2003 Honda Civic: engine overheating

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · CA

Takata recall - just bought car 3 mtha ago, I pulled over because my son wasnt feeling good from the heat. Tried to put key in ignition swith and didnt go in or turn on switch. On.single mother, no family, or friends. Just moved from nevada. No money at the time. My son overheated and my son got dehydrated. No faith in honda civics anymore. My son almost died for itbto an expired recall. Now I have to take from their fiod money to fix the car. How disappointed.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Engine · 238,000 miles · GA

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.;_ylu=x3odmtbybnv2cxqwbhnlywnzcgrwb3mdmgrjb2xva2jmmqr2dglkaw--?qid=20120131065715aa3do5n http://www.civicforums.com/forums/36-mechanical-problems-vehicle-issues-fix-forum/329665-2003-civic-ex-overheating-issues.html http://www.ehow.com/how_7714982_overheating-2003-honda-civic-ex.html.

Filed Jun 27, 2010 · Engine · 101,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Engine · CA

In august of 2006 my vehicle overheated for the first time. I promptly took it in and they fixed an "air hose leak". After that my car overheated every few weeks without warning and after coolant had been found leaked into the engine a new thermostat was installed. It overheated a month later and the whole engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Engine · 49,800 miles · MA

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 *wet 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.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Engine · 15,534 miles · FL

The vehicle was smoking from the muffler, the engine light came on, and it felt like it was stalling. The manufacturer told the consumer to get a second opinion. The dealer maintained that no defects were found. *ak the vehicle overheated.