2003 Honda Civic engine problems
The 2003 Honda Civic has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“1- 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4 DOOR,17000 MILES, UNEXPLAINED SPINNING, CRASH, AND SUBSEQUENT FIRE BURNED CAR TO A CRISP. DRIVER PULLED FROM CAR SUFFERING SHOCK AND INHALATION OF FUMES. *NM”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2003 Honda Civic engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.