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2003 Honda

Accord

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Honda Accord: best and worst years
2003 Honda Accord (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2002 model year); you're viewing the 2003.

2002 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
240NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.078 hp/lb
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,062 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
103 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
13
Owner complaints
1,987
Reported injuries
149

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN40%
  • AIR BAGS14%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4%
  • STEERING4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,331 total.

Honda Accord: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.