2003 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Honda Civic, 2% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall ..the airbag light in my car randomly comes on a lot, I worry that it will deploy while driving. 2nd concern: suspension in my car is very bad, I had my mechanic check it and he said he had lots of complaints about this in lots of civics, he can't find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11076658, filed 2018-03, 95,000 miles“I noticed my 2003 Honda Civic ex fp with 9,388 miles on it leaning towards the front left. Measured the distance between tires and wheel well rim and found there was a 1 to 1/12 inch difference between that rim and the remaining 3 tire rims. Brought the car in to the dealer and was advised that there was a coil spring problem the part has been discontinued and it is unknown when the vehicle will be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10155806, filed 2006-04, 9,336 miles“I purchased a Honda Civic hybrid thinking I was going to get good gas milage since I drive 38 miles one way to work. When I was only getting about 35 -26 MPH I contacted the dealer and was told this is a new car and the mileage will improve. So after 35000 miles and many trips to the dealer I still only get 36 mphand they can not explain why, I would like to know how they can say that this car was to get 48 mpgh. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082858, filed 2004-07, 500 miles“Vehicle experienced an ongoing problem of wandering across the road while driving at 20 MPH or more. Vehicle was taken to dealer on several occasions, but dealer was unable to find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10083851, filed 2004-07, 22,000 miles“There is a loud popping or knocking sound coming from the right rear side of the car when I go over an incline while turning in either direction. The dealer heard the problem and tried to fix it twice but I am still hearing it.”
NHTSA complaint #10063780, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10017044Dec 21, 2004Lower ball joint replacement.
- 10013763Nov 16, 2002Front camber adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda Civic
140 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsTires
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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