2003 Honda Accord Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,987 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,922miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Honda Accord, 1% of the 1,987 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,922 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car won't start even with the key in it. Didn't have this problem before, along with the airbag light is now on. Prior to bringing the car to Honda Accord dealer for the other recalls none of this was a problem. Now my car makes a sound while I'm driving like a rattle sound along with the airbag light being on. The other day I started the car and only the lights and everything else turns on but the car engine won't start. It's problem after problem now that I brought it to them for recall. The vehicle was only driven to work and back from the time I took it to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323952, filed 2020-05, 121,000 miles“When braking or accelerating my seat moves slightly; which is very dangerous. It ask for a specific date however this has been happening for several months, but I put today date.”
NHTSA complaint #10852830, filed 2016-03, 192,000 miles“Driver's seat moves when turning 4/04-brought to dealer in miami, fl - mounting bolts for drivers seat loose-retorqued 5/04-driver seat moving again 6/04-brought to dealer in miami, fl - installed new seat track 7/05-driver seat moving again- brought to dealer in morrow, ga - dealer can not duplicate seat moving 7/05-called Honda corporate office-took 2 weeks to speak with customer service rep-tells me this is inherent design with no fix I do not feel safe driving this car. Please investigate.”
NHTSA complaint #10129594, filed 2005-07, 12,575 miles“Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then I have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd Honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10097691, filed 2004-10, 4,600 miles“2003 Honda Accord. The seat heater shorted and burned a hole in my leather seat after about 10 minutes. I felt burning on my leg and stopped the car to discover what was happening. I took it to the dealership the next day and the service manager said he had never seen it but that they would replace it even though he did not believe my extended warranty would cover it. He ordered a new seat bottom but did not order the seat heating element. Now they are ordering that and I have to make yet another appointment when that part comes in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157597, filed 2006-05, 56,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 47 | 3% |
| 2012 | 64 | 17% |
| 2011 | 38 | 13% |
| 2010 | 41 | 7% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 1% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 35 | 3% |
| 1999 | 42 | 4% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Accord
924 complaintsAir bags
318 complaintsBrakes
172 complaintsElectrical system
142 complaintsEngine cooling
95 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
75 complaintsBody and structure
73 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsEquipment
51 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology