2003 Honda Accord Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,987 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Honda Accord, 4% of the 1,987 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently bought a used Honda cord with perfect carfax and all stock parts. The battery died on it twice and it failed to start within two days of buying it. I went to replace the battery and as soon as I did my 3rd gear of my engine 'went out' according to the midas mechanic. Vehicle was in motion on the high way and almost yanked me into the concreate street rails. Is there anything I can do?”
NHTSA complaint #11194500, filed 2019-04, 140,000 miles“I bought my Honda from the dealership 06/23/12, 1 owner completely serviced through the dealership then traded in at same dealership. When bought it had 101,793 miles, timing belt was done at 90k and power steering pump. Not even month later I had to replace throttle body. I've always felt something wrong with the transmission after bought car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484000, filed 2012-11, 107,000 miles“I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH, all the sudden, it violently down shifted, felt like I was rear ended. As I let up the gas, the engine would rev but not engage the transmission. Luckily no other cars were behind me at the time. When I got to the office, the car would not go into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10714605, filed 2015-05, 140,000 miles“My daughter drives a 2003 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. She stomped on the brake pedal and felt soft underfoot.the brakes slowed the car but did not stop the car. My daughter took an immediate right turn into an empty parking lot and pulled the keys from the car. The car coasted to a stop. In addition, when the engine was turned off and restarted, the rpms accelerated while the vehicle was in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104297, filed 2018-06, 82,000 miles“Same problem as everyone else vibration at speeds above 50 miles an hour. Car roughly changes gears at weird times has almost caused a few accidents. I bought car this year from Honda dealer when we noticed it we took it back dealer couldn't feel anything. The longer I wait the worse it's getting I'm scared I'm gonna get hit.”
NHTSA complaint #10438533, filed 2011-12, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041733Oct 11, 2011Honda: on vehicle, the a/t shift position indicator, a/c, and cruise control fails to work properly.
- 10014739Jan 1, 2005S/m fix cruise control unit input test.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 4% |
| 2019 | 32 | 5% |
| 2018 | 111 | 6% |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 | 23 | 4% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 41 | 4% |
| 2013 | 51 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 23 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 2% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 58 | 6% |
| 2003 | 81 | 4% |
| 2002 | 46 | 4% |
| 2001 | 57 | 6% |
| 2000 | 64 | 5% |
| 1999 | 51 | 4% |
| 1998 | 67 | 6% |
| 1997 | 38 | 8% |
| 1996 | 29 | 6% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 10% |
| 1988 | 12 | 14% |
| 1987 | 9 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Accord
924 complaintsAir bags
318 complaintsBrakes
172 complaintsElectrical system
142 complaintsEngine cooling
95 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
75 complaintsBody and structure
73 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsEquipment
51 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsSuspension
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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