2016 Honda Civic visibility problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2016 Honda Civic — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormally loud pop coming from the sunroof. There was no warning light. Illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact became aware of a large hole in the sunroof glass. The local dealer was contacted…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
“A/C system.- compressor &/or shaft seal leak- As we were driving our BRAND NEW Honda civic to Las Vegas for our daughter’s wedding on July 12, 2019 in the heat of 115 degrees, the AC stopped working & started blowing hot air, we were forced to continue our 5 hour journey in this unsafe driving…”
filed Aug 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C compressor shaft…
A23-039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective…
A19-091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2024
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% |
| 2015 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Civic | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 Civic | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 Civic | 18 | 5% |
| 2009 Civic | 18 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.