2003 Honda Accord

Bridgette · Bridgette

Comparing Accord sales now to 5 years ago to determine if the new model is a better car is ridiculous. A lot of factors involved but Ill point out a few: Competition: I wont say there wasnt competition back then, but the 2003 Camrys exterior was comparable to an American sedan (boring) and the Altimas in...

Karyn · Karyn

You can't really annualize a single month's numbers, especially November's numbers because the car business is traditionally slow during this time because of the weather and the holidays. That's why the sales numbers compare the same month. I'm pretty sure Honda sold more than 360k Accords in 200...

Alexis · Alexis

There wasn't competition in 2002 and 2003? Are you kidding? All the same competing models today were there back in 2002/3. And back then, the domestics and just about everyone else but Honda was stuffing their cars with unprecedented rebates up the wazoo as a result of the 9/11 economy hit. Accords we...

Anise · Anise

Now, considering those who have declared the 2008 Accord to be "ten times better than the Gen7!!!", sales should have at least matched sales of the 2003 Accord which is held up on this site as being so design challenged as to be a total flop. Where's your "egg-removal-face-towel&quo...

James · James

Unlike Honda, Acura is suffering from some brand identity issues where some question whether or not it is in the same league as Lexus and Infiniti (re: no RWD V8 offerings). As far as the TL goes, it has pretty much held record sales for the Acura brand until very recently. Debuts of new and much improved...

Alden · Alden

Overall Acura sales are down 30% or so from last year.It appears the current Acura crop of cars is "long in the tooth" and the new 2009's are long overdue. I almost bought an 2003 Acura TL when I bought my Accord, but here is what I found (February 2006):RSX: Way too small for meTSX: Too small fo...

Lilac · Lilac

The filter is a "sock" that covers the fuel pump pickup in the gas tank. It is not a serviceable item. The entire unit must be removed and a new sock put on. Honda has no replacement mileage for that filter, it is supposedly lifetime.

Peggy · Peggy

The fuel filter is not serviceable, it is in the fuel tank. There are no spark plug wires, it is coil on plug ignition. Folks don't just throw suggestions out there unless you are sure of them. You will just cause the guy to chase problems that don't exist.How many miles on the car? Auto or manual shift? Fi...

Sammy · Sammy

Thanks for the info, I bought this car a month ago from the Honda Dealership and they had certified it for me, I mean they put in a new set of tires,brakes front and back, I would think they would have checked all the filters and spark plugs on it. As far as my driving habbits, its a new car for me so I dont floor...

Sibyl · Sibyl

Guess I'll toss my two-cents into the mix! 2003-2005 - I had loved the look of this series for some time, which is precisely why I finally broke down and bought one. I prefer the rear tailights of the '03 and '04, however, over the all-red '05. 2006-2007 - The revised rear end absolutely killed this car fo...

Ryana · Ryana

It gained more than 6hp. The 03-05's and 06-07's are rated using different standards. The standards used in the 06-07's show a lower horsepower rating than the previous standards would. You gained somewhere north of 10hp, though I can't say exactly how much. I can't remember when I figured this out,...

Mollie · Mollie

Ya know... not to bash that "LEDs ROCK" for the best of the best upgrades (IMO), but... It recently rained in my area of the country for two days, and rained HARD. Before hitting the major rain area, I got stuck behind two women driving an 03/05 & 06/07 model. For 3 miles, they played cat-n...

Serina · Serina

I think the stereo region is the best looking part of this car. I have a nav system so mine might be different. The knobs are black plastic, the only silver that was added to mine in the mmc was the silver around the nav screen I believe, and it is very understated and looks perfect, especially w/ the metall...

Jeanine · Jeanine

VCM has been used by honda since 2003 (first in the JDM Honda Inspire) and has since been used in the Odyssey, Pilot, and Accord Hybrid...all without any mechanical issues that i've heard/read about. granted, the accord V6 VCM is the largest scale implementation of it that honda has ever done thus far...

Gerald · Gerald

VCM is primarily an electrical issue; that is to say there's not really anything more complex "mechanically". However, repairs "could" be expensive depending on what's needing to be replaced (solenoid could be hard to get to, etc.).But with Camry's retarded placement of t...

Kerena · Kerena

Here's a more broad explanation of my argument. 2002's do have transmission issues. Period. They just do, and it sounds like all she's considering is an automatic. 2003 V6's had some trans problems too, but most were corrected early on by a oil jet kit recall. 4Cyl's are unaffected to my knowledge. 20...

Jaron · Jaron

I was told that when the first car I bought (at 18) was a Volvo turbo. Since then I've owned a few 4-door sedans that have that older age attribute attached to them, but never cared as I liked them (few Volvos, Bonneville SSE, etc.)

Vita · Vita

The Honda service shop found the problem this morning. The seals on the power steering rack are leaking and the whole unit needs to be replaced. The fluid is collecting in the boots, explaining why I could not see leaking fluid under the car. The part is not in stock and won't be in until Monday. The servi...

Kody · Kody

I do not know about a difference in part for the O-ring, sorry. But I do know the changed out and topped off my power steering fluid, as it was listed on the invoice.The whine has disappeared, but now I'm a little nervous about future problems. I have started experiencing for the first time this 3rd gear i...

Derren · Derren

Respectfully, I must ask you the same question. My last NEW GM was a 99. Relative has a '05 Buick.. okay.. quality issues.. terrible rattles, and I just dropped my neighbor off yesterday to pick up his '07 Lucerne that has had a "engine speed performance computer" plugs, wires, alternator...

Ottoline · Ottoline

I has obviously been awhile since you have owned a GM if you are considering switching back. Besides the six speed issue, you could live with/ replace everything else you listed easily. My 99 Grand Prix leaked water through the cowl from day one. Dealer WOULD NOT repair.. had to fix myself. Suspension...

Lindsie · Lindsie

You want to know the best part? It might still come back! Some people had to get this "fixed" multiple times, and Honda's "repair" record has been less than stellar (see 05+ Odyssey recurring windshield/cowl whistle "fixed" with TSB [<-- firsthand experience...

Robyn · Robyn

Well, I think most would agree that buying a first model year car is going to be more prone to problems than later model years. But obviously that is not written in stone. I'm happy you have a first model year car with no problems. Truthfully, this problem for me was very minor. A simple O-ring. If the car w...

Linzi · Linzi

So much for all of you who have waited until "the bugs were worked out" on the 2006 and 2007's. This is not the first problem that seems to be hitting later year Gen7's. And it won't be the last. I have had to suffer through years of listening to people on here extol the virtues of their "mor...

Earnest · Earnest

Princess: Do you have instrutions on how to install/remove IAC valve and where it is for my 2003 accord? Someone recommend that I should clean it.... Thank you

Sloane · Sloane

When I disconnected my battery in order to reset the ECU, on reconnecting I took the car out and drove it like a boy racer for over an hour, I really gave it some serious stick!. (I had cleaned out the throttle assembly, but the car wouldn't start afterwards!) So took the battery off to reset the ECU It work...

Posy · Posy

2003 ACCORD - After warming up, idle speed is below specification without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)Diagnostic Procedure:Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.Check the fuel pressure.Check the idle speed.Troubleshoot the brake pedal position switch signal circuit.Also check for:- Intak...

Jamison · Jamison

Is it a little too early to have a defect EGR valve (2003 with 40K miles)? I'll drive it around to block to see if it will give me an error code. Thanks

Lynne · Lynne

Car: 2003 Honda Accord coupe EX V6 6MT with navigation in Sapphire Blue Pearl Job: Part time sales associate @ Le Gourmet Chef, currently in search of a part time job with better pay & more regular hours. Going to school/hell for accounting. State: Washington__________________ '03 Sapphire Bl...

Earlene · Earlene

Depending on the cost.. I'd say give it a try.. The wheel bases should be the same.. so I don't see how the mufflers hang being a problem.. which would be a concern to me. If it isn't perfect.. a muffler shop could probably weld it pretty cheaply. Do you really just want the tips? or expect a power gain? Migh...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Great offering from Honda (Preview) Comparing Accord sales now to 5 years ago to determine if the new model is a better car is ridiculous. A lot of factors involved but Ill point out a few: Competition: I wont say there wasnt competition back then, but the 2003 Camrys exterior was comparable to an American sedan (boring) and the Altimas in...	Bridgette	0	199	Apr 4, 2008 by Bridgette
	360k Accords in 2003 (Preview) You can't really annualize a single month's numbers, especially November's numbers because the car business is traditionally slow during this time because of the weather and the holidays. That's why the sales numbers compare the same month. I'm pretty sure Honda sold more than 360k Accords in 200...	Karyn	0	193	Apr 4, 2008 by Karyn
	Facts are facts. Let's get 'em right. (Preview) There wasn't competition in 2002 and 2003? Are you kidding? All the same competing models today were there back in 2002/3. And back then, the domestics and just about everyone else but Honda was stuffing their cars with unprecedented rebates up the wazoo as a result of the 9/11 economy hit. Accords we...	Alexis	0	228	Apr 4, 2008 by Alexis
	"ten times better than the Gen7!!!", (Preview) Now, considering those who have declared the 2008 Accord to be "ten times better than the Gen7!!!", sales should have at least matched sales of the 2003 Accord which is held up on this site as being so design challenged as to be a total flop. Where's your "egg-removal-face-towel&quo...	Anise	0	255	Apr 4, 2008 by Anise
	Acura brand until very recently (Preview) Unlike Honda, Acura is suffering from some brand identity issues where some question whether or not it is in the same league as Lexus and Infiniti (re: no RWD V8 offerings). As far as the TL goes, it has pretty much held record sales for the Acura brand until very recently. Debuts of new and much improved...	James	0	181	Apr 4, 2008 by James
	"long in the tooth" (Preview) Overall Acura sales are down 30% or so from last year.It appears the current Acura crop of cars is "long in the tooth" and the new 2009's are long overdue. I almost bought an 2003 Acura TL when I bought my Accord, but here is what I found (February 2006):RSX: Way too small for meTSX: Too small fo...	Alden	0	194	Apr 4, 2008 by Alden
	Fuel pump pickup (Preview) The filter is a "sock" that covers the fuel pump pickup in the gas tank. It is not a serviceable item. The entire unit must be removed and a new sock put on. Honda has no replacement mileage for that filter, it is supposedly lifetime.	Lilac	0	235	Apr 4, 2008 by Lilac
	operating temperature (Preview) The fuel filter is not serviceable, it is in the fuel tank. There are no spark plug wires, it is coil on plug ignition. Folks don't just throw suggestions out there unless you are sure of them. You will just cause the guy to chase problems that don't exist.How many miles on the car? Auto or manual shift? Fi...	Peggy	0	225	Apr 4, 2008 by Peggy
	Honda Dealership (Preview) Thanks for the info, I bought this car a month ago from the Honda Dealership and they had certified it for me, I mean they put in a new set of tires,brakes front and back, I would think they would have checked all the filters and spark plugs on it. As far as my driving habbits, its a new car for me so I dont floor...	Sammy	0	200	Apr 4, 2008 by Sammy
	My two cents... (Preview) Guess I'll toss my two-cents into the mix! 2003-2005 - I had loved the look of this series for some time, which is precisely why I finally broke down and bought one. I prefer the rear tailights of the '03 and '04, however, over the all-red '05. 2006-2007 - The revised rear end absolutely killed this car fo...	Sibyl	0	210	Apr 4, 2008 by Sibyl
	Average of a few horsepower (Preview) It gained more than 6hp. The 03-05's and 06-07's are rated using different standards. The standards used in the 06-07's show a lower horsepower rating than the previous standards would. You gained somewhere north of 10hp, though I can't say exactly how much. I can't remember when I figured this out,...	Ryana	0	207	Apr 4, 2008 by Ryana
	"LEDs ROCK" (Preview) Ya know... not to bash that "LEDs ROCK" for the best of the best upgrades (IMO), but... It recently rained in my area of the country for two days, and rained HARD. Before hitting the major rain area, I got stuck behind two women driving an 03/05 & 06/07 model. For 3 miles, they played cat-n...	Mollie	0	208	Apr 4, 2008 by Mollie
	little better w/ the rest of the car (Preview) I think the stereo region is the best looking part of this car. I have a nav system so mine might be different. The knobs are black plastic, the only silver that was added to mine in the mmc was the silver around the nav screen I believe, and it is very understated and looks perfect, especially w/ the metall...	Serina	0	204	Apr 4, 2008 by Serina
	VCM mechanism (Preview) VCM has been used by honda since 2003 (first in the JDM Honda Inspire) and has since been used in the Odyssey, Pilot, and Accord Hybrid...all without any mechanical issues that i've heard/read about. granted, the accord V6 VCM is the largest scale implementation of it that honda has ever done thus far...	Jeanine	0	249	Apr 4, 2008 by Jeanine
	mechanically (Preview) VCM is primarily an electrical issue; that is to say there's not really anything more complex "mechanically". However, repairs "could" be expensive depending on what's needing to be replaced (solenoid could be hard to get to, etc.).But with Camry's retarded placement of t...	Gerald	0	203	Apr 4, 2008 by Gerald
	Belt change at 105k miles (Preview) Here's a more broad explanation of my argument. 2002's do have transmission issues. Period. They just do, and it sounds like all she's considering is an automatic. 2003 V6's had some trans problems too, but most were corrected early on by a oil jet kit recall. 4Cyl's are unaffected to my knowledge. 20...	Kerena	0	334	Apr 4, 2008 by Kerena
	Volvo turbo (Preview) I was told that when the first car I bought (at 18) was a Volvo turbo. Since then I've owned a few 4-door sedans that have that older age attribute attached to them, but never cared as I liked them (few Volvos, Bonneville SSE, etc.)	Jaron	0	288	Apr 3, 2008 by Jaron
	Power steering rack (Preview) The Honda service shop found the problem this morning. The seals on the power steering rack are leaking and the whole unit needs to be replaced. The fluid is collecting in the boots, explaining why I could not see leaking fluid under the car. The part is not in stock and won't be in until Monday. The servi...	Vita	0	247	Apr 3, 2008 by Vita
	Power steering fluid (Preview) I do not know about a difference in part for the O-ring, sorry. But I do know the changed out and topped off my power steering fluid, as it was listed on the invoice.The whine has disappeared, but now I'm a little nervous about future problems. I have started experiencing for the first time this 3rd gear i...	Kody	0	200	Apr 3, 2008 by Kody
	"engine speed performance computer" (Preview) Respectfully, I must ask you the same question. My last NEW GM was a 99. Relative has a '05 Buick.. okay.. quality issues.. terrible rattles, and I just dropped my neighbor off yesterday to pick up his '07 Lucerne that has had a "engine speed performance computer" plugs, wires, alternator...	Derren	0	254	Apr 3, 2008 by Derren
	"plentum gasket" (Preview) I has obviously been awhile since you have owned a GM if you are considering switching back. Besides the six speed issue, you could live with/ replace everything else you listed easily. My 99 Grand Prix leaked water through the cowl from day one. Dealer WOULD NOT repair.. had to fix myself. Suspension...	Ottoline	0	208	Apr 3, 2008 by Ottoline
	"fixed" multiple times (Preview) You want to know the best part? It might still come back! Some people had to get this "fixed" multiple times, and Honda's "repair" record has been less than stellar (see 05+ Odyssey recurring windshield/cowl whistle "fixed" with TSB [<-- firsthand experience...	Lindsie	0	236	Apr 3, 2008 by Lindsie
	A simple O-ring (Preview) Well, I think most would agree that buying a first model year car is going to be more prone to problems than later model years. But obviously that is not written in stone. I'm happy you have a first model year car with no problems. Truthfully, this problem for me was very minor. A simple O-ring. If the car w...	Robyn	0	195	Apr 3, 2008 by Robyn
	"the bugs were worked out" (Preview) So much for all of you who have waited until "the bugs were worked out" on the 2006 and 2007's. This is not the first problem that seems to be hitting later year Gen7's. And it won't be the last. I have had to suffer through years of listening to people on here extol the virtues of their "mor...	Linzi	0	215	Apr 3, 2008 by Linzi
	install/remove IAC valve (Preview) Princess: Do you have instrutions on how to install/remove IAC valve and where it is for my 2003 accord? Someone recommend that I should clean it.... Thank you	Earnest	0	199	Apr 3, 2008 by Earnest
	Reset the ECU (Preview) When I disconnected my battery in order to reset the ECU, on reconnecting I took the car out and drove it like a boy racer for over an hour, I really gave it some serious stick!. (I had cleaned out the throttle assembly, but the car wouldn't start afterwards!) So took the battery off to reset the ECU It work...	Sloane	0	283	Apr 3, 2008 by Sloane
	here's the list from Honda.... (Preview) 2003 ACCORD - After warming up, idle speed is below specification without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set)Diagnostic Procedure:Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.Check the fuel pressure.Check the idle speed.Troubleshoot the brake pedal position switch signal circuit.Also check for:- Intak...	Posy	0	239	Apr 3, 2008 by Posy
	Defect EGR valve (Preview) Is it a little too early to have a defect EGR valve (2003 with 40K miles)? I'll drive it around to block to see if it will give me an error code. Thanks	Jamison	0	225	Apr 3, 2008 by Jamison
	Sapphire Blue Pearl (Preview) Car: 2003 Honda Accord coupe EX V6 6MT with navigation in Sapphire Blue Pearl Job: Part time sales associate @ Le Gourmet Chef, currently in search of a part time job with better pay & more regular hours. Going to school/hell for accounting. State: Washington__________________ '03 Sapphire Bl...	Lynne	0	214	Apr 3, 2008 by Lynne
	The wheel bases (Preview) Depending on the cost.. I'd say give it a try.. The wheel bases should be the same.. so I don't see how the mufflers hang being a problem.. which would be a concern to me. If it isn't perfect.. a muffler shop could probably weld it pretty cheaply. Do you really just want the tips? or expect a power gain? Migh...	Earlene	0	204	Apr 3, 2008 by Earlene
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