accessories - interior problem
6.6
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$871.00
Average Mileage:
60,139 miles
Number of complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- dealer replaced CD player under warranty (2 reports)
- aftermarket, overpriced trunk cd changer (1 reports)
- auto manufacturer goodwill repair (1 reports)
- not covered.......but the backlight display was! (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Honda Accord CD player stopped working
2008Jul 15
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
My factory-original in-dash 6-CD changer just plain died while trying to switch discs. At first it displayed an error message, then all CD-related controls just stopped responding. Radio and climate controls in the same in-dash unit still work fine.
The parts department at my dealer offered me an in-trunk 8-CD changer for $600 (before labor). After some discussion, they quoted another part (39175-SDA-A12 "Tuner Assy") for $720 after taxes. He said he "thought" that this was the replacement for the 6-CD changer, but honestly, no one there gave a very convincing impression that they knew anything more than what was listed in the parts catalog. For all I could tell, it could have been the single-CD player, or even the basic radio tuner without a CD player.
I have two major beefs with this.
First: This looked like a fairly straightforward mechanical failure. Why not try to repair the installed unit, especially since no one could even tell me confidently whether the replacement part is still manufactured and available?
Second: While I absolutely don't expect every representative to be an expert on every model from every year, I _do_ expect them to have resources available to allow them to look up any information they might need, and I expect them to take the time to do so, not just quote me for an aftermarket "upgrade" that I don't want. If I had wanted to get out of my car to change my CDs, I'd have gotten an in-trunk changer to begin with, or I'd have gone to an aftermarket vendor and gotten one cheaper than I could from the dealer. I wanted a replacement for the OEM in-dash 6-CD changer, and after going to the dealer, I'm still not sure whether one is even available.
At this point, since no one else seems willing to do so, I'm going to try to repair the unit myself. Failing that, I'll explore my options--maybe a more competent parts department, or a car stereo store.
2008Mar 20
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
This is the first of at least six complaints that I am submitting. My CD changer has gone out and the display is darker. I complained to American Honda and they want me to take it to the dealer and have the dealer remove the changer, tell me what is wrong, and then have it replaced. HOWEVER, I have to pay for all of that myself and then American Honda will decide if they are willing to "help" me with it or not. It is certainly less expensive to just go to an audio store and have them replace it and pay for it myself. I cannot see ever buying a Honda again. I truly have a "lemon".
Cheryl in Texas
2008Feb 20
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
In February 2008, my radio/clock/HVAC display failed and went completely dark. American Honda did not recall this part because it's not a "safety issue," but recognized the problem by issuing an extended warranty on the part to 7 yrs/100,000 miles. Two weeks after I picked the car up, the 6 CD changer/player failed. Other than showing 5 CDs were in the machine, you'd never be able to tell that I had a CD player. It wouldn't switch to "CD mode" or load/eject CDs. American Honda agreed to fix the CD player under a "one time goodwill warranty" for customer loyalty. I'm still waiting to receive a shipment of the 5 CDs that were stuck in the player. One week later, the transmission failed without warning due to an "internal error." This IS a safety issue as the car cut out in traffic. It slipped at 75th Street and was toast by 80th Street. Despite an obvious problem with the transmission in this make/model (see the off-the-chart complaints listed on this site), Honda has not issued a recall. It did, however, stand behind the car by agreeing to cover most of the cost of the transmission out-of-warranty.
Honda has taken very good care of me on all of these issues so far. With that said, these kinds of problems should not be happening on any Honda with only 60,000 miles. I've driven Hondas for over 20 years and never had any problems come close to the ones I've had with this car (starting with replacement of an O2 sensor in '05). I'd steer clear of the '03 Accord and try an '05 Accord instead. Or a Camry.
2007May 28
(reported on)Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I'm having problems with my radio/cd player cutting off periodically. Not sure what the problem is. I took it to the dealer to have it fixed and was told they don't fix radios - only replaced them. This is frustrating. I really don't want to shell out $600.00 or more for a radio that according to some accounts here, might end up having the same problem down the road.
2007Sep 30
(reported on)Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I had the stereo replaced once under warranty. Now the CD player just stopped working and the dealership basically told me, too bad so sad. Absolutely disgusted with this. Two radios in one car?? Please.
2007Jun 16
(reported on)Accord EX 4cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Whenever the CD's are ejected from the player i noticed that the discs are hot to the touch. A few weeks ago after about an hour and a half of running the cd player the screen got dim, then went out all together. The radio froze up on a super loud volume and, luckily, the power button still worked. The radio would turn on and off but just sit on the high volume and still no display. None of the buttons on the head worked. After about 15 minutes the display started to slowly come back to life and after 25 minutes the radio head had cooled enough and was fully functional again. Don't know how much it will cost me but i'm sure it's not under warranty. I've been really disappointed with this car, and it's my 4th Honda accord. It will also be my last.
2007Jan 12
(reported on)Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
Couple of weeks back, music system/display went blank. The weird thing is the CD player, AC works but no display at all. I took it to the dealer, and was told that they have ordered a system, will be available in two weeks. It was part of the warranty it seems.
2006Dec 28
(reported on)Accord EX-L 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING FOR LESS THAN A HALF HOUR LISTENING TO THE RADIO THE WIFE NOTICED THE LIGHTING PANEL ON THE STEREO WAS DIMMING AND THEN GOING BRIGHT AND DIMMING AGAIN UNTIL THE PANEL WENT DARK AND THE PLAYER STOP COMPLETELY. I POWERED THE RADIO ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN AND THE BACKGROUND WAS DARK BUT DID DISPLAY THE STATION, TEMP, TREBLE, BASE DOES LIGHT UP, BUT NO SOUNDS AT ALL, COMPLETELY DEAD!
I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT COULD BE COVERED UNDER 60,000 MILES BY ACCOUNT OF AN EXTEND SERVICE BULLETIN #04-027. I TOOK IT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SAID IT WAS AN INTERNAL PART OF THE RADIO BUT BECAUSE THE SCREEN WAS NOT TOTALLY DARK IT WAS NOT COVERED BY #04-027
I READ AN EARLIER COMPLAINT AND IT WAS EXPLAINED THAT A RESISTOR WAS HEATING UP ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND CAUSING THIS DARK DISPLAY ISSUE. SEEMS TO ME THIS SAME HEATING COULD JUST AS EASILY CAUSE THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING.
I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AND THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS 04-027 SERVICE BULLETIN AND IF THE DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED IT WAS NOT COVERED THEY WERE FN USELESS!!
2004May 12
(reported on)Accord EX
- 10,000 miles
At 10,000 miles, I had to replace my CD player b/c it quit working. I am just VERY disappointed with my Honda. I have heard so many good things about it, but I can't add to it.
I am mad b/c I didn't get the extended warranty b/c it's a Honda and I would never use it! Now, at 31,000 miles, I'm regretting it. I've called and written letters to everyone I can think of and no one is concerned. Any suggestions would be great!
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2007Jan 17
Accord V6 3.0L
CD player reads error! can not use any function of cd player at all. Radio works though. As well as the climate controls. Except............I cant see them. Due to the fact that the display burnt out and Honda has taken 4 months (still with no reply) to get the part that was back ordered! But they did install some 2nd gear jet system in the recalled transmission that I got no letter for!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just found out when I called about the Display!
vibewell
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
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