2003 Honda Civic vs 2005 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 499 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 310 | 163 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 90 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 140 | 127 |
| Power Train | 101 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 19 |
| Structure | 26 | 25 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2003 Honda Civic
2005 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.