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2003 Honda Accord recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component24
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 10 |
| Air bags | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls24
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 10, 201919E068000 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalIf the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19E068000
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| Jun 27, 201919V499000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V499000
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| Jun 27, 201919V501000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V501000
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| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| Apr 26, 201818V268000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V268000
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| Mar 30, 201717V220000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V220000
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Owner complaints by component2,013
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 926 | 46 |
| Air bags | 324 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 174 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 146 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 143 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 95 | 5 |
| Steering | 91 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 81 | 4 |
| Structure | 75 | 4 |
| Visibility | 65 | 3 |
| Equipment | 56 | 3 |
| Engine | 51 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 43 | 2 |
| Suspension | 31 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | 1 |
19 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The vehicle was rear-ended on I-5 in Seattle Washington. The impact drove the subject car into the car in front of it. The front passenger airbag deployed (no occupant).”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed an unusual sound and the front passenger's side air bag deployed.”
- Electrical system
“I brought my vehicle to a Honda dealership for a safety recall repair (airbag/SRS related). After the repair, the SRS warning light appeared on my dashboard, indicating a potential safety issue with the airbag system.”
Other Honda Accord model years
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2003 Honda Accord recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 24 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Honda Accord. The most recent, 19E068000 (reported October 10, 2019), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Honda Accord recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 10 campaigns. Others: air bags (9), vehicle speed control (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Honda Accord?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 926 complaints out of 2,013 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 158 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Honda Accord?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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