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1HGCM66843A••••••2003 Honda ACCORD
That is about average for the 2003 Honda ACCORD — 7 complaints per build across 236 builds.
6on this build
1629on the model
236builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringOct 2012
Signs of leakage on hose, pump making noise steering pulling to one side
Power TrainDec 2010
In 2006, owner requested dealer to replace transmission as part of manufacturer recall. Dealer opted to inspect the affected gear and install oil jet kit in lieu of transmission replacement. In 2010, transmission failed unexpectedly and without warning while driver was operating…
Power TrainApr 2010
2003 honda accord v6 sedan transmission failure at 66,000 miles. Car revs without power to wheels. Unable to move. Turned car on and off and only by shifting to d1 was I able to get the car off the road and out of traffic. Towed to dealership and told it would be $4600.00 of…
Power TrainJan 2009
Normal driving..90,000 miles. Transmission slips from 2nd to 3rd gear. Happens 9 out of 10 times I drive from 2nd to 3rd gear. Honda dealer says I need a new transmission and it will cost $2800, but they are aware of the problem. Was a recall item in 2005
Power TrainJul 2008
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving between 25-35 mph, the RPM's increased and the gears failed to shift properly. The contact had the vehicle inspected at a local transmission shop and they stated that there was a defect in the first and second shifts, which…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCM66843A049123 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.