2003 Honda Accord suspension problems

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Engine, Suspension · TX

(Please check the attached full complaint letter) I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning matter regarding my experience with the American Honda Motor Company. As a loyal consumer and a law-abiding citizen, I believe it is crucial to address issues that impact consumers and the general public. Since 2013, I have been trying to resolve a critical issue with my brand-new Honda Accord car I bought from Honda. Unfortunately, American Honda company didn’t resolve the issue that affected my car and hundreds of thousands of the same cars’ owners that they sold in NJ and in 22 salt belt states. My argument with the American Honda company is that they have a major design issue with their front left and right axles for Honda Accord cars that have been manufactured since 2003.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Suspension · 111,680 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side axle connected to the transmission and wheels were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,680.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Suspension · 142,918 miles · MI

The right front axle suddenly failed while making a left turn at slow speed. The axle cracked in half at mid shaft at the location of the axle damper under which the axle had corroded evidently resulting in its failure. This suggests that water (and salt in our climate) can collect under the axle damper leading to corrosion and potentially catastrophic failure.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Suspension · 55,183 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that upon inspection by the dealer, it was found that the suspension compliance bushings had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 55,183. Updated 06/09/14*lj updated 06/13/14

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 129 miles · PA

Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! On the above date, I started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield. The wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that I've experienced with this car, since I've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects. Whew, not again!!!! Ugh! When's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car fro everything because of my college student so, I'm anal on the maintenance. We just put in new ball joints and he tells me the suspension is faulty so, it will cause me to replace the joints again in the future. I opted for the lesser of the two because, it's a factory issue. I've received a couple of recall notices however, upon taking the car to the dealer, once they kept it& claimed to fix the steering issues however, they still exist. I took it a second time, they had the car all of 20 mins. And told me that this issue was fixed previously. I'm continuously having issues with the steering whining, no matter how many times I service the fluids. My radio & electrical systems in the car, is constantly on the blink or not working. Now the passenger window decides not to go up. One day, as I was exiting the vehicle (turned off!) it decided to roll backwards.luckily both feet were not out the car and I could catch it! I've invested so much money in keeping this car running until my mechanic knows what going wrong before the recalls come out. He's serviced so many "03" accords, until he's thinking of becoming a specialist for hondas. I just want honda to correct all recalls on my vehicle. My student depends on it.! How are these car manufacturers allowed to keep robbing its customers??? My address has changed since my last complaint. See below.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Suspension, Transmission · 107,000 miles · NJ

At around 107,000 miles, I noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly. In addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph.

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 8, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 20,700 miles · NY

Low-mileage honda accord's front end front end anti-sway bar's link connectors broke and sway bar was disconnected from the wheels creating a dangerous driving condition; especially normal driving into turns and curves! American honda refused to discuss the safety issues and only stated my car was "out-of-warranty". This problem of the losses of both anti-sway bar connectors is difficult to detect; only a soft scraping noise warned me of the danger. I purchased this accord new and have driven it carefully for the 20,700 miles. I am concerned about the general public's awareness of this hidden honda accord problem before their front end wheels snap or bend causing accidents and/or fatalities!

Filed May 27, 2011 · Suspension · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed that there was a loud noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a non-mechanic and they advised him that the sway bar had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they confirmed the failure and advised replacing the sway bar. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2009 · Suspension · 54,000 miles · FL

Honda accord ex v6 pulling to the right. I had my car aligned 6 times in tire kingdom. When I called regal honda lakeland florida about the problem. They said they need to do an alignment again. I told them I have done it 6 times. And the car is not safe to drive. They are not willing to fix the problem.