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2003 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 279 repairs.
2003 Honda Civic electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 171000 mi US $400 |
New alternator |
| 101400 mi US $700 |
I needed a new compressor. The car ran fine and was not overheating, but the AC was, at best, tepid. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 189500 mi C $1000 |
replaced battery |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi US $2500 |
A/C compressor -- recommended fix was to replace whole system. Covered under Hondacare extended warranty. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 144460 mi R 100 |
The battery wasn't charging. Repaired the alternator |
| 148180 mi | Repaired Alternator |
| 245000 mi | The SRS/airbag light is on. I have not actually had it diagnosed or repaired. I have checked the fuses and know they are good. I don't plan on keeping the car much longer or spending much money on it either. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi | Connector for cabin temperature selector door motor came off. |
| 120000 mi | Rear window motor failed. Chose not to repair. |
| 144000 mi | Rear window stuck in up position. Not a fuse. Chose not to repair due to age/mileage of car, rarely use of back seat. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD
| 186200 mi US $165 |
SRS light keeps coming on. Dealer replaced drivers seat belt but light came back on. They say now it may be the SRS module has an intermittant fault reverse indicator on dash and reverse lights inop at times. |
| 187000 mi US $250 |
seat belt tensioner sensor faulty. repaired under lifetime seatbelt warranty. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 136400 mi C $425 |
Alternator had to be replaced. Second alternator in 3 years. REplaced with a rebuilt unit both times. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45260 mi | Faulty window switch, covered by extended warranty. |
| 225300 mi | Complete failure of headlight system. Untraceable and thus rewired system using aftermarket OE-equivalent parts, wires, relays and switches. |
| 259900 mi US $1000 |
Alternator replaced, $250. A/C system replaced: a/c radiator, a/c compressor, a/c evaporator and all lines replaced, $750. |
| 94860 mi C $25 |
Headlights burnt at the same time each. |
| 96100 mi C $475 |
Checked to see if alternator was bad. Shop confirmed so alternator replaced. |
| 114080 mi | Daytime running lights light on dash on. Nodaytime running lights on. Took out the control module under dash and resoldered the electrical board |
| 110000 mi US $50 |
Alarm for leaving headlight on ,leaving key in ignition, left dome light was not working. The dome light switch in the door is part of this and was broken. It was replaced , and now everthing works. |
| 122300 mi US $280 |
Airbag light was on, but turned out to be a faulty seat belt sensor. Driver's seat belt replaced free. |
| 123000 mi US $190 |
Blower for heater and AC quit. Mechanic replaced blower transistor |
| 124800 mi US $800 |
AC compressor was noisy, going bad. Replaced with an aftermarket unit. Tomorrow I go back for the airbag recall. |
| 177000 mi US $300 |
Plastic piece which presses against brake pedal switch to turn off the brake light disintegrated, which caused brake lights to stay on for extended period. The heat caused the housings to melt, so both taillight housings had to be replaced. This required temporarily removing the rear bumper. It also ran the battery down. Battery had to be recharged to start car. |
| 66960 mi C $10 |
used battery installed |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
ac stopped working due to electrical wiring issues |
| 96100 mi C $250 |
Power windows stopped working intermittently. Mechanic replaced the master switch. |
| 147300 mi US $85 |
Blower motor transistor stopped working. Purchased OE part at dealership & replaced In 15 minutes |
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 170000 mi US $500 |
Door lock quiting operating |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 165000 mi | SRS light came on due to spurious fault at 165k miles. Reset at home after consulting shop manual. |
| 60000 mi US $1200 |
A/C Condenser clutch broken. Had to be replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $43 |
Door lock actuator replaced |
| 65000 mi | A/C compressor seized up at 65,000 miles with three car payments remaining. Waiting to see if Honda will offer goodwill warranty. |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
A/C compressor sized up. Contacted Honda corporate for goodwill assistance and they offered to pay half. |
| 67000 mi US $820 |
A/C compressor seized up. Replaced compressor and condenser (was filled with metal shavings) after Honda offer to pay for 50%. |
| 179700 mi US $150 |
Multifunction switch faulty |
| 183000 mi | Multifunction switch faulty |
| 189000 mi US $450 |
window regulator went out. replaced regulator. |
| 85000 mi US $950 |
AC compressor seized took the serp belt out with it. After repair dealer failed to reseat coolant resevoir causing the serp belt to wear a hole through it. Dealer replaced resevoir again. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 116 mi US $639 |
Replacement of non-functional alternator with new OEM part. |
| 106020 mi C $400 |
New A/C compressor needed. Replaced with used one from the wreckers at a total cost of $400 |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 241000 mi US $250 |
Replaced torn speakers and broken radio |
| 274000 mi US $200 |
replace heater valve |
| 275000 mi US $150 |
Needed AC recharge |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $170 |
The lock in driver's door stop working -- can't open/close it with the key. Electrical lock was ok, hence installed aftermarket keyless entry. Fixed. |
| 148000 mi US $700 |
AC compressor replacement |
| 226000 mi US $250 |
Alternator |
| 65720 mi C $20 |
Taillamp bulb replaced |
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