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2003 Honda Accord Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Honda Accord has 39 NHTSA lights complaints and 10 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Honda Accord

Powertrain
885
Airbags
299
Brakes
160
Electrical
116
Engine
102
Steering
91
Visibility
65
Other
63
Structure
52
Speed Control
49
Lights
39
Suspension
26
Tires
21
Seats
19
Latches & Locks
13
Fuel System
7
Seat Belts
4

39

Complaints

10

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Lights Recalls

08E050000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER ...

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

06E038000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT ...

06E023000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED...

09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

07E004000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN TYC HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/NS 20-6361-00 AND 20-6362-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2006 HONDA ACCORD PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTM...

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AM...

07E031000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 317-1131L-AS, 317-1131R-AS, 317-1131L-US, AND 317-1131R-US, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIP...

06E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11...

06E032000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 28, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS LEAVING A FRIENDS HOUSE AT NIGHT ON DECEMBER 28 AND WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON NONE OF THE LIGHTS ...
Jul 4, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSERROR CODE IDENTIFIED 54-5X FROM DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS OR AIR BAGS, INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT. LIF...
May 11, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE PANEL BUTTONS ON THE AUDIO/HVAC UNIT ARE NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE LIGHTS ON THE 2003 HONDA ACCO...
Jan 26, 2012INTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE INTERIOR LIGHTS ON THE RADIO DISPLAY WENT OUT. THERE IS NO LIGHTS ON THE HEAT/AC DIAL CONTROL, T...
Sep 7, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHT LENSES FOGGING UP AND DIMINISHED LIGHTING DUE TO POOR QUALITY MATERIAL OF LENS CHOSEN BY M...
Sep 1, 2011INTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WAS INOPERA...
Dec 2, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ...
Oct 1, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LOW BEAM LAMPS OF THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES - TWICE IN THE DRIVER SIDE, ONCE ON THE PAS...
Feb 14, 2010INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTI HAVE A HONDA ACCORD 2003 LX. MY STEREO LIGHT IS DIM AND I COULDN'T SEE THE CLOCK. THEY HAVE A SERV...
Oct 23, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD. NONE OF THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WORK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEE...
Mar 16, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUSING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSES ENGINE TO DIE. THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLI...
Feb 15, 2009INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2003 HONDA ACCORD EX HAS HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE ACCESSORY LIGHTS GOING OUT THAT CONTROL TH...
Sep 4, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED ON MY 2003 HONDA ACCORD WITH 32,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER REFUSED TO EVEN C...
Jun 12, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)FIRST, MY CD PLAYER STOPS WORKING OUT OF NOWHERE, WHICH I LATER COME TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAD INSTA...
Apr 10, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD WITH A FAILURE MILEAGE OF 83,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ...
Mar 1, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO ALMOST ALL CURRENTLY SOLD VEHICLES FROM ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE POLYCARBON...
Nov 23, 2006INTERIOR LIGHTINGTHERE WAS NOTHING OF CONSEQUENCE THAT OCCURRED IN THE TIME LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE. THE DISPLAY,...
Oct 31, 2006INTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN THE LIGHTS FOR THE RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS WENT OUT. THE RADIO AND H...
Oct 30, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTINGTL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH...
Jun 25, 2006INTERIOR LIGHTINGI OWN A 03 HONDA ACCORD. THE RADIO UNIT IS ONE PIECE WHICH HAS THE CLIMATE CONTROL AND RADIO FUNCTIO...

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