FaultScore

1996 Honda Civic window and wiper problems

35 of the 383 complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 9% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 125,000 miles.

B

35

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Power Window Devices AND Controls 12 34.3%
Windshield 9 25.7%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 5 14.3%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2 5.7%
Visibility 2 5.7%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly 1 2.9%
Glass, Side/Rear 1 2.9%
Heater Core 1 2.9%
Interior 1 2.9%
Motor 1 2.9%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Honda Civic year

1996 35 3.3%
1997 34 3.2%
1998 26 2.5%
1999 16 1.5%
2001 33 3.2%
2002 21 2.0%
2003 13 1.2%
2006 239 22.8%
2007 214 20.4%
2008 133 12.7%
2009 29 2.8%
2010 54 5.2%
2011 21 2.0%
2012 13 1.2%
2013 14 1.3%
2016 67 6.4%
2017 34 3.2%
2018 17 1.6%
2019 10 1.0%
2020 13 1.2%
2022 11 1.1%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 190,000 miles Vallejo, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUALLY COMES OFF THE TRACK. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT IT STILL COMES OFF AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP. I HAVE NO CHILDREN AND USUALLY RIDE ALONE TO WORK SO NO ONE 'PLAYS' WITH THE UP/DOWN BUTTON. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL SOMETIMES NOT COME UP. I HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE MANUALLY PULL IT UP WHILE I PRESS THE BUTTON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS.

NHTSA complaint #10586078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 125,000 miles Germantown, TN

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. ALSO, THE HAZARD LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #10153052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sioux Falls, SD

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC HX HAS DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE WHERE THE WINDOW FALLS OFF THE TRACK AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. ALSO, THE WINDOW MOLDING AROUND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW BUCKLES AND CAUSES THE WINDOW TO FALL OFF THE TRACK. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM RECURRING. HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AS TO THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND AM WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN SOME SORT OF RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10136829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Frederick, MD

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE'S WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER.

NHTSA complaint #10051623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Crash

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

BELTS CAME OF PULLEYS, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL RESULTING IN ACOLLISION. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE/EMISSIONS/IGNITION/CV BOOTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

NHTSA complaint #10009619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Crash

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY KEY MOUNT ON CRANKSHAFT, AND 2 BELTS CAME OFF PULLEY, VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EXHAUST SYSTEM, THROTTLE CABLE, EMISSIONS, AXLES, BRAKES, CV BOOTS, AND FLOOR MAT. *AK 8JB

NHTSA complaint #10007289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,000 miles Atlanta, HI

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

COMPLAINT ABOUT THE MALFUNCTION ON MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW,AND THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURED OVER THREE TIMES WHILE UNDER HONDA WARRANTY, AND WAS NEVER RESOLVED.

NHTSA complaint #10007761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dayton, OH

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE POWER WINDOWS HAVE NUMEROUSLLY FALLEN OFF THEIR TRACKING ASSEMBLIES. THE WINDOWS THEMSELVES HAVE FALLEN OFF THERE HOLDING DEVICES, CAUSING THEM TO FALL WITHIN THE FRAMES OF BOTH DOORS; THEY HAVE NOT BROKEN...YET!!!!. THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND INTERIOR MOLDINGS OF BOTH DOORS HAVE BEEN RUINED DUE TO THE INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURED; BOTH WINDOWS FALL OFF AT VARING SPEEDS BETWEEN 30-75 MPH, MAINLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55 OR OVER. THESE EVENTS HAVE HAPPENED, APPROXIMATELY 4-6 TIMES.

NHTSA complaint #749890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Knob Noster, MO

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

HEATER CORE WENT OUT, AND MELTED DOWN RADIATOR, AND POSSIBLY ENGINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO FIX PROBLEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

NHTSA complaint #884561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, TX

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FRONT WINDOWS BIND OR HAVE COME OUT OF THE RUN CHANNEL.

NHTSA complaint #741523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fairfax, VA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW OFF TRACK.

NHTSA complaint #739533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Englewood, CO

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COMING OFF TRACK DURING COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.

NHTSA complaint #874778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canyon Country, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

BOTH HEADLIGHT GOT WATER IN THEM WHEN CAR WASHED-REPLACED SEALS AND LENSES-WARRANTY, WINDSHIELD MADE HOWLING NOISE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-RESEALED TWICE-WARRANTY, LEFT FRONT SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH-REPLACED TRACK-WARRANTY, DEAD BATTERY-REPLACED-WARRANTY, RT FRONT SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT-INSTALLED NEW SEATBELT-WARRANTY.

NHTSA complaint #724492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seffner, FL

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

WHEN ROLLING THE WINDOW UP THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WITHIN THE WINDOW. CONSUMER ALREADY HAD THE WINDOW REPAIRED, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED.

NHTSA complaint #845638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Astoria, NY

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE SLIPPED OUT OF TRACK, FAILED TO GO UP. (MS)

NHTSA complaint #604609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tempe, AZ

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOWS CONTINUALLY FALL OFF THE TRACKS.

NHTSA complaint #538130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Diego, CA

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUNROOF FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #604441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Diego, CA

VISIBILITY

RUBBER SEALANT AROUND PASSENGER WINDOW RATTLES.

NHTSA complaint #604441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sunland, CA

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING WINDOW TO STAY OPEN.

NHTSA complaint #604201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burbank, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD MAKES NOISE DUE TO LOOSENESS.

NHTSA complaint #603545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Encinitas, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #603571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lakeside, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED CAUSING HIGH PITCHED NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #604337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burbank, CA

VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD STRIP FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #524903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lynn, MA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

THE WASHER FLUID PUMP SPRAYS TOO MUCH FLUID ON FRONT WINDOW/SIDE WINDOWS/REAR WINDOWS AND TOP OF VEHICLE. CANNOT USE IT WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA complaint #819016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wildomar, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD SEALANT FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #606087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Costa Mesa, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #606077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Redlands, CA

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DRIVERS SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.

NHTSA complaint #605154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Diego, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDOW OFF TRACK, AND NEEDED REPAIR.

NHTSA complaint #606046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Galesburg, IL

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

HEATER FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #516142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Torrance, CA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #603146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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