2003 Honda Civic Owner Complaints

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and attempting to proceed at a green light, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the front driver-side of another vehicle. The air bags were not deployed. The contact noticed that there were bruises on both of her knees and endured neck and back pain from the impact. Medical attention was sought. No one else was injured that was not in the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a dealer; the vehicle received a diagnosis stating that the vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,311.

NHTSA ID

11616517

Incident

May 7, 2024

Mileage

154,311 mi

Air bag light came on for no reason. [XXX]

NHTSA ID

11531822

Incident

Jul 12, 2023

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, a semi-truck unexpectedly crossed into his lane which caused him to crash the truck's land gear. The air bags did not deploy upon impact and the seat belt pretensioners failed to restrain the contact. The contact was taken to the hospital via ambulance and was treated for multiple torn ligaments, a chest injury, and back pain. The other driver did not suffer any injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard and was later towed back to the contact's residence where it remained in his possession. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. A case was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11515177

Incident

Mar 28, 2023

Both the side airbag and front airbag lights on the dashboard are on, and the mechanic I go to has no clue why the warning lights are on. I am concerned about my safety in the event of a crash, as I don’t know if they will deploy, or fail.

NHTSA ID

11510198

Incident

Feb 1, 2023

2003 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SELT BELT BUCKLE FAILED LATCH AFTER A ROLL-OVER CRASH. THE SOLE OCCUPANT (DRIVER) WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CRASH WAS FATAL.

NHTSA ID

11476264

Incident

Jul 28, 2022

2003 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOBILE AND, UNABLE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED.

NHTSA ID

11469331

Incident

Jun 15, 2022

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000(Air Bags) and NHTSA Campaign Number 19V182000 (Air Bags) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

NHTSA ID

11465346

Incident

May 8, 2022

My Air Bag light indicator light has come on and does not go off. My car is a 2003 Honda Civic LX module. I am the third owner of this vehicle. I bought it at Kelly Nissan on 248 E in Easton, Pa with 117,880 miles. It has 123,000 miles on it now. There were no other indicator lights on prior to this safety issue, air bag light indicator light coming on and it is still on at the present time, I need it fixed, because it has to be inspected by July 31, 2022, and I do not think it will pass Pa inspection. My Honda is available upon request. Please contact me by my email or by my mailing address I provided, my phone at the present time is out of service till I purchase a new one, please! A.S.P.

NHTSA ID

11464646

Incident

Jul 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that she had previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V499000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the front driver's air bag replacement; however, upon picking up the vehicle, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the warning light was illuminated prior to the recall repair. The vehicle then was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a disconnected electrical wire for the air bag might have caused the impact sensor to fail. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID

11460568

Incident

Oct 12, 2021

Mileage

140,000 mi

Alternator

NHTSA ID

11428693

Incident

Jul 5, 2021

The car was not in an incident it has a lot of recalls I would like fixed

NHTSA ID

11423379

Incident

Jul 4, 2021

Gas leak because of faulty fuil filter that sits on top of tank under back seat. So many honda civic have had this problem should be a recall

NHTSA ID

11422216

Incident

Jun 24, 2021

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start up. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

NHTSA ID

11418063

Incident

Oct 15, 2020

Mileage

164,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP MODULE PLASTIC TOP DEVELOPED SMALL STRESS CRACKS ON IT AND SPRAYED FUEL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. I DROVE THIS DEFECT FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FUEL ODOR WAS COMING FROM UNTIL THE LEAK GOT WORSE AND LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER REFUSED TO SUBMIT MY REPAIR CLAIM FOR WARRANTY OR SAFETY REPAIR CONSIDERATION NOR FORWARD THIS SAFETY DEFECT INVESTIGATION REQUEST TO THE FACTORY. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL PUNP MODULE AT MY EXPENSE TO REMEDY THE LARGE FUEL LEAK.

NHTSA ID

11404940

Incident

Oct 14, 2019

Mileage

100,021 mi

NOTHING IS WRONG

NHTSA ID

11395203

Incident

Feb 3, 2021

Mileage

162,824 mi

HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING.

NHTSA ID

11394383

Incident

Jan 1, 2021

Mileage

142,000 mi

CLEAR COAT FAILURE. NOTICEABLE CLEAR COAT FAILURE STARTED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY CLAIM IT IS ONLY AN ISSUE ON 2005 AND LATER CIVICS, WHICH OBVIOUSLY ISN'T TRUE. CLEAR COAT FAILURE ON ROOF, TRUNK, AND ABOVE THE DOORS.

NHTSA ID

11389665

Incident

Jan 1, 2016

Mileage

110,000 mi

MY CAR NEEDS AIRBAG INFLATORS

NHTSA ID

11389457

Incident

Jan 21, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUCKEYE HONDA (2615 N MEMORIAL DR, LANCASTER, OH 43130). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING AND THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL LEAK. ADDITIONALLY, THE HORN, FOG LIGHT SWITCH, AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COVER WAS CUT. IN ADDITION TO THE FAILURES, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONT DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED WITH THE KEY. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH REPAIR WHERE THE KEYS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 190,000.

NHTSA ID

11365185

Incident

Jul 15, 2020

Mileage

190,000 mi

THE COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR IN MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEAT IN THE LOW BEAM WIRING. IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED UNDER OTHER CIVICS FROM THE MODEL YEAR RANGE, BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT MAY CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO GO OUT AND CAUSE VISIBILITY ISSUES WHEN THE WIRE BECOMES TOO HOT.

NHTSA ID

11361387

Incident

Sep 26, 2020

Mileage

142,000 mi

I ACCIDENT ON 7/23/2020 ONLY RIGHT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED BY HONDA MECHANIC FOR RECALL FOR AIRBAGS ON 8/31/19.

NHTSA ID

11341211

Incident

Jul 23, 2020

Mileage

180,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IF I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND COAST, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 5TH INTO NEUTRAL. *TR

NHTSA ID

11323598

Incident

May 5, 2020

Mileage

220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BREAKING THE WINDOW. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE AND WAS GIVEN AN IV. SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND TREATED FOR INJURIES TO HER STOMACH, CHEST, RIGHT LEG, AND RIGHT FOOT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO TREATED FOR A CONCUSSION. THE CONTACT'S PASSENGER NOR THE OTHER DRIVER WERE TREATED FOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AT THE SCENE AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WENT HONDA OF SALEM (1101 VAN NESS AVE NE, SALEM, OR 97301) AND WAS RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 210,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11310597

Incident

Jan 6, 2020

Mileage

210,000 mi

I WAS IN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY BECAUSE MY CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BREAKING AND I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME IN THE DRIVE UP LANE OF WALGREENS PHARMACY. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT TO MY KNOWLEDGE. BUT WHY DID THIS HAPPEN.

NHTSA ID

11310133

Incident

Feb 18, 2020

Mileage

130,000 mi

NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT I AM WORRIED SOMETHING WILL. THE PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS ON MY CAR ARE BEYOND RIDICULOUS AT THIS POINT AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY WHEN DRIVING MY ONLY CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED TWICE NOW AND IT SEEMS THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEMS HAVE STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. HONDA IS UNABLE TO FIX THE CURRENT ISSUE UNTIL THEY HAVE THE PARTS, WHICH COULD BE A LONG TIME. I AM EITHER FORCED TO GET A NEW CAR OR DRIVE IN A CAR THAT MIGHT HAVE AIRBAGS THAT WON'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. IS SOMETHING GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT ALL THE CARS ON THE ROAD WITH THESE PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ID

11307482

Incident

Feb 6, 2020

Mileage

180,000 mi