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2003 Honda Civic Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Honda Civic has 44 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Honda Civic

Airbags
129
Powertrain
95
Electrical
44
Engine
38
Other
31
Brakes
28
Speed Control
26
Structure
23
Lights
16
Steering
16
Visibility
15
Tires
14
Fuel System
12
Suspension
11
Seat Belts
10
Seats
10
Latches & Locks
5

44

Complaints

1

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

10V364000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVE...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 4, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car was not in an incident it has a lot of recalls I would like fixed
Jan 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHORN HAS STOPPED WORKING.
Oct 15, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediatel...
Sep 26, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR IN MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HEAT IN THE LOW BEAM ...
Jul 15, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUCKEYE HO...
Jan 3, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERAT ALL TIMES TURN SIGNALS BEGAN TO WORK INTERMEDIATELY. HAD FUSES AND RELAYS CHECKED (NOT THE PROBLE...
Oct 18, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL: THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE I HAVE EITHER CALLED OR WENT TO A HONDA DEALERSH...
Jul 30, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFUEL GAUGE REGISTERING EMPTY AND FUEL LIGHT ON AFTER I JUST ADDED 5 GALLONS.
Aug 13, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)EL CARRO PRENDE LA BOLSA DE AIRE. UN SENSOR DE TEMPERATURA Y EL SWITCH
Sep 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE IGNITION SWITCH HAS GONE OUT.
Sep 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTOOK CAR IN FOR AIRBAG FAILURE RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE SRS UNIT IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD AN INTERNAL...
Oct 16, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINAT...
Aug 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY WINDOWS SPORADICALLY GET STUCK OPEN, VERY DIFFICULT DRIVING WHEN THE ELEMENTS OF THE WEATHER OR N...
Nov 15, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESI GOT A RECALL NOTICE (NOV. 2012) ABOUT 2003 HONDA CIVIC'S HEADLIGHTS FAILING. ABOUT A WEEK LATER IN...
Aug 12, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY IGNITION KEY IS STUCK. THE KEY DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. *TR
Feb 11, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO INSERT THE KEY IN...
Dec 10, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE A 2003 HONDA CIVIC EX WITH THE SAME PROBLEM LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V086000...
Sep 5, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2003 HONDA CIVIC VIN #[XXX] PURCHASED NEW IN 2003., NOW HAVE 79,449 ODOMETER READING. SINCE I ...
Aug 14, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION HE NOTICE THAT IT ...
Jul 6, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FAILED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECALL AND WRIT...

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