2004 Honda Civic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,515miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Honda Civic, 3% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,515 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's side front power window in my 2004 Honda Civic will not immediately close when I pull up on the toggle switch to close the window. I either pull the switch many times, over and over, until the window closes, or I have to leave the window open.”
NHTSA complaint #10384254, filed 2011-02, 78,000 miles“At approximatly 3pm, sunday afternoon, I washed my Honda Civic hybrid. When the cold water hit the front windshield the windshield cracked from top to bottom. The Honda dealer examined the crack the following week and did not find any stone damage. But, the factory rep indicates that since there is 33,000 miles on teh car and it is more than one year old, Honda will not pay for any replacement. I feel that this is a design flaw and not he result of prior damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10126066, filed 2005-06, 33,000 miles“2004 Honda Civic - windshield wipers won't work at all. Serviceman said it's either motor or switch and it will be over $300 because the whole dash has to be removed...”
NHTSA complaint #10230190, filed 2008-06, 30 miles“Stress crack on windshield beginning at very bottom of window on passengers side and running the full length of window. This crack occurred 6 months after buying the car new. The exact same crack occurred again in oct., 2005. The exact same crack has occurred nov. 2006”
NHTSA complaint #10173165, filed 2006-11“Consumer's 2004 Civic pulled left. Accelerator would not engage when depressed and the vehicle would make a sudden jump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the were unable to determine the cause of the problem. The consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's stereo and gear system. The dealer repair the loose wire but the stereo's sound is affected when the vehicle hits bumps in the road. The consumer was told that the gear shift was replaced. The rubber seal on the windshield popped up. The paint on the back fender started to flake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161576, filed 2006-06Related service bulletins
- 10115792Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure…
- 10115788Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected…
- 10018872Dec 16, 2005Gurgling noise from heater core at 1,400 rpm.
- 10018263Nov 16, 2005Windshield wiper's inoperative. Dealer visit request.
- 10016786Aug 16, 2005Windshield wipers inoperable - dealer visit request.
- 10013605Oct 1, 2004Slow power window? Check run channel friction. Honda servicenews.
- 10013846Sep 16, 2004Slow power window operation.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 12 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 | 36 | 6% |
| 2016 | 67 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 21 | 12% |
| 2010 | 52 | 13% |
| 2009 | 29 | 7% |
| 2008 | 133 | 15% |
| 2007 | 212 | 18% |
| 2006 | 239 | 17% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 21 | 3% |
| 2001 | 28 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 6% |
| 1997 | 33 | 9% |
| 1996 | 34 | 11% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Civic
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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