Honda Civic Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 294 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda Civic across 25 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (47). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (18% of reports).
- 294visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 53 of 294 complaints (18%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 17 of 294 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the Honda Civic at $200, and half of them between $130 and $1,200.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 192 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 294 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Honda Civic visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 12 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 7 | 3% | 16,400 |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Civic | 12 | 2% | 52,000 |
| 2017 Civic | 21 | 4% | 12,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 47 | 4% | 8,907 |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% | 24,450 |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Civic | 9 | 3% | 8,650 |
| 2012 Civic | 3 | 1% | 53,750 |
| 2011 Civic | 13 | 8% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 34 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 11 | 3% | 60,282 |
| 2008 Civic | 21 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 2007 Civic | 37 | 3% | 89,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 29 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 1 | 0% | 161,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 2 | 0% | 132,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 5 | 1% | 177,000 |
| 1999 Civic | 1 | 0% | 250,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 1 | 0% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Honda Civic. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on a public roadway, the tempered rear windshield spontaneously shattered with a violent, extremely loud pop resembling a gunshot. There was no vehicle ahead of me, no overpass, and absolutely no external object or projectile impacted the glass. The glass immediately webbed entirely…
The air conditioning condenser failed prematurely due to a known manufacturing defect covered under Honda's 10-year warranty extension (TSB 19-091), but the dealership, Stokes Honda North and American Honda Motor Co.âs refused to honor the coverage. I reside in Charleston, South Carolina, where…
While stopped at a stoplight, the rear windshield shattered for no apparent reason.
AC evaporator failed (per dealership diagnostic) causing poor performance of windshield defogger
The evaporator core failure (leaking). It affects defrosting windshield causing visibility and safety issues. Diagnosed at dealership after condenser and compressor shaft seal extended warranty work completed. Evaporator core diagnosed 3 months after same dealership did warranty work.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civics have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 294 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Honda Civic. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Civic visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $200 (half paid between $130 and $1,200), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 53 of 294 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (17).
Other Honda Civic problems
- Air Bags problems (2,757)
- Steering problems (2,548)
- Power Train problems (1,732)
- Electrical System problems (1,426)
- Engine problems (1,107)
- Suspension problems (854)
- Visibility problems (792)
- Structure problems (778)
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