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Honda Accord 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Honda Accord: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,986Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
211Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train933 complaints

933 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V176000.

Air Bags320 complaints

320 complaints; 9 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V353000, 14V700000, 15V320000, 15V370000, 17V220000, 18V268000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Brakes192 complaints

192 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System148 complaints

148 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V364000.

Engine147 complaints

147 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering96 complaints

96 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V222000.

Visibility82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V169000.

Vehicle Speed Control81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V176000Reported April 15, 2004 - 1,099,796 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,099,796 vehicles across all affected models.

08V169000Reported April 11, 2008 - 351,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 351,000 vehicles across all affected models.

10V364000Reported August 5, 2010 - 551,498 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 551,498 vehicles across all affected models.

12V222000Reported May 17, 2012 - 625,762 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 625,762 vehicles across all affected models.

14V353000Reported June 20, 2014 - 133,207 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 133,207 vehicles across all affected models.

14V700000Reported November 4, 2014 - 0 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 0 vehicles across all affected models.

15V320000Reported May 28, 2015 - 6,281,043 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 6,281,043 vehicles across all affected models.

15V370000Reported June 15, 2015 - 3,498,481 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 3,498,481 vehicles across all affected models.

17V220000Reported March 30, 2017 - 37,421 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 37,421 vehicles across all affected models.

18V268000Reported April 26, 2018 - 1,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,335 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

19V499000Reported June 27, 2019 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA09001Opened January 5, 2009 - Closed October 14, 2010

Ignition Shift Interlock. Resulted in recall campaign 10V364000.

EA09001Opened January 5, 2009 - Closed October 14, 2010

Ignition Shift Interlock. Resulted in recall campaign 10V364000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

RQ08006Opened September 8, 2008 - Closed January 5, 2009

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 10V364000.

RQ08006Opened September 8, 2008 - Closed January 5, 2009

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 10V364000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20022
2003181
2004175
200562
200666
200756
2008134
2009176
2010272
2011209
2012126
2013106
201495
2015109
201646
201745
201832
201938
202014
202111
20227
202312
20243
20255
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.