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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 198000 mi | The transmission is about to fail. I decided not to get a new transmission and will buy a new car. The mechanic did not recommend that any work be done to the car at this point. |
| 115600 mi | CVT chattering. Mechanic says common at this age, and not as bad as others. Fix is to flush transmission with additive. Haven't done this yet. |
| 146000 mi US $300 |
CVT transmission was chattering for the last 30K miles. I decided to have the "clutch" in the CVT "burnished". They ran transmission with special fluid to remove the glaze, drained and refilled with new fluid. Made a difference in the MPG. |
| 57000 mi US $150 |
CVT Transmission shudders upon initial acceleration. Dealer said the "Transmission Fluid has failed and needs to be replaced three times. Not covered by the 100K warranty purchased at same dealer. Still shudders (although less than before) upon initial |
| 69000 mi | Honda TSB regarding replacing CVT Fluid in Hybrid transmission due to Judder - replaced with "New" fluid that significantly reduced "judder". |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168000 mi | Automatic transmission began slipping in December at 166000 miles-mechanic checked it and said it is in early stages of failure. |
| 168000 mi | Transmission slipping barely, whining with CEL going on and off. Repair estimate was $2000 for remanufactured transmission. Mechanic recommended against repair due to other issues with engine, CV joints, wheel. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD
| 187000 mi US $250 |
gear selector sensor faulty |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 181000 mi US $150 |
Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced after leak discovered. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $750 |
Replaced front left cv joint and axle |
| 95000 mi US $185 |
Right Axle Seal replaced. |
| 128000 mi | Transmission in beginning stages of failure. Slippage between 2nd and 3rd gear upshift when cold. Problem disappeared with warm. Transmission shop estimated $2300 to repair. |
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
| 94300 mi | CVT was slipping. Transmission was replaced under extended manufacturer warranty |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | CV joint boot split open and was replaced under warranty. Loaner car was provided. |
| 183000 mi US $150 |
Inboard joint of right drive axle was old and worn. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 226000 mi US $2000 |
New clutch |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 225000 mi US $1500 |
Replace master clutch cylinder and clutch |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70060 mi C $100 |
Transmission was making noises and clunking |
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