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225,000 miles and still a beast
Lilbit Libra, 11/18/2015
2003 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
64 of 66 people found this review helpful
I am writing this review because I have owned my Honda accord since 2003. I have done very little repairs over the 10+ years. Only replaced an O2 sensor. Its has been a godsend. Only had transmission problem because McGee tire put junk fluid. As soon as I put Honda trans fluid back in, zero problems. My car just hit 225,000 and just had to give her front end brakes, rotors, bearings, tie rods. All general maintenance. This car will last forever.Its death due us part so look for my 500k update.
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Great car with lots of little issues
Pickandpray, 07/24/2015
updated 07/29/2019
2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I got this car second hand and it has many little problems that don't sully the overall satisfaction with driving the car. BAD: door lock actuator failure moon roof relay dark radio prevents seeing the station or the time tail lights leak water internally clear coat peeling GOOD: Very acceptable audio quality (decent bass in factory component setup) Very smooth quiet ride Pretty good handling (not sporty but not floaty either) No excessive wind noise on the highway During high speed road trips the suspension feels under dampened when hitting dips in the road at 80mph. Suspension feels great below 70mph. *update* After sorting out the little issues, the car has been problem free except for an idler bearing that needed replacement twice and my heat is not too warm but a coolant flush helped a little. I'm still very happy with this car because it has been very dependable and I hope it stays that way for atleast a few more years.
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Hard to replace
Bernie, 06/13/2018
2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought my 03 EXL V6 new. At 148K miles, I'd like to upgrade. I have followed manufacturer maintenance schedule and other than expected wear over time, the car still looks good and as I tell people, it doesn't owe me a dime! It has had two transmission flushes, per schedule and I've never had problems. Reviews on newer cars have been discouraging at best with issues ranging from cheaper interiors, navigation, sound systems, door seals and transmissions, (especially the newer CVT). Probably not too many seekers for a review on this old Honda but I felt compelled to submit one from a "very happy car owner". I may just keep it a wee bit longer.
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Our Experience
Ty, 06/25/2016
2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is a car that I insisted my friend should get after her first lemon of a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Turns out that this Accord makes that lemon look heaven-sent. It's a shame because I drive a 2000 Honda Accord with over 210,000 miles. The suspension rattles and clunks, the engine burns oil, but it runs well otherwise and hasn't given me any major issues. The 2003 Honda Accord that my friend got has just 79,000 miles. The ride is infinitely better, the seats are much more comfortable, and the car is all around a significant improvement from the previous model. However, the number of issues that the 2003 Accord has way outnumbers my own Accord just 3 years older. The transmission is absolutely garbage. This car has left us on the side of the road outside of Vegas in the middle of the summer with an overheated transmission, pouring fluid all over the side of the freeway. After getting one part of the transmission fixed, it started to shift hard. The tail light switch failed and started killing the battery, which I had to fix on my own to save some money. The AC would only blow cold air through one half of the car. The list of issues go on. All in all, as much as I love this car, the quality of the mechanical components is incredibly bad. A car that I told my friend would be reliable and problem-free has been anything but. CarComplaints.com rates this car as the second worst car to purchase and suggests "avoiding this model year like the plague." Boy were they right. Be careful when thinking about buying a 2003 Honda Accord. As much as I love this car, I hate it just as much.
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2003 Honda Accord, still going strong.
M. Kent, 11/07/2018
2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I am a proud owner of a 2003 Honda Accord Ex. The odometer is currently topping off at 400,000 miles. This is my only car and is driven daily. There is nowhere I can’t and won’t drive this car. This car is still going strong!! I wouldn’t buy anything but a Honda. Hands down the most reliable vehicle you can own. The proof is in the mileage!
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I think it may run forever...
Tom, 07/25/2016
2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2003 EX 2.4l automatic and now have 185,000 miles on. The car has never broken down, ever. All I do is change the oil every 5,000 miles and then about every 60,000 miles I drain/refill the transmission fluid. I have gone through a couple sets of tires, brakes, and at 100,000 miles I had the coolant drained and replaced. But that is all standard maintenance. The only thing that ever went wrong happened just a few weeks ago. There were a couple days when my A/C was intermittent and then it stopped working all together. Took it to my mechanic and was diagnosed that the A/C clutch went bad. He couldn't find a single other thing wrong with my car so I decided to spend $800 and get a new A/C compressor (with a new clutch of course!) installed. In 13 years of owning the car this is the only thing that has ever went wrong. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment now and love the fact that I haven't had a car payment in a long time. Curious to see how long it will last but I have a feeling it will last longer then I will and I am only 35!!!
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Running Strong after All Theses Years
Wendy G, 05/13/2016
2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have done all the required maintenance on time and this car has never broken down..ever. That is the best thing about Honda's. You take care of them, they will take care of you. After 178,000 miles, all I have done is replace batteries, wipers, tires, brakes and an alternator. Regular attention to the owners manual has kept me rolling along and safe. Love this car!!
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Failed Transmission
willm3, 10/30/2013
2003 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Great car but transmission is not dependable. I would not buy this car unless you are a transmission mechanic.
pretty nice
stewart, 09/08/2015
2003 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this accord used from a trade in with 220,000 miles. Right now I have 229,000 miles. No major issues. Took it from ohio to florida bo problem. Scariest complaint I have seen is about excessive oil consumption. From my research it seems to happen when oil changes are not done and the oil gets dirty. When that happens your timing chain which relies upon oil pressure can jump/ get stretched. Get your oil changed every 3000 miles. I dont lose any oil and this car to get to 220k miles must have been changed like clockwork. Also the automatic seems to have tranny problems.. I have a 5 speed manual and I seen hardly any complaints. Buying used make sure the car is clean.. If someone took good care of the interior and outside, then they probably took care of it mechanically too. Also when i bought mine the oil was just due for the 3000 change.. And the small dealership didn't change the oil prior to me buying. This let me see the level of the oil, and how dirty it was after 3000 miles.. To which the oil looked good. So i bought it and had it changed first thing. I expected with that many miles to not get the window sticker epa mileage.. But in fact i get 29 combined city and highway. Taking it to florida a tank seemed to get a max of about 520 miles. Take care of your Honda if you want it to last!
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Never wanted a foreign car until Honda Accord
Dennis Popek, 10/12/2018
2003 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I got this car , by accident, and was totally surprised about how great it was. I have owned, Corvettes, Trans Am, 442 Olds, Shelby Mustang, Comet Cyclone, Pontiac Can Am, Lincoln Continental, etc, etc, and I must say this Honda Accord is the best combination of performance, handling, and road feel. Clearly its not the fastest car I ve every owned, but the feel of the car on the highway is fantastic.
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