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%)

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2003 Honda Civic brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 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

95000 mi

US $1200
Brake Line Replaced due to leak 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $118
Faulty relay. Though initial diagnosis was bad ABS or IMA CPU (which would have been a $4000+ job had I not gotten belligerent and demanded a more competent technician--this speaks more to the integrity of the dealer than vehicle quality). 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

162440 mi

C $550
Replace front brake pads and rotors, replaced rear brake drum and pads 
70060 mi

C $120
front rotors & calipers replaced 
620000000 mi

C $400
Front brake lines replaced 
48360 mi

C $70
Brake line broke. 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

178000 mi

US $250
Frozen front brake caliper. Replaced caliper and smoothed rotor 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

118700 mi

US $600
Both front calipers. 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

145300 mi

US $72
rear brakes, brake line 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96720 mi

C $50
Strange noise at times when car was turning or braking. Was a plate behind brakes that was vibrating/rubbing occasionally. 

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2003 Honda Civic Brake Problems

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