2003 Honda Civic fuel system problems

Filed Jul 4, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

The car was not in an incident it has a lot of recalls I would like fixed

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Fuel system · CA

Gas leak because of faulty fuil filter that sits on top of tank under back seat. So many honda civic have had this problem should be a recall

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Fuel system · 100,021 miles · CA

The fuel pump module plastic top developed small stress cracks on it and sprayed fuel onto the exhaust pipe causing a potential fire hazard. I drove this defect for about two months and did not know where the fuel odor was coming from until the leak got worse and leaked onto the ground from the top of the fuel tank. The dealer refused to submit my repair claim for warranty or safety repair consideration nor forward this safety defect investigation request to the factory. I replaced the entire fuel punp module at my expense to remedy the large fuel leak.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the fuel system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to check the VIN on the federal safety agency website. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NJ

The top of the fuel pump housing, where it protrudes from the fuel tank, is made of plastic and has developed cracks from which gasoline is oozing. The amount of gasoline leaking is substantial, and it collects in the depression around the housing. This is an apparent fire hazard, as well as a source of gasoline evaporation air pollution. While looking for a replacement part online, it became apparent that this is a very common problem in honda civic's. Because this is a common problem that may not be readily observable by the owner, it is likely to go undetected and therefore unrepaired for an extended period, thus creating a longterm potential fire hazard and air pollution risk.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,525 miles · CA

Regarding 2003 honda civic ex manual trans at times without any warning the car will act as though it has no fuel and once it starts will drive fine then after stopping for example at a intersection when ready to accelerate once again the car will act as if it is going to stall in 1st but seem to get burst of fuel and propel very suddenly drive normal for a few seconds and then do same scenario of being out of gas if gas is depressed somewhat as though im attempting to race it will start to resolve and it hapeens so quick im not even ready to go to 2nd gear once I do it acts slightly the same way but not as bad maybe 25% less I then make it to third and then 4th with no problems. And also let me assure you the car is never at anything lower than 1/2 tank to full fuel wise. Along with these symptoms described twice for 3 days it has just not started again as thoug h it were empty and then im ready to have it towed after checkimg it every day and both times on the 3rd day it starts as though there was no prob with it.

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.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · NJ

My wife and I have owned our 2003 honda civic since it was new. Anyhow, a couple of weeks ago my wife noticed a very strong odor of gasoline from both in and around the vehicle. After a few days of looking under the car and not able to detect the problem, I removed the rear seat and noticed a large amount of gasoline under the seat. I removed the hatch to the fuel pump and noticed that the fuel pump assembly had numerous hair line cracks on the top area and when the car was in the on position, fuel was pouring out and going under the rear seat bottom. I have since ordered a replacement fuel pump assembly unit. Anyhow, this a very dangerous situation and could have had deadly effects as the electronics that charge the fuel pump are right where the gas was leaking. Additionally, if the driver of the car was a smoker, who knows what may have taken place. This issue is clearly a design flaw and I'm sure additional years of this model civic have this same fuel pump assembly unit. The part number is: 17045-s5a-a31 (kautex.

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · TX

I have had horrible health issues the passed years. It came down to long term chemical exposure. My honda civic 2003 was leaking gas fumes from the fuel pump under the backseat. I took it to dealership and they confirmed the fuel pump leak. It was cracked on top of the fuel pump, its exactly the same recall issue of the 2011 fuel pump from the honda civic 2011. I have high levels of gas on a blood test of ethylbenzene and m,p, xylene, - gasoline chemicals. I think all honda civic owners need to be aware of the cracking of the fuel pumps, that can start a fire or like myself cause health issues from breathing it in for a long time. If it is already an issue on the 2011 models, I'm living proof its a health issue and danger for the 2003. This should be looked into and a possible recalled. Thank you,

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · MD

On may 31, 2011 I nearly died while traveling on interstate 95 because all electric/battery power in my honda civic hybrid ceased. The car went from traveling at 70 MPH to 0 mhp, with scant time for me to safely retreat to an emergency highway shoulder. This situation was extremely life threatening for me and all persons traveling near me on interstate 95. To avoid a highway collision maryland state troopers assisted with flares and lights to warn and redirect traffic. I have never been in an accident and my 2003(2004?) honda civic hybrid is in otherwise good condition. A diagnostic test performed at o?donnell honda service center in catonsville maryland (o?donnell honda) revealed the following fault codes: 1435-charge/discharge balance and 1570- battery module individual voltage input. To repair my civic hybrid, o?donnell honda service center completely replaced the integrated motor assist battery assembly and motor control module. A substantial number of civic hybrid owners have complained to american honda motor corporation about ima battery pack replacements, mcm replacements and exorbitant replacement costs with a trend of replacements becoming necessary after reaching 100,000 miles traveled on the car. (see http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=2003112038200, http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/2003-hch-battery-t1155.html , http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/2003-hch-battery-t1155.html , http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/civic-hybrid-battery-ima-problems.html, http://www.amid.com/werd/hybrid-woe-ima-battery/ ). The bottom line is that my honda civic hybrid was either manufactured or designed with dangerous defects in the integrated motor assist (ima) battery assembly and motor control module (mcm)and. These cars should not be driven on the highway without mass consumer and highway safety awareness of this condition. I have incurred over 1k in replacement costs for the defective parts. I am terrified that battery failure will occur again.