2003 Honda Accord Technical Service Bulletins

224 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Honda Accord. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10115209Dec 19, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115792Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10115791Dec 11, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - In certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10115788Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118031Nov 18, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118182Nov 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10120784Nov 7, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10118199Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118198Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10118840Sep 27, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10124984Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10124983Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128565Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10128564Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10128578Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128577Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128880Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128879Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128884Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10128878Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10129451Apr 25, 2014Air bags, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Dealer message - On September 27, 2012, Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2003-2007 Accord V6 units to address power steering feed hoses that may deteriorate due to high under-hood and fluid temperatures, potentially leading to leaks, smoke, and possibly under-hood fire.
• 10129443Apr 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Steering. Dealer message - On September 27, 2012, Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2003-2007 Accord V6 units to address power steering feed hoses that may deteriorate due to high under-hood and fluid temperatures, potentially leading to leaks, smoke, and possibly under-hood fire.
• 10129808Feb 7, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - When repairing a vehicle pursuant to a Safety Recall service bulletin, it is critical that all steps of the repair procedure are taken and followed. The proper corrective action to be taken and followed, along with the complete required parts information, is outlined in the applicable service bulletin.
• 10053747Sep 27, 2013Air bags. Honda: an investigation into frontal airbag deployment in a non-collision situation, on some vehicles, and where a collision occurs after the airbag has deployed will be evaluated. Models 2003-2004 odyssey, accord.
• 10086723Sep 12, 2013Air bags. "dealer message - american honda is investigating 2003-2004 odysseys & certain 2003 accords (vins that start with 1hg or 3hg) with a complaint of front airbag deployment in non-collision situation with dtc 51-xx through 56-xx (internal failure of srs unit) stored. In addition, this could include a complaint of a non-collision airbag deployment causing a collision after the airbag deployed.
• 10054051Sep 12, 2013Air bags. Honda: an investigation regarding the deployment of front airbag in a non-collision situation, in some vehicles, that caused a collision after deployment of airbag. Model 203 accord, 2003-2004 odyssey.
• 10053123Aug 15, 2013Air bags. American honda: specific vehicles are being inspected for non-collision front airbag deployment.
• 10054295Jul 31, 2013Air bags. Honda: an investigation into front airbag deployment during a non-collision where the non-collision deployment of airbags causes a collision after airbag deployment, on some vehicles. Model 2003-2004 accord, odyssey.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
• 10052385Jul 8, 2013Air bags. Honda: complaints of non-collision front airbag deployment or collisions after non-collision air bag deployment.
• 10052437Jun 5, 2013Air bags. Honda: investigation of some vehicles regarding complaints of non collision deployment of frontal airbags that can also contribute to a collision. Models 2003-2004 odyssey, 2003 accord.
• 10052219May 2, 2013Air bags. Honda: bulletin on an investigation, for certain vehicles, regarding the deployment of frontal air bags, in non-collision situations that causes collisions after deployment has occurred. Models 2003-2004 odyssey, 2003 accord.
• 10041733Oct 11, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Vehicle speed control. Honda: on vehicle, the a/t shift position indicator, a/c, and cruise control fails to work properly.
• 10041732Oct 11, 2011Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: update replacement pcm with automatic transmission.
• 10022954Oct 11, 2011Engine cooling. Honda: vehicle moves (creeps) faster than expected when idling in gear. *nj updated 11/1/11.
• 10039537Jul 21, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: the vehicle moves faster than expected with the transmission in gear, foot off the brake, and foot off the throttle. Software is causing extra engine torque after a cold start.
• 10037384Aug 4, 2010Electrical system. Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. This could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park.
• 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
• 10021968May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
• 10024628Mar 19, 2008Exterior lighting. Low beam headlight(s) distributes light poorly. *nj updated 5/2//08.
• 10024236Dec 1, 2007Steering. Power steering moans or whines -- when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold.
• 10023898Oct 25, 2007Brakes. Brake pedal is low and feels soft.
• 10017432Nov 3, 2006Suspension. Rear stabilizer link is broken.
• 10020687Nov 1, 2006Engine cooling. Engine intermittently stalls after body shop repair.
• 10021129Oct 16, 2006Tires, Engine cooling. Stalls with electrical load after body shop repair. Dtc p1588 and/or p1589 stored. P1163 and/or surge, jerks, bucks between 20-60 mph. Tire pressure monitoring system dtc 32, 34, 36, 38, 41.
• 10018873Dec 16, 2005Electrical system. Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
• 10018868Dec 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.

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