Six problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2003 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2003 Civic.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was taken to buckeye Honda, 2615 n memorial dr, lancaster, OH 43130, the radiator leking, oil leak, horn, fog light switch, cruse control, and the steering column cover was cut. In addition, the contact stated that the two front doors would not open with the key, that it would open the trunk only. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer for the ignision switch and the dealer replaced two keys however, the keys failed to open the two front doors. The contact mention the keys would open the trunk only. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 190,000. Aw.
My vehicle has been going hot since November 2013. I have replaced the water pump, radiator, fan switches, head gasket, valve gasket seal/cover, engine. When I'm sitting idle in traffic for a while it will run hot or at least appear to run hot because the temperature gauge will go all the way to hot. I have read a few blogs and spoken to a Honda specialist and he confirmed what I read about Civics ranging from 2001 to 2004 are notorious for running hot. I was told that you have to replace everything like the water pump or radiator as well as the head gasket at the same time to stop this from reoccurring. I have spent thousands of dollars trying to repair this issue. I just want Honda to be take accountability because it is not an isolated incident. This matter needs to be looked into and a recall should be created. These are some of the blogs I have read. Thank you. Https://answers. Yahoo. Com/question/index;_ylt=a0levjuvdznt5zuauwwpxqt. . Read more...
2003 Honda Civic ex. No heat in winter. Overheats in summer. Coolant overflows through reservoir. Several others with this same problem. Its not the water pump, radiator, thermostat, or lines. Honda must fix this problem.
New years day, I got off the freeway and my steering wheel locked and my clutch stiffened. Seconds later they resumed their normal feel but my battery and temp light came on and smoke/steam came out of my hood. I pulled over and opened the hood. . . Coolant resevoir was almost completely empty and coolant had exploded all over the engine. I had the car towed to the dealership for warranty review. They called and said no coverage, they believe that a rock had punctured the radiator and hence it was not a parts problem. Since, I have reviewed numerous complaints about rocks puncturing car internal parts, specifically Honda's. This is a poor design and in other circumstances this could have been a very dangerous situation. It should not take a death to call attention to a company who is selling cars which are not properly designed for highway driving conditions. Since I had just gotten off the freeway, I was able to pull over right away and cease any further damage. Parts and labor will cost me 1000. 00 for a 3 year old car that was bought with an extended warranty (which cost a couple thousand dollars at time of purchase). I am outraged and disappointed with Honda.
2003 Civic, highway miles of 49,800. Car overheated very quickly on the highway, pulled over, got hotter and hotter with steam everywhere. Dealership towed it to their garage and gave us loaner car. Dealership extended 36000/3year warranty to 50000 by the way. Techs said they had never seen such a mess. Radiator literally *melted into the engine*, they said. I read about head gasket problems on some online Honda owner groups, so I asked if that is what happened, and they said it was definitely blown, but can't determine if that happened first or the radiator failed. It took them four days to determine that *maybe* a rock hit the radiator on the highway causing a slow leak. My insurance guy looked at the car and will not pay because Honda cannot prove any kind of highway *accident* happened. They can't even get it to leak or find a hole, but with pressure they can see a spot* on the radiator. And. . . They will not honor the 50000 extended warranty because I did not get every oil change and recommended service at the dealership. This car is not even 2 years old. We bought a Honda because it can take the high highway mileage. We even just bought a Honda van last month because of Honda's longevity and reputation. This car should not be blowing an engine at this age. This has to be some kind of defect.
My new car, once smoked for no reason, last year, now at 40,000 miles my radiator motor was bad only 3 yrs old-out of warranty,Honda did nothing-get it serviced. My other Honda lasted 10yrs- I do not get it-after being hit by 18 wheeler.