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1HGCM56693A••••••2003 Honda Civic
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2003 Honda Civic build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
434on the model
181builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Service Brakes 4Hydraulic 4Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2003
While driving 55 mph, the pavement became slippery. This caused the driver to lose control running off the road into a ditch. The side air bags deployed upon contact but not the driver's air bag. Please provide further information. *ph consumer lost control of vehicle while…
Electrical SystemApr 2016
The contact owns a 2003 honda accord. On several occasions, when the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Exterior LightingMay 2015
The panel buttons on the audio/hvac unit are not illuminating when the lights on the 2003 honda accord are turned on. I checked online and found there was a recall for this issue (svc bulletin 04-027). For this recall, the warranty extension coverage is 7 years or 105,000 miles,…
EngineMar 2014
My car is burning or leaking excessive amounts of oil ...within a 2 year period I've replaced 2- 02 sensors and 2 -catalytic converters. This has lead to replacement of my entire exhaust system as well (honda suggested). I have to literally carry around a gallon of oil in my…
Service BrakesJan 2006
Consumer 2003 accord brakes pulsate and grind with no warning light of brake problems. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rotors. The consumer found out that this was the third set of rotors replaced on the vehicle. The previous owner had the rotors…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCM56693A029863 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.