph the car suddenly down shifted almost causing a ugly car accident luckly the car behind me had good reflect and was able to swerve out of my way. No check engine light, no signs of tranny slipping prior too just a scary situation to be in.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · 134,000 miles · MD

All of a sudden car get stop though engine was running on highway. There is no check engine warning. Auto gears started slipping.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 189,750 miles · TX

I recently purchased the 2003 honda accord for travel. After purchasing the vehicle I noticed that the check engine light was on. The mechanic told me that there was a torque converter that needed to be replaced. After doing additional research I found that other honda owners had this same issue. My car rumbles when driving through residential areas. When I try to enter my VIN number in to see if my car is eligible it won't come up, but I'm definitely experiencing the transmission slipping in specific gears.

Filed Dec 21, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 132,000 miles · GA

I purchased a used 2003 honda accord in april 2011. It now has 132, 000 miles on it. This week I was driving on the interstate when my "d" drive on my hear start flashing in my car RPM started revving up & my check engine light came on. So I put my emergency flashes on to get the shoulder of the expressway my car. My car wouldn't drive anymore in the d drive shift to make it home safely I had to drive my car in d3 all the way home. My mechanic is now saying I need a new transmission which will cost me $2500 I don't have. I've driven honda accord's all my life this is the first honda that I've had a major issue with.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Transmission · 91,085 miles · VA

While driving my 2003 honda accord v6 coupe, at around 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly dropped to about 20 MPH. The RPM's jumped to 7000. The check engine light and "maintenance" lights came on. After nearly being rear-ended by the vehicle behind me ( rush hour traffic), I pulled over and turned the car off. After waiting several minutes, I turned it back on and drove home, never going above 20 MPH. When I finally got the car towed to landmark honda (alexandria, va) I was told that I would need a remanufactured transmission at the cost of $5085, parts and labor. Granted, the vehicle is 10 years old with 90k miles, I was a little dishearten. I was able to find a transmission specialist in the area where they are rebuilding the transmission for $2800. I am extremely disappointed in honda and especially with their reputation for dependability. I strongly feel that honda is aware of this problem and needs to rectify the issue and compensate all honda owners who have had this similar issue.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · IL

While highway driving (80mph), total, unexpected transmission failure. Speedometer dropped to zero, multiple indicator lights on dash including blinking indicator near the "d" gear indicator and engine light. I was nearly hit as the car decelerated and I quickly tried to merge to the right so I could exit the freeway. After pulling into gas station, I opened the hood which was now smoking with burning oil. The entire undercarriage was covered in oil and it was now leaking from an unknown source. This is the third transmission failure I have experienced in the same 2003 honda accord. I have nearly been hit twice due to transmission failures in this vehicle. Does someone have to be killed before this well known transmission failure is address? Recalled? Consumer refunded for repairs to a faulty vehicle?

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 130,800 miles · TX

The car suddenly would not accelerate and change into the 3rd gear while driving on a busy road. Had the car towed to an authorized mechanic who diagnosed the issue as transmission failure with the 3rd gear. This is the same issue that caused honda to issue a recall for their 2003 v6 accord in 2004. A month prior, on two separate occasions, I was driving between 40mph-45mph when all of a sudden the car would not accelerate and slowed down, while I simultaneously engaged the accelerator. During both incidences the tcs and check engine lights immediately came on. After pulling over and turning the car off and on, the lights did not remain on. This is a very dangerous car with thousands of complaints already noted for the same issue. Honda needs to recall this dangerous car.