2003 Honda Accord: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · NY

Doors locked from inside and cannot get out unless I put my window down. Safety issue. Second time I replaced my door since I was in a car accident a few years ago. Same problem came back again after replacing the door handle it used to work for years at the driver side until recently. Also doors are unable to unlock from the switch.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Airbags · 163,314 miles · NY

Takata recall - driver's side was completed at lia honda, albany ny on 12/16/15. Passenger side was not fixed - "unable to do recall. Passenger side door will not open. Customer is aware..." fixing the passenger side front door to open is not a viable option - too costly. Passenger side rear door does open and the front passenger side seat could be removed. This would provide access to the passenger side dash/airbag. What are my options for having the passenger side airbag recall completed? My call to american honda (909‑664‑9134) was not particularly helpful - if I fixed the door to provide access, the recall could be completed - but I did receive a case #[xxx]. The title to the car is in my wife's name, [xxx], but I, [xxx], am the primary driver at this time and so I am handling the recall. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Body · 150,000 miles · MA · 1 injury

Chrome plating of interior door handle peeled back and created a thin sharp edge. When I reached for the handle, to open the door, I cut my middle finger on the raised chrome plating. I suffered a laceration that became infected and ultimately put me in the hospital. I received I.v. Antibiotics for a week and will continue taking oral antibiotics for another week.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 150,000 miles · IL

Last year, I was driving my 2003 honda accord, and I locked my car as I was riding. Upon reaching my home I tried to unlock my car and it would not unlock manually, by pushing the bottom, or with the keyless entry. When I tried to use the interior button to unlock the car, it locked all of the doors and the driver door would not unlock manually, however, I was finally able to get a passenger door unlocked manually. It seemed like I was in a horror movie because the passenger doors would appear to unlock, but they would instantly relock. This happened more than a few times and I was terrified to drive in fear of a accident as well as the fact that I had to leave my car unlocked when I went out in public. Today, the issue started again. I tried to hold the keyless entry down so that the windows would roll down and I could gain access that way, but it was to no avail. I tried using the key, but that did not work. I just so happen that while trying to unlock it with the key I turn it (the key) in the opposite direction and held it and the windows rolled down which allowed me to unlock a passenger door manually and climb in to my car. I still can not unlock the driver side door regardless of method.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While the contact was driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where they informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Previously, the ignition key would not release from the ignition switch; and the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. In addition, the stereo system, and the four automatic door locks would not operate properly. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 15, 2010 · Locks · 60,908 miles · CO

Door locks are not working. They are broken. Front door locks for my honda accord have to be unlocked manually. The driver side with key. The passenger side by hand. The car has only 60,908 miles. I don't understand why the locks are going bad. I feel this is a safety issue. You cannot get into your car very quickly if you need to. To have them fixed will be very expense. I was told only the drivers side for the part would be over $225.00, not including labor. Have other owners had this problem? I think the locks are defective and honda should pay to have them replaced. The drivers lock went out in march and now the other went out today. When will the other locks go out?

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Locks · RI

2003 honda accord - left rear door lock actuator problem - (while standing outside the car) the door would stay in the locked position. It would not open using the key or by putting the key in the door. The key would go in but I wasn't able to turn the locks either direction. I finally kept pressing the button on the key & eventually 3 of the doors unlocked. Another day, I pressed the key to unlock & the lock would go up & down immediately. It would unlock & lock again so quickly I didn't have time to open the door. I finally got in the car with the help of my daughter. She pressed the unlock button on the key & I grabbed the door quickly to open - that's how we got in the car that day. Several times I was unable to get my passengers in & out of the car because the door would not open. It was truly frightening driving the car at that time for fear of an emergency that we/passengers wouldn't be able to get out of the car. Another time my passenger was in the back passengers side seat and she couldn't get out of the car at all. I leaned over to try to unlock that door (that time that was the only door that wouldn't open). I tried to unlock the door with my hands & the door wouldn't unlock at all! My passenger had to go out the other door. Thank god I had another door that was working. I am a mom. I also carpool the neighborhood children. Not only was this door with the problem endangering myself. It was endangering my passengers too. I took it to the honda dealership and they replaced the left rear door lock actuator. $281.24 later the door appears to be fixed at this time. I should not have had to pay $281.24 of my money for such a safety hazard. I'm bringing this to your attention so hopefully I would be preventing a future tragedy.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Locks · 73,121 miles · VA

I could not open the unlocked driver's door from the inside using the internal door handle. Corrective action was replacement of the inner handle cable (part # 72171-sda-a01) which had severed. Such a failure could be life threatening in an accident, water submerged or fire.

Filed Mar 12, 2009 · Locks · 48,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the door latches were inoperative. As a consequence, he could not use the key fob to lock or unlock the doors. The doors had to be locked/unlocked manually. The dealer stated that the actuator and the internal fuse box failed and were replaced. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 48,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2008 · Body · PA · 2 injuries

2003 honda accord interior door handles replaced on passenger side due to the chrome peeling off the handle frame. *nj the consumer stated the peeling acted as a thin sharp razor, which caused 2 of his passengers to sustain finger cuts which included bleeding.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Locks · 100,000 miles · GA

Inside door handles of my 2003 honda accord lx are peeling and I have cut my fingers several times while I was opening my door from the inside of my car.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Body · 110,000 miles · VT · 1 injury

Front passenger and rear left door handle chrome plating is peeling off. Plating is very sharp and caused a deep gash on finger of passenger while opening door. Was informed was not covered by warranty.