View and download honda civic 2002 2003 service manual online. Owners manual for 2003 honda civic sedan honda owners. Is the 2002 2003 honda civic ex a bad choice for my first car. I have a 2003 honda civic coupe manual transmission vtec. I am requesting a recall as i see many having this problem on the web. The 2003 honda civic has 9 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Heres a video on changing honda manual transmission fluid. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. I just had a problem with my 2003 honda civic, manual. I turned it off, rocked it back with clutch pedal depressed, and it released. Occasionally it will also grind gears, and i am more than definite that i am shifting properly. This never happened before, and it has 100,000 miles on it.
Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to import vehicles in. When it comes to honda automatic transmissions, when problems occur, replacement is a must. Complete auto transmissions for 2003 honda civic for sale. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Narrow your results brand midwest 4 autozone rewards. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 76 2003 civic models nationwide. Supposedly on hondas advice the dealer asked me to drive the car for 1500 km to see if it improved with a bit of wear.
The handling is spirited and acceleration is lively, especially with the manual transmission. Gunning says leaks are also a common manual transmission problem. I started to experience a very notchy and rough feeling in my manual transmission. The worst complaints are transmission, body paint, and electrical problems. I bought a new 2007 honda accord v6 6mt 4 door almost exactly a year ago. Problem with automatic transmission switching gears on 98 honda civic dx 1 answer i have a 1998 honda civic lx with automatic transmission. Honda civic owners have reported 69 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. The 2003 honda civic has 31 problems reported for transmission failure. What transmission problems are common in the honda civic. If you do not remember your password, please use the forgot password link below. California proposition 65 warning this product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. But moving away from the s2000 problems we come to the honda accord released in 2003 for the first time with a 6 speed manual. Other issues include the transmission slipping and failing to engage. If i could get a hybrid accord coupe with a sunroof and a manual transmission, i might be tempted to go that route, but as it stands, ill keep my 04 hybrid civic.
For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The worst complaints are transmission failure, hesitatesrevs when shifting, and vibration during acceleration from a. In this article we talk about honda manual transmission tips. Because of cvt continuously variable transmission, a car may stop working properly. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 2003 honda civic when you shop the largest online selection at.
Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made in the early 2000s, with the worst being in cars made in 2001. Honda civic hybrid 2003 with cvt transmission, it shudders and vibrates entire car when accelerating slowly. Drivers should be aware of fluid levels during routine fluid level checks, he says. Honda civic questions is there a problem with 2003 honda. How to fix my honda accord transmission problems quora. Our list of 53 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 honda civic. Transmission problem 2005 honda civic 4 cyl front wheel drive automatic 160k miles i stopped at a store the other day and when i left my car shifted from 1st gear to 3rd no matter how much gas i gave it it kept shifting like that then all of a sudden it wouldnt shift at all. Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2003 honda civic.
The transmission was jumping out of both first or second gears the first day. More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. At 44,000 miles transmission went dead per my honda dealer service department. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.
If you find that car jerks while accelerating, it is a sign of transmission issue. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. Select a honda vehicle enter the year and model to access manuals, guides, and warranty information select year. To see how frequently 2003 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Manual transmission problems of the 2003 honda civic. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 honda civic based on all problems reported for the 2003 civic. Car models such as accord, civic, and odyssey are the worst example of honda cvt transmission problems. Leaks occur to the clutch components, including the master and slave cylinder and the hydraulic lines. Im having this same exact issue on my 2004 civic with the 5th gear. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Automatic transmission problems of the 2003 honda civic.
Automatic transmission slipping when accelerating 7 reasons why duration. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Honda will usually repair any transmission problem dealing with its models, so it is important to call your local dealer at the sign of any issue. Usually there are rough shifts and eventually second gear goes out as it is the wor. Transmission failure is common in years between 98 2003 in many models. Ive been doing alot of research and i keep hearing people say that the 2001 2003 honda civics have lots of problems. We have 140 2003 honda civic vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 51 1owner cars, and 258 personal use cars. The most common transmission problem associated with honda civics is transmission failure. Once you learn to drive the car efficiently, theres no question the manual transmission is the way to go.
Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Is this true and are these year models ok to buy for my first car. Owners manual 2003 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Honda civic questions is the 20022003 honda civic ex a. Transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. Honda accord manual transmission problems bob is the oil guy.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda civic based on all problems reported for the civic. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Honda manual transmission tips solving transmission problems ericthecarguy video description. The clutch was not releasing and so the car would not go into gear when running. Honda civic hybrid transmission problems car forums at.
Honda claims the car has no problems and that is the engine lurking forward. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in the 2002, 2006 and 2007 model years. Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2003 honda civic. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Honda cars released during 19992004, usually face transmission issues. What are common honda cvt transmission problems car. Joined sep 28, 2016 messages 1,273 reaction score 657 location connecticut cars 20 accord exl sedan, 2016 accord sport sedan, 2006 civic type r in spain and 2017 civic sedan ext w manual transmission.