Problems with 2003 Honda Accord VISIBILITY

There is a constant rattle on the sunroof of my vehicle when it is closed. i took it to the dealer, and they said they would have to remove the entire sunroof just to check it. i have been hesitant to take it in due to the possibility of more damage. the dealer is downey honda (downey, california). *ak

I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. after purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). the radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. on the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. the shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. the part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. the driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. this was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. the car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. i brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. the car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. i brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. the car also seems to lack the power that it should have. i know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. the lx had a lot more power than the ex. also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. after all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again! *la

I purchased my $34,000 2003 accord on may 13, 2003 from route 23 honda in pomton plains, nj. after purchasing it, i noticed that the plastic/glass moldings around the doors were were very deformed. three moldings have been fixed after 2 times being in for service, and one has yet to be fixed(waiting for part). the radio was making a squeaking noise and deformed looking, and they replaced the entire unit. on the right front tire well, there was a molding that was never screwed in properly, and began to hang down, which was replaced. the shifter has a loose stitch on it, which is becoming very sharp and can possibly cut someone. the part was put on order 3 months ago, but i was never notified of it's arrival. the driver side windshield wiper nozzle sprays directly into the wiper arm. this was brought in for service 4 times, and finally another dealership(sussex honda) ordered a new nozzle which will hopefully work. the car has a slight burning smell when i park the car after driving. i brought this to honda's attention, but of course they didn't find anything wrong with it. the car also has a slight grinding feeling that can mostly be felt between 1500 and 2500 rpms. i brought this into service 4 times and they couldn't find anything wrong(again). along with that, when i put the car in drive, after about 20 feet it makes a horrible grinding noise and feeling in the gears. the car also seems to lack the power that it should have. i know this because i had a 2003 accord lx v6 coupe, and then traded it in for a 2003 accord ex v6 coupe. the lx had a lot more power than the ex. also the lx had no wiper problems, grinding problems, or other problems that i have with the ex. overall i have found 10 defects with my car within the first month of having it. after all of these problems, and having the dealership and the honda service center hotline treat me as if i was making up these problems and that it was my fault for having these problems i will never buy another honda again! *la

I have a 2003 honda accord 4 dr ex purchased in january of this year. i have a constant problem with the front seat driver and passenger windows rattling or ticking. i have taken the car in twice and have scheduled it for a third time next week. the dealership does not seem to be able to fix the problem. they have admitted that other cars on their lot have this problem including one driven by a sales mgr. they have also called honda america but have received little if any guidance on how to fix the problem. i will commend the dealership for their efforts to fix the car but i will pursue the lemmon law if this is not fixed.

Driver window makes a creaking noise while driving. if you lower the window just barely so as not to hear wind noise, it will sometimes lessen the noise. otherwise, it is very loud and annoying. *nm

Driver and passenger door make rattling sounds while driving, as well as the area by the seatbelt, and by driver side mirror in front of car.*ak

2003 honda accord. the consumers vehicle only 3500 miles and has been serviced 5 times for the same ignition problem. the consumer was told nothing can be done and the consumer would have to live with the vehicle not starting. the cabinet door under the radio had to be replaced because it began vibrating audibly, the sunroof had to be re-greased and shimmied. *jb

Windshield wipers are not affective under driving conditions. the wipers work under minor rain conditions & a very low rate of speed. once speed & weather conditions increase windshield wipers are inoperable. *tr

Windshield creaks in cold and dry weather, to the point that it sounds like it will crack in very cold weather. dealer claims to not hear the problem. noise was present when we drove car off lot. *jb