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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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Chart based on 279 repairs.
2003 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 100800 mi US $700 |
New serpentine belt and shocks |
| 186000 mi US $50 |
Was informed this would need to be replaced. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 68000 mi US $929 |
Replaced 2 front struts assembly.. |
| 79000 mi US $530 |
Original front struts needed replacing. Needed an alignment after new struts were installed. |
| 162000 mi US $2133 |
Front end growling noise..I thought it was bearings. Mechanic diagnosed as defective wheel bearings. Front end parts needed replacement-original estimate of $1100 including alignment. When parts were attempted to be removed-they were compromised and had to be replaced, a revised estimate of $2250, including alignment. Replaced wheel bearings, hub assembly, arm (left front), link (left front), knuckle (left front) and various nuts, bolts, clips splash guard, and spindle. |
| 193000 mi US $300 |
Rear struts and 4 tires. New struts tightened the ride back up |
| 177940 mi C $800 |
suspension broke off while turning a corner, had to replace drive-shaft as well. New Civic hybrid part was 1200$, fortunately, a used part was found for 300$ |
| 189500 mi C $1000 |
front driver side wheel bearing |
| 187240 mi C $445 |
Front Passenger ball joint |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi US $850 |
Suspension (front passenger side). Covered under Hondacare extended service contract. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152520 mi R 3100 |
Replaced shock absorbers |
| 195200 mi US $80 |
Replaced outer tie rod ends and |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Sway bar links front and rear replaced to pass VT inspection. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 127000 mi | Just a transmission fluid change, informed of a strut needing replacement |
| 82000 mi US $1000 |
power steering hose needed replacement, also engine oil leaks |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 244000 mi US $237 |
Wheel bearing and ball joint |
| 138880 mi C $230 |
Replaced noisy front left wheel bearing. First bearing to go on this car. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 225300 mi | Upper right rear control arm needed to be replaced due to camber adjustment issue when wheels/tires were replaced and alignment was attempted. Mechanic suspects that there might have been damage from hitting a pothole. |
| 59520 mi C $85 |
replaced right front and and right rear sway bar links |
| 106640 mi | Ball joint |
| 212800 mi US $460 |
Replace front passenger wheel bearing and hub |
| 83660 mi C $300 |
sway bar links |
| 27900 mi | Replaced two front struts. Dealer said one of them was leaking, I did not notice any problems with drivability. Dealer found problem during routine maintenance and covered it under standard warranty. Took around half a day. |
| 120900 mi C $330 |
Driver side front ball joint. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 69400 mi US $235 |
Passenger side lower ball joint. |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
Entire suspension replaced due to 2 blown front struts. |
| 203000 mi | Noise coming form from suspension |
| 189000 mi US $660 |
wheel bearings replaced and alignment |
| 131000 mi US $99 |
Replaced both sway bar end links. |
| 155000 mi US $299 |
Right front wheel bearing. |
| 72000 mi US $2400 |
Squeaky suspension and terrible ride. Ball Joint broken and front struts blown. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 193000 mi US $165 |
replaced front left wheel bearing |
| 106000 mi US $800 |
Struts, tie rod ends,ball joints |
| 188000 mi US $600 |
Replaced leaking shocks and struts |
| 208000 mi US $60 |
Left front strut mount replaced. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 118700 mi US $600 |
Front passenger wheel bearing and rear passenger hub/bearing assembly. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102160 mi C $565 |
Sway bars had become worn out and had disconnected from the suspension, these cost $170 incl. labour The front shocks were leaking and required replacement whose repair has now thrown off the balancing and front alignment. |
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