Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2003 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2003 Accord.
I have had a noticeable groaning in my steering whenever I turn the wheel. I noticed this problem from the first day I had the car. The dealer and Honda customer service tells me this is a "characteristic" of the car. They say that many power steering pumps make this noise. I believe that people have characteristics, cars have defects and car companies have word to equivocate. I still have a 12 year old Honda which is a delight after 380,000 miles. I don't look forward to hearing this one groan for the next 12 years.
While driving at any speed vehicle will continuously pull to the left/right. This makes it very difficult to steer when going around a curb. Cause unknown.