2003 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2013 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Power Train (926), Air Bags (324), Service Brakes (175).
Key takeaways
- 2013 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 158 involve a crash, 19 a fire, 157 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 926 | 46% |
| Air Bags | 324 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 175 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 146 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 143 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 95 | 5% |
| Steering | 91 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 4% |
| Structure | 75 | 4% |
| Visibility | 65 | 3% |
| Equipment | 56 | 3% |
| Engine | 51 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Honda Accord 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2003 Honda Accord 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2003 Honda Accord 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2003 Honda Accord 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-27
The vehicle was rear-ended on I-5 in Seattle Washington. The impact drove the subject car into the car in front of it. The front passenger airbag deployed (no occupant). The front driver airbag did not deploy, resulting in the driver hitting their nose and forehead on the steering wheel. The driver sustained relative...
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-26
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an unusual sound and the front passenger's side air bag deployed. In addition, the contact stated that the front windshield cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faile...
Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-06
I brought my vehicle to a Honda dealership for a safety recall repair (airbag/SRS related). After the repair, the SRS warning light appeared on my dashboard, indicating a potential safety issue with the airbag system. This issue was not present before the recall repair. It appeared shortly after the dealership complete...
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More for the 2003 Honda Accord
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.