2003 Honda Accord
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2003 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure & problems with the stereo backlight failing. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure has been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck. The stereo backlight problem has been an issue since these Accords were only a few years old. Honda eventually issued a recall which covered the repair for 7 years/100k miles, which was nice while it lasted but now that period is over. Honda initially was replacing the entire radio ($800) but eventually began replacing just the PCB which at ~$300 is much cheaper. That sounds like a deal, but keep in mind we're talking about a backlight bulb that costs $2 to fix in most other cars.
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- transmission problems
- interior accessories problems
- body / paint problems
- engine problems
- AC / heater problems
- brakes problems
- electrical problems
- windows / windshield problems
- steering problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- lights problems
- suspension problems
- exterior accessories problems
- exhaust system problems
- clutch problems
- drivetrain problems
- fuel system problems
- cooling system problems
- miscellaneous problems
- wheels / hubs problems
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