2005 Honda Civic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Honda Civic, 3% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 air bag white has been on for so long and I didn't know there was a recall I sideswiped a car it was not my fault the other night and the airbag didn't deploy and I bumped my head”
NHTSA complaint #11398317, filed 2021-03, 161,000 miles“I was driving down the interstate (approx. 70 MPH) when I heard what sounded like an explosion. My immediate reaction was to duck. I looked over my right shoulder and saw my backseat window crumbling...then it began circulating through the interior of the car. The entire window was destroyed. Once I pulled over, I called the police. He examined the car and did not find evidence of a gunshot, rock or any other projectile.”
NHTSA complaint #10346217, filed 2010-07, 120,505 miles“The HVAC (air conditioning / heating system / defroster) immediately started spewing toxic mold / mildew spors on a new vehicle test drive at the dealer. It occurs while driving, after running the air conditioning for a few minutes, turning the air conditioning off (while leaving the fan running) and waiting a few minutes. It then stinks for a few minutes and then disappears. This occurs every time this cycle is used with the air conditioning and defroster. This occurred in two almost identical vehicles (Honda Civic with different trim levels) with less than 80 miles on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133279, filed 2005-08, 80 miles“The contact stated there is a reflection coming from the rear window of the vehicle that obstructs the driver's view. The dealership and the manufacturer inspected the vehicle and determined there was not a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10157713, filed 2006-05, 2,200 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The windshield was not sealed at the time that the contact purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was purchased new from a Honda dealership. He was waiting for a call back from the manufacturer about the problem. First noticed that the windshield was not sealed on july 12, 2005. He could hear wind blowing through the car , and on the service invoice from a local dealership , it stated that the windshield was not sealed.”
NHTSA complaint #10133098, filed 2005-08Related 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 2005 Honda Civic
129 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology