2003 Honda Accord fuel system problems

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Fuel system · 3 miles · NY · crash

Carbon monoxide comes into my car - honda replaced the catalytic converter four times - I was already injured from my prior 1990 lexus 250es when my dangerous airbag exploded point blank into my neck and head. Mat airbag had no tether. Five c-spin surgeries and I was no longer able to work as a surgeon or at all. This was never recalled but I still have that car. Airbags are not safe. There should be h-belts that are safe. Sodium azide causes cancer. Regarding my 2003 honda - I already had the airbags recalled three times.....I request permission to have all air bags removed to save my life. Another explosion would kill me. The federal safety agency demands that children sit in the rear as out of position occupants but I am only 5 feet and am also an out of position occupant. Doesn't the federal safety agency care about short drivers until 5'4"? I require a response. Btw I still have the lexus death mobile. Also the carbon monoxide caused me to get ill, fall asleep and crash. I never heard back from the federal safety agency from my prior complaint. Your question is when did this happen.....the lexus airbag 12-26-91......the honda carbon monoxide.....continual ----- need to keep open the windows...... 2010 to this date.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 144,202 miles · CA

When I was driving the car just shut off in the middle of the street. My friend and I try to push it to the side but the wheels will not move.

Filed Dec 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA

The vehicle gets stuck in 2nd gear. It is automatic transmission. Sometimes at freeway speeds the vehicle suddenly downshifts spontaneously to 2nd or 1st gear and feels like I've suddenly and violently applied brakes to the car. The sudden stop and lurch of the car is violent and sudden and causes momentary loss of control of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Fuel system · IL

I have two hondas 2010 (80000) and another one is 2003 (87000) miles. Both have same problem of a leak in engine oil. One honda (2010) had a campaign so it was fixed as part of recall. Other honda (2003) did not have campaign so honda is not offering the fix for manufacturing defect related problem. This defect is due to the incorrect oil seal used in the honda and they are not fixing and creating the risk for drivers.

Filed Mar 28, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 131,000 miles · CA

The transmission pressure switch sensor failed and the drive indicator started flashing.this caused unexpected acceleration/deceleration to my vehicle while driving .apparently there are so many complaints on the internet about regular failures of the transmission pressure switch for the 2003 honda accord.this should have been a recall by honda.

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 62,500 miles · CA

Vehicle downshifted in low gear at highway speed almost causing a crash. Took to transmission shop and they said transmission needs replacement. Transmission shop hooked up to diagnostic and read the following codes: po747 a/t clutch pressure control solenoid valve a stuck on and po752 shift solenoid valve a stuck on . Transmission shop states this is a very common problem.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated there was fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the o-rings, fuel injector and vapor canister but the interior continued to exhibit the fuel smell. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a second mechanic for an another opinion. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. It has been serviced as per instructions in honda owners manual. It has 119k on car and the transmission will slip out of gear when driving, according to several web sites (http://www.hondaproblems.com/problems/transmission-failure.shtml), (http://cdonner.com/honda-accord-2003-ex-v6-transmission-failure.htm) their are many more out there doing the same thing and honda USA is turning a blind eye to the problem. The real issue is the transmission, the past few recalls include jet kits and ignition switches and a few flash file updates to transmission software never truly addressing the real issue which is a much more expensive transmission replacement. The recalls are like any other recall when a large repair is needed on a broad scale, smaller more band-aid like repairs are instituted as recalls to get the vehicle out of warranty and no longer a problem for honda. The problem with this kind of irresponsibility is this, the issue is not a cylinder wear issue and it isn't a fuel pump failing issue that simply is a financial inconvenience to the owner, it is a problem with a transmission failing to stay engaged, a problem that is leaving drivers in the middle of roads. A problem that is causing car to lose power in the middle of merging into traffic or changing lanes, or at any moments without warning, endangering the driver. Last but not least when a person decides to buy a honda they are not only purchasing a car with money they purchase it with confidence of reliability. When you maintained a vehicle and you drive it like a baby and it fails at 119k that it what I believe falls into the category of premature failure. Honda needs to take responsibility for this dangerous and subpar product that they have given to the buyers in good faith and at the least give 100% parts goodwill.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Airbags, Body · CA

Since the purchase I've experienced continual transmission problems. Upon speaking with the dealership I was assured all was fine. You can imagine my surprise when I received notice of the transmission recall (the federal safety agency 04v176000). Upon repair, in september 2004, I did not notice repair improvement, and continued to detect the rough grind of transmission shift and a whining sound. In 2009 I experienced a catastrophic transmission failure to which I had sought repair. In december 2010 I experienced another transmission failure. I have just now experienced my 3rd transmission failure, july 2011. My power steering pump had always had a faint whine, but honda services never identified it as concerning. The problem progressively became worse until honda finally suggested a repair, but informed me that the component was then out of warranty and would be a costly repair. I decided to delay repair until june 2011. Ac problems manifested in september 2005 and required replacement in april 2008. My center council clock and temperature display has been flickering, dimmed, and absent since 2009. The interlock stuck issue first materialized in 2008 and serviced in july 2010. My airbag warning light has been active since 2008 with an occasional but repetitive tcs alert; and my headlamp glass has been hazed since 2005. The paint deterioration is ridiculously embarrassing, the leather seating began showing wear 2 years in, my seatbelt doesn't return to the original released position, head liner has water leak stains, cd player stopped working, exposed wiring is visible at the driver door hinge, I've gone through 3 batteries, countless tires, one cracked windshield, and I have always suffer from poor radio reception and occasional navigational signal roaming issues. In these times of thrift conscious fuel consumption, I utilize my nav tools to monitor my driving activity. I'm stunned to report I get a fuel economy of 24 mpg highway, not the 31 mpg as sticker reports.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · WA · 1 injury

At approximately 56,000 miles, we had to replace the rear main oil seal. At 68,000 miles, we had to replace the fuel pump and as of june 4th, 2011, we were informed that we need to replace the transmission at 78,000 miles. The transmission failed going approximately 70 MPH and proceeded into "limp mode" to 30 MPH. It proceeded to then return instantly to 70 MPH and within 30 seconds repeated the same and as we were trying not to fly off the highway it again repeated this same behavior at which point we pulled off to the side of the highway, which was approximately 2 feet wide, and as traffic, which was thankfully not right on our tail, flew by we were able to drive on the side of the highway for the next 20 miles at approximately 30 miles per hour into the next town. At this point, there wasn't anyone available to look at the vehicle so we left it and rented a vehicle. Our honda would not even go into reverse at this point. We then towed the honda back to our home town and dropped it straight to honda of tri-cities. There they diagnosed that their was a transmission failure and it had to be replaced. They offered to pay half of the cost ($2000.00) but we feel there is a life threatening problem with that transmission and after seeing all of the additional customers of honda's, the years between 1999 and 2003, that have had the same life threatening experiences, we are appalled that the public has not been notified of this. Not just by a check on your transmission but a complete recall. I am very surprised that we were not fatally injured.