accessories - exterior problem
9.2
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$170.00
Average Mileage:
48,550 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- aftermarket solution, go to www.fueldoorfix.com (1 reports)
- dealer fixed under warranty (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Honda Civic fuel door release is broken
2007Feb 10
(reported on)Civic LX 1.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 36,250 miles
"Luckily" the fuel door release broke in the last year of the warranty so it was covered but like others have reported it is a pain in the ass to have the release break and have no other recourse but to loosen the trunk liner to get access to the release cable itself. It seems this is a common problem after searching the internet.
2007Feb 10
(reported on)Civic LX 1.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,500 miles
This is the second time (which happens to be about a year after the first incident) this problem has happened (didn't bother reporting on this site the first time but after the second time and out of warranty I'm really pissed). The first time it was an inconvenience, this time it's an annoyance of a poorly designed part. I brought it into the dealer to see how much it would cost to repair and they told me $200 CAD (about $171 USD)... but after searching the internet I've found this is a common problem with aftermarket solutions. One that was suggested to me was this http://www.fueldoorfix.com which I'm looking into $20 and DIY some time vs. $200 and about 1 or more hour(s) of waiting at the dealer, I'm going to take my chances with the former.
2007Jan 06
(reported on)Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
Gas tank should have manual release. Very poor build quality. Honda keep all faults secret to look better.
2006Dec 06
(reported on)Civic EX 1.7L
- Manual transmission
- 76,000 miles
While attempting to put fuel into the car pushed lever to release fuel door and nothing happened. Messed with pointless lock nothing still. A friend looked at it and much to his shock and awe there is no emergency fuel door release like found on American cars. Had to dismantle the truck interior to grab on to a multi point connector for multiple cables to pull with extreme force to open. Once open had difficulty closing. this is a real nightmare of an issue, and I would expect better from a company like Honda. Extremely disappointed!
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2008Jun 21
Civic EX 3.2L
As I was on my way to the beach in Racine, WI I had to stop and get fuel at a gas station. I got out of th car and pressed my fuel door release, and there was nothing. No resistance, no door opened, nothing. The lever went all the way to the floor. I needed gas, was on Empty and about 10 miles from my house so I tried my best to pry open the gas door, when I heard a pop and it flung open. Well the plastic nob broke off as well, and now it just flaps open when I drive. I did not get it fixed yet, however, I do not have the extra $200.00 dollars I was quoted from our Honda dealership. I think this is something that the Dealership should fix for free, warranty or not. It was not my fault and as I can see, there are alot of complaints out there for this happening to Civics, but no known recall out there. That is not fair. I received a quote and am in the fight for them to fix it free of charge. Hope it comes down to that. I refuse to pay for it. How annoying!!!
snoopyride03
New Berlin, WI, USA
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