2003 Honda Civic Honda Civic 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 279 repairs.
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2003 Honda Civic other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

US $250 The small battery was replaced 
US $250 Check engine light will not turn off, and I needed to pass inspection. The hybrid battery is no longer working. The best price to get it replaced is $3000. I chose not to replace it.Check engine light remains on. MPG now 32-37 
134333 mi

US $405
Replaced IMA battery modul. Check engine light and IMA light came on for the second. Both times after driving for about 3 days, first IMA light went out and then check engine light went out. Honda offered to pay for replacement battery modul 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi (1) cigarette lighter insert needed cleaning and replacing for cell phone charging; (2) bumper had come down so clips were replaced 
113000 mi Driver side door lock did not work from outside using the key. 
113000 mi The drivers seatbelt wasn't retracting properly after unbuckling, probably due to age. The dealer replaced with a new one for free.This was done along with the 110,000 mile maintenace 
63860 mi

C $183
Gas door and trunk cable broke. 
106640 mi Passenger airbag recall 
106000 mi

US $100
cable to release decklid severed and could not close trunk 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

165500 mi

US $94
While rolling the driver’s side window up, there was a crunch sound and the glass fell inside the door. After removing the door panel, it was discovered the window regulator was bad. Cable that attaches the glass to the regulator snapped which required.. 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85300 mi Trunk latch inop 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

275000 mi

US $150
Repair Driver's door lock, passenger lock, passenger door latch 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

135500 mi

US $350
brake rotors and pads replaced also problem with a door lock fixed 

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2003 Honda Civic Other Problems

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