2003 HONDA ACCORD Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 2003 HONDA ACCORD
6 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA ACCORD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints
2003 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REPAIRS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, THE TIMING BELT, SERPENTINE BELT, WATER PUMP, TRANSMISSION, HEATER VALVE, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, POWER STEERING PUMP, DASH AND STEERING LINKS WERE ALL REPLACED.
RECENTLY THE BACK LIGHT ON THE RADIO/HVAC/CLOCK PANEL WENT OUT. AFTER CHECKING ALL FUSES IT WAS DETERMINED NOT TO BE A BLOWN FUSE. SERVICE ADVISOR/MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $200-$400 TO FIX AND THAT THE RADIO UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS LED ME TO CONDUCT MY OWN RESEARCH AND WAS SURPRISED AND DISAPPOINTED TO FIND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON NEWER MODELS OF HONDA ACCORDS ('03 AND NEWER). I ALSO LEARNED FROM NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS THAT THEY'D RECEIVED THE RUNAROUND FROM THE CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. HOWEVER, SEVERAL INDICATED THAT AFTER MAKING NUMEROUS CALLS TO HONDA OF AMERICA THE COMPANY AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. IT APPEARS TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM, WHICH COULD, IN MY OPINION, LEAD TO MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS. AS A SINGLE PARENT I PURCHASED THE HONDA FOR MY DAUGHTER, WHO ATTENDS COLLEGE SOME 700...
THE LIGHTS ON THE STEREO AND THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD WENT OUT AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. UNABLE TO SEE THE CONTROL SWITCHES FOR THE AC/HEATER WHICH WAS DANGEROUS DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THE STEREO WORKED - BUT IT IS COMPLETELY DARK - NO LIGHTS. I CALLED HONDA ON 2 OCCASIONS ABOUT IT ( CASE# : N032006-03-08-00025) AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION TO THEM AND EVEN REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 HONDA ACCORDS ( BULLETIN : 04-027 ). HOWEVER, THE HONDA REPRESENTATIVES WERE NOT PARTICULARLY HELPFUL AND WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE VALIDITY OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO, THEY DID NOT WANT TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 ACCORDS AND BACK LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. I TOOK THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN WOODSTOCK AND THEY EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE COMPLETE STEREO WITH A RE-FURBISHED ONE WHICH...
THE BACK LIGHTING ON MY RADIO CLOCK HAS STOPPED WORKING. *JB
THE ILLUMINATION (BACK LIGHT) BEHIND THE CLIMATE CONTROL AND AUDIO SYSTEM HAS GONE OUT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SELECT THE DEFROST CONTROLS WHICH MAKES COLD WEATHER DRIVING NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. ALSO, CLIMATE CONTROL INSIDE THE VECHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAY AND IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE NIGHT. PULLING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY TO ADJUST THE CONTROLS (WITH THE AID OF A FLASHLIGHT) POSES IT'S OWN SET OF DANGERS. *JB
THE NEED TO DIM INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING OR RESET TRIP ODOMETERS REQUIRES REACHING BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. DOING THIS WHILE DRIVING POSES AN STEERING INTERFERENCE HAZARD. WHY NOT LOCATE THESE CONTROLS IN A MORE SAFE AREA? *AK
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Power Train
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Air Bags
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Electrical System
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Steering
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Engine
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Structurebody
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Interior Lighting
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Structure
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Suspension
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Seats
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Service Brakes
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Traction Control System
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Wheels
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
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Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
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Power Traindriveline
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Structurebodybumpers
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Structurebodyhood
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Structurebodytrunk Lid
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Child Seat
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakedriveline
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulicactuator
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
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Service Brakes Airsupplyquick Release Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
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Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Wheelsrim
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