2003 Honda Civic Exterior Lighting Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exterior lighting · 8 records
- beam headlights · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
I had to repair a known headlight issue for 2003 civics. The lights stopped working on dim, and the wires had completely melted as described in the recall information for affected civics. My vin is not listed as part of the recall. Also, my gear selector can be accidentally placed into neutral without pressing a brake or button on the knob. For example, my daughter reached to change the radio station, and…
ODI 11142442
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 11075342
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Takata recall: there have been numerous times where i have either called or went to a honda dealership to have the airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger side, fixed to avoid harm to myself or others. In almost three years, i have not once heard back about the dealership receiving parts to fix the issue. I have never received notice, nor was i told about the recall with the wiring harness terminal for the…
Crash reported
ODI 11053360
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
The airbag does not work at all..and ive always had a problem with the headlights fogging all the time....
ODI 11053941
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. While driving, the exterior lighting became inoperable. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting), but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 171,000.
ODI 10898051
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Called the dealership for an appointment and was given one over 60 days beyond the days date. The recall is for airbags and is a clear safety risk to drivers. They will sell vehicles but will not repair their mistakes in a reasonable amount of time.
ODI 10762365
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags), nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting), and nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) and felt that they exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts needed were not available. The dealer also stated that they would contact the…
ODI 10733731
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags), nhtsa campaign number: 14v394000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting). However, the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…
ODI 10653039
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v70000 (air bags,exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10701160
Exterior Lighting
One or more headlights often do not light when turned on. Plug on headlight is not loose, fuses and relays have been replaced. *tr
ODI 10488885
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I got a recall notice (nov. 2012) about 2003 honda civic's headlights failing. About a week later in the early morning as i was going to work, my car headlights failed as i left my driveway. I left the car at home and took another. On return from work i found both headlights out, no blown fuses, heater fan not working, both abs and brake panel lights on. I scheduled repair at o'hare honda, des plaines, il. I arrived…
ODI 10538016
Exterior Lighting
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10478480
Exterior Lighting
Driving vehicle, (2003 honda civic), during predawn hours on unlit portion of town road. Proceeding around a bend in the road, vehicle suddenly lost both low beam headlights. Fortunately, was able to safely pull vehicle to a stop without going off the road. This needs to be investigated!!! Vehicle high beams work and all other lighting appears to be fine.
ODI 10458642
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v136000, 14v349000 and 14v351000 (air bags, exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10713418
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, with the headlights activated the driver's side low beam headlight failed to illuminate. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which made the repairs under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The contact stated…
ODI 10481391
Exterior Lighting
Left and right low beam headlight failure, high beam headlights operational. *tr
ODI 10439020
Exterior Lighting
2003 honda civic ex over 125k miles low beams will turn off by themselves while driving at night any speed. High beams and interior lights are not affected. This is not the first time this happened, but i do not drive in the evening very often. On july 10, 2010 my lights shut off 4 times in a 210 mile trip at speeds ranging from 40 - 70 mph. The first time i experienced this was in january 2009. *tr updated…
ODI 10342507
Automatic Transmission · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 civic hybrid- 80k miles. Bought in 2006 with 60k miles. The vehicle hesitates when accelerating from a stop. There is about a 5-8 second delay in pressing the gas and the car going, which has caused me to almost be rear ended a few times. The vehicle also slows down extremely rapidly when the foot is removed from the gas pedal. Even with no pressure applied to the break pedal. To ordinary (not hybrid) cars, it…
ODI 10230988
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Civic.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.