Faults:

Transmission jerks when shifting from first to second gear.

Interior rattles everywhere!

Very strong vibration when AC is on. Dealer did not know what to do. They claim it's normal.

Now there is a major transmission recall from Honda. Dealer would not offer a loaner.

General Comments:

Poorly built car overall.

Why does family sedan have sport tuned suspension? It's way too stiff! It also contributes to numerous interior rattles.

Faults:

The driver leather seat always go a little bit side way when the car is under a fast cornering.

You can feel a noticeable vibration when the air conditional system kicks in.

A noticeable and irritating wind noise is created when the sun roof is tilted or halfly opened when the car is over 75km/h.

The front brake pads worn out very fast and create lots of brake dust like a racing sport car and hard to clean.

The power windows generate lots of noise and I think this is the common problem that all of the Honda owners have to suffer.

Uneven worn out of the rear tires and better to do the tire rotation service more frequently.

Intelligent 5 speed automatic transmission, but without the overdrive off button for quick downshifting.

Noise from the brakes after the car is cold started and drived within the first few minutes.

General Comments:

Superb engine with an excellent balance of performance, fuel economy, and emission standards.

Rock solid and sophisticated engine technology of Honda. Best four cylinder engine ever in this class. Very broad power band covers the low end and high end outputs.

Extremely low end torque. 1600rpm for 100km/h traveling and 3000rpm for 160km/h traveling in fifth gear position. Outstanding highway fuel economy.

Sophisticated knock sensor and the engine can burns 87 octane fuel. Save you money without losing the smoothness and power of the engine.

Best of the best ergonomic design, tons of room, tons of cup holders, big trunk.

Great handling and good cornering like a sports car with the bulky size unit body and comfortable suspension set up.

High efficient auto climatic control air conditional system.

Supportive leather heated seats with fantastic two tone color matching cabin.

Premium audio system with low noise working level.

Good steering with perfect alignment.

Faults:

In less than a week after buying my 2004, I began to hear ticking sounds coming from the dashboard and door. It took a several trips to the dealership to get it fixed, including having the passenger door replaced; however, it is ticking again. The car runs well, but I am tired of the ticking sounds and ready to get another vehicle. My last car was a 1998 Accord and I loved it. I wish I was as pleased with the one that I have.

General Comments:

The car's interior makes ticking sounds which comes from not being solidly built.

Faults:

Right rear strut squeaks over small bumps.

Passenger door rattles inside.

Moon roof rattles in the tilt position.

Now, the windshield is cracked.

General Comments:

Overall, Honda made an awesome step up in 2003 with the addition of the 6-speed manual for the 240-hp V6 in the EX Cpe. I'm very impressed with the overall performance of the car. Looks fast, even sitting still. Great cruiser on the highway, peppy in town.

Sadly, I've had the 4 problems listed above, only owning the car for 5 months. The strut problem took 4 visits to the dealer to fix. I hope the windshield is coverend under warranty! I'm optimistic about the rattles needing only minor adjustment to fix, but we'll see. Other than those <minor> setbacks, I would fully recommend this car to anyone!