Three problems related to power steering failed 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired but the repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering reservoir needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken a third time to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 164,224. Djr.
My 2003 Honda Accord had a transmission failure at 52,000 miles. Car also diagnosed with power steering rack failure. Car has been serviced exclusively at the dealership where it was purchased. All maintenance done at recommended intervals. Service department has been given carte blanche to repair/replace any part over the last 8 years. This should not happen. Very disappointing.
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she had to manipulate the gears in order for the vehicle to shift into reverse. While driving 55 mph, the rpms increased drastically and the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission and power steering failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $950. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 47,000.