Normally Honda vehicles are considered reliable and trust worthy, buy boy did Honda get it wrong with their 2003 Honda Accord. This car limps to the finish line with all the issues that owners of it are faced with. With the amount of issues, the costs of repairs for a 2003 Honda Accord can really mount up for owners. We go through some of the main problems Honda Accord owners have faced and the costs. But bear in mind if you are able to, or know someone else who can do the repairs themselves, acquiring a 2003 Honda Accord repair manual can help you significantly reduce these costs, probably by more than half!
Below is an infographic of a 2003 Honda Accord and the most common problems and repairs required to keep it on the road. As quick summary some of the most common problems needing repair for a Honda Accord include:
- Excessive oil consumption – This is an expensive job and need to be done as it chews through oil at an unbelievable rate (you’ll be stopping every few miles to refill in some cases!). Repairs for this can cost in excess of $2,000, which again if you have the knowledge could do yourself with a Honda Accord workshop manual to assist and save yourself a fortune;
- A significant number of owners report the stereo backlight blows out. Luckily your car will still drive, but it can be damn annoying when trying to use your radio and its no cheap fix at around $470 to replace;
- Transmission failure is one of the most expensive common problems in the Honda Accord requiring repair. This will cost you nearly $3,000 at a mechanic to have it replaced.
Below is the discussed infographic, we hope it helps in identifying any problems your Honda Accord is suffering from.
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