2003 Honda Accord engine problems
The 2003 Honda Accord has 147 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
147
Engine complaints
6%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE RADIO TURNED ON AND OFF. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED AND THE SPEEDOMETER INCREASED TO THE HIGHEST NUMBER. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA has 147 complaints about the 2003 Honda Accord engine — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.