Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Honda Accord
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Honda Accord has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,987 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V220000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V370000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V222000 POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE DUE TO HEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V364000 IGNITION INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V169000 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E031000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E004000 FMVSS 108/PHOTOMETRIC VARIANCES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E038000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 924 complaints
- Air Bags 318 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 143 complaints
- Electrical System 142 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 95 complaints
- Steering 90 complaints
Of the 1,987 complaints on file, 153 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 1,987 complaints, owners report 149 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Honda Accord has 1,987 owner complaints and 24 recall campaigns, indicating average reliability. Airbags and powertrain issues are significant concerns, with numerous complaints and related recalls. While complaints on other components like brakes and electrical systems exist, they are less frequent. The data suggests a mixed reliability picture, with common failures primarily affecting safety and drivability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid replacement at 100,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 150,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual shifting noises
- Steering vibrations
- Illuminated airbag warning light
- Rust on brake lines
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.