The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there were several mechanical failures with the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a failure with the ignition switch, and the key could not be removed from the cylinder, and the shift lever failed to shift into drive(D), park(P), or into reverse(R). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive(D), the drive(D) indicator was flashing. Additionally, the contact had been having a failure of the power steering assist. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or to the right. The contact was unaware of any warning lights during the power steering failure. The contact stated that the power steering failure was recurring. There was also a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that after being able to shift to drive(D), and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before responding. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and hesitating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found several recalls related to the failures. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and the contact was advised that two previous recall repairs were completed for the air bags and the ignition, but the VIN was no longer under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
2003 Honda Accord: loss of power steering
6 of the 1,987 complaints about the 2003 Honda Accord describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- typical mileage
- 164,224
- recalls
- 1
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
I noticed vibration in steering wheel when backing up, and rattling noise coming from serpentine belt. Took it to honda service center, and they quoted me $940, and said it was my tensioner and idler pulleys as well as my alternator and serpentine belt. I didn't believe them about the alternator, so they charged me $50 for diagnosis and I drove back home. I decided to conduct the work myself. I replaced my tensioner and idler pulley, and new serpentine belt. Steering vibration was still there, but not as much vibration noise was coming from serpentine belt area. On march 10, 2015, I was driving 35 MPH and lost power steering due to serpentine belt coming off pulleys. I put it back on, and it happened again on april 2, 2015, going 45mph. I again replaced tensioner and idler, and this time tugged at all pulleys after using a straightedge ruler against them to check for alignment. The 2 mounting bolts to the power steering pulley/pump were completely loose and the whole pump wiggled which was causing misalignment of serpentine belt and throwing it off. I torqued them down to spec. Serpentine belt no longer immediately rides to the outside edge of the tensioner pulley and will not slip off again. There is no more vibration in my steering, and no sound whatsoever. All of this is important, because the last people who touched my power steering hoses and pump was honda, for a recall, before all this trouble began. If bolts are torqued per spec, they do not rattle loose. And honda wanted to charge me for a new alternator when that was not the issue at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired but the repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken a third time to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 164,224. Djr
I received a letter in the mail for a recall. I called to get in and get fixed. I drove my car in there perfectly fine. When I received my car back there was no power steering. I couldn't even put my car into a parking spot. The first thing the employee said to me that gave me my car was, "something is wrong, you need to make sure that they fix this." [xxx]the owner/manager laughed in my face and told me there was nothing they could do for me. He left me there stranded. I am a young woman with a young child (under a year old). They wanted to charge me around $800 for something I didn't do and couldn't even "guarantee to fix it." they didn't turn the wheel to get the oxygen out when replacing the power steering hose. They just wanted to scam me and get my money.. Now I am left with a huge knick in my driver's side door that was not there the morning I dropped my vehicle off. They are unwilling to help resolve the issue. The manager has no heart and has no problem leaving a young woman stranded at their location unless they sign a paper saying they will pay hundreds of dollars, then puts a knick in your car and says there's nothing I can do and there's no way to prove it. I asked for a copy of the walk around inspection and that scratch was not on there. I advised immediately when I saw it that night and [xxx] keeps saying there is nothing he can do for me. My husband just got a new vw sportwagen, I have been looking at the pilot and new accord for a while now and I will tell you I will never again by a honda after the way I was treated and now no one will fix the situation. I can't believe you are letting this man represent your brand. If I would have attempted to pull out in the busy intersection with the way they gave my car back to me it would have been a huge liability issue. I would have been so badly hurt and/or injured. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that she had to manipulate the gears in order for the vehicle to shift into reverse. While driving 55 MPH, the rpms increased drastically and the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission and power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $950. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 47,000.
10/4/2004 - driving 65 MPH and car completely shut off - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days and said problem's fixed. 2/7/2005 - driving 50 MPH and happened again - lost power steering and brakes. In shop for 5 days, dealership said it was fixed. *jgb2/13/2005 - driving 45 MPH and car shut off again - lost power steering and brakes. Back in shop currently. Safety concern - life has been put in jeopardy 3 times now.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
- Risk
- If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V222000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Honda Accord power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2003 Honda Accord?
6 of 1,987 owner complaints about the 2003 Honda Accord (0%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Honda Accord?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Honda Accord
Transmission failure 379Slipping 186Jerking 134Won't shift 100Airbag light 93Check engine light 64Grinding brakes 59No deployment 58Wipers 52Stalling 41Hesitation 33Sudden acceleration 27Loss of power 25Harsh shifting 24Fire or smoke 21Pulling 20ABS 19Headlights 19Brake failure 18Door locks 18Premature wear 18Seat belt 18Won't start 16Whining noise 14Overheating 13Shudder 13Tire blowout 10Knocking 9Adaptive cruise 8Oil consumption 8Screen failure 7Ball joint 6Engine failure 6Battery drain 5Steering noise 5Warning lights 5
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