Ignition problems of the 2003 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there were several mechanical failures with the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a failure with the ignition switch, and the key could not be removed from the cylinder, and the shift lever failed to shift into drive(d), park(p), or into reverse(r). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive(d), the drive(d) indicator was flashing. Additionally, the contact had been having a failure of the power steering assist. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or to the right. The contact was unaware of any warning lights during the power steering failure. The contact stated that the power steering failure was recurring. There was also a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that after being able to shift to drive(d), and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before responding. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and hesitating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found several recalls related to the failures. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and the contact was advised that two previous recall repairs were completed for the air bags and the ignition, but the VIN was no longer under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the keys became stuck in the ignition. The ignition would rotate forward to start but would not rotate to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v364000 ( electrical system:ignition). The dealer stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic who informed the contact that the original recall had not been performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact received recall notice NHTSA#10v364000; electrical system, ignition regarding the ignition. There was no problem with the ignition before she received the recall notice; however, after the dealer performed the recall repair they were unable to remove the key out of the new ignition. The dealer had to install the old ignition back into the vehicle in order to start it. The vehicle began to stall and would not start after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was towed twice to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was not contacted regarding the continuous failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

2003 Honda Accord ex the key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the car is forced hard into park. When running, if the car is placed in park, the car will not stay parked and begins to move forward. Placing the emergency brake on holds the car if the car tries to move while in park. The problem occurs one hundred percent of the time and has been occurring on my vehicle for two months.

My 2003 Honda ex Accord is experiencing ignition issues that fall under this known recall: NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000 recall data: 05/16/2002 components: electrical system:ignition:switch units affected: 1000000 1999 Honda Accord electrical system:ignition:switch recall date: 05/16/2002 when I called Honda and shared my VIN number [xxx]they said that my particular vehicle wasn't covered under the recall, but I believe that it should be since the issue that I have been experiencing perfectly fit the issue outlined in the recall: NHTSA campaign id number: 02v120000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Was able to remove car key from ignition while car still in "drive".

Unable to remove key from ignition in 2003 Honda Accord during cold weather. The problem is my car could be stolen since I can't get my key out, therefore I can't lock my car. I am carrying a spare key, but anyone can look in my car and see my key in the ignition. All you need to do is break my window and drive away with my car.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after he parked his vehicle in the garage and removed the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries. There was extensive damaged to the rear bumper of the vehicle. The insurance company repaired the vehicle; however, the contact was responsible for the repair cost. The dealer stated that if he was able to take the key out of the ignition that there was no failure. The dealer did not call the contact regarding the failure; although, he had taken the vehicle back for other routine maintenance. Nhtsa recall #10v364000, electrical system ignition dated August 04, 2010 was related to the failure and was not expected to begin until on or about September 29, 2010. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/05/10 updated 11/05/10.

Transmission is not catching going from second to third gear. When it does finally shift it jerks hard. Doesn't happen all the time though. Dealer cant get it to do it. 2 weeks after my passenger seat heater light went out, I only drove my car 6 miles; I took my key out, and it was burning hot. I touched the ignition and it too was burning hot. It did it 2 other times. I went straight to the dealership. They looked at it the next day and couldn't get it to get as hot as it was with me. They said it was "normal. "I only have 58,000miles.

I drive a 2003 Honda Accord with 71,000 miles. The ignition key is stuck at position 1 of 3 and cannot be returned to 0. I am unable to get the key out in any gear position (others have tried it as well) and am unable to retrieve the key.

This problem has been occurring intermittently for 2. 5 years, has never manifested itself while at the dealer. It all started with the yellow traction control triangle lighting up, right after we bought the car. No symptoms, just solid non-blinking light on dash. Dealer had no solution. The problem got worse when my wife noticed that the car's transmission seemed to "bog down". I never experienced it, just my wife. Dealer said this was just the traction control kicking in, no solution. Last July, 4 hours from home, the car suddenly bogged down on me, I immediately looked down at the dash. . . The car was traveling 70 mph, the speedometer was dead, the engine was dead, I happened to be at an exit ramp, so I coasted off the interstate to a stop. I called the dealer in the nearest city, and they said to restart the car, I did, and it ran. I took the car to auto zone where they said the code was "speed control sensor/short". Dealer checked it, and said there was no problem with sensor. They blamed it on having too much transmission fluid in the transmission. A few times since July, the car has mysteriously gone dead in traffic, notably while in the turn lane. 2 weeks ago, the red brake light started coming on. An isolated and separate issue I think. Last week, I drove 1 hour to the airport. The traction control and check engine light came on, and every time I used the turn indicator, the car died. It restarted itself as soon as the turn indicator was released if moving fast on road. While looping around the airport terminal, it stalled several times as I tested to see if the turn signal still killed it, having to shift to neutral and restart, as the car was idling when it stalled this time. I turned the car off to load bags, and when I turned it back on, no symptoms, and it has not done it since last week. The dealer could not reproduce the problem, again no solution.

2003 Honda Accord. Consumer states that her vehicle rolled into another vehicle when the key was taken out of the ignition. She had to pay to fix the other vehicle and would like to be reimbursed since there is a recall for this issue.

Defect of 2nd gear transmission. Transmission lock up and crush without warning. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the 2nd gear transmission that could cause overheating which could result in a transmission lock up. The consumer stated the ignition key became hot to touch after driving for a certain period of time.

2003 Honda Accord coupe has hard starts. Will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.

Feel a grinding noise when moving the car forward (under 10 mph). The problem happens only when first starting the car and moving from park. It doesn't happen after the car runs and stops for red light.

This is a redo with corrections of #10079025 the following is what happened to my daughter:while traveling in rush hour(5-10mph) traffic on i80 in new jersey on her first day to a new job,her radio died. She then realized that there was white smoke coming from under hood. Other motorists noticing this beckoned her to move out of the lane & onto the shoulder. As she was doing this, she realized that she had no brakes. When she got to the shoulder she applied the emergency brake & turned off the ignition. While calling her boyfriend for help she heard people yelling at her to get out of the car. Not understanding why, she was scared, got out & saw sparks coming from the front & bottom of the car. She then heard someone yell to get away from the car. As she took a few steps away a loud explosion was heard. Her brand new car had 15ft flames shooting out of it. She was devestated. First impressions were that this is electrical related. After 3 weeks of calling Honda, naturally they disagree. They said the "probable cause" was a "non-Honda" oil filter. At this site alone I found several heat related complaints about dashboard issues. My daughter mentioned to Honda city in levittown,NY about her "check engine" light staying on, she was told"it's nothing". Please contact us lemonhonda2003@aol. Com with any electrical related issues. Signed a mom.

Car does not start up immediately when I turn the key (particularly in cold weather). Turns over, but seems almost as if it is not going to start. Onda service manager tells me 10-15 seconds of crank time is considered normal. However, I don't think this is normal.

I have a new 2003 Accord v6 less than 5,000 miles. The car has hard starts one out of every 5-10 times. There seems to be a growing trend and I am worried about the durability of my new car. The ignition turns over continuously but the car won't start.

New 2003 Honda Accord v6 - about 1 out of every 5 times I start my car, it does not start smoothly. Usually takes a couple of seconds for the engine to turn over.

I recently purchased a 2003 Honda Accord v6 6speed. Overall, I feel the car has been very nice but there are a few problems that I have noticed with the car. I seem to have a "hard" start problem every so often where the car will crank it just wont turn over. I also noticed a popping sound every time I start to go after the car has been sitting for a while. I'm very skeptical on the quality of the Accords now as I'm a former owner of a 2000 Accord.

I have a 2003 Honda 4door Accord v6 and sometimes it won't start on the first crank.

The vehicle was parked in the driveway with park brake engaged when the vehicle rolled out into the street due to a faulty ignition.

Vehicle has hard starts. Will occasionally turn the key several times before engine will start.

Feel a grinding noise when starting to move the car (under 10 mph) after starting the engine. The problem does not happen thereafter for other stops and starts at red light. This is only only occurs when engine is off, then starting up and driving away from park.

2003 Honda Accord. The consumers vehicle only 3500 miles and has been serviced 5 times for the same ignition problem. The consumer was told nothing can be done and the consumer would have to live with the vehicle not starting. The cabinet door under the radio had to be replaced because it began vibrating audibly, the sunroof had to be re-greased and shimmied.

Intermittently vehicle will hesitate to start. It will have a hard start. Dealership cannot locate cause.