Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Honda Civic

Honda Civic owners have reported 15 problems related to windshield wiper/washer (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the Civic.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2012 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 09/01/2012

2012 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle and clunking noise coming from gear shift. The consumer stated the windshield wipers would leave lines and smears on the windshield. The wipers were replaced four times. There was a buzzing noise coming from the heater, the passenger air bag light illuminated and stayed on for an hour. The dimmer lights didn't change from high to low, the seat belts did not release when she moved forward, instead it locked up and there was a smell of carbon monoxide coming through the vents. The rubber slides in each window did not work correctly, because of the moisture on the windows.

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2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2012 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

2012 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to transmission noise. The consumer also stated the wiper blades were replaced three times.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 09/08/2008

Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working and it was raining at the time and I had to pull over. Manually moved the wipers and they went until I got home. Which was only a few blocks away. Motor for washers were replaced next day for a cost of $450. 00. Car 2001 Honda had only 50,0000 km on it.

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4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2007 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 01/11/2007

The windshield wipers on my 2007 Civic have been replaced 4 times since the purchase of the car in October of 2006. The wipers streak so badly that I cannot see out of the windshield safely. Upon taking the car back to the dealer, they admit that there is a problem that they have experienced with other vehicles, but that the new wipers are only a temporary fix. They have used several different compounds on the windshield to attempt to "erase" whatever problems are causing this issue. They have used a "clay" that is used in body shops to "scrub" down the window. This works momentarily. There is a bigger issue that Honda is not yet addressing. They claim that it is the elements which are responsible for this problem. I refuse to agree with this as this is my 5th new vehicle, and the other 4 had wipers that worked perfectly for over 2 years before needing to be replaced. I am severely annoyed that I've had to keep returning to the dealership and I am still getting no real solution.

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5 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2001 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 12/01/2006

: the contact stated the turn signals did not function properly. The right signal only functioned while the windshield wipers were turned on, while the left signal did not function at all. Also, the intermittent feature on the windshield wipers did not function at all. The wipers only functioned in low or high mode. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who was unable to determine the cause of the problems.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2004 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 02/11/2006

Wiper failure.

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7 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2003 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 01/28/2004

For the last two days, after having my oil changed for the first time on my new Honda Civic hybrid, I was unable to get the windshield washer solvent to spray onto my windshield. (January 27/28, 2004) this presented a serious hazard since the inclement weather made it necessary for road crews to lay a geat deal of salt and sand on the highways to combat the freezing rain . I took the car to the dealer on the morning of the 28th to complain about the problem. The service rep said I should go across the the street to cherrydale auto parts and purchase the yellow solution that was good to sub freezing temperatures which I did. After putting the new solvent in the reservoir the problem was solved. I would like to know, however, why it is that dealerships are allowed to use substandard products in their service which may potentially harm their customers and their customer's families. Is it a policy of Honda u. S. To produce excellent cars and then have the occupants killed so their dealerships can save pennies on the windshiiel washer solvent they use in their scheduled service maintenance. There is a good reason that the wipers and the delivery of solvent to the windshield is part of a vehicles safety inspection. Brown's arlington Honda used substandard solvent that could have resulted in my death. I was told that many had complained of the same problem. They then sent me across the street to solve the problem myself. Truly this is pennywise and pounds foolish.

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8 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1998 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 05/21/2001

Windshield wipers continued operating even when switch were in off mode. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .

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9 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1999 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 04/21/2001

Wiper blade failed.

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10 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 2000 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 11/04/2000

There are many more problems with this car. This is my first car I have ever bought new and I am so upset that Honda is doing very little to help me. No safety defect mentione din summary.

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11 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Honda Civic

Failure Date: 08/26/1996

The washer fluid pump sprays too much fluid on front window/side windows/rear windows and top of vehicle. Cannot use it while driving.

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12 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Honda Civic

While driving under rainy conditions the vehicle's wipers stopped working. The dealer had been contacted. Please describe further.

13 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Honda Civic

Belts came of pulleys, vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. Also, replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers.

14 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Honda Civic

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. 8jb.

15 Windshield Wiper/washer problem of the 1996 Honda Civic

Windshield noise.


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