Headlights problems of the 1996 Honda Civic

11 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 1996 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

Clear plastic over headlight clouding up reducing light available.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/24/1997

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.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/14/1997

I am working with ins CO. To resolve accident that occured due to defect.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

Both headlights have leaks that allow water to enter and accumulate inside. The lenses fog up ans sooner or later this may lead to a short circuit and a possible electrical fire.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Head lamps fog up when water enters.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Left front head light failed.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Head light failure.

8 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/27/1996

Headlights failed, causing poor visibility.

9 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Headlights failed.

10 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/04/1996

Headlight failed.

11 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1995

Head light failed due to broken seals.


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