6.2
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
75,919 miles
Total Complaints:
17 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (7 reports)
- honda has issued a recall for this problem (5 reports)
- dealer said repair is covered 100% for 7 yrs or 100k miles (4 reports)
- honda said they have extended the warranty on this problem a (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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2007Aug 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Radio display went black. Recalled - it was fixed quickly.
2008Oct 31
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
Thank God for this website. I really thought that all of the problems I've had lately with my Honda were my fault--like maybe I just wasn't taking good enough care of it. I'm relieved to see there are others with the same problems. The lamest problem being the back light going out on my stereo. Lame, lame, lame Honda. Seriously. And who has time to drive out to the suburbs and wait 2 hours for it to get fixed?
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2009Mar 23
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
Back light for the radio/climate control just went out. Two local Honda dealerships told me that the circuit board needs to be replaced. This diagnosis matches the Honda service bulletin 04-027.
Since my car is beyond the 7 year/105K mile extended warranty, the dealerships told me I would have to pay for it out of pocket.
Dealership #1 wanted $225 (part) + $156 (labor) = $381
Dealership #2 wanted $230 (parts & labor)
So check around with different dealerships to get the best deal. Not sure what I am going to do with this huge inconvenience. Live with the inconvenience or fork out the dough?!
I will definitely think twice about buying another Honda since I just had my transmission replaced 6 months ago (luckily Honda paid a portion of that nice bill).
2008Nov 04
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
What do you do after the 105,000 millage guarantee fix? Not sure since this is a known problem why they would limit the fix to just 105,000 miles.
2008Aug 20
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
can't view anything on the radio display or center controls. this is especially dagerous at night when trying to adjust the heat or A/C and can't see what I'm doing. Honda should definitely fix the issue. It really is a safety problem.
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2008Sep 05
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
I wish Honda had let me know that this was a problem and if i had it they would cover it. I had to research here on autobeef to find out from others that it might be covered. When i contacted them it was like sure no problem. If i had gone to an independent shop and paid for this repair i would have been pissed to find out it was covered by Honda.
2008Oct 15
Accord ES 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
I have a 2003 Honda EXL and the stereo backlight has gone out. The Honda dealership did not seem to interested in fixing this problem. Does anyone have a solution or has run into this problem?
2008Aug 01
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
Other than the pain of having to bring the car in for a full day for repairs, Honda did the right thing and fixed the problem at no charge to me. Too bad they aren't this smart about the failed transmission!
2008Sep 29
Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 51,325 miles
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I really love this car! I used to sell cars for a living (Honda, Mazda, Pontiac, Buick and GMC) and Honda were always considered to elite. This is my third Honda and by far my favorite. Hondas strong selling point is their reliability and resale value and for the most part they have a good track record. But all cars have problems from time to time.
Last night I was driving home and my stereo/HVAC went black. Mind you, the stereo was still playing and the heater was still working but all went black. This morning I called my Honda dealership (Don Ayers) and they had let me know that there was a recall on it and I just have to come in and they need to verify that this is the problem and then they will schedule and appointment to fix it. So we will see how this goes Saturday and I will let everyone know.
FYI-Even if you are registered with Ownerslink this recall never showed up on there either. Just the tranny oil jet recall.
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2008Jun 20
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
I will look for the part. Very annoying not seeing the readout display
2008Jun 02
Accord EXL 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 70,000 miles
I can't really complain as long as the repair is covered 100% by Honda and the problem is fixed in a timely fashion and does not occur again
2008Apr 29
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Stereo back light just went out.We never received anything about a recall. I only found out because I called to find out how much it would cost to repair. Now I'm concerned about other problems I have had. My heated seat light and light for the gear shift light went out when it was under warranty,but Honda would not repair.
2008Jan 16
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
It is hard to believe that a 2003 Honda Accord would have a major backlight go out so soon. We have an 87 Honda Accord that has never had a problem. I want to know what Honda will do about it! I already had one of the heated seat lights go out when it was still under warranty and they did fix that for free.
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2007Dec 07
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 61,000 miles
Don't get me wrong, I love my car, I mean I LOVE MY CAR!!! I've had it five years and this is the first problem I have had. Compared to the transmission in my 1998 Chevy Venture going at at 37,000 miles this is very minor! Honda is aware of the problem and has issued a recall so I don't see that it is a big deal. I got the recall notice a few months before the back light went out so it's all good.
2007Dec 01
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 63,300 miles
This afternoon (12/1/07) the stereo backlight went out in my 2003 Honda Accord.
It's especially noticeable while driving at night with the interior being significantly darker.
Another person on this site stated he too experienced this problem. Although the car
is past warranty I intend to request that the dealer resolve the issue.
2007Aug 15
(reported on)Accord LX 2.4L
- Manual transmission
- 45,000 miles
I bought a Honda because I wanted a car that would last. The radio light going out is not a good thing, my 66 Mustang radio light still works! Let�s see if Honda is willing to replace it for free. If not then I will really be pressed to buy another Honda. If they can�t get a minor thing like a radio light right then I don�t want any part of it! Customer care is just as important, let�s see if Honda values its customers.
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2009Sep 30
Accord EX V6
Back light on radio display went out. Can still see the display although dim during the day. Can not see it at night. Lights on the heat/ac/defrost controls also out. Called Honda after searching online to find out this is a recalled issue on 2003 Honda Accord. The dealer said the recall has been extended to 108K miles. I have to take the car in to the dealer for them to get some special number off the car to be able to order the correct circuit board. Inconvenience but no cash out of my pocket.
Brian M.
Westerville, Ohio, USA
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