2003 Honda Civic body problems

Filed Jan 24, 2021 · Body · 110,000 miles · TX

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 Oct 19, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 190,000 miles · OH

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 failed to operate as designed. The contact was also informed that the steering column cover was cut. In addition to the failures, the driver's and passenger's front doors were unable to be opened with the key. The contact was only able to unlock the trunk with the key. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer for an ignition switch repair where the keys were replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 190,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Body · CA

While my vehicle being stationary, I can't lock or unlock both passenger and driver doors from the outside using my key. It happens every 2 years.

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Body · NY · crash

This car was totaled in a crash many, many years ago ! I have filled out and mailed in two recall notices to this affect and I am still getting recall notices for this car. For the third time, this car is long gone, update your records and do not sent another notice.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 185,000 miles · FL · crash · 5 injuries

Takata recall previous complaint in feb. 2018, and no action taken, complaint # 11079970, air bag recall, resulting in no action taken from honda, head-on accident occurred, and air-bags should've deployed, but didn't. Injuries incurred. Honda has refused any partaking on matter. I was at a complete stop, in the turning lane, car appeared out of nowhere, and I hit her head-on to the drivers side front bumper, light, tire. This was a no-fault accident on the police report.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Body · 90,000 miles · TN

The paint has been fading and peeling since about january of 2014. Car has been taken care of and washed cleaned regularly (but not excessively) its whole life and the paint should not have any issues. This is a common problem for honda's made around this time and honda should issue a recall and pay to have it painted. It is not fair to car owners who do not have the resale value the car is worth because of a simple cosmetic issue like this.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Body · 158,000 miles · NC

I noticed a few weeks ago that the hood had started to bounce somewhat while car was in operation, upon investigating I found the support that the hood latch assembly is attached ( bulkhead / cross member) had a hairline crack appearing. Within a matter of a few weeks the entire latch assembly had broken loose. Once this happens even the secondary latch is useless, at this point the only thing keeping the hood from flying open during the course of driving which involves air turbulence is a very thin gauge steel cable connected to the inside hood release latch which isn't meant to restrain hood from flying open. I've also found one documented case of a hood flying open while car is traveling down interstate in ohio, this was a 2004 honda civic and the traffic crash report number is 10-119-89. I've contacted american honda corporation and expressed my concerns regarding this safety issue on january 19, 2016 . So far I've only received a case file number (04405315) and a lot of run around. I've been told in different conversation my car is 13 years old and out of warranty. I know that. The car was also out of warranty when both airbags produced by takata corporation had to be replaced. I feel this hood latch problem is just as dangerous if not more so, if ones hood comes unlatched going down a highway or worse a interstate this could very easily result in a major pile up putting numerous individuals at risk for loss of life and property damage. I've taken the car to a local honda dealership, bryan honda located here in fayetteville, nc. A service advisor and fixed operations director by the name of todd kuther has inspected the car, took photos and forwarded to american honda using the case file# (04405315)

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

The door will not lock using the key. The key either gets jammed in the door or wont go in. When it does go in, it wont come back out. Frustrated because I cant lock/unlock my car without a break-in kit.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Body · 130,000 miles · AZ

The clear coat on the paint job began cracking and peeling on the bumpers and hood.

Filed Apr 27, 2014 · Body, Engine · 167,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

I rear ended a vehicle that came to a sudden complete stop, I was going approximately 30 MPH, (the roadway was 45 but I had started to slow as I slammed on my brakes). The collision was full frontal impact and my airbags did not deploy. I hit my head on the steering wheel despite having a seat belt on. I am having a mechanic investigate why my airbags did not deploy, but it concerns me as I was injured in the crash. I went to the emergency room and I have whip lash, muscle spasms and muscle tension in my neck and back. I feel that these injuries could have been avoided if the air bags had deployed. My lawyer advised me to file a complaint here as well as with honda about this incident.