2003 Honda Accord service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Honda Accord — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My break starts seizing up for no reason just out of the blue and a mechanics can't seem to find them problem, which led to my brake light constantly being on.”
filed Feb 23, 2026
“After car had leaking valve cover gaskets replaced the TCS and BRAKE indicator lights illuminated. Couldn’t reset. All fuses and light bulbs were good. E-brake limit switch OK, brake pedal switch ok but had small crack so REPLACED. TCS, BRAKE light went off then returned within 3 mins now with ( !…”
filed Feb 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 Accord | 11 | 8% |
| 2023 Accord | 16 | 19% |
| 2022 Accord | 15 | 6% |
| 2021 Accord | 28 | 12% |
| 2020 Accord | 54 | 15% |
| 2019 Accord | 82 | 12% |
| 2018 Accord | 249 | 13% |
| 2017 Accord | 42 | 8% |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 Accord | 36 | 6% |
| 2014 Accord | 112 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.