1996 Honda Civic visibility problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Honda Civic — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 2, 2014
“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…”
filed Mar 17, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Civic | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 Civic | 20 | 2% |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Civic | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 Civic | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 Civic | 18 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.