2003 Honda Accord exhaust system problems
33 complaints about exhaust system have been filed for the 2003 Honda Accord, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 2,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When exhaust system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 exhaust system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 2,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Bought new 2003 accord ex in 1/03. Since having the car, there has been a daily terrible "rotten egg" smell coming from the exhaust. Dealer claims that it is from the winter blend of gas, but my old car never had this smell and no one I know that has a car has the same problem. The smell is so bad that people getting out of back doors will plug their noses and I must keep heat/air on recirculate and keep windows shut because when I stop at a light etc..., the smell gets into the cabin.
I have had 3 pcs valves replaced in my 20003 honda accord. The vehicle would not start or emission light came on to indicate a problem. I also have a loud grinding sound the first time I use the brakes when driving.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Accord
- Transmission 588 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 348 complaints
- Air bags 321 complaints
- Brakes 192 complaints
- Electrical system 148 complaints
- Engine 143 complaints
- Steering 96 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 82 complaints