2003 Honda Accord Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 24 NHTSA recalls and 2,012 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Avoid This Year — 2003 Honda Accord
The 2003 Honda Accord is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.
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NHTSA Recalls
24 recalls on record
2,012
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
157
Crashes + Injuries
19 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2003 Honda Accord (24)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Most Common Problems — 2003 Honda Accord
Based on 2,012 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2003 Honda Accord
Is the 2003 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2003 Honda Accord has 24 recalls and 2,012 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2003 Honda Accord have?
The 2003 Honda Accord has 24 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2003 Honda Accord are: Power Train, Air Bags, Service Brakes, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2003 Honda Accord safe to buy?
The 2003 Honda Accord has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 24 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Accord should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Honda Accord.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.