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2003 Honda Civic
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| Honda Civic in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 41000 | 5 | Interior water leak, fixed myself. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 130000 | 874 | clutch went out. |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 104000 | 300 | 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 | 2011 | 115700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 57000 | 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 | 2008 | 69000 | 0 | Honda TSB regarding replacing CVT Fluid in Hybrid transmission due to Judder - replaced with "New" fluid that significantly reduced "judder". |
| Sep | 2008 | 79000 | 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 | 2010 | 89300 | 1800 | Civic Hybrid battery replacement required - $3600 repair - Honda covered 1/2 the cost. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 250 | The small battery was replaced | |
| Sep | 2008 | 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 | 2009 | 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 | 2012 | 198000 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 68700 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | 1500 | Replaced the 02 sensor, will also need to replace the catalytic converter Had to replace the converter |
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | IMA battery on hybrid ready for replacement and replaced |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 2500 | A/C compressor -- recommended fix was to replace whole system. Covered under Hondacare extended warranty. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 850 | Suspension (front passenger side). Covered under Hondacare extended service contract. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 59000 | 0 | EGR valve replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 0 | EGR valve went bad again (second repair) |
| Dec | 2010 | 90000 | 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 | 2011 | 95700 | 20 | Front bumper underbody plastic trim clips came loose such that piece was hanging down. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 196000 | 80 | Replaced outer tie rod ends and front motor mount |
| Nov | 2011 | 203000 | 320 | Replaced failed head gasket. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 350 | Throttle body failure. Replacement neccessary. | |
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 300 | Crankshaft position sensor failed. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Rear window motor failed. Chose not to repair. | |
| May | 2011 | 144000 | 882 | 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 | 2011 | 158500 | 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 | 2011 | 168000 | 0 | Automatic transmission began slipping in December at 166000 miles-mechanic checked it and said it is in early stages of failure. |
| Feb | 2012 | 168000 | 0 | 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. |
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 80000 | 0 | Connector for cabin temperature selector door motor came off. |
| Apr | 2008 | 80000 | 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. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 186500 | 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 | 2013 | 187000 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 96100 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 97340 | 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 Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | Various rattles due to poor fit and finish. | |
| Sep | 2003 | 0 | Again, rattles and buzzing due to poor fit and finish. The dealership cannot seem to eliminate the rattle from the rear parcel shelf. | |
| Nov | 2003 | 0 | New rattles in driver door and glove box. Interior fit and finish is miserable. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 135000 | 50 | replace brake pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 205000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 250 | Power windows stopped working intermittently. Mechanic replaced the master switch. | |
| Oct | 2012 | 97960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 106000 | 700 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 56380 | 0 | Transmission slipping, 2nd to 3rd gear. |
| Dec | 2011 | 66960 | 10 | used battery installed |
| Oct | 2012 | 84960 | 300 | sway bar links |
| Jan | 2013 | 89900 | 70 | Brake line broke. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 45880 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 51700 | 50 | REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, INSPECTED REAR SHOES, OK |
| Mar | 2013 | 58280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 110000 | 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 | 2012 | 113000 | 0 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 55180 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 63860 | 183 | Gas door and trunk cable broke. |
| Oct | 2012 | 94860 | 25 | Headlights burnt at the same time each. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 113000 | 0 | Driver side door lock did not work from outside using the key. |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 0 | Faulty window switch, covered by extended warranty. | |
| Jan | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 195000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 200000 | 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 | 2011 | 218000 | 0 | 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. Front rotors were warped and needed replacement when wheels/tires were replaced due to wear. 2 rims had pothole damage and 1 was warped, thus prompted replacement of tires and worn wheels. Complete failure of headlight system. Untraceable and thus rewired system using aftermarket OE-equivalent parts, wires, relays and switches. |
| Mar | 2013 | 257000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 111000 | 300 | ac stopped working due to electrical wiring issues |
| Oct | 2011 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 250 | Had to replace egr valve due to bucking just out of warranty. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 95000 | 185 | Right Axle Seal replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 530 | Replaced timing belt at 7 year interval. Also replaced water pump and serpentine belt since they are easily done while the timing belt is removed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 185000 | 480 | Replace leaking oil pan. It had corroded to the point that it began leaking. |
| Dec | 2012 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 400 | Throttle position sensor failed. Replaced throttle body. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 400 | Crankshaft position sensor failed. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. Crankshaft position sensor set off check engine light. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. | |
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 94300 | 0 | CVT was slipping. Transmission was replaced under extended manufacturer warranty |
| Jan | 2011 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 149000 | 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 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 43 | Door lock actuator replaced | |
| Mar | 2011 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 179000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 180000 | 150 | Multifunction switch faulty |
| Aug | 2012 | 183000 | 150 | Inboard joint of right drive axle was old and worn. |
| Sep | 2012 | 183000 | 0 | Multifunction switch faulty |
| Honda Civic in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 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. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 89000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 91800 | 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 | 2010 | 138000 | 198 | Front O2 sensor went bad. I replaced both myself for $198. |
| Jul | 2010 | 139000 | 260 | Replaced brake pads, rotors & fluid. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 179000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 189000 | 450 | heater wire on o2 sensor went out tripping check engine light. replaced o2 sensor. window regulator went out. replaced regulator. |
| Dec | 2011 | 194000 | 400 | Radiator cracked |
| Jan | 2012 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 70000 | 235 | Passenger side lower ball joint. |
| Feb | 2010 | 73000 | 261 | Primary 02 Sensor Replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 73000 | 800 | Entire suspension replaced due to 2 blown front struts. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 143000 | 240 | brake pads low so replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 182000 | 800 | new catalytic converter |
| Oct | 2011 | 189000 | 660 | wheel bearings replaced and alignment |
| Dec | 2011 | 191000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 167000 | 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 | 2011 | 174700 | 173 | Primary oxygen sensor bad. Ran very poorly. Fixed by replacing sensor. |
| Nov | 2011 | 180700 | 18 | Idler pulley went bad. Replaced with non oem pulley fixing the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2004 | 0 | CV joint boot split open and was replaced under warranty. Loaner car was provided. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 65000 | 0 | A/C compressor seized up at 65,000 miles with three car payments remaining. Waiting to see if Honda will offer goodwill warranty. |
| Aug | 2008 | 66000 | 700 | A/C compressor sized up. Contacted Honda corporate for goodwill assistance and they offered to pay half. |
| Sep | 2008 | 67000 | 820 | A/C compressor seized up. Replaced compressor and condenser (was filled with metal shavings) after Honda offer to pay for 50%. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1200 | A/C Condenser clutch broken. Had to be replaced. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 72000 | 2400 | Squeaky suspension and terrible ride. Ball Joint broken and front struts blown. Needed new pads and rotors. |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 97960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 106020 | 400 | New A/C compressor needed. Replaced with used one from the wreckers at a total cost of $400 |
| Jul | 2012 | 117760 | 100 | New front rotors and pads. |
| Dec | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 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 | 2012 | 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 | 2013 | 639 | Replacement of non-functional alternator with new OEM part. | |
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 82500 | 550 | Check engine light returned after injector cleaning. Cause was misfiring spark plugs; replaced. Brake discs and drums machined to eliminate brake shimmy. |
| Apr | 2009 | 85000 | 50 | Warning light. Injector cleaning fixed it. |
| May | 2009 | 85000 | 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. |
| Aug | 2010 | 88000 | 0 | Front brake rotors turned to eliminate braking vibration and pads were replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 105000 | 300 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 102000 | 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 | 2012 | 119300 | 600 | Front passenger wheel bearing and rear passenger hub/bearing assembly. Both front calipers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 94860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 96720 | 50 | Strange noise at times when car was turning or braking. Was a plate behind brakes that was vibrating/rubbing occasionally. |
| Sep | 2010 | 102300 | 185 | Brakes had worn down and were replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 220000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 222000 | 650 | Ignition switch had to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 241000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 65720 | 20 | Taillamp bulb replaced |
| Feb | 2011 | 70060 | 100 | Transmission was making noises and clunking |
| May | 2012 | 103260 | 735 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2010 | 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. | |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 83000 | 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 |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 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 | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | 81840 | 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 | 2009 | 81840 | 430 | replaced front struts |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 57000 | 352 | New clutch master cylinder. It did not fail, it just felt bad, light with clicking/grinding sounds. |
| Jul | 2010 | 59000 | 47 | Poor idle. Cleaned throttle and idle speed motor. |
| Feb | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | Emission control component (vacuum valve) failed (snapped) part replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2003 | 0 | repair loose clear plastic cover for intrument panel | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2003 | 0 | civic emblem on rear hatch "rusting". dealer replaced. | |
| May | 2005 | 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 | 2005 | 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 | 2007 | 600 | front passenger brake caliper seized up on rotor. foreign substance found in brake fluid. replaced caliper, fluid, pads, rotors. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 600 | factory tie-rods and factory ball joints replaced due to failure. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 110000 | 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 | 2008 | 120000 | 0 | seat belt latch mechanism would not lock the seat belt in. required extra force to use. unlatched normally |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 74000 | 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 | 2010 | 79360 | 500 | SRS computer replaced. Repair successful |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 108000 | 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 | 2010 | 131000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 138000 | 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 | 2011 | 145000 | 900 | Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced. Front axle/driveshaft sheared in garage rendering car completely immobile. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 53320 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 61380 | 1700 | Front passenger ball joint. Rear brakes. Check engine light on for service. |
| Oct | 2008 | 68200 | 1100 | 96,000 Service done late. Front passenger side wheel bushing, front strut, rear suspension. New tires also required. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 500 | Replaced sheared off lug nut from front hubs and all lower ball joints. | |
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