HondaCivic2003
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2003 Honda Civic Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2011

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The key lock on my 2003 honda civic no longer works. It seems as if a different key is needed to open door and quite often the key will not go into the lock. When it does go in, the lock is stiff or frozen and will not turn. I originally thought this was a random issue but have encountered 3 other civic owners with the same problem. *tr

    ODI 10383350

  • May 1, 2010 · 100,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The key will not go into the door lock cylinder, or if it goes in, it will not turn. Honda has a service bulletin about this problem - 03-068 but does not fix them for free unless you are under warranty. Cars need to be recalled and door fixed for free. *tr

    ODI 10354634

  • May 1, 2010 · 100,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Can not lock/unlock driver side door using key. Other honda owner is complaining as well. Honda dealer want to charge to replace actuator when they are faculty and need to be recalled and replaced. *tr

    ODI 10354623

  • April 20, 2009 · 99,000 miles

    Hinge And Attachments · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mechanical

    While driving, the hood to my 2003 honda civic ex came unlatched and hit the windshield, shattering the windshield and otherwise damaging the vehicle. Upon investigation, the hood latch mechanism was defective. It had nothing but two bolts connecting it to the tierod and the metal that attached the latch to the hood was not soldered to the vehicle. As a result, the car requires $2700 worth of repairs covered by…

    1 injury

    ODI 10267129

  • August 28, 2008 · 60,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Parking Brake

    Several interior controls, such as door handles and the parking brake, are metalized plastics. As the car ages, the metal plating starts to peal off. As it comes off in pieces, it presents a sharp edge that can cut the user. We have had three different instances of hand cuts that could have led to accidents as the driver attempts to keep blood from the cut from getting on clothing, car interior, etc. The dealer…

    3 injuries

    ODI 10250705