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2003 Honda Accord EX
VIN: 1HGCM82633A004352
Verdict
Check before buyingSound, common model — but with two open recalls (one airbag-related) and a known transmission weak point on this V6. Confirm the recalls were completed and budget for a transmission inspection.
2003
Year
United States
Built in
2
Open recalls
$3,600
Typical value
Vehicle identification
Decoded from the VIN against the NHTSA vPIC manufacturer catalogue.
Manufacturer | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
Brand | Honda |
Model | Accord EX |
Year | 2003 |
Body type | Sedan, 4-door |
Engine | 3.0L V6 (J30A4) |
Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Fuel | Gasoline |
Country of origin | United States — Marysville, Ohio |
VIN decoding — ISO 3779
The 17 characters broken down position by position — a deterministic structural read.
Positions 1-3 (WMI) |
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Positions 4-8 (VDS) |
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Position 9 (check digit) |
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Position 10 (year) |
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Position 11 (plant) |
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Positions 12-17 (serial) |
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Manufacturer recalls
Open safety recalls for this make/model. Source: NHTSA.
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Inflator
Campaign 15V-321 · 2015-06-12
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. A rupture can spray metal fragments into the cabin.
Remedy:
Dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Confirm the remedy was completed via the service records.
Visibility — Power Window Master Switch
Campaign 11V-260 · 2011-08-05
Liquid spilled onto the driver power-window master switch may cause overheating and, in rare cases, a switch fire if the switch was not previously serviced.
Remedy:
Dealers inspect the switch and apply a waterproofing seal, or replace the switch assembly, free of charge.
Reported events
Consumer-reported issues filed with NHTSA for this generation. Not an accident record — a signal of known problem areas.
Power Train — Automatic Transmission
2007-03-18
Owner reported harsh shifting and eventual transmission failure around 95,000 miles — a documented weak point on this V6 generation.
Electrical System — Ignition Switch
2009-11-02
Intermittent no-start condition traced to the ignition switch; resolved after replacement.
Market value estimate
Indicative used-market range at the issue date.
$2,400
Low
$3,600
Typical
$5,100
High
Basis: Private-party range, ~110,000–150,000 mi, fair-to-good condition
What this report does not include
We are upfront about the blind spots so there are no surprises. For this vehicle and market:
Title-brand history
No US title-brand history (salvage/flood/rebuilt) is included — there is no free public source for it. For that, run an NMVTIS check separately.
Odometer / mileage history
Mileage history is included only where an official source exists (UK MOT, NL APK). For a US VIN there is none, so it is not shown rather than guessed.
What's included in every report
Full VIN decode + ISO 3779 structural breakdown
All manufacturer safety recalls (NHTSA / EU)
Reported events and known problem areas
Market-value estimate range
A clear verdict + a downloadable PDF, accessible for life
About this example
Is this exactly what I receive?
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Is the data real?
The structure and data sources are exactly what the product uses (NHTSA vPIC, NHTSA recalls, ISO 3779). The example values are illustrative of a genuine 2003 Honda Accord so you can judge the depth before buying.
Where does the data come from?
Official government and standards sources: ISO 3779 for the VIN structure, NHTSA vPIC for identification, NHTSA for recalls and reported events. Mileage uses official MOT/APK data where it exists.
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