2003 Honda

Accord EX-V6

1HGCM82633A004352
Coupe3.0L6 cylGasolineAutomatic
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Title brands
Odometer: Not Actual, Rebuilt, Salvage (sample)
Salvage / total loss
Reported (sample)
Odometer
Reading went backwards (sample)
Last recorded mileage
121,612 mi (2024) (sample)
Recall campaigns
24 for this model
Owner complaints
2,013 for this model
Crash test rating
5 of 5 stars (front crash)
Times listed for sale online
4 (sample)

What we checked

Every check in this report and what it found. A check we could not run says so, rather than reading as a clean result.

Title brandsOdometer: Not Actual, Rebuilt, Salvage (sample)
Salvage / total lossReported (sample)
OdometerReading went backwards (sample)
Last recorded mileage121,612 mi (2024) (sample)
Recall campaigns24 for this model
Owner complaints2,013 for this model
Crash test rating5 of 5 stars (front crash)
Times listed for sale online4 (sample)

Vehicle history

Every dated record we hold for this vehicle - title events, brands, online listings, accidents, safety recalls, etc - on one line, newest first.

  1. Listed for sale at $6,450Aug 30, 2026

    141,200 mi · Springfield, IL · used · Example Motors

  2. Listed for sale at $5,900May 2, 2026

    139,800 mi · Peoria, IL · private seller · Private Seller

  3. Current · Title issuedApr 9, 2024

    121,612 mi · IL

  4. Listed for sale at $7,200Mar 11, 2024

    121,500 mi · Madison, WI · used · Sample Auto Group

  5. Title brand: Odometer: Not ActualMay 18, 2023

    95,000 mi · PA · Title transfer · odometer brand applied

  6. Title brand: RebuiltDec 6, 2022

    99,150 mi · NJ · Rebuilt title issued after inspection

  7. Historical · Title issuedNov 15, 2022

    98,410 mi · WI

  8. Listed for saleOct 19, 2022

    98,300 mi · Madison, WI · certified · Sample Auto Group

  9. Title brand: SalvageJun 2, 2021

    Insurance company: Total loss reported

  10. Historical · Title issuedJul 22, 2019

    61,050 mi · WI

  11. Odometer · Title transactionJul 22, 2019

    61,050 mi

Factory buildThis exact vehicle

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Model Year
2003
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Trim
EX-V6
Body style
Coupe
Vehicle type
Passenger Car
Doors
2
Engine
3.0L
Cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-Shaped
Horsepower
240 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission speeds
5
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor CO., INC.
Assembly plant
Marysville
Plant country
United States (USA)
Seat belt type
Manual
Front airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain airbags
1st and 2nd Rows

Title, brand & odometer historyThis exact vehicle

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Every time a state issued a title for this car, plus any brands (salvage, flood, rebuilt) and odometer readings recorded along the way. Mileage should only ever go up.

Apr 9, 2024 — IL

Current · Title issued · 121,612 mi

May 18, 2023 — PAOdometer: Not Actual

Title transfer · odometer brand applied · 95,000 mi

Dec 6, 2022 — NJRebuilt

Rebuilt title issued after inspection · 99,150 mi

Nov 15, 2022 — WI

Historical · Title issued · 98,410 mi

Jun 2, 2021Salvage

Insurance company: Total loss reported

Jul 22, 2019 — WI

Historical · Title issued · 61,050 mi

Jul 22, 2019

Odometer · Title transaction · 61,050 mi

About NMVTIS title data

The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is an electronic system that contains information on certain automobiles titled in the United States. NMVTIS is intended to serve as a reliable source of title and brand history for automobiles, but it does not contain detailed information regarding a vehicle’s repair history.

All states, insurance companies, and junk and salvage yards are required by federal law to regularly report information to NMVTIS. However, NMVTIS does not contain information on all motor vehicles in the United States because some states are not yet providing their vehicle data to the system. Currently, the data provided to NMVTIS by states is provided in a variety of time frames; while some states report and update NMVTIS data in “real-time” (as title transactions occur), other states send updates less frequently, such as once every 24 hours or within a period of days.

Information on previous, significant vehicle damage may not be included in the system if the vehicle was never determined by an insurance company (or other appropriate entity) to be a “total loss” or branded by a state titling agency. Conversely, an insurance carrier may be required to report a “total loss” even if the vehicle’s titling-state has not determined the vehicle to be “salvage” or “junk.”

A vehicle history report is NOT a substitute for an independent vehicle inspection. Before making a decision to purchase a vehicle, consumers are strongly encouraged to also obtain an independent vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle does not have hidden damage. The Approved NMVTIS Data Providers (look for the NMVTIS logo) can include vehicle condition data from sources other than NMVTIS.

What NMVTIS data includes

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  • Information from participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.
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  • Information on “brands” applied to vehicles provided by participating state motor vehicle titling agencies. Brand types and definitions vary by state, but may provide useful information about the condition or prior use of the vehicle.
  • Most recent odometer reading in the state’s title record.
  • Information from insurance companies, and auto recyclers, including junk and salvage yards, that is required by law to be reported to the system, beginning March 31, 2009. This information will include if the vehicle was determined to be a “total loss” by an insurance carrier.
  • Information from junk and salvage yards receiving a “cash for clunker” vehicle traded-in under the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (CARS) Program.

Consumers are advised to visit vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov for details on how to interpret the information in the system and understand the meaning of various labels applied to vehicles by the participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.

Title checks

Every title problem we check for, and whether it was found on this VIN's records. 4 of these came back with something to look at.

Damage & salvage
StatusProblem checked
No flood damage
No fire damage
No hail damage
No salt water damage
No vandalism
No collision
No junk
No dismantled
Salvage: damage or not specifiedRecorded Jun 2, 2021
No salvage: stolen
No salvage: reasons other than damage or stolen
No salvage retention
TotaledRecorded Jun 2, 2021
No owner retained
Rebuilds & construction
StatusProblem checked
RebuiltRecorded Dec 6, 2022 · Reported by NJ
No reconstructed
No refurbished
No remanufactured
No kit assembly
No replica
No street rod
No parts only
No test vehicle
No vehicle contains reissued vin
Previous use & origin
StatusProblem checked
No prior taxi
No original taxi
No prior police
No original police
No agricultural vehicle
No logging vehicle
No gray market
No antique
No classic
No warranty return
Title status
StatusProblem checked
No bond posted
No memorandum copy
No recovered theft
No undisclosed lien
No prior owner retained
No vehicle non-conformity uncorrected
No vehicle non-conformity corrected
No vehicle safety defect uncorrected
No vehicle safety defect corrected
Odometer
StatusProblem checked
Odometer: not actualRecorded May 18, 2023 · Reported by PA
No odometer: tampering verified
No odometer: exempt from disclosure
No odometer: exceeds mechanical limits
No odometer: may be altered
No odometer: replaced
No odometer: reading at time of renewal

Source: Title records. A check with nothing against it means no record was reported to the national database, not a guarantee that the event never happened.

Reported mileage

Every odometer reading we hold, from title records and online listings. Mileage should only ever rise: a reading below an earlier one is the classic rollback signal, and is marked in red.

040k80k120k160k20202021202220232024202520262019-07-22: 61,050 mi (title record)2019-07-22: 61,050 mi (title record)2022-10-19: 98,300 mi (listing)2022-11-15: 98,410 mi (title record)2022-12-06: 99,150 mi (title record)2023-05-18: 95,000 mi (title record) — lower than an earlier reading2024-03-11: 121,500 mi (listing)2024-04-09: 121,612 mi (title record)2026-05-02: 139,800 mi (listing)2026-08-30: 141,200 mi (listing)
Title record Online listing Lower than an earlier reading

Online listing historyThis exact vehicle

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This vehicle has been advertised for sale online 4 times. Compare the mileage and price at each listing: mileage should only go up.

$6,450 · 141,200 mi

Aug 30, 2026 → Oct 10, 2026 · used

Example Motors — Springfield, IL

$5,900 · 139,800 mi

May 2, 2026 → Jun 14, 2026 · private seller

Private Seller — Peoria, IL

$7,200 · 121,500 mi

Mar 11, 2024 → Apr 2, 2024 · used

Sample Auto Group — Madison, WI

Price not listed · 98,300 mi

Oct 19, 2022 → Nov 8, 2022 · certified

Sample Auto Group — Madison, WI

Currently for saleThis exact vehicle

Retrieved 10/10/2026, 10:03:20 PM

$6,450 · 141,200 mi

Example Motors — Springfield, IL · listed Aug 30, 2026

Crash test ratingsAll cars of this year & model

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How this year and model performed in the U.S. government's crash tests. Five stars is best.

Variant testedOverallFrontSideRollover
2003 Honda Accord 2-DR. w/SAB—★★★★★—★★★★☆
2003 Honda Accord 2-DR.—★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2003 Honda Accord 4-DR. w/SAB—★★★★★—★★★★☆
2003 Honda Accord 4-DR.—★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety recalls (24)All cars of this year & model

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A recall is a safety defect the manufacturer must fix for free at any of its dealers. These are listed for the year and model, so ask a dealer to check by VIN whether each one has already been done on this car.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 19V182000 · announced Jun 3, 2019

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Why it matters

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

Campaign 19E068000 · announced Oct 10, 2019

What's wrong

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Why it matters

If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 19V499000 · announced 27/06/2019

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Why it matters

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 19V501000 · announced 27/06/2019

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Why it matters

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 18V268000 · announced 26/04/2018

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Why it matters

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 17V220000 · announced 30/03/2017

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Why it matters

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any Takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF0.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 15V320000 · announced 28/05/2015

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

Air Bags

Campaign 14V700000 · announced Apr 11, 2014

What's wrong

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Campaign 15V370000 · announced 15/06/2015

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Why it matters

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.

Air Bags

Campaign 14V353000 · announced 20/06/2014

What's wrong

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 08E050000 · announced Nov 8, 2008

What's wrong

K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Why it matters

Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix

K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 09E012000 · announced Jul 4, 2009

What's wrong

Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Why it matters

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose › Piping › And Connections

Campaign 12V222000 · announced 17/05/2012

What's 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.

Why it matters

If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.

The fix

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.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 06E038000 · announced Aug 5, 2006

What's wrong

Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2006. Owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

Electrical System › Ignition

Campaign 10V364000 · announced May 8, 2010

What's wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 Honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 Honda element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.

Why it matters

Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 06E023000 · announced 13/03/2006

What's wrong

Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Why it matters

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 09E025000 · announced Nov 5, 2009

What's wrong

Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Why it matters

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 07E004000 · announced 16/01/2007

What's wrong

Certain tyc headlamp assemblies p/ns 20-6361-00 and 20-6362-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2003-2006 Honda accord passenger vehicles. The photmetric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters

Misalignment of the lights deminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 06E064000 · announced 17/07/2006

What's wrong

Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Campaign 08V169000 · announced Nov 4, 2008

What's wrong

Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

Why it matters

If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall began on july 17, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 07E031000 · announced 17/05/2007

What's wrong

Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 317-1131l-as, 317-1131r-as, 317-1131l-us, and 317-1131r-us, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production a slight distortion of the bezel changed the luminous intensity of the turn signal. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on may 17, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Campaign 06E025000 · announced 21/03/2006

What's wrong

Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Why it matters

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 06E032000 · announced 18/04/2006

What's wrong

Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 Honda civic, 1990-2005 Honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. Headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. The recall began april 17, 2006. Owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Campaign 04V176000 · announced 15/04/2004

What's wrong

On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.

Why it matters

Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.

The fix

On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. Owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Owner complaintsAll cars of this year & model

Retrieved 10/10/2026, 10:03:20 PM

Complaints are reports that owners of this year and model filed with the U.S. government. They are not verified and they describe other people's cars — read them for patterns (the same part failing again and again), not as facts about this vehicle. Showing the 25 most serious of 2,013 on file.

Showing the 25 most serious of 2,013 complaints filed by owners of this year, make and model.

Steering › Parking Brake

Happened Oct 15, 2003 · report 10043052
1 killed

I was traveling on the interstate and my gas pedal locked, then my steering system, followed by the gas pedal. I was surrounded by huge trucks and was traveling with small children and was able to stop the car. I then repeatedly smashed the brake pedal and forced the steering to stir me to the side of the road the car went into the ditch and came to a fairly abrupt stop. When I arrived to the dealership, they told me that it was a problem with the alternator, but suggested that I should replaced the water pump. I asked for an engineer to look at the car and be given a statement of safety before I risked my life driving the car. They agreed when my brother-in-law asked but I was denied after he got off the phone and spoke with me although my car is 90 days old and under a full bumper to bumper warranty. *la

Air Bags

Happened Jun 21, 2018 · report 11186344
Crash7 injured

Takata recall (possibly?). I was in a car accident on june 21, 2018, in my 2003 Honda accord coupe driver side airbag did not deploy. I was driving on a city street, the road was wet, and I was going around a curve in the road (going about 40 mph). My car lost traction and fish tailed, then ended up slamming into a telephone pole with the passenger side being impacted first. The passenger side door airbag went off, but my driver side airbag did not deploy, and because I was not wearing my seatbelt my face smacked into the steering wheell. I had to get stitches on my chin, lip, and nose. I also had to get my front left tooth extracted, and suffered a deviated septum and road rash from the impact.

Air Bags

Happened Jul 19, 2003 · report 10028761
Crash4 injured

Abs locked up wheel ,lost control when changing back lane at 70 mph, hit road guide plate and slided off road.airbags did not come out. *ak

Air Bags

Happened Oct 3, 2016 · report 10918007
Crash3 injured

There was a recall on my airbag inflator's and I went to the dealership they said that they took care of it and then a few weeks later I was in a car accident I was hit in the front of my car and the airbags did not deploy I feel like this is very unsafe Honda is the brand that I trusted and they failed me

Air Bags

Happened May 27, 2014 · report 10764092
Crash2 injured

Tl* the contact's client owned a 2003 Honda accord. While the client was driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed head on into the front driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. The client sustained a broken hip, broken knee, broken leg, cracked ribs, and injuries to the face that required medical attention. The occupant in the other vehicle was also injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in Nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags). The failure mileage was not available.

Air Bags › Equipment

Happened Jul 5, 2008 · report 10649581
Crash2 injured

In 2008 I was driving my 2003 Honda accord. I had a terrible front in crash with another car. My front end was crushed and my front passenger head cracked the windshield. My passenger airbag did not deploy. Every one I called gave me the run around. I didn't know who to contact. My repairs cost me $3800.00. We didn't have medical insurance so we declined to go to the doctor. The body shop that repaired my car said the airbag should have deployed. *tr

Air Bags › Service Brakes

Happened Aug 20, 2009 · report 10628118
Crash2 injured

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 Honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the brakes became disengaged. (brakes disengaged before crash) the other vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle, which resulted in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger were injured. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured. Medical attention was not received.( informed by other driver, he did go to the er. His name is [xxx]) a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified (they were notified of the airbag failure) . The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 2/3/15*cn updated 08/28/2017*ct information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Air Bags

Happened Apr 7, 2014 · report 10579147
Crash2 injured

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Honda accord. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 25 mph when the driver's side air bag suddenly deployed and caused the driver to crash into the preceding vehicle. The driver suffered injuries to the abdomen, right hand, and lacerations to the face. The front passenger of the other vehicle suffered a neck injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Air Bags

Happened Sep 12, 2010 · report 10364406
Crash2 injured

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 Honda accord. The contact was driving 3 mph from a traffic stop when her vehicle was struck from the driver side by a police vehicle. The left side and front of the contacts vehicle was severely damaged. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. A passenger sustained injuries to the head, elbow, knee, back, and neck. Another passenger sustained a small cut to her forearm. The contact stated that the air bag did not deploy. The failure mileage was 105,008.

Air Bags › Vehicle Speed Control

Happened Jun 23, 2009 · report 10308111
Crash2 injured

When driving this vehicle the idle always seemed too fast. Even when the brake was depressed the car appeared to want to go ahead on its own whether in drive or reverse. My parents had reported this problem several times to a local Honda dealer who told my mother she didn't know how to drive and asked my father if he bought gas at a local indian reservation insinuating it was cheap gas that caused the problem. My father stopped driving the car because he felt he could not control it because it was too fast. I drove the car several times and always felt I could not control the speed of the car. On the date noted prior to the crash my mother was at a busy intersection. When the light turned red she had to use both feet to depress the brake in order to keep the car under control. Prior to the crash she was entering a parking lot and had taken her foot off the accelerator to pull-up in front of a building. Her foot was on the brake and the car lunged forward at a very high rate of speed-jumped a curb crossed over a flowerbed and only stopped when it hit a brick retaining wall. My mother tried pressing the brake as hard as she could and had the brake pedal to the floor and the car just kept the momentum going until it hit the retaining wall. When the car came to a stop, both airbags deployed. My father who was the front-seat passenger was badly injured breaking several ribs, requiring surgery and months of hospitalization. He is now non-ambulatory and still recovering. My mother was also badly bruised and could not speak for weeks because of the airbag hitting her so hard. We requested that the police investigate if the accelerator had stuck and to checkout the mechanics of the car and never received a report. Basically, they blamed my mother because of her age. When my mother exited the car at the scene of the crash she was obviously upset and was talking to witnesses and the police took what she said to be her 'statement of admission of guilt'. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control

Happened Jul 14, 2007 · report 10222394
Crash2 injured

On backing into a spot in a private parking lot I struck a short steel post. I then moved forward, the backed again to park, however, the car shot back and kept ramming the post. I shifted into d with foot on the brake thinking I had a problem only in r, but the car shot forward and, in 5 seconds, entered the roadway, rammed a taxi, crossed the road, entered a sidewalk area, took out 2 lampposts and was finally stopped by hitting a car parked at the curb. In the entire episode, my foot never left the brake as skid marks attested. Unfortunately, I did not have the presence of mind to turn the key off. The impression given was the car was attempting to reach a cruise control speed which was normally set for approximately 110kph (68mph). *tr

Vehicle Speed Control

Happened May 16, 2007 · report 10194134
Crash2 injured

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 Honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck while turning into the driveway. The failure caused the contact to crash into her neighbor's house. She sustained severe bladder damage and her grandson, seated in the rear seat, sustained injuries to the head, nose, mouth, and eyes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the cause of failure was due to three fractured struts. Her neighbor's home and her vehicle endured property damage. A police report was filed. She has not notified the dealer or the manufacturer. A valid VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 41,000.

Air Bags

Happened Jan 1, 2007 · report 10179358
Crash2 injured

On 01/01/07, I was driving with my mother on I-95 (northbound) (left most lane) around 3 pm from east greenwich, ri to providence, ri. Between exits 13 and 15, a car, possibly an suv, tried to change lanes from the middle lane to the left lane and hit us in the rear end, causing us to collide into the dividing wall. After which, the car spun and was hit by another oncoming car, causing another spin and another collision. In short, the car was hit on all four sides. However, none of the airbags in the car deployed. My mother got bruised on her right side, and I got bruises on my left side as well as cuts on my face. In addition, I also got a concussion and had to be taken to the hospital and kept under observation. The car was towed away, and the insurance company is looking into the accident. *jb

Air Bags

Happened Dec 17, 2004 · report 10140289
Crash2 injured

Air bags never deployed in my 2003 Honda accord. Severe head and neck injuries from side and front impact. Honda did nothing. *jb

Air Bags

Happened Sep 22, 2005 · report 10137518
Crash2 injured

Was at a red light and a car hit me from behind at 45 mph and the air bag did not deploy. This cause me to have severe neck and shoulder pain. *nm

Air Bags

Happened Dec 28, 2004 · report 10105609
Crash2 injured

I was forced off the road into a utility pole causing extensive front end damage to my 2003 Honda accord. The airbags did not deploy. I and my passenger were saved from serious harm because we had our seat belts on. If the impact would have been greater I fear one or both of us could have had serious injuries or even been killed. *jb

Service Brakes › Hydraulic › Air Bags

Happened Sep 26, 2004 · report 10095029
Crash2 injured

While driving vehicle flipped in the air, hit a culvert and then hit a guard rail. No air bag was deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail, flipped over three times, and landed on top. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head a neck injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak *tc

Vehicle Speed Control

Happened Jul 25, 2004 · report 10082709
Crash2 injured

Accelerator stuck in a parking lot. Braking would not stop the vehicle. Attempted to throw the car into park just before impact. Dealer will not investigate for defects!!!*ak

Air Bags

Happened Mar 22, 2004 · report 10071572
Crash2 injured

Consumer rear ended another vehicle and the air bags never deployed *ph *jb

Service Brakes › Hydraulic

Happened Nov 26, 2004 · report 10054917
Crash2 injured

I have had my vehicle serviced for brake issues on 3 separate occasions. Brakes were replaced, drums & rotors replaced and still have issues. I wrecked my vehicle because brakes failed to hold. Honda claims that there is nothing wrong with my brakes and that service was done for customer. Satisfaction. After the wreck, I picked up the car from the body shop, brakes remain an issue. *la

Air Bags

Happened Sep 27, 2019 · report 11258487
2 injured

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Honda accord. While the vehicle was at a stop light, both front driver and passenger side air bags deployed independently and without warning. The contact and front passenger sustained right and left arm injuries, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Power Train

Happened Feb 15, 2010 · report 10312876
2 injured

While driving my 2003 Honda accord v6 my transmission shifted my car from 5th gear to 1st violently lurching my car and forcing me to slide off of the highway. Both myself and my passenger were thrown into our seatbelts and tossed back into our seats after sliding into the highway median. I turned the car off and after a few minutes of trying to get my composure was able to start the car and limp home in first gear using back roads. I took the vehicle to Honda for them to look at it and learned that there is a long known issue about this transmission and that they were not surprised. Now after doing research on the internet I have found that hundreds and hundreds of people have reported this issue to Honda. Honda even compensates some repair cost as a good faith measure. Sounds to me like Honda is getting away with murder. Maybe no one has died yet, but I came close to it! I contracted with blackwater international for 4 years and went through intensive defensive and offensive combat driving skills training and I believe this training is why I kept my head and averted a crash, the next person may not be so lucky. *tr

Structure

Happened Jan 1, 1901 · report 10251334
2 injured

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. *jb

Structure

Happened Feb 2, 2005 · report 10108432
2 injured

The door handles have chrome which spontaneously began to peel and continues causing repeated painful and alarming cuts that ovbiously distract us from driving.*ak

Air Bags

Happened May 23, 2004 · report 10073046
2 injured

My daughter, tiphani gresham and her friend, malgorzata sweigot was driving down joe pombo pkwy about 35 miles per hour in tracy, california when she heard a loud bang and instantly her friend's(the passenger) head was on her shoulder. The side passenger air bag and seat bag had deployed without cause which caused considerable damage to the car and personal injury to the passengers. Normally a three year old rides with tiphani, which is her daughter.(hailey) this time hailey was not there, for which we are grateful! Tiphani is now very scared to drive that car. What could have happened? Obviously there is a defect and we want this investigated. Her car is a 2003 Honda, accord. Please let us know what your findings are. Right now it is at the Honda dealership where it was purchased. Stockton Honda in stockton, california. *ak