Warning Light On problems of the 2003 Honda Civic

Nine problems related to warning light on 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.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle crashed into a curb and the air bags deployed. The air bag warning light illuminated ten to fifteen minutes after the incident. After experiencing the failure, it was discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v37000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was included in the recalls. Due to the failure already being experienced, the vehicle was not repaired and the recall remedies were declined. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. The VIN was not available.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 221,200.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 01/09/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The airbag warning light was repaired and the clock spring was replaced on November 22, 2014. Updated 06/3/2015.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated when the vehicle was turned on, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 124,174. Ss.

5 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2012

Srs warning light appeared in December 2011, made appointment with pohanka Honda in fredericksburg, va. To have diagnostic performed. Dealer stated that seatbelt buckle has bad sensor and needs to be replaced. Seat components have a lifetime warranty as stated in users manual page 48, and in warranties manual page 31 stating: Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. In warranty manual it states, Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any Honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use this includes all parts and labor charges. Pohanka Honda failed to warranty part stating the buckle is not part of the seat belt it is part of the electrical system and therefore not warrantied. Honda customer service stated that the buckle is not part of the seat belt and therefore not covered under warranty. Honda needs to warranty and stand behind this warranty. Not able to pass virginia state inspection with this light on and failure.

6 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that moisture could have reached the air bag module and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Kmj.

7 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The contact was unable to provide the details of the repair. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags) after the repair was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

8 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2009

I have a 2003 Honda Civic. The last part of last year (2009), I turned my car on, and the srs airbag light came on, and I took my car in to allen Honda in college station, TX for service. The service tech asked if I had spilled any water on my steering wheel or had any fender benders recently, to which I answered no. I was then informed it might cost up to four hundred dollars to completely investigate and fix the problem. The technician said it could mean that there is something wrong with either my driver's or passenger's side airbag that will cause them not to deploy in the event of an accident. I was taken aback by this because it is not part of regular wear and tear, but a vehicle malfunction and I did nothing to cause the airbag light to come on. I have not yet gotten this issue fixed and the airbag warning light is still on. I do have some concerns about safety, and feel it should not be my responsibility to cover the cost of something that is not considered normal wear and tear and is not the result of any type of misuse or accident. I have since been contacted by Honda and the representative alluded to the fact that the government handles any type of recalls.

9 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2009

I have a very common problem with my 2003 Honda Civic ex. The srs warning light comes on when I plug in my gps, or use a cell phone, or put a package on my passenger seat. This is ridiculous and Honda refuses to give me an answer concerning this problem. Whether the sensors are too sensitive or defective is not for me to judge, but it definitely annoying and potentially dangerous, since no one can answer if my airbag will fail.



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