AI Damage2003 Honda V Series: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Honda V Series filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the transmission failed and needed to replaced. The transmission was replaced at the owner's expense. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer would not assist. The vin was not available.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the V Series has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda V Series?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: transmission slipping (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Honda V Series?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Honda V Series from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2003 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.