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2003 Honda Civic 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

8

7 current

Combined

9.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,976

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019323

28 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: CSX 2009 · El 2001–2005 · Ilx 2013 · MDX 2003 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: This is a new recall campaign that includes vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced under a previous recall or had a replacement airbag installed. The previous recall provided an interim (short-term) repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with the final repair parts provided in this recall.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or passenger-front airbag inflator. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

222,662 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019117

7 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: CL 2003 · El 2001–2005 · MDX 2003–2006 · TL 2002–2003 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver-front airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, pieces could be propelled toward the occupants. This could also cause damage to the airbag assembly and prevent it from inflating properly. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had a Takata airbag inflator installed during a previous airbag recall or collision repair.

Why it matters

In a crash where the airbag deploys, there could be an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag inflator replaced.

83,977 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015261 · manufacturer campaign H-3-15

15 June 2015

Transport Canada lists: El 2001, 2003–2005 · Accord 2003–2007 · Civic 2001, 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

235,711 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015225

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: CL 2003 · El 2001–2005 · MDX 2003–2006 · TL 2002–2003 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014567.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect/replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of any previous driver's inflator campaign will have a replacement inflator installed. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

704,770 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014242 · manufacturer campaign H-2-14

20 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: El 2002–2003 · MDX 2003 · Accord 2003 · Civic 2002–2003 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2013111. Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

168,968 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013111 · manufacturer campaign H-2-13

10 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: El 2001–2003 · Civic 2001–2003 · CR V 2002–2003 · Odyssey 2002

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

107,786 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2010264 · manufacturer campaign HL00, HL01, HL02, AK33

9 August 2010

Transport Canada lists: El 2003 · Accord 2003 · Civic 2003 · Element 2003–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles the interlock lever of the ignition switch may wear prematurely, which can allow the interlock function to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the PARK position before rotating the ignition key to the OFF position. Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the PARK position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch with updated versions.

58,292 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014567

15 December 2014

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: CL 2003 · El 2001–2005 · MDX 2003–2006 · TL 2002–2003 · and 7 more

What is wrong

Honda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Honda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015225. Please see recall 2015225 for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015225">Click here for more information</a>

704,770 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 143 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
221 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Honda Civic 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2003 Honda Civic 3, of which 7 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Honda Civic 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Honda Civic 3 at 9.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 221 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Honda Civic 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,976 in fuel, producing roughly 4,435 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.