2017 Honda Civic visibility/wiper problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Honda Civic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ac evaporator has failed not allowing windshield to defrost and defog properly. It is know issue at this time ac compressor and condenser are covered under extended warranty but not the ac evaporator.”
filed Oct 8, 2024
“AC compressor is not working causing the defroster not to work and front wind shield will not defrost during wet /humid weather. Honda's extended warranty bulletin only applies to the condenser not the compressor”
filed Jul 14, 2024
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/wiper problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Civic | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 47 | 4% |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.