2003 Honda Civic structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Honda Civic — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clear coat failure. Noticeable clear coat failure started about 5 years ago. I contacted honda and they refused to do anything about it. They claim it is only an issue on 2005 and later civics, which obviously isn't true. Clear coat failure on roof, trunk, and above the doors.”
filed Jan 24, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to buckeye honda (2615 n memorial dr, lancaster, oh 43130). The contact was informed that the radiator was leaking and there was also an oil leak. Additionally, the horn, fog light switch, and cruise control…”
filed Oct 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Civic | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Civic | 12 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 Civic | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 Civic | 36 | 6% |
| 2016 Civic | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 Civic | 17 | 5% |
| 2014 Civic | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Civic | 23 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.