At all times turn signals began to work intermediately. Had fuses and relays checked (not the problem). Soon after driver side low beam headlight went out. Had bulb changed, worked for approximately 2 days then both low beam headlights went out along with both high beam headlights and emergency flashers. Have took vehicle in for diagnostic in which the turn lever was replaced and still didnt repair anything. No one can seem to find the problem. All symptoms seem to fall into category with recall #:12v136000 but when entering my VIN recall isnt shown. Please help! I am taking a huge risk driving in the day and its impossible to drive at night
2003 Honda Civic visibility problems
12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,200.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 48,200
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer1
- Windshield1
- Sun/moon roof assembly1
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Power window devices and controls1
- Glass, side/rear1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Issue 1) driver-side sun visor broke off while repositioning to block out obstructive glare; caused driver to pull off road as glare prevented safe driving; sun visor was replaced at consumers expense in 2012. Issue 2) during 2012, driver-side door lock became more difficult to unlock, initially intermittent issue. Honda dealership said not a problem. June 2013 the key would get stuck/unable to unlock or lock door consistently; therefore lock was replaced at consumers expense.
Window switch meltdown happens in earlier honda civics. I recently read that honda was recalling cars for a window master switch that melted when it got moisture in it like when it rains with the window down. This problem has persisted for years. My 2003 civic melted and could have caused a fire three years ago after a little moisture. Where was the recall back then if we were really concerned about this problem?
The front windshield on my 2003 honda civic hybrid has many fine and larger scratches running every which way which produces a lot of glare, especially at night from the lights of oncoming cars.
Premature and complete failure of climate control panel operating heat, air, and defroster in vehicle.
I bought my honda civic ex in 2003 from lute riley honda of richardson. Not long after buying it, maybe 6 months, a small crack in the windshield on the driver's side was noticed incidentally, although no debris hitting the windshield was noted. The crack extends all the way from the bottom edge of the windshield, and since I haven't attended to the crack due to job schedule, it now extends up more than half the length of the glass. No point of impact crater has ever been noticed anywhere on the windshield. Multiple incidents have been cited here on this the federal safety agency complaints as to their similar windshield crack experience. I was prompted to look into this the federal safety agency website complaints list when I noticed that many friends/relatives who purchased honda civics over the last 4-5 years were having a windshield crack develop in the same location as mine. I am quite willing to have a honda dealer verify the lack of point of impact so that they cannot explain away this incidence as some ficititous debris hitting the windshield, especially in the face of similar complaints here.
I was driving my car at normal speed when the passenger side mirror popped out. I did not hit anything and it didn't show any collision related damages. The service center informed us that someone hit the vehicle although there are no signs of it.
When the heat control was set to maximum, even if the radio was playing low, one could not hear any outside noise, such as horn blowing or other warning devices.
While driving 55 MPH the sun roof blew out without warning allowing rain to enter the vehicle. *ak
For the last two days, after having my oil changed for the first time on my new honda civic hybrid, I was unable to get the windshield washer solvent to spray onto my windshield. (january 27/28, 2004) this presented a serious hazard since the inclement weather made it necessary for road crews to lay a geat deal of salt and sand on the highways to combat the freezing rain . I took the car to the dealer on the morning of the 28th to complain about the problem. The service rep said I should go across the the street to cherrydale auto parts and purchase the yellow solution that was good to sub freezing temperatures which I did. After putting the new solvent in the reservoir the problem was solved. I would like to know, however, why it is that dealerships are allowed to use substandard products in their service which may potentially harm their customers and their customer's families. Is it a policy of honda u.s. To produce excellent cars and then have the occupants killed so their dealerships can save pennies on the windshiiel washer solvent they use in their scheduled service maintenance. There is a good reason that the wipers and the delivery of solvent to the windshield is part of a vehicles safety inspection. Brown's arlington honda used substandard solvent that could have resulted in my death. I was told that many had complained of the same problem. They then sent me across the street to solve the problem myself. Truly this is pennywise and pounds foolish.
Questions about the 2003 Honda Civic visibility
Does the 2003 Honda Civic have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Honda Civic, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Honda Civic visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,200 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Civic visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most visibility problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (239 complaints), 2007 (212 complaints) and 2008 (133 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2003 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 140Transmission 101Electrical 51Engine 45Acceleration 34Brakes 34Body 26Lights 23Fuel system 22Seat belts 20Tires 17Steering 15Seats 13Suspension 12Locks 7Driver assistance 6Wheels 1
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