2003 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews

Radio Problem

Written by: rockwell on 08/22/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The background display has gone out and no clock display. Seat belt light stays on continually. Other owners at different websites have reported the same problem. Very expensive to fix. I also own a 2009 Accord and I think I better sell it before problems arise. It feels less reliable than 2003.

Favorite Features

Engine

Suggested Improvements

Electrical system.

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fun for the buck

Written by: rich on 07/30/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought it with a few dings in it, but over all in great shape. Its a little four banger, but zips around town. Brakes like a champ and handles turns quite well. Very pleased with my purchase. Waiting to see how it handles in the snow and go from there.

Favorite Features

Sound system is awesome. Peppy. brakes great.

Suggested Improvements

rear windshield wiper. gears can be tough to get in and out of. Bluetooth and an Ipod jack would of been even better.

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Wish I'd done more research

Written by: sis26 on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought the car new; never had a Honda. Barely 3 years old & clear coat started to wear off. After 6 years old, clear coat/paint looked horrible and much worse than should for its age. Honda was unwilling to help and admitted no quality issues w/ paint; however have found many others with paint problems as well. Lots of squeaks & creaks on inside that are getting louder w/ age; Water from moonroof drains has left stains on the interior near windshield & did very early in its life. Doubtful that I would buy another based on my experience w/ paint issue.

Favorite Features

Drives nice; responsive.

Suggested Improvements

Better paint that lasts more than 3 years.

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Honda 2003 PRH 6-09

Written by: Hugret on 06/30/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car has proven to be the best car I have owned in 45 years of car ownership. Other than wear parts nothing has had to be repaired. My last highway trip was a round trip 300 mile trip and I averaged 30 MPG. Not too shabby for a 6 1/2 year old car!

Favorite Features

The navigation system and the horsepower when I need it.

Suggested Improvements

Lower the price of a navigation system replacement CD and people like me will buy them. They're pennies to reproduce.

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Bought used at 112,000 miles

Written by: first car for son on 05/16/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

6 months after purchase, the pcm computer and transmission failed at 118,000 miles. Appears that the computer told the trans to downshift into 1st and stay there. What seemed like a good used car now cost 50% more than we paid and is no longer a good deal. We are quite disappointed we bought this car.

Favorite Features

looks

Suggested Improvements

Computer, transmission.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Cool Honda

Written by: leo on 04/23/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The 2003 Honda Accord is the best Japan car. I had it for 7 years. I bought it in 2003 and still have it. It runs great and it is a very fast car. The top speed I got it at the track is 140. My sister and I bought 2. She has one and I have one and I think you should buy one too. You will love your Honda Accord forever. Buy it! It will last you for long life.

Favorite Features

the inside and motor

Suggested Improvements

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Where's The Quality?

Written by: freerhuguenot on 04/07/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Serviced faithfully at the Honda dealership where it was purchased. 5 years later and the automatic transmission DIES! Funny, I look up that year, model at Consumer Reports and sure enough BIG BLACK mark on automatic transmission. Elsewhere online people with same year, model claim that Honda Motors was covering 75 to 85% of the cost to repair - estimated cost over $4000. Well Honda Motors offers to cover only half the cost. I looking at over $2000 to fix this - NO THANKS HONDA! WHERE IS THE QUALITY HONDA. My last "American" made car was in 1978 - all because of poor quality. Now I will add Honda to my list of car manufacturers to never buy from again.

Favorite Features

I thought it was the QUALITY.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality!

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Better than you might expect

Written by: David on 04/01/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this Accord EX-V6 sedan brand new in December of 2002. Almost 6.5 years in, it has probably been out of service no more than a couple of weeks. I serviced primarily at two dealers (Braman in West Palm Beach, FL & Wade Raulerson in Gainesville, FL) - both are professional and prompt. I have a heavy foot, but my fuel economy is just ok. . . I struggle to get 20mpg with a 50/50 city/highway mix. Wind noise is unacceptably intrusive. However, engine and transmission refinement, overall ride quality, interior design and comfort, and the overall continued quality of this car are unsurpassed in the price range. Not without it faults, but definitely the best pick in this class of vehicle.

Favorite Features

Superb V6 with excellent highway passing power and off-the-line acceleration. Terrific interior quality - the plastics and trim still look brand new. 6CD changer and curtain airbags were a nice touch in 2003.

Suggested Improvements

Three things would make this the perfect family sedan: (1) improved sound deadening for tolerable highway driving, (2) a smoother, more sophisticated transmission that allows the efficient engine to achieve better fuel economy, (3) more sure-footed, longer-lasting brakes (a notorious Honda issue).

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Sweet Ride EX style

Written by: Masterm1nd23 on 03/09/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Man where to begin with this wonderful car. I love the way this car looks and getting behind the wheel is even more exhilarating. The car is sporty but yet sophisticated. Getting on the highway is a real rush in this vehicle. I can't wait to get my K&N air filter which will give my beauty "Silver Surfette" approximately 260 horsepower. I would recommend this car to anyone who loves comfort and performance.

Favorite Features

Definitely the 3.0 liter V6. I love the plush heated leather seats as well.

Suggested Improvements

A car couldn't get any better. Perhaps it could be a little better on gas mileage.

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6 year old car turning into a money sink

Written by: cdonner on 03/05/2009

Vehicle

2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Issues during the first 6 years included rapid brake wear, radio/AC backlight failure, ignition failure (6 ignition coil plus labor is a $1000 repair). The transmission never seemed to work right and I took the car in 2 weeks after we bought it (only to be ridiculed by the service transmission). It went in again for the transmission recall in 2004. The transmission fluid was changed at 111k miles in 2008 (well before the required 120k). Less then 6 months later the transmission went out. First gear only, no reverse. A faulty torque converter, the cause for the jerky shifts from 1st to 2nd gear that many experience, burned up the transmission.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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