2006 Honda Civic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 239about this part
- Share
- 17%of 1,404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 239 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Honda Civic, 17% of the 1,404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sun visor glue melts in the heat and the sun visor stops functioning and creates a visibility problem. Also, pieces of plastic can flake off and fall on the driver, potentially getting in the driver's eye while driving. I have had so many issues with my Civic, not limited to a scattered transmission (~110k), a LED brake light going out (~90k), and now it looks like the 10-048 cracked engine block (just recently).”
NHTSA complaint #10873225, filed 2016-06, 120,000 miles“I was driving on the nj parkway coming home from work and there was a loud crack noise, at first I thought I got hit on my windshield by a rock, then about 5 seconds later my passenger side sun visor lowered and it is broken on the inside of the plastic. Now it will not stay up and causes a distraction to me while I'm driving. I contacted Honda and they said that they will not assist in any way in replacing a visor that they know is bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10907343, filed 2016-09, 86,265 miles“The sun visor on driver side cracked and will not stay in the up position. It is a known defect by Honda for 2006 to 2008 Honda civics. There is a class action lawsuit against Honda. The warranty was extended to 7 years or 100,000 miles. I am at 102,934 miles. I feel this is a safety hazard. It is a known defect and Honda has not issued a recall. I would expect that this would be fixed free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10541995, filed 2013-09, 102,934 miles“I have a 2006 Honda Civic ex 4 door. Both sun visors have failed and fall into the field of vision, making operation of the vehicle dangerous. Honda as of yet has not called a recall. My warranty has expired and my extended warranty does not cover this issue. Honda claims that this is cosmetic and does not cover this under its extended plan.”
NHTSA complaint #10359137, filed 2010-10, 57,635 miles“I have a 2006 Honda Civic with 59,700 miles. I have had to replace three sun visors during the past three years because the plastic casing splits, causing the visor to hang down (it will not stay up). This is a safety problem for the driver because it blocks the driver's vision. The dealership has told me that this is a design problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10353899, filed 2010-09, 59,700 milesRelated recalls
- 06V326000Aug 31, 2006On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window…Covers: Honda Civic 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10035744Mar 1, 2011Honda: engineering request for investigation. Inspecting certain model vehicles (4 door, vin staring with 1hg) that are with in warranty and have a complaint that the blower…
- 10026924Sep 17, 2008Honda: when the windshield wipers are turned off, they intermittently do not stop (park) at the correct location at the bottom of the windshield or they continue to run.
- 10023897Nov 22, 2007Windshield wipers intermittently do not park or turn off. *nj updated 2/21/08.
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 | 37 | 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 2006 Honda Civic
227 complaintsSuspension
203 complaintsAir bags
181 complaintsEngine cooling
151 complaintsElectrical system
100 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsTires
55 complaintsWheels
48 complaintsSteering
44 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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