9.5

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$370
Average Mileage:
105,000 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced alternator and battery (4 reports)
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problem #4

Jan 152017

Accord LX 2.4L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

Alternator began not charging the battery, then suddenly it stopped completely as I was mid-intersection and nearly was hit by oncoming traffic. It was so crazy and literally should not have happened as it did. The cost of repair and towing and loss of work due to no transportation reached upwards of 2300 dollars. Ugh - I hate this damn car.

- Dana N., Saint Augustine, FL, US

problem #3

Aug 182020

Accord EX 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles

Avoid 2003 Honda Accord like the plague. So many problems: electrical, tranny out at 150k, both driver and passenger window regulators out, alternator out at 140k, engine brackets broke off at 150k. SO MANY PROBLEMS! EXPENSIVE!

- sdicker, Newberry Springs, US

problem #2

Feb 282015

Accord LX 2.4L V-Tec 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

Appalled that alternator went bad at 112,000 miles , REALLY!! Have had over 10 cars never had to replace alternator. Honda sucks!

- groomer101, Boca Raton, FL, US

problem #1

Aug 192010

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 108,000 miles

I went to work yesterday and when I went to pick my car up, the car would not turn over. When I turned the key, all i got was a series of clicks. I had a tow truck try to jump the car, but it still wouldn't turn over, even after banging on the starter. I had the car towed to a mechanic, who after charging me 28.00 for a diagnostic check, told me my ale

- brandyb85, San Francisco, CA, US