2003 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions Page 4

Help Me Choose!

Don't know where to start

Written by: macmacmoo on Mar 25, 2009 08:00 PM

DH and I want to buy a minivan. now it's up for grabs on whether we really need one or not, DS was born recently and we are sort of musing over having another DC in the next year. DH is currently deployed. when he get back in May we get to move from Atlanta to Seattle. We currently have a Honda Civic and a Saturn SL2 both are 2002's or is it 2003... anywho the thing that is given ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

Re: New problem - could be the battery 2003 Civic Hybrid [stan29]

Written by: ericzundel on Mar 24, 2009 04:04 AM

I enjoyed reading everyone else's anecdotes (enjoy isn't really the right word), so I thought I'd post my experience. My 2003 had a transmission problem at about 32k miles. It was out of warranty, but the dealership (Curry Honda in Atlanta) replaced the starter clutch for free - they said there was a bulletin on the problem, and the technician, who seemed knowledgeable ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Owners Care & Maintenance

Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 Oil Change

Written by: gautam12 on Mar 03, 2009 10:13 AM

I am driving 2003 HCH. I would like to change the oil myself. How often should I change it? What kind of motor oil should I buy? Responses would be appreciated. Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

Re: HCH- battery dead after 81,000 [astephans]

Written by: drlnjrh on Feb 26, 2009 10:23 AM

I just ran into the exact same situation today. IMS and engine light came on yesterday for the first time ever. I took it to the Honda dealership today and they said I need a new battery. My mileage is ~81,800 so it is not covered. The service tech didn't initially offer it, but after I basically said I was a loyal customer and would otherwise never buy a Honda again he ... Read More...

Honda Civic Audio Questions

honda civic 2003 a/c problem

Written by: benne22000 on Feb 09, 2009 05:26 PM

hi everyone, I have a 2003 honda civic and last summer my a/c was blowing cold air for just 20 minutes and after the car being sitting for a while the a/c will work again. Now my a/c don't work at all, the compressor clutch doesn't engage, it will engage if I jump wire it at the relay in the hood fuse box, this is as far I went troubleshooting it. Can somone tell me what else ... Read More...

Honda Civic 2005 and earlier

Re: looking at civics 2002 and 2003 [drgums]

Written by: jchan2 on Nov 15, 2008 07:37 PM

I would probably go with the EX with higher miles; you get more features, the price is lower, and 68K is nothing for a Honda Civic. (mine has 134K and is still running perfectly fine) These cars can easily go 200-225K with good maintenance, if you're willing to drive it that long. Just make sure all the maintenance has been done (oil changes, fluid changes, etc), ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Transmission Problems

Re: You have Judder! [luvhatehybrid]

Written by: naomidabomb on Nov 13, 2008 02:56 PM

I had the same problem with my first gen HCH that I got in 2002. It was only about 30G's into it and I knew the tranny was bad - it had all the classic symptoms. I kept telling them to check it out - they conveniently kept telling me all was well over and over again until after my warranty was over - so I signed up for the extended warranty and said - look - I have the extended ... Read More...

Civic Hybrid Catalytic Converter Failures

Catalytic Converter: 5 going on 6

Written by: ncjournalist on Nov 12, 2008 09:34 AM

We are on our FIFTH, count 'em, fifth, CC for our 2003 Civic Hybrid. We have had to pay labor for our fourth one -- about $350 -- and they covered the fifth one under the 12,000-mile warranty. Honda has covered parts and labor on all, but one. Despite all the complaints out there, Honda is refusing to do a recall. I called the main customer service number, and the very ... Read More...

Honda Civic 2005 and earlier

Re: looking at civics 2002 and 2003 [drgums]

Written by: jonesbb630 on Nov 09, 2008 08:48 AM

The 03 might still have manufacturer warranty if it was bought late 03 or leftover in 04. May want to check this out. Although, not much goes wrong with these other than the manifold and gan be hard to get under warranty as the manifold come attached to the converter all in one peice. Warranty shows converter 5 year warranty, manifold shows 3 years or 60K. This is a ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Transmission Problems

Re: 2003 HCH Groaning Noise [bobguynn]

Written by: rikfre on Nov 08, 2008 05:54 AM

Hi, did u have a chance to check the level of tranny fluid on your HCH? It just might need a little bit. the dealerships just follow the specs on filling the tranny fluid..sometimes..it just needs a little bit more (be careful, I bit at a time.. do not overfill). I would wait on getting a hybrid. in a year or so there will be lots to chose from besides Honda an toyota. personally, ... Read More...