2003 Honda Civic Latches & Locks Problems
5 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
THE KEY LOCK ON MY 2003 HONDA CIVIC NO LONGER WORKS. IT SEEMS AS IF A DIFFERENT KEY IS NEEDED TO OPEN DOOR AND QUITE OFTEN THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO THE LOCK. WHEN IT DOES GO IN, THE LOCK IS STIFF OR FROZEN AND WILL NOT TURN. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS A RANDOM ISSUE BUT HAVE ENCOUNTERED 3 OTHER CIVIC OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO THE DOOR LOCK CYLINDER, OR IF IT GOES IN, IT WILL NOT TURN. HONDA HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM - 03-068 BUT DOES NOT FIX THEM FOR FREE UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER WARRANTY. CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND DOOR FIXED FOR FREE. *TR
CAN NOT LOCK/UNLOCK DRIVER SIDE DOOR USING KEY. OTHER HONDA OWNER IS COMPLAINING AS WELL. HONDA DEALER WANT TO CHARGE TO REPLACE ACTUATOR WHEN THEY ARE FACULTY AND NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. *TR
COMPLAINTS WITH 2003 HONDA CIVIC ALARM SYSTEM. *MR THE ALARM WOULD NOT SHUT WHEN USING THE VALET KEY, THE DOOR DID NOT LOCK PROPERLY. THE REMOTE WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. THE VEHICLE DID NOT POSSESS AND OPEN DOOR INDICATOR. THE CONSUMER SEEKED A REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. *SC
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TRIES TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, THE DOOR JAMS UP AND DOES NOT OPEN. CRITICAL IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY. FIRST NOTICE IN FIRST WEEK OF OCT 2002 WEEK AFTER BUYING THE CAR. SERVICE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. HAS TO BRING IN AFTER SO MANY OCCURRENCES ON JULY 16, 2003. THEY SAID DOOR LOCK NEEDS ACTUATOR REPLACED.*JB