2003 Honda Civic - Reliability

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DX Coupe (1.7L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Honda Civic by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Electronic Load Detector (ELD) Sensor. The cost to replace the ELD Sensor is estimated at $65.55 and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Automatic Transmission. When the Automatic Transmission is rebuilt or replaced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software will need to be updated. The cost to replace the Automatic Transmission is estimated at $1800.00 for a remanufactured Automatic Transmission and $318.50 for labor. The cost to update the PCM is estimated at $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Honda Civic by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Honda Civic - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Honda Civic by Identifix

Reliability History for Honda Civic by Identifix

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