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2003 Honda Civic Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Honda Civic has 23 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 17, 2019STRUCTUREWHILE MY VEHICLE BEING STATIONARY, I CAN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FROM THE O...
Jan 1, 2016STRUCTURECLEAR COAT FAILURE. NOTICEABLE CLEAR COAT FAILURE STARTED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. I CONTACTED HONDA AND T...
Nov 2, 2015STRUCTUREI NOTICED A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT THE HOOD HAD STARTED TO BOUNCE SOMEWHAT WHILE CAR WAS IN OPERATION, U...
Jan 1, 2014STRUCTURETHE PAINT HAS BEEN FADING AND PEELING SINCE ABOUT JANUARY OF 2014. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND WA...
Sep 8, 2013STRUCTURE,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING SOUTH BOUND ON THE 215 SHORTLY BEFORE THE EXIT, MILLS, THERE WAS A CONE LAYING ON ITS ...
Aug 6, 2013STRUCTURETHE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT JOB BEGAN CRACKING AND PEELING ON THE BUMPERS AND HOOD. *TR
Mar 12, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT DR...
Jul 29, 2012STRUCTUREON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE HOOD, THERE ARE THREE RUSTED BOLTS. DIRECTLY ABOVE ONE OF THE RUSTED BOLT...
May 15, 2012STRUCTURE2003 BLUE HONDA CIVIC CLEARCOAT AND PAINT ARE DELAMINATING ON LARGE AREAS OF THE ROOF AND PORTIONS O...
May 1, 2012STRUCTURETHE CLEAR SEALANT ON THE PAINT SUDDENLY STARTED TO ERODE. NOW LARGE SECTIONS OF THE ROOF, HOOD, AND ...
Feb 8, 2012STRUCTURETHE CLEAR COATING PAINT ALL OVER THE ROOF AND THE TRUNK BECOMES CHIPPED. THE PROBLEM GROWS EVERY DAY...
Jun 5, 2009STRUCTURETHIS CAR WAS TOTALED IN A CRASH MANY, MANY YEARS AGO ! I HAVE FILLED OUT AND MAILED IN TWO RECALL NO...
Apr 20, 2009STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENTWHILE DRIVING, THE HOOD TO MY 2003 HONDA CIVIC EX CAME UNLATCHED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD, SHATTERING ...
Jan 1, 2009STRUCTURECARPET UNDER PASSENGER SIDE MAT BECOMES COMPLETELY SODDEN DURING AND AFTER EVERY RAIN. HAVING BLOWER...
Sep 1, 2008STRUCTUREMY BLUE 2003 HONDA CIVIC LX'S CLEAR COAT IS FADING. THERE IS WHITE BLOTCHES ON 50 PERCENT OF MY ROOF...
Sep 1, 2008STRUCTUREABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED THE PAINT DETERIORATING FROM THE EXTERIOR ROOF OF MY VEHICLE. I IMMEDIA...
Jun 19, 2008STRUCTUREI DRIVE A 2003 HONDA CIVIC EX. I GOT OFF WORK AT 5:30 P.M. AND GOT ON THE INTERSTATE AND HAD THE I...
Nov 27, 2007STRUCTUREI TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE SRS SYSTEM CHECKED BECAUSE THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER DID A 40 POIN...
Oct 19, 2007STRUCTUREFRONT AIR SPOILER ON OUR 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WILL DETACH FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. SPOILER, A...
Feb 2, 2005STRUCTURETHE DOOR HANDLES HAVE CHROME WHICH SPONTANEOUSLY BEGAN TO PEEL AND CONTINUES CAUSING REPEATED PAINFU...

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