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2003 Honda Civic Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Honda Civic has 16 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

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

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 14, 2017STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HUNTINGTON HONDA (1055 JER...
Mar 30, 2017STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS BACK AND FORTH WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN NO CO...
Apr 5, 2015STEERINGWITHOUT ANY WARNING OF IMPENDING MALFUNCTION THE IGNITION FOB WAS UNABLE TO TURN INTO A POS TO START...
Nov 11, 2013STEERINGWHILE DRIVING AROUND A BEND, THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. IT REQUIRED THAT I STOP, TURN OFF ...
Jun 19, 2013STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESI LIVE ON A MAIN ROAD, SO I WAS THANKFUL THAT THERE WAS NO HEAVY TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, THAT IT LUCKIL...
Jul 1, 2007STEERING2003 HONDA CIVIC WITH STEERING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER LOOKED AT IT AND TOLD HER TO CO...
Jun 25, 2007STEERING,SUSPENSIONCREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF CAR NEVER RESOLVED BY KEELER HONDA ALBANY, NY. *JB
Nov 24, 2006STEERINGWHILE MAKING A TURN AT < 5 MPH IN MY HONDA 2003 4DR-SEDAN, TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, THERE ...
Nov 9, 2005STEERINGMY CAR AND MANY OTHER'S HAVE A SERIOUS STEERING RACK DEFECT THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRA...
Jan 27, 2004STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE CONTAINER FOR THE F...
Oct 8, 2003STEERINGIF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL THE CAR STARTS A SEVER DRIFT RIGHT OR LEFT. THE DEALER...
Sep 8, 2003STEERINGWHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE STEERING LOCKED. *PH THE STEERING WHEEL POPPED AND BEGAN TO MOVE FR...
Sep 1, 2003STEERING2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE-DURING SHARP CORNERING, THE CAR BECOMES UNSTABLE TO THE POINT IT WENT INTO A ...
Jun 11, 2003STEERING(HONDA REFLES MOTOR SCOOTER NSS250/A 2003)STEERING MECHANISM LOCKED FORCING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL...
Jun 6, 2003STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENTWHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD COME TO AN INTERSECTION, HAD HER ...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGWHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ...

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