2003 Honda Civic lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 23 complaints for the 2003 Honda Civic, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 129,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 129,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the headlights failed and the vehicle crashed into a yield sign. There were no injuries and the police were contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the VIN qualified for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 133,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that the headlight failed while leaving a parking area and caused the contact to crash into a proceeding vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom located the failure at the headlight wiring system. The headlight assembly was replaced. The contact mentioned that recall NHTSA campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting: headlights: switch) was received after the failure occurred.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Civic
- Air bags 141 complaints
- Transmission 81 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints