Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 1% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% | 15,000 miles |
| 2020 | 12 | 5% | 26,000 miles |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% | 7,000 miles |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% | 59,000 miles |
| 2017 | 25 | 4% | 12,000 miles |
| 2016 | 54 | 5% | 9,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% | 24,000 miles |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% | 44,000 miles |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% | 5,000 miles |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2011 | 21 | 12% | 38,000 miles |
| 2010 | 52 | 13% | 40,000 miles |
| 2009 | 28 | 7% | 38,000 miles |
| 2008 | 131 | 14% | 44,000 miles |
| 2007 | 211 | 18% | 42,000 miles |
| 2006 | 238 | 17% | 46,000 miles |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% | 33,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% | 25,000 miles |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% | 90,000 miles |
| 2001 | 22 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% | 66,000 miles |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% | 80,000 miles |
| 1998 | 23 | 5% | 110,000 miles |
| 1997 | 33 | 9% | 103,000 miles |
| 1996 | 31 | 10% | 125,000 miles |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Summary of the Issue: My 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring has experienced repeated windshield cracking without any impact, debris strike, or external cause. This raises serious concerns about windshield integrity, structural safety, and potential manufacturing defects. ________________________________________ Incident Details First Windshield Crack - March 2025 Around March 2025, the original windshield developed a crack with no impact to the glass or vehicle. The crack originated at the lower left-hand edge of the windshield. Honda replaced the windshield at a cost of $1,623.96, which I had to pay. The crack appeared spontaneously and spread quickly. Second Windshield Crack - December 24, 2025 On December 24, 2025, the replacement windshield also cracked without any impact. This time, the crack began at the top right side of the windshield. …
While driving my 2025 Honda Civic at normal highway speed, a small rock struck the windshield and caused an immediate crack that spread rapidly across the glass. The impact was minor and would not typically result in such extensive damage on other vehicles I've owned. The vehicle is equipped with Honda Sensing, requiring OEM glass and camera calibration, but the windshield is on national backorder, leaving me without a safe and properly functioning windshield. I am concerned that the windshield glass on this model may be unusually fragile or thinner than industry norms, resulting in an unsafe condition where small road debris causes significant cracks, obstructing visibility and disabling advanced driver assistance systems. Other Honda Civic owners have reported similar issues online, suggesting a potential design or material defect.
Windshield wiper motor failed under cold conditions without warning. Vehicle is not safe to operate in adverse weather conditions due to failure of part. Issue has been formally diagnosed by OEM service center.
I purchased my 2024 Honda Civic Sedan Touring just over six months ago and have been dealing with an ongoing issue with the front driver-side window that remains unresolved despite multiple repair attempts. The first problem occurred when the car had only around 2,500 miles on it. The window began getting stuck while opening or closing, making it difficult or impossible to operate properly. I brought the car to the dealership, where they diagnosed the issue as a faulty window regulator. They replaced the part, assuring me that the problem was resolved. However, less than a week later, the same issue occurred again. This time, the front passenger-side window also malfunctioned on one occasion, displaying similar symptoms. I returned to the dealership, and the service team initially suggested swapping parts from a new Civic on the lot to troubleshoot the issue. …
I've had multiple dangerous visibility issues due to the design of the wipers & having the washer fluid mounted onto the wipers rather than the hood of the car. Washer fluid comes out on the left side of the drivers' side wiper as it reaches the top of the windshield and just gets blown off the left edge. Had to pull over on major highways at night to manually clean windshield of bug spatter in order to see. In winter the wipers freeze and lose contact with the windshield, & result in extreme reduced visibility. Results in extreme danger driving on highways when trucks pass and spray salt and debris onto windows and wipers don't function to clear windshield. Had many near accidents because of wipers and washer fluid not making sufficient contact with windshield. This is extremely dangerous in winter and summer and needs to be addressed and corrected by Honda ASAP. …
Less than 5,000 miles on car. Brake pedal, when pushing it down, began to vibrate / not go down smoothly. After a couple days of this, my brakes made a loud grinding sound when stopping or releasing the brake. Normally brakes will start to squeak before you reach a grinding sound. Again, less than 5,000 miles on this car, so way too soon to be dealing with this issue. Wiper fluid for the front has NEVER worked, even when full. It works for the back. I asked the techs who changed my oil to check it out and they could not find the issue; they recommended I take it to the dealership and suggested it may be a recall. I am getting it serviced tomorrow at a Honda service repair location near me. They said they will cover it since it is under the 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty. I hope that is true.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the rear-view mirror casing detached from the vehicle without warning or impact. The contact detected an abnormally loud explosion. The contact stated that she taped the casing back together. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed her that the failure was due to the rear-view mirror being struck. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and spoke with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 15,071.
The windshield of my 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT has prematurely cracked in two places, inhibiting the frontward-facing view (and ultimate safety!) of both the driver's and passenger's sides of the vehicle. Neither crack was due to a chip or normal windshield damage caused from driving. Again, these cracks are NOT driver-induced and are not considered "wear and tear!" Both cracks began at the middle of very top of the windshield, in parallel with the position of the front collision camera nd also near the internal rearview mirror mounting stem.
Related recalls (1)
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window opening preparation.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the vehicle by removing the glass, properly preparing the window opening, and reinstalling the glass. The recall began on August 25, 2006. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (238), 2007 (211), 2008 (131), 2016 (54) and 2010 (52) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 17% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Honda Civic window & wiper problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 06V-326 (glass, side/rear, Aug 31, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Civic window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (64 mentions), followed by the windshield (59).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.