# 2003 HONDA ACCORD — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `666355` · 2008-04-18 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ACCORD
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 70,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ACCORD.  THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ITS 70,000 MILE SERVICE.  WHEN SHE LEFT THE DEALER, THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION FAILED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION.  WHILE PARKED, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND SPREAD TO SOME TREE SHRUBS.  THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT.  THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.   THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 05/13/08.  *LJ  UPDATED 05/13/08
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