NHTSA Complaint #11430767 — 2003 HONDA ACCORD

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430767
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ACCORD
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 27, 2021
Date Filed	August 27, 2021
Mileage	287,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission erroneously downshifted into 3rd gear causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed to approximately 25 mph. The contact indicated that the transmission remained stuck in 3rd gear. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 287,000.

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