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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.
2003 Honda Civic repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 216 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Civic
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| Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Sep 200841000 miUS $5 | Interior water leak, fixed myself. | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016194000 mi | After 100 miles the engine light came on. It needed a catalytic converter and 3 sensors. Seller willing to pay one-third of repair cost, or take car back. Returned car. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014171000 miUS $400 | New alternator | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013130000 miUS $874 | clutch went out. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201579000 miUS $530 | Original front struts needed replacing. Needed an alignment after new struts were installed. | ||
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 201036000 mi | IMA battery on hybrid ready for replacement and replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013135000 miUS $1200 | Replaced the 02 sensor, will also need to replace the catalytic converter Had to replace the converter | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2010104000 mi | Car stutters on acceleration. Suspected the EGR valve. Diagnosis, EGR valve is faulty. Had to order part and re-schedule appointment. EGR valve came in next day, part was installed. No further problems. | ||
| Nov 2011115600 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. | ||
| Jun 2013130000 miUS $60 | Check engine light was on for 2 days. Had computer checked, problem in oxygen sensor. Sensor would not fail when tested, so wait and see. Nothing replaced. | ||
| Dec 2013135000 mi | Integrated Motor Assist light & check engine light came on. Took it to a shop which rebuilds Hybrid battery packs. Diagnosis,failed battery pack. Repair estimate $3k. Advised no harm in driving. 2 days later lights went off & works OK. | ||
| Jan 2014134333 miUS $405 | Replaced IMA battery pack. 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. Since Honda paid for replacement pack, warranty only 12/12. 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 | ||
| Jul 2015146000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2015149300 mi | Ck engine light on. Runs rough @ start up. Tested OBDII, has code P1519. Performed tests, has bad IAC Valve. Initial evaluation $110, part $283 (from Honda) installation to be done next week. Total estimated cost $455. This is a continuation of the previous repair. The IAC valve came in and mechanic was able to install in about an hour. Car was in shop for half day. An additional charge of $143 was added to bring total to $560.77 ($140 over estimate). | ||
| Feb 2016151000 miUS $122 | Throttle Positioning sensor tripped check engine light, code P0122. The IMA Auto Stop and charging IMA battery started working intermittently. Charge was for diagnosis of ck eng, .5 hr. and ck IMA system, .5 hr. Part cost 500, not replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017157000 miUS $253 | Oxygen Sensor-air fuel ratio (remove and replace front air fuel ratio sensor | ||
| Sep 2017162000 miUS $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. | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014105000 mi | Transmission grinds when starting from complete stop. Dealer said that changing transmission fluid will not fix it this time, and it needs to be replaced. 75,000 miles on this transmission NIMH battery for electric motor (hybrid car) failed. Chose not to replace it. This battery is only 3 years old and not warranted by Honda, since it was a warranty replacement of a previous battery (which lasted 8 years) | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013143000 mi | Hybrid battery dst code 1449 Catalytic converter dst code 0420 | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Dec 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 2013177940 miC $800 | suspension broke off while turning a corner, had to replace drive-shaft as well. New Civic hybrid part was 1200$, fortunately, a used part was found for 300$ | ||
| Oct 2014186620 miC $550 | stalling when idle, electric motor was replaced with a used one (100$) . replaced all 8 spark plugs (16$ ea) | ||
| Aug 2015189500 miC $1000 | EGR valve front driver side wheel bearing replaced battery | ||
| Jan 2017187240 miC $445 | Front Passenger ball joint both catalytic converter flanges broken | ||
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 200757000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 200869000 mi | Honda TSB regarding replacing CVT Fluid in Hybrid transmission due to Judder - replaced with "New" fluid that significantly reduced "judder". | ||
| Sep 200879000 miUS $500 | Engine was stalling out and car was jittery at low speeds - per dealer EGR valve had to be replaced -considered a wear item and not covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Jan 2010US $1800 | Civic Hybrid battery replacement required - $3600 repair - Honda covered 1/2 the cost. | ||
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Aug 2005 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 2005US $250 | The small battery was replaced | ||
| Sep 2008US $750 | catalytic converter was replaced. After speaking with Honda International, they agreed to pay for the parts and I would pay for the labor. | ||
| Sep 2009US $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 | ||
| Jul 2012198000 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. | ||
| Honda Civic in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201368000 miUS $50 | IMA (Hybrid) battery check due to IMA light on. Told it needed replacement ($3,000). Waited and it went off and car drives fine again. Presumably it was battery reconditioning after the 60k tune. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017US $929 | Replaced 2 front struts assembly.. | ||
| Mar 201777000 miUS $99 | Check engine light was on....diagnosed that needed to change the gas cap! | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018193000 miUS $300 | Rear struts and 4 tires. New struts tightened the ride back up | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Mar 201695000 miUS $1200 | Engine Mounts Replaced, Grid Charge Hybrid Battery Brake Line Replaced due to leak | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States Jul 2006 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Apr 200640000 miUS $2500 | A/C compressor -- recommended fix was to replace whole system. Covered under Hondacare extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 200645000 miUS $850 | Suspension (front passenger side). Covered under Hondacare extended service contract. | ||
| Jul 200859000 mi | EGR valve replaced. | ||
| Sep 200970000 mi | EGR valve went bad again (second repair) | ||
| Dec 201090000 miUS $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). | ||
| May 201195300 miUS $20 | Front bumper underbody plastic trim clips came loose such that piece was hanging down. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013170000 miUS $2000 | engine misfire. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016120000 miUS $300 | Sway bar links front and rear replaced to pass VT inspection. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 2011195200 miUS $80 | Replaced outer tie rod ends and front motor mount | ||
| Nov 2011203000 miUS $320 | Replaced failed head gasket. | ||
| Honda Civic in South Africa Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017144460 miR 100 | The battery wasn't charging. Repaired the alternator | ||
| Jul 2018152520 miR 3100 | Replaced shock absorbers | ||
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Aug 2017235000 mi | The check engine light was on. The code indicated that the catalytic converter efficiency was below threshold. The part was replaced along with some of the fasteners and springs and the gasket. | ||
| Jun 2018245000 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. | ||
| Honda Civic in South Africa Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017148180 mi | Repaired Alternator | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - May 2008 | |||
| Mar 200880000 mi | Connector for cabin temperature selector door motor came off. | ||
| Apr 200880000 miUS $2600 | Blown valve oil seals causeed massive burning of oil, fouled EGR, CAT etc. Engine bogs terribly during warmup under some conditions. Couldn't figure it out after several trip so I traded the car. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201582000 miUS $1000 | power steering hose needed replacement, also engine oil leaks | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015131000 miUS $400 | Puncture on coolant reserve tank. | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 2014127000 mi | Just a transmission fluid change, informed of a strut needing replacement | ||
| Nov 2014135000 miUS $210 | Heater core got plugged up. It was flushed out, and coolant was replaced for good measure. | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 200768000 miUS $350 | Throttle body failure. Replacement neccessary. | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018232177 miUS $175 | Overheating resolved by replacing thermostat, temperature sensor, fan switch and coolant Replaced two front motor mounts | ||
| May 2018234900 miUS $445 | New water pump replacement kit, valve cover gasket and adjusted all valves to factory settings | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Apr 2010112000 miUS $300 | Crankshaft position sensor failed. | ||
| Jun 2010120000 mi | Rear window motor failed. Chose not to repair. | ||
| May 2011144000 miUS $981 | Rear window stuck in up position. Not a fuse. Chose not to repair due to age/mileage of car, rarely use of back seat. Warped head gasket caused by overheating. Machined head gasket. Replaced thermostat, timing belt, water pump, oil, coolant. | ||
| Aug 2011157200 miUS $160 | Hoses that are part of Evaporative Emissions System rotted, needed to be replaced. TSB states that it may be covered on a case-by-case basis by Honda (due to high failure rate) but chose to have independent shop replace to avoid hassle. | ||
| Dec 2011168000 mi | Automatic transmission began slipping in December at 166000 miles-mechanic checked it and said it is in early stages of failure. | ||
| Feb 2012168000 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
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013186200 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2013187000 miUS $250 | seat belt tensioner sensor faulty. repaired under lifetime seatbelt warranty. gear selector sensor faulty | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201197340 miC $1000 | the car was literally falling apart so I got rid off it fast since it would literally cost me 200~400 every week to fix things. Engine check light, censor, oxygen regulator, ABS light. My dashboard was lit up like a christmas tree. Also, temperature kept | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Nov 2017181000 miUS $150 | Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced after leak discovered. | ||
| Aug 2019189000 miUS $550 | Camshaft position sensor fault | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015 | Unknown ignition or fuel system problem. | ||
| Honda Civic in Utah, United States Mar 2003 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20031200 mi | Various rattles due to poor fit and finish. | ||
| Sep 20031950 mi | Again, rattles and buzzing due to poor fit and finish. The dealership cannot seem to eliminate the rattle from the rear parcel shelf. | ||
| Nov 20032500 mi | New rattles in driver door and glove box. Interior fit and finish is miserable. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 2016134200 miC $100 | One exhaust manifold spring bolt was missing. Mechanic said this is common with the Civic. Got it replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016136400 miC $425 | Alternator had to be replaced. Second alternator in 3 years. REplaced with a rebuilt unit both times. | ||
| Jan 2017138880 miC $230 | Replaced noisy front left wheel bearing. First bearing to go on this car. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States May 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015244000 miUS $237 | Wheel bearing and ball joint | ||
| Jun 2016256000 miUS $25 | Floor rot repair | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013128000 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. | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201378000 mi | (1) cigarette lighter insert needed cleaning and replacing for cell phone charging; (2) bumper had come down so clips were replaced | ||
| Jan 201478000 miUS $140 | Heat Shield replacement | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Mar 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017212800 miUS $460 | Replace front passenger wheel bearing and hub | ||
| Nov 2017214000 miUS $20 | Coolant temperature was dropping excessively. Replaced thermostat. Old thermostat's rubber seal had torn and was lodged in the gap, preventing it from closing. | ||
| Apr 2018219000 miUS $350 | Timing belt failed. Timing belt was replaced, but intake valves were bent. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014139000 miUS $700 | Engine mount | ||
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 201296100 miC $250 | Power windows stopped working intermittently. Mechanic replaced the master switch. | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017141000 mi | Oil leakage and multiple engine misfires | ||
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jun 200627900 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. | ||
| Nov 200845260 mi | Faulty window switch, covered by extended warranty. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jan 200650000 miUS $400 | Throttle position sensor failed. Replaced throttle body. | ||
| Dec 201095000 miUS $400 | Crankshaft position sensor failed. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. Crankshaft position sensor set off check engine light. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012106000 miUS $100 | exhaust manifold cracked, heat shield also making large amoung of noise, fasteners that support heat shields completedly corroded cable to release decklid severed and could not close trunk | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016165000 miUS $750 | Replaced front left cv joint and axle | ||
| Mar 2017177000 miUS $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. | ||
| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| Aug 201577680 miC $800 | Exhaust manifold cracked | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017162440 miC $550 | Replace front brake pads and rotors, replaced rear brake drum and pads | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201396100 miC $475 | Checked to see if alternator was bad. Shop confirmed so alternator replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015114080 mi | Daytime running lights light on dash on. Nodaytime running lights on. Took out the control module under dash and resoldered the electrical board | ||
| Dec 2015120900 miC $330 | Driver side front ball joint. Check engine light - code P1457. Evap canister/valve replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018150000 miUS $620 | Oil Seal replacements at end of cam shaft and in oil pan | ||
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 2012110000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2012113000 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 | ||
| Jul 2014122300 miUS $280 | Took the car in for maintenance, oil leak found and repaired. Airbag light was on, but turned out to be a faulty seat belt sensor. Driver's seat belt replaced free. | ||
| Aug 2014123000 miUS $190 | Blower for heater and AC quit. Mechanic replaced blower transistor | ||
| Nov 2014124800 miUS $800 | AC compressor was noisy, going bad. Replaced with an aftermarket unit. Tomorrow I go back for the airbag recall. | ||
| Sep 2015132000 miUS $700 | Bad engine oil leak. Took car to dealer service to have crankcase and cam seals , timing belt replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201359520 miC $85 | replaced right front and and right rear sway bar links | ||
| Sep 201470060 miC $120 | front rotors & calipers replaced | ||
| Jan 201774820 mi | replaced the exhaust muffler. | ||
| Jun 201790520 miC $350 | rusted oil pan leaking oil | ||
| Sep 2017620000000 miC $400 | Ignition key lock replaced Front brake lines replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 2011113000 mi | Driver side door lock did not work from outside using the key. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011111000 miUS $300 | ac stopped working due to electrical wiring issues | ||
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Apr 201155780 mi | Transmission slipping, 2nd to 3rd gear. | ||
| Dec 201166960 miC $10 | used battery installed | ||
| Oct 201283660 miC $300 | sway bar links | ||
| Jan 201389900 miC $70 | Brake line broke. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012185000 miUS $480 | Replace leaking oil pan. It had corroded to the point that it began leaking. | ||
| Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $85 | Blower motor transistor stopped working. Purchased OE part at dealership & replaced In 15 minutes Upstream O2 sensor failed. Ordered part online & replaced in 15 minutes. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201063860 miC $183 | Gas door and trunk cable broke. | ||
| Oct 201294860 miC $25 | Headlights burnt at the same time each. | ||
| Sep 2013106640 mi | Ball joint Water pump failed Passenger airbag recall | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 2010200000 miUS $105 | Bolts on oil pan were loose all around, tightened to stop leakage of oil from around the pan. Unsure when bolts were loosened since they were never checked until now. K&N Airfilter cleaned, spark plugs replaced, oil and filter changed. | ||
| Mar 2011218000 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. Complete failure of headlight system. Untraceable and thus rewired system using aftermarket OE-equivalent parts, wires, relays and switches. | ||
| Aug 2013259900 miUS $1000 | Alternator replaced, $250. A/C system replaced: a/c radiator, a/c compressor, a/c evaporator and all lines replaced, $750. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200640000 miUS $250 | Had to replace egr valve due to bucking just out of warranty. | ||
| Aug 200995000 miUS $185 | Right Axle Seal replaced. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
| Honda Civic in California, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201094300 mi | CVT was slipping. Transmission was replaced under extended manufacturer warranty | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012149000 miUS $150 | Not on a continuous basis, but at times, when idling the temperature gauge would surpass the middle point towards hot. The fan was replaced | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016170000 miUS $500 | Door lock quiting operating | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jan 200889000 mi | CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN FAILING AT 83,500, JUST OUT OF 80K WARRANTY. BROUGHT TO DEALER AT 88K. DEALER IS WILLING TO SPLIT PART/LABOR COSTS 50/50. THIS WOULD COST EACH OF US $650 PLUS TAX. | ||
| Mar 200893000 miUS $275 | Bought a used cat and replaced myself. Also had to replace the midpipe and muffler because the bolts were rusted to the cat. Used exhaust system had only 10k miles. Runs great, no check engine light, passed inspection. Hope to be good for another 70k+ mi. | ||
| Jun 2010138000 miUS $198 | Front O2 sensor went bad. I replaced both myself for $198. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 200960000 miUS $1200 | A/C Condenser clutch broken. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201172000 miUS $2400 | Squeaky suspension and terrible ride. Ball Joint broken and front struts blown. | ||
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011165500 miUS $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.. | ||
| Jul 2011174200 miUS $173 | Primary oxygen sensor bad. Ran very poorly. Fixed by replacing sensor. | ||
| Nov 2011180200 miUS $18 | The pulley was making a squealing noise and did not spin as easily as the other pulleys upon the belt removal. Idler pulley went bad. Replaced with non oem pulley fixing the problem. | ||
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011182000 miUS $800 | new catalytic converter | ||
| Oct 2011189000 miUS $660 | wheel bearings replaced and alignment | ||
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015203000 mi | Noise coming form from suspension Needed a new Cat and/or O2l sensor | ||
| Honda Civic in Vermont, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200885000 miUS $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. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2013108000 miUS $15 | Rear windshield wiper arm broken, replaced. | ||
| May 2015129100 miUS $85 | Replaced front O2 sensor. | ||
| Jun 2015131000 miUS $99 | Replaced both sway bar end links. | ||
| Jun 2017155000 miUS $299 | Right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 2018165000 mi | SRS light came on due to spurious fault at 165k miles. Reset at home after consulting shop manual. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 2011189000 miUS $450 | heater wire on o2 sensor went out tripping check engine light. replaced o2 sensor. window regulator went out. replaced regulator. | ||
| Dec 2011194000 miUS $400 | Radiator cracked | ||
| Dec 2013234000 miUS $250 | Actually no problem. Just had to replace cat because the state of ca says has to be a specific part number even though car perfect emissions test. Eff the state of california!! | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Mar 2004 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Mar 20049000 mi | CV joint boot split open and was replaced under warranty. Loaner car was provided. | ||
| Jul 200865000 mi | A/C compressor seized up at 65,000 miles with three car payments remaining. Waiting to see if Honda will offer goodwill warranty. | ||
| Aug 200866000 miUS $700 | A/C compressor sized up. Contacted Honda corporate for goodwill assistance and they offered to pay half. | ||
| Sep 200867000 miUS $820 | A/C compressor seized up. Replaced compressor and condenser (was filled with metal shavings) after Honda offer to pay for 50%. | ||
| Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 200987000 miUS $43 | Door lock actuator replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012179700 miUS $150 | Multifunction switch faulty | ||
| Aug 2012183000 miUS $150 | Inboard joint of right drive axle was old and worn. | ||
| Sep 2012183000 mi | Multifunction switch faulty | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 200969400 miUS $235 | Passenger side lower ball joint. | ||
| Feb 201073000 miUS $261 | Primary 02 Sensor Replaced | ||
| Mar 201073000 miUS $800 | Entire suspension replaced due to 2 blown front struts. | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201389200 miUS $270 | Front Engine Mount collapsed. Replaced. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 20124000 mi | The car needed to have the correct timing belt installed. The dealer had put the wrong belt into the car and the engine had to be rebuilt. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 201595600 miUS $1100 | Blown head gasket | ||
| Apr 2016106000 miUS $800 | Struts, tie rod ends,ball joints | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 200986000 miUS $1200 | Dealer replaced head gasket. Since the car was only 4000 miles short of the timing belt replacement, I took the opportunity to have that done as well. | ||
| Jul 2012107 miUS $50 | Check engine light came on, low oil pressure. As car is old, rather than trace down the leak, I top it off periodically (~1 qrt/1000 miles). Dealer also suggested using 10W30 instead of 5W20, which has allowed me to top off less often. | ||
| Mar 2013116 miUS $639 | Replacement of non-functional alternator with new OEM part. | ||
| Jun 2013119000 mi | Engine is consuming oil (no apparent leak) | ||
| Feb 2014125500 mi | It's burning oil quite badly when cold. I think it's the valve stems. No repair per-se. I just top-off the oil at gas stations, and let the car idle more to warm up in the mornings. It has mitigated but not solved the problem. | ||
| Dec 2015137000 mi | Car burned approx 1qt of oil every 500 miles | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011106020 miC $400 | New A/C compressor needed. Replaced with used one from the wreckers at a total cost of $400 | ||
| Jun 2013132680 miC $450 | V tec solonoid replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015186000 miUS $50 | Was informed this would need to be replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2016184000 miUS $1400 | Head gasket, timing belt tensioner | ||
| Jun 2016188000 miUS $600 | Replaced leaking shocks and struts | ||
| Dec 2017208000 miUS $60 | Left front strut mount replaced. | ||
| Aug 2021226000 miUS $2000 | New clutch | ||
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201485300 mi | Trunk latch inop | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 200985000 miUS $550 | Check engine light returned after injector cleaning. Cause was misfiring spark plugs; replaced. Brake discs and drums machined to eliminate brake shimmy. | ||
| Apr 200985000 miUS $50 | Warning light. Injector cleaning fixed it. | ||
| May 200985000 miUS $42 | Got check engine. Shop replaced spark plugs. Check engine came back. This time replaced the coil for no. 1 spark plug. So far problem solved. | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016167000 miUS $1200 | overheating. replaced cooling fan relay, did not fix problem random overheating, head gasket replaced | ||
| Apr 2017178000 miUS $250 | Frozen front brake caliper. Replaced caliper and smoothed rotor | ||
| Dec 2017193000 miUS $165 | replaced front left wheel bearing | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201343000 miUS $240 | leak, oil pan gasket. Very minor leak reported at oil change 6 months ago. This time leak was worse, not major, but replaced it. | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010105000 miUS $240 | Rattling was due to corroded heat shield on catalytic converter. Said only lower shield was removed and replacement not necessary. But they took off top shield too, and my online research showed this shield is important for safety. Follow up to prior trip. Independent garage could not complete this when needed so I went to dealer. They lowered exhaust and installed new heat shield assembly for catalytic converter. | ||
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 2011102000 miUS $900 | Headgasket was replaced due to minor failure on cylinders 2 & 3. Exhaust was being forced into the coolant causing coolant loss. Timing belt service also performed at an additional cost of $352. | ||
| Jul 2012118700 miUS $600 | Front passenger wheel bearing and rear passenger hub/bearing assembly. Both front calipers. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015142000 miUS $190 | Change thermostat, has bad head gasket. | ||
| Jul 2015145300 miUS $72 | rear brakes, brake line | ||
| Aug 2016158900 miUS $30 | Bad Head gasket, used K-seal to try repair, seems to be working so far. | ||
| Mar 2018163000 miUS $90 | Replaced radiator. Flushed system. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States May 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015101400 miUS $700 | I needed a new compressor. The car ran fine and was not overheating, but the AC was, at best, tepid. | ||
| Oct 2015100800 miUS $700 | New serpentine belt and shocks | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2016 - Aug 2023 | |||
| Mar 2017225000 miUS $1500 | Replace master clutch cylinder and clutch | ||
| Jan 2018241000 miUS $250 | Replaced torn speakers and broken radio | ||
| Dec 2021274000 miUS $200 | replace heater valve | ||
| Apr 2022275000 miUS $150 | Repair Driver's door lock, passenger lock, passenger door latch Needed AC recharge Heater valve malfunctioning | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2014177400 miUS $1600 | I do not remember- the dealer wanted 2600, and we got it done for like 1600 | ||
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201096720 miC $50 | Strange noise at times when car was turning or braking. Was a plate behind brakes that was vibrating/rubbing occasionally. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2010110000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2014135500 miUS $350 | brake rotors and pads replaced also problem with a door lock fixed | ||
| Dec 2015148000 miUS $700 | AC compressor replacement | ||
| Apr 2018160000 miUS $280 | Camshaft sensor replacement | ||
| Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2013199000 miUS $1800 | Head Gasket | ||
| Nov 2015226000 miUS $600 | computer failed and air bag recall | ||
| Mar 2016226000 miUS $250 | Alternator | ||
| Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2012222700 miUS $650 | Ignition switch had to be replaced | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201065720 miC $20 | Taillamp bulb replaced | ||
| Feb 201170060 miC $100 | Transmission was making noises and clunking | ||
| May 2012102160 miC $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. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200883000 miUS $120 | Car began overheating; I changed the thermostat my self. Car seems to be working fine for three days, then started overheating again. Finally took it to my local mechanic, and did a coolant flush, and bleed the system. Its been one week so far, and has | ||
2002.5 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda Civic in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201346200 mi£450 | Whining Gearbox | ||
| Oct 201545000 mi£535 | Gearbox failure. Arranged for new gearbox from local garage in Romford. Took car on one day and picked up the next. Very satisfied with service | ||
2002.5 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 200957000 miUS $352 | New clutch master cylinder. It did not fail, it just felt bad, light with clicking/grinding sounds. | ||
| Jul 201059000 miUS $47 | Poor idle. Cleaned throttle and idle speed motor. | ||
| Feb 201160000 mi | Emission control component (vacuum valve) failed (snapped) part replaced. | ||
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Apr 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Apr 200861380 miC $1700 | Front passenger ball joint. Check engine light on for service. | ||
| Oct 200868200 miC $1100 | 96,000 Service done late. Front passenger side wheel bushing, front strut, rear suspension. New tires also required. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200871300 miC $60 | Replaced driver side door lock actuator, seems to be something usual with that particular civic model. Price is part only, I fixed it myself. | ||
| Apr 200976260 miC $50 | Replaced the "electrical load detector". Check engine light code gave that error, it's a small module inside fuse box easy to replace and relatively cheap to buy. | ||
| Jul 200981840 miC $80 | o2 sensor voltage code (bank 2, after cat. converter). Replaced and was ok after! Bought O2 sensor too to make my own repair. | ||
| Sep 200981840 miC $430 | replaced front struts | ||
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 2008108000 miUS $60 | CEL came on pointing to cat conv. Shop cleared, told us that it will most likely come back. We're in wait/see mode. | ||
| Jan 2010131000 mi | CEL intermittently on and off for a year. Points to catalytic converter replacement. OEM is $800 or more, and shop refuses to put in aftermarket. CEL went away again. | ||
| Jun 2010138000 miUS $260 | CEL on. Shop recommended switching O2 sensor before springing for the most expensive cat. Sensor replaced but light came back on, so we still need a new catalytic converter, it seems. | ||
| Feb 2011145000 miUS $400 | Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced. Front axle/driveshaft sheared in garage rendering car completely immobile. | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Feb 2003 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2003100 mi | repair loose clear plastic cover for intrument panel | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jul 2003 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200312000 mi | civic emblem on rear hatch "rusting". dealer replaced. | ||
| May 200558000 miUS $495 | installed HFP strut/spring lowering kit. installed rear camber adjusting kit. HFP kit keeps close to factory alignment tolerances in rear but not near ideal alignment. | ||
| Jul 200560000 miUS $160 | bought brake caliper rebuild kit. the "plungers" on the calipers were seizing up and creating unequal wear on pads. put all new pistons and re-greased components. | ||
| Feb 2007100000 miUS $600 | front passenger brake caliper seized up on rotor. foreign substance found in brake fluid. replaced caliper, fluid, pads, rotors. | ||
| Apr 2007100000 miUS $600 | factory tie-rods and factory ball joints replaced due to failure. | ||
| Sep 2007108800 miUS $19 | rear passenger caliper sticking and unevenly wearing pad on inside position (the pad that sits against caliper piston). replaced rear pads and temporarily loosened caliper plunger pistons thru manipulation. | ||
| Jun 2008120000 mi | seat belt latch mechanism would not lock the seat belt in. required extra force to use. unlatched normally | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Nov 200997000 miUS $500 | Replaced sheared off lug nut from front hubs and all lower ball joints. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201072600 miC $800 | SRS warning light came on a few weeks ago. Ask to have problem fixed during regular scheduled maintanence. Shop was unable to read or reset code so a trip to the dealer will be required. No payment to diagnose or fix SRS light required. | ||
| Sep 201079360 miC $500 | SRS computer replaced. Repair successful | ||
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