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2003 HONDA ACCORD Safety Overview

The 2003 HONDA ACCORD has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HONDA ACCORD owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2003 HONDA ACCORD 19V499000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-200...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V499000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2003 HONDA ACCORD 19V501000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-200...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V501000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2019
2003 HONDA ACCORD 19V182000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014...

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. If ignored, an explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.. To fix this, honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

Reported: 3/6/2019

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.