2003 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions Page 9

Honda Civic Si/SiR Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2003 Civic SiR side moulding clips [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: dgussin on Jan 12, 2008 09:40 AM

You're right, they should, but they said that they weren't able to order them because Honda doesn't make the parts anymore. I later found out that the part I'm looking for is part of a kit and is for the "side under spoiler". www.handa-accessories.com stocks the whole kit but they won't sell me the pieces I need. So it's either $400 or I find some non-permanent way ... Read More...

2003 Civic SiR side moulding clips

Written by: dgussin on Jan 11, 2008 11:36 AM

Hi all, The side moulding on my '03 SIR came loose a few days ago, and I'm looking for the stainless steel bar(s) that are affixed to the rocker panel which the side moulding clips on to. I bought the car off-lease and I guess the previous owner had the same problem and had the side mouldings attached using two-way tape and some kind of adhesive. Naturally this was a ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Transmission Problems

Re: My 2003 Civic Hybrid's transmission dies at 75000 miles [dorado]

Written by: secondapril on Dec 21, 2007 06:15 PM

I spoke with American Honda today about my car's repeated problems (same issues covered in this forum) and they informed me that an extended warranty has been issued for 03 HCH covering the CVT problems up to 7 years/100K Mi. They noted it only covers certain issues (unspecified over the phone), but I have an appointment with my dealer (Clinton Honda, NJ) and will ... Read More...

Re: My 2003 Civic Hybrid's transmission dies at 75000 miles [joanyque]

Written by: dorado on Dec 21, 2007 10:50 AM

joanyque; I started this thread back in 2006 after a harrowing experience with a '03 transmission (44,000 miles) that failed while driving. Glad that it has been a "vehicle" for others to vent on the transmission problems they have had with the Honda Civic Hybrid 03 and other models. With all the problems recorded it would seem like it is time for Honda to issue ... Read More...

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

Honda Civic LX -2003 - seems to have problems

Written by: prahar30 on Dec 12, 2007 09:07 AM

I just bought a Honda Civic LX 2003 - 93K Kms on it. 1.When the car reaches 50Kms/hr and above it feels like a lot of noise inside the car (like truck driving, or zooming noise) 2. When i start the accelerator slowly initially, i can feel some cranky noise like some fluids moving kind of noise and goes off when the car picksup. It is a very faint noise. I am new drivier, ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Suspension/Steering Problems

Honda Civic Hybrid - 2003

Written by: toolazytoshop on Dec 10, 2007 11:53 AM

Hi, I am a newbie to this. My 2003 HCH has 97k miles. The dealer said the struts need replacement and would cost around 950$. Questions: Is that a fair price? What other repairs would I need with that? Is it worth to buy car maintenance insurance at this point? Would you recommend any local shops - I live in Northern Virginia. Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Interior & Passenger Comfort Concerns

Honda Civic Hybrid - 2003

Written by: toolazytoshop on Dec 10, 2007 11:43 AM

Hi, I am a newbie to this. My 2003 HCH has 97k miles. The dealer said the struts need replacement and would cost around 950$. Questions: Is that a fair price? What other repairs would I need with that? Is it worth to buy car maintenance insurance at this point? Would you recommend any local shops - I live in Northern Virginia. Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: "Certified Used" question/warranty question [oumed]

Written by: weirdly on Dec 10, 2007 08:36 AM

I don't know your answer. But you can verify directly with Honda the existence and how much "certified" warrenty coverage is left. Call up HondaUSA's 800 number. If you feel something is fishy or the deal is too good o be true IT PROBABLY IS. Also make sure you are getting a decent deal for the older 2003 - 2005 model design. The redesigned, as of 2006, Civic hybrid ... Read More...

Civic Hybrid Catalytic Converter Failures

2003 Civic Hybrid Cat. converter failure

Written by: stan29 on Nov 29, 2007 09:45 PM

At 92K miles, the engine light came on and was diagnosed as cat. con. failure. Never had any software updates. Would the updates help, hinder or cure this problem??? We have been quoted a discounted price of $900. for parts and labor. We have no alternative but to fix the car. Even though we had purchased the Honda Care Extended warranty when we bought the car, the ... Read More...

Jetta vs Civic vs TDI vs GTI

Re: Jetta vs Civic vs TDI vs GTI [andreg]

Written by: ruking1 on Nov 10, 2007 05:40 PM

I have both: 2003 VW TDI with 100,000 miles, mpg range 44-62, Honda Civic with 54,000 miles, mpg range 36-42. Ask away. Longest R/T in the TDI was 7,000 miles. Longest R/T in the Civic was 1400 miles. Read More...