2003 Honda V Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 25, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V Series years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda V Series. That is the most of any V Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Honda V Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~112,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~320 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%112,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%320——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312010: 120101

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Honda V Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda V Series.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda v6 coupe. He added transmission fluid to the vehicle performing a regular maintenance. Afterward, while driving at speeds of less than 50 mph, the transmission would slip between first and second gears while traveling at speeds over 40 mph. The vehicle was hesitant…

Power Train · received Feb 25, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10314390

Traction control system (tcs) and abs lights come on. *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 18, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10028574

When accelerating from the stop position motorcylce will not transit from neutral to 1st gear. This is very dangerous when travelling because cannot accelerate from a stop light. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.*ak

Power Train · received Jul 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8013649

Other Honda V Series years

← 2002 V Series

YearComplaintsRecalls
200330
2002 V Series30
2001 V Series20
1998 V Series30
1995 V Series10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda V Series?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda V Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Honda V Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V Series model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.