I have piece of crap people calls honda I call today 04/07/2015 visibility problem windshield wiper and headlamps low I can't see night time during drive and transmission is skip but piece of crap(honda) customer said you no have recall or warranty that's really mess I got mistake to buy piece of crap(honda) please please please I suggest don't buy that like piece of crap( honda) thanks
2003 Honda Accord visibility complaints
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We were driving down the highway and all of the sudden we heard a loud crashing sound above our heads. We pulled over and discovered the sunroof had exploded. There was not any inclement weather nor was there a object that hit it. It exploded and shattered from the middle. After researching on the internet, this has happened to several honda owners, different makes and models. When contacting honda they said there was no recall. Although some dealerships replaced the sunroof for free. This is a safety issue if glass explodes above your head while driving. It's also not an insurance issue. Feel free to google "honda sunroof explodes", lots of affected consumers. This definitely needs to be a recall.
This is actually the second time that the wipers have stopped working. First time occurred over 2 years ago and had to have the wiper transmission changed. Again in middle of rain storm, wipers stopped. The motor was replaced last year because of recall, but they never replaced the wiper transmission. When the transmission was checked, the arm connection was off so the wipers would not work.
My wife was driving her 2003 accord coupe to work today in heavy rain. All of a sudden the wipers did not work. My wife tried to adjust the speed from high to low and then intermittent but no luck. By the grace of god, she did get to work safely. I called honda us and spoke to [xxx]. I was told that there was a recall for the wiper motor on the 4 door accord, but not the coupe about the issue. I asked to speak to a supervisor in honda customer service but I was told that there was no supervisor available and that someone will call me within 24 hours. I would like honda to fix the issue. I went on honda forums and a lot of people have complained about the exact same problem with no possible solution. My question is why is the coupe model excluded from the recall? If there's a different motor used, why wasn't the representative more informative about the situation? It sounded like the representative was in a hurry to get me off the phone. My wife's safety is off paramount importance and I need a resolution on this matter as soon as possible because we're expected to have more heavy rain over the next few weeks. Thank you. '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).'
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.
Over the last 4 months I have experienced intermittent windshield wiper stoppage but was able to restart. However, while traveling on the interstate from work, it was raining with 20 / 25 MPH cross winds, after traveling 30 miles @ 70 MPH the wipers stopped working and did not restart. I pulled over on the side of the interstate due to poor visibility and called for someone to come and pick me up. We picked up the car the next day (was not raining).
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, a loud explosion was heard from the roof. He open the sun roof portal and found that the sun roof glass had exploded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 58,000.
While driving in rain 60 MPH wipers suddenly stopped, failure due to electrical circuit breaker inside motor housing from corrosion. Wipers completely inoperable. Very dangerous, had to wait until rain subsided to drive. Stayed on shoulder of road presenting a hazard. Motor replaced at honda dealer cost to owner $265. Owner followed maintenance schedule diligently all to honda dealer always requested all point inspection every visit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wiper fluid failed to function properly when activated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated within the past year, the timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, transmission, heater valve, transmission mounts, power steering pump, dash and steering links were all replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving during inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the motor was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency camapign id number 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The failure and current mileage was approximately 140,000.
Control panel display (audio-HVAC display) failure. I have a 2003 honda 4 door (w/o navigation) accord ex. (I am the original owner of the vehicle). This problem, with potential safety implications seems to rise to the level of a defect. As I write, the display is dark and occasionally flickers. There have been previous service bulletins released on this issue and its a know defect; however I did contact honda customer service on december 2011 but, honda and honda dealer's refuses to replace part without paying for it. Windshield wiper (linkage arm) failure. On multiple occasions I had mentioned to multiple honda dealer's that windshield wiper are banging when returning to start position and I was told it was normal and they had checked the wiper motor and it works fine. Windshield wiper started banging year after I purchased the vehicle in 2003. I was able to fix the issue by replacing windshield wiper linkage arm at my own cost after I found the solution on independent honda forums.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor was inoperable. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but told the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v169000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 124,000.
I own a 2003 honda accord and on 5/16/2011 I was driving back from the office when my car wipers suddenly stopped working. It was a rainy day with heavy t-storm. When the wipers stopped working, I suddenly lost control of the car and crashed into a ramp. In the accident I damaged my front bumper and hurt my back. The next day morning wipers starting working again. Over the next five days, I noticed this new trend in my vehicle caused by the sudden disruption of wipers. I am extremely worried about the malfunctioning of the wipers since this is our family car and it is a big threat to our safety. There was a recall on approx 351,000 2003 honda accord wiper motors. My recall was completed successfully but the recall has not fixed the problem and my local honda dealer refuses to change the wiper motor second time without authorization from honda automobiles. I am seeking your help to get the issue resolved. Recall details: the federal safety agency campaign id number : 08v169000 updated ivoq 08/12/11. *jb
I have owned a 2003 honda accord since new and now have 71,000 miles on it and twice I was notified by letter from honda of potential problems. I have one of the stated problems now but not covered by the warranty that was extended if it occurred. The display does not work for the radio/HVAC system. The local dealer from whom I bought the car said to do some research about the problem. I have. I am not competent to do the work and the problem is expensive to remedy. I will not be able to reset the code for this device to operate should the battery need to be disconnected because the LED display does not work.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed after they were repaired according to recall 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The dealer repaired the wipers but they failed again. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that there was no failure with the windshield wipers because they were working properly. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 08v169000, visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor was related to the failure and her VIN was not included. The manufacturer also informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall and offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord coupe. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the windshield wipers failed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer:motor) but his vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140, 000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord ex. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the audio HVAC display module failed. The contact stated that the windows became foggy and visibility was very restrained. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,130.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed during rainy weather. He was able to drive to his residence without incident and when arriving, the wipers resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised the contact that the windshield wiper motor would need replacing. The contact stated that the part needed for the repair was not readily available and was ordered by the dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v169000, (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor) and was advised by the dealer and the manufacture that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,450 and the current mileage was 119,500.
I have 2003 honda accord. The sun visor on the driver side and passenger side failed. I have been on the web and is a problem with honda. I brought it to the dealer attention early this year. Honda said they are not responsible for this situation. There are thousand s of honda owners with the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated the windshield wipers would fail whenever utilized during rainy weather. The contact located the federal safety agency recall number 08v169000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was advised the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,500 and the current mileage was 24,000.
2003 honda accord. Consumer writes to report a potential fire hazard with power windows *tgw the consumer stated the front drivers window regulator motor assembly was replaced, because it was slow to open and then became stuck in the down position. Four months later, the front passenger window would not open when the consumer tried pressing the switch from both the master control panel and the passenger arm rest. In addition, none of the windows opened from the outside of the vehicle when she pressed the unlock button on the remote transmitter and held the button down. The doors unlocked, but the windows did not go down. The front passenger regulator motor failed and in addition to a fuse blowing, the wiring in the passenger door panel burned and the vehicle's fuse box assembly was damaged. When the consumer picked the vehicle up, she was told the problem may have originated with a crack in the master control switch on the driver's panel. Two days later, after the repairs were made, when the consumer tried pressing the switch to close the window, the window rose less than an inch and immediately went down again. Also, when she wanted to open the window fully, she had to hold the control switch in the down position longer than normally required to automate the action. The consumer returned to the dealer and they replaced the run channels on both windows.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) auto began having recall related symptoms during the second half of jan. (jan. 17th - jan 31st). My wife actuated the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? And they operated very slowly and at times pausing through the cycle of ?mist mode? Operation. I took the automobile to an authorized honda of serramonte, colma, ca on the morning of feb 6th 2010. Vehicle was then driven in dry conditions, later that day with the honda recall (no. Q78), (1.d. #29313) (the federal safety agency campaign id #: 08v169000, the federal safety agency action #: pe07060) already performed and on the following four days (feb 7th- feb.10th). We were out of the country; therefore vehicle was not driven from feb 11th - feb. 17th. Wife did not use the vehicle for the following four days (feb. 18th - feb. 21st). She started using it on mon. Feb. 22nd (no rain). On tue. Feb. 23rd (rainy day) she used the windshield wipers in ?mist mode? 2 to 3 times while on the freeway, towards the coast (half moon bay, ca). I had applied rain-x to front and back windshields sometime in the first week of february. Later this day, she headed back to her office (in burlingame, ca). It was then, that it began to rain hard and tried to operate the windshield wipers in regular mode at which time they failed to operate at all! Tried to operate in ?mist mode?, but that did not work either! I confirmed the operational failure when she arrived home that evening. The following day in the morning I actuated ?mist mode?, and they exhibited the same symptoms they had back on january and in feb. 23rd. I contacted honda of america on 24/feb/2010 @ approximately 08:31 a.m., pst (their case # [xxx] ). The cover installment is not a remedy to what could be internal corrosion in the wiper motor/circuit breaker unit. This is a very dangerous condition that could lead to a fatal crash! My wife made it back home safe even though the likelihood of a crash in the conditions she drove were very high (rain-x certainly worked!).
While driving, the windshield wipers ceased to work causing impaired vision on the road. I am currently in the process of getting them fixed.
2003 honda accord recall notice for windshield wipers malfunction. *nj the consumer experienced the failure prior to receiving the recall and was told by honda to submit the repair bill via fax, however there has been no response from honda.
I was driving my 2003 honda accord coupe on july 31st when it started to rain. As I was returning home, it started to rain harder. During this time, my wipers stopped for as long as a minute and then would start again, only to pause again. I tried setting the wipers to high and found that I had no high. Fortunately, I was able to make it home without incident. I then researched the issue on this site and found that there was a recall for this problem (campaign id: 08v169000, the federal safety agency action number: pe07060), however honda only applied it to the 4 dr models. As I was traveling last week, my wife called honda and confirmed this fact. Today, I took the car in to my dealership so that they can take a look. The problem was confirmed to be the same as the issue that has already been logged.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that the two front windows on her vehicle would not go up or down. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least three times and they replaced the motors, but the windows still do not go up and down. The failure mileage was 129,966.
My 2003 honda accord experienced a sudden windshield wiper motor failure during a recent severe rainstorm and it suddenly stopped working. Accordingly,I was unable to use the car during rainy weather. I had learned about the federal safety agency recall for the same circumstances and so I delivered the car to pasadena honda for repair. Pasadena honda service department acknowledged the recall, advised that according to my VIN the recall was not applicable to the motor failure on my particular vehicle and made the replacement and charged me for parts and labor. I have the invoice and the old motor which shows signs of corrosion. I have researched the parts listings and I note that all 2003 honda accords regardless of model use the same wiper motor. Accordingly, I am not clear as to why my vehicle's wiper motor is not included in the recall.
Windshield wipers are not affective under driving conditions. The wipers work under minor rain conditions & a very low rate of speed. Once speed & weather conditions increase windshield wipers are inoperable.
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