Visibility
Filed Jun 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC EX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS CAME OUT OF THE ROLLING TRACK CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL IN ORDER TO PUT THE WINDOW BACK ON THE RAIL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE MECHANISM THAT ALLOWED THE WINDOWS TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MADE THE REPAIR BUT FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10461711
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2009
- Mileage
- 110,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jul 21, 2008
DRIVER'S DOOR MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR BINDS FORCING WINDOW OUT OF TRACK. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10235238
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2007
- Mileage
- 95,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Nov 30, 2006
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WINDOW HAS A HARD TIME OPENING AND CLOSING. SOMETIMES THE WINDOW WOULD GET STUCK WHILE IN OPERATION AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP WINDOW MOVING IS TO CONSTANTLY SWITCH THE WINDOW SWITCH BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN OPENING AND CLOSING. WORST IS WHEN THE WINDOW WOULD SLIP OUT OF ITS SLIDING BRACKET. WHEN THIS HAPPENS,THE WINDOW IS TOTALLY STUCK AND THE DOOR HAS TO BE TAKEN APART SO THAT THE WINDOW CAN BE PUT BACK INTO ITS BRACKET. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10174841
- Incident
- Feb 25, 2006
- Mileage
- 166,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Feb 13, 2005
1998 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE- GREAT CAR EXCEPT FOR THE POWER WINDOWS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THEM PROFESSIONALLY FIXED BECAUSE OF THE COST. THEY HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE UP POSITION FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. THEY COME OFF TRACK IF I TRY TO ROLL THEM DOWN AND THE GLASS LITERALLY FALLS INTO THE DOOR. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10110470
- Incident
- Nov 10, 2004
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 24, 2002
DRIVER WINDOW PULLEY SYSTEM BROKE, MY DAUGHTER'S REAR LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW SYSTEM BROKE AND WE HAVE THE SAME CAR PURCHASED AT THE SAME DEALER. PULLY. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 767636
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2002
Visibility
Filed May 24, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF DUE TO A FAULTY SWITCH IN THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 8010443
- Incident
- Mar 20, 2002
Visibility
Filed Apr 21, 2002
A LOCAL NEW YORK STATE AND AAA APPROVED AUTO REPAIR SHOP HAS INFORMATION FROM A NATIONAL DATABASE "ALLDATA" , THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT PARK OR SHUT OFF IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MY PARTICULAR HONDA YEAR AND MODEL. DURING A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF RAIN OR SPLASHING OF WATER FROM OTHER VEHICLES THE CONTINUING WIPERS SMUDGES THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY. FAULTY OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS/MOTOR WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION, THEREFORE NHTSA SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND PROCEED WITH A RECALL.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 760975
- Incident
- Mar 20, 2002
Visibility
Filed Jun 12, 2001
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR TWO HOURS IN HOT SUN, REAR WINDOW BLEWOUT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 746694
- Incident
- Jun 9, 2001
Visibility
Filed May 22, 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 . *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 888907
- Incident
- May 21, 2001
Powertrain (other)Visibility
Filed Jan 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER NOTICED PIECES OF METAL COMING FROM CAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT.*AK BLOWER MOTOR FOR VENTILATION FAN HAS FAILED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR . CONSUMER REPLACED TWO BLOWER UNITS AT HIS COST. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 878759
- Incident
- Jan 17, 2001
Visibility
Filed Oct 4, 2000
WHILE SITTING A STOP LIGHT REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 872199
Visibility
Filed Jun 15, 2000
SUN ROOF BLEW UP (SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED) WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING IT. THE DEALER WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 724049
- Incident
- Jun 8, 2000
Driver assistanceTransmissionVisibility
Filed Mar 17, 2000
TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS,IN MOTION AND IDLE POSITION--IDLE SPEED IS ERRATIC--IN REVERSE,CAR MAKES A WHINING NOISE-WINDOWS DON'T ALWAYS WORK
- NHTSA ID
- 720247
Visibility
Filed Oct 29, 1999
AT SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE, THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SHAKES CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 549384
Visibility
Filed Sep 8, 1999
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR.
- NHTSA ID
- 609517
- Incident
- May 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Aug 16, 1999
POWER MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT FAILED. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 609945
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Mar 11, 1999
WINDSHELD IS ANGLED SO MANY STONES HIT WINDSHIELD. 3 CURRENT STONE BREAKS
- NHTSA ID
- 704318
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD FAILED TWICE. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 608933
- Incident
- May 12, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
GLASSES FOR ALL WINDOWS DO NOT APPEAR NORMAL (RESIDUE) CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 608808
- Incident
- Jul 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 607707
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
LEFT REAR WINDOW DOES NOT WORK. *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 606771
- Incident
- Nov 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
MIRROR FAILED. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 606715
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1998
Visibility
Filed Feb 1, 1999
SUNROOF RUBBER MOLDING DOESN'T FIT. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 606705
- Incident
- Apr 27, 1998
Visibility
Filed Jul 23, 1998
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR ABOVE THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IS EXTREMELY LOOSE WHICH CAUSES IT TO SHAKE. DEALER REPLACED THE MIRROR WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 825796
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.