Does anyone know if such a problem has been reported?

 

I've never heard anything but I'm kinda interested since my daughter drives one...

 

You will need to look at 2 Service Bulletins:

03-058 (2003 Accord only)

and

04-056 ('03 and '04 - V6 only)

 

SB 03-058
Creaking or Popping When Accelerating and Decelerating

SYMPTOM
A creaking or popping when accelerating and decelerating.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Body panels are rubbing against each other at the front of the floor tunnel.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003 Accord L4
2-door:
From VIN 1HGCM7...3A000001 thru 1HGCM7...3A020335
4-door:
From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A068936
2003 Accord V6
2-door:
From VIN 1HGCM8...3A000001 thru 1HGCM8...3A022702
4-door:
From VIN 1HGCM6...3A000001 thru 1HGCM6...3A050879

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Add two welds so the body panels do not rub against each other.

PARTS INFORMATION
Pre-Chamber Gasket (L4 models):
P/N: 18393-SH3-S00, H/C 3228806
Pre-Chamber Gasket (V6 models):
P/N 18393-SDB-A00, H/C 7245194
Exhaust Pipe Gasket:
P/N 18302-SP0-003, H/C 3647914
10 mm Self-Locking Nut (six required):
P/N 90212-SA5-003, H/C 1169812
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M UltraPro Auto Sealant (clear) (5 oz. tube):
3M P/N 051135-08302
(One tube repairs about five vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 812004
Flat Rate Time: 1.5 hours
Failed Part: P/N 65100-SDA-A10ZZ
H/C 7141005
Defect Code: 042
Contention Code: B07
Template ID: 03-058A (L4 models)
03-058B (V6 models)
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

 

man, these japanese cars! you'd think the same guy who made your neighbors grand am made your honda, oh, wait, he did.

 

Service Bulletin 04-056
October 1, 2004

Applies To: 2003 Accord V6 – ALL
2004 Accord V6 2-Door – From VIN 1HGCM8...4A000001 thru 1HGCM8...4A014290
2004 Accord V6 4-Door – From VIN 1HGCM6...4A000001 thru 1HGCM6...4A056937
Creaking or Popping From Driver’s A-Pillar

SYMPTOM
A creaking or popping from the driver’s A-pillar or the upper-left dash area when accelerating and decelerating.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Body panels are rubbing against each other at the upper bulkhead and the shock tower.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Adjust the clearance of the body panels so they do not rub against each other.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 857015
Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour
Failed Part: P/N 51602-SDB-A16
H/C 7461742
Defect Code: 03217
Symptom Code: 04201
Template ID: 04-056A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pairallel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">4-door:
From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru 1HGCM5...3A068936
</TD></TR></TABLE>EXCELLENT! Ours is newer than that range.