Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud revving noise and the vehicle dramatically decelerated. There were no warning signs prior to the failure. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, they stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.
2003 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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Make : acura; model : 3.2cl; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v176000 component: power train:automatic transmission bought a honda certified used 2003 accord v6 exl and it is the biggest lemon ever. Based on the forums and my currently being replaced transmission, following the recall - honda needs to have a lifetime warranty on their problematic transmissions. My children and I were nearly rear-ended on and off the highway trying to get the (closed) service center d/t transmission slipping and not engaging. Unfortunately, as well, honda needs to get the dealerships to on track and provide service and sales that support honda's reputation. I will never buy another honda and that is a shame. I wanted to trade up for the diesel 2010 model but I can't afford another car lifetime of repairs with the exorbitant purchase price of the honda "name"!!
When accelerating between 30mph to 40 MPH there is a power loss and the tachometer revs to 6.5 RPM and beyond. The only way to get car to move forward is to take foot off accelerator and let RPM fall below 1 RPM. This will usually work in most cases. Usually happens within 3 to 7 miles of first driving the car and when it has been sitting for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While exiting the highway at 45 MPH, the vehicle began to accelerate and shifted into second gear. The vehicle suddenly stopped and all the warning lights on the instrument panel began flashing. The check engine light remained illuminated. The contact placed the vehicle into another gear and the RPM increased. He was able to drive to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.
Took car to dealership 3 months ago complaining that shift between 2nd and 3rd gear did not seem right. Dealer did test and said everything was ok. The other day driving at 40kms/hr, car would not shift into 3rd gear at all. Luckily I was not on the highway or far from home when this happen. Took car to same dealership, told me they would replace it under warranty of 7yrs and 130,000 kms. Luckily I'm only at 99k. Honda obviously knows that this transmission is malfunctioning on all v6 automatics, they should be held liable for any serious injuries that this may cause.
My transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear so I looked it up on the internet and there was a recall on it. I brought it to the dealership and they said that the recall had been fixed by putting an oil cooler on the transmission in october of 2004 and that I was responsible for fixing my transmission. I told them that it doesn't mean that it was not done before and that I was not paying for it because my car is doing exactly to the word what the recall said it would do. It is getting worse and I am afraid that it might lock up on me like the recall said that it would. I think that they should be liable to fix this problem as it was not fixed right the first time.
While traveling at approx 55 MPH the cars transmission suddenly slipped into neutral and then down shifted into 2nd or 3rd gear at 6500 RPM and my speed dropped to 40 MPH and lower as the car shuttered and kept slipping in and out of neutral and grabbing a lower gear as I tried to go over a long suspension bridge. It was only by luck that a car or 18 wheeler didn't plow into me. I got the car back to the original dealer who told me that I need a new transmission for $2400 at only 41,000 miles!!!. This transmission was under a recall back in 2004. There is an obvious problem with these honda transmissions that the federal safety agency needs to address before someone gets killed or severely injured.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 20 MPH, the transmission slipped. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The current and failure mileages were 91,000.
I was driving on the highway going about 65mph, when all of a sudden my rpms shot up to around 6500 and my car slowed to about 40 MPH all about a second. It was as if I had slammed on my brakes. This happened about 4 more times before I could get off the highway. My car was recalled for a transmission in 2004 and I took it in but apparently the recall was not enough. This problem could have cause a serious injury to myself and to others and I hope that this can get resolved.
2003 honda accord transmission failure due to defect is a serious safety issue. Honda did emergency recall at 2004, but the recall didn't fix the problem. My experience shows either damage already done or that preventive approach from recall doesn't work. My understanding is honda didn't replace the transmission on most case based on the mileage or degree of damage. I purchased the 2003 honda accord ex-v6 at nov. 2002, I did recall at 2004. When I drive on new jersey 615 last week, all of sudden, the car speed dropped from 60mph to 45 MPH. After another five minutes drive at 45 MPH, less than one second, it dropped to 25 MPH. I see quite few complaints with same horrible experiences at www.carcomplaints.com. My car is 5 years old and with 109,000 mile on it. Honda owner's manual requires transmission maintenance at 10 years or first 120,000 mile. Obviously the transmission is a defect and is very dangerous (see the complaint on www.carcomplaints.com) , honda should do another recall to fix it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 30 MPH, the gear would not shift into third. The vehicle would not accelerate for approximately ten seconds and the RPM's increased to 5,000. The dealer repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the gears were discolored, but not severely enough for them to replace the transmission. The current and failure mileages were 47,000.
My 2003 accord v6 ex sedan transmission did not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. This has happened on 3 occasions in less than 1 month (12/6 & 1215/07 & 1/4/08). If this failure occurs when my husband or I need to accelerate into traffic, we are at risk for being rear-ended. On the last occassion, I had to stop to get my car, put it in neutral then put it into drive to function correctly. I found information on this issue at carcomplaints.com.
My 2003 accord v-6 ex tranny failed at 83k. Honda dealer says 3rd gear gone. What if he's wrong. If thermal breakdown shouldn't matter which gear. Fluid levels were fine. Went out going downhill! Dealer wants 3k for rebuilt tranny. I disagree that I should pay for a part that will fail again. Not my fault their part is faulty.
The automatic transmission on my 2003 honda accord ex v6 failed suddenly while my wife was driving. Luckily, she was able to steer the car to the side of the road and avoid an accident. But this failure could have been catastrophic in heavier traffic. I bought the car new and have had it serviced according to honda's recommendations. The car had 64,800 miles on it when the failure occurred. Although honda paid 25% of the cost, I was still left with a substantial bill for a repair that should not have been necessary at the car's age and mileage. Moreover, I believe the transmission problem in certain honda v-6 vehicles is a known defect--one the company has not adequately addressed. Honda recalled '03 accord v-6s in '04 to retrofit the transmissions with oil jet packs to correct an insufficient lubrication problem. The fix apparently didn't work. I'm concerned the transmission in my car might fail again with more serious consequences.
Transmission slipped while the car running on freeway, make it slow down , very danger, or get hit from behind.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving between 5-60 MPH, the transmission would shift into second gear. The contact heard a whining noise coming from the engine compartment. When the accelerator pedal was released and gently reapplied, the transmission would shift back into the proper gear. The vehicle was repaired for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) in 2004. The failure occurred before and after the recall repair was performed. The failure was not duplicated or repaired by the dealer. The current mileage was 117,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
2003 honda accord transmission failed. Consumer was informed that there was a recall on the transmission. Consumer was charged 647 dollars for the labor for the repair. *kb the transmission was slipping between second and third gear. According to the honda press release the repair should have been free of charge. The rear motor mount was broken and the engine light had illuminated.
Automatic transmission has difficulty shifting to next gear between 2nd & 3rd and between 3rd and 4th.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact experienced difficulty shifting from second to third gear while driving at various speeds. He stated that the vehicle also overheated. A local dealer stated that the transmission was the cause of the failures and it needed to be replaced. They further stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The dealer installed an oil jet kit instead of replacing the transmission. Because the contact purchased the vehicle from an unauthorized honda dealer, the dealer would not replace the transmission for free. The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 65,500.
2003 honda accord v6 ex experienced transmission failure while driving on a highway. Failure is characterized by transmission slipping (and not shifting to lower gears) and racing RPM. Vehicle mileage is approximately 67,300. Dealer diagnosed the problem (code p0741) and replaced transmission. Honda agreed to splits repairs: 80% to honda and 20% to customer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle kept stalling and would accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. In 2004 and with 30,000 miles, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The manufacturer stated that they would pay for the transmission, but not the labor fee of $1,200. The current mileage was 97,930 and failure mileage was 97,929.
After car is started and put into drive, there is a grinding and clunking noise shifting from first to second gear and will repeat each time the car is started up. Metro honda of jersey city, nj has failed/neglected to provide a full diagnosis of my problem after 3 hours of waiting and 5 different people test-driving my car after I specifically requested to be in the vehicle during these test drives to pin point the problem! Vehicle is also experiencing a loss of power as well more and more rather than occasional. I shouldn't have to deal with this as me and everyone else have obligations to attend to, especially when I depend on my vehicle to get around.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to shift gears from second to another, the gears become temporarily stuck. The gear then sporadically switches to another gear and causes the vehicle to jerk forward violently. Additionally, while shifting the gear into drive, the engine revs and the vehicle drifts backwards. The contact stated that the traction control light illuminates when the failures occur. The dealer informed her that the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) was previously performed on the vehicle by installing an oil jet kit. The dealer further stated that there was heat built up in the secondary shaft and counter shaft, but refused to repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer has not provided any assistance. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that he was unable to shift the gear. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the safety harness caused the failure and they made the repair. Approximately two months later, while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked when the gears shifted. The dealer stated that the transmission failed. There is a recall for the automatic transmission (the federal safety agency campaign id #04v176000). The dealer offered to replace the transmission, but the contact would have to pay the labor costs. He felt that he should not have to pay for labor due to the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 63,000.
Just bought the car a few weeks back. Carfax did not show any work performed for recalled transmission. Transmission started to cause car to violently buck, at about 30 mphs, and the engine redlined. This is inline with many similar stories from forum posters who also have suffered from this acknowledged defect in honda's transmission for the 03' accord automatic v-6 model. Research revealed this recall, so I contacted a local dealership who told me the recall work had already been performed. I contacted honda corp. 800‑999‑1009 who stated that the car had recall service at 48k miles. And regardless if the transmission is still acting in the same dangerous fashion, honda is no longer responsible to pay for work to fix this transmission issue. So even though the transmission may still be dangerous for the reason that caused the recall, they claim to have fulfill all commitments after their first attempt to fix the car, and hold no further obligation to fix their defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted and the engine hesitated. The contact stated that after five seconds, the vehicle accelerated. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled before shifting into gear. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 73,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while shifting from second to third gear. The contact stated that the engine would rev roughly when the transmission was shifting gears. He stated that the transmission locked up while driving 35-40 MPH. The dealer stated that they will replace the transmission and the ball bearings. The current and failure mileages were 64,000. Updated 09/18/07
2003 honda accord v6 with transmission problems customer states that in nov 04 they received a recall letter took it in and had the work done then april 07 the transmission locked up and wants honda to pay for the repairs**cc the consumer stated the problem he experienced, is the same as the recall, that he thought was repaired previously.
Transmission failure on my used 2003 honda accord ex-l v6. I owned the car for about 2 months and noticed that the car would not shift gears correctly. I had the fluids changed when the service representative noticed bad color, the problem recurred and eventually the unit failed. There was a recall that had been redeemed in 2004 according to honda motors customer service, so now that the same problem is recurring honda will not cover the problem. The transmission facilities I have called for services have identified this is a common failure and one shop had two vehicles in for the same problem. It seems obvious that the issue was not properly resolved as the car has less than 50k miles and needs a new transmission.
I own a 2003 honda accord since the moment I got it I had problems. There was a recalls on pipes I fixed took it to dealer they fixed it now the transmission went bad and this appeared in the computer there wa s a manufacturesr's warranty,they didn't want to cover it,and was wondering if that failiure of my transmission has to do something with that pipe recall.or if a car with 45180 miles should fail its trnasmission they told me is not my fault so is the manufacturer.
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