2018 Honda Civic visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2018 Honda Civic — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The evaporator core failure (leaking). It affects defrosting windshield causing visibility and safety issues. Diagnosed at dealership after condenser and compressor shaft seal extended warranty work completed. Evaporator core diagnosed 3 months after same dealership did warranty work.”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Rear window wiper failed to operate when transmission put in reverse. Should have operated automatically. Rear window wiper failed to respond to switch position when selected to on. Scan tool shows body control module receiving switch input but no output to wiper motor. Rear window washer comes on…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
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 | 7% |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Civic | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 Civic | 47 | 4% |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.