A/C compressorAir filterAlternatorBall jointBatteryBlower motorBrake caliperBrake drumBrake padsBrake rotorParking brake shoesLight bulbClutch kitControl armCooling fanCV axleEngine / transmission mountExhaust / mufflerFuel injectorFuel pump moduleCooling part (generic)Engine part (generic)Fuel part (generic)Maintenance item (generic)Sensor (generic)Steering part (generic)Suspension part (generic)HeadlightCoolant hoseHybrid batteryIgnition coilOxygen (O2) sensorOil filterRadiatorSerpentine beltSide mirrorSpark plugStarter motorStrut / shock absorberSway bar linkTail lightThermostatTie rod endTiming chainWater pumpWheel hub & bearingWiper blade
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2001 Honda Civic EX sedan in Nighthawk Black Pearl, front left
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Honda Civic 2001–2005 Parts

7th generation · 1.3L 4-cyl hybrid, 1.7L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD

  • 66 common parts
  • 7 with factory part numbers
  • 31 recall campaigns
  • 3,084 NHTSA complaints
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Engine 6

Cooling 7

Fuel 4

Ignition 4

Brakes 10

Suspension 8

Steering 3

Electrical 6

Exhaust 5

Drivetrain 3

Body & Lighting 5

Filters & Maintenance 5

Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Factory part numbers are shown as a reference when available; confirm the number with your old part or VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2001–2005 Civic

Overview

The 7th generation Honda Civic covers the 2001–2005 model years in the US. The EPA lists 3 powertrains for this generation: 1.3L 4-cyl hybrid (2003–2005), 1.7L 4-cyl (2001–2005) and 2.0L 4-cyl (2002–2005). Drive types: FWD. Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, CVT. Hybrid versions are marked in the parts list where parts differ.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs
EngineYearsDriveTransmissionEPA MPG
1.3L 4-cyl hybrid2003–2005FWD5-speed manual, CVTFWD: 37–40 city / 42–45 hwy / 40–41 comb.
1.7L 4-cyl2001–2005FWD4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, CVTFWD: 25–31 city / 33–40 hwy / 29–34 comb.
2.0L 4-cyl2002–2005FWD5-speed manualFWD: 22–23 city / 28 hwy / 25 comb.

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA
Mention in complaint2001–022003–042005
Airbag warning or airbags474 / 1,785285 / 935140 / 364
Transmission problems544 / 1,785175 / 93549 / 364
Brake problems135 / 1,785102 / 93542 / 364
Steering problems88 / 1,78547 / 93513 / 364
Electrical or battery problems53 / 1,78560 / 93523 / 364
Stalling or loss of power90 / 1,78534 / 9357 / 364
Check-engine light97 / 1,78522 / 93510 / 364

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3,084 for 2001–2005), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

YearRecallsComplaintsTop components in complaints
2001271,079Power Train:Automatic Transmission, Air Bags, Power Train
200224706Air Bags, Power Train:Automatic Transmission, Power Train
200324550Air Bags, Power Train:Automatic Transmission, Electrical System
200415385Air Bags, Power Train, Power Train:Automatic Transmission
200515364Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (31 campaigns)
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage, Tank Assembly (2001, NHTSA 01V182000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery, Fuel Pump (2001, NHTSA 01V183000)
    ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING.
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine (2001–2002, NHTSA 01V329000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.
  • Seat Belts: Front, Buckle Assembly (2001, NHTSA 01V380000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
  • Seat Belts: Front, Buckle Assembly (2001, NHTSA 02V051000)
    CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2001–2002, NHTSA 04V086000)
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2001–2005, NHTSA 06E023000)
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E025000)
    CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E026000)
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2005, NHTSA 06E032000)
    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E038000)
    CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E040000)
    CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E044000)
    CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 06E060000)
    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2005, NHTSA 06E064000)
    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Visibility: Glass, Side / Rear (2001–2005, NHTSA 07E104000)
    CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN …
  • Fuel System, Other: Storage, Tank Assembly (2001–2005, NHTSA 07V512000)
    ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM V…
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2001–2003, NHTSA 08E050000)
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001–2003, NHTSA 09E012000)
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2001–2005, NHTSA 09E025000)
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Air Bags (2001–2005, NHTSA 14V700000)
    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and A…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 15V320000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 15V370000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 18V268000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-201…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 19V182000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX …
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 19V499000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-20…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2001–2005, NHTSA 19V501000)
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2…
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights, Switch (2002–2003, NHTSA 12V136000)
    HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V;
  • Electrical System: Ignition (2003, NHTSA 10V364000)
    HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES.
  • Air Bags (2003–2005, NHTSA 14V353000)
    American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element…
  • Seat Belts: Front, Anchorage (2004–2005, NHTSA 04V550000)
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT WASHER, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ANCHOR MOVEMENT.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.