2011 Honda Civic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Honda Civic, 12% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,700 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield wipers dont always work. I will push on the handle and the wipers will not move. This is also a huge safety hazard, if its raning hard and I cant see while driving. Sometimes there is a huge delay from pushing handle and wiper blades actually moving. Sometimes, the wipers will not move at all. Very dissatified with this Honda. Will never buy another Honda again.”
NHTSA complaint #11061572, filed 2018-01, 70,000 miles“The sun visor for the car has been replaced every year since purchasing the vehicle, as it melts off in the summer heat. The visor will hang and block visibility for the driver causing hazardous conditions. After 7 replacements, the visor has since been removed. I am unable to drive during sunrise or sunset. I will likely have to get rid of this vehicle for this reason, as I cannot safely drive it for a large portion of the day.”
NHTSA complaint #11228840, filed 2019-07, 20,000 miles“My sun visors have split open at the seam and do not stay up. They obstruct my vision, especially driving at night. Both driver side and passenger side visors broke within one day of each other at 37,700 miles. Honda refuses to extend warranty and says that I must have damaged them by not using them correctly! Car is only one year old and was purchased brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #10463658, filed 2012-06, 37,700 miles“I love my Honda Civic and this is the 2nd one I've had, however I have one safety issue with the 2011, visibility and blind spots while driving. Sitting in the drivers seat, the part between the front windshield and the passenger side window has nearly caused me several accidents. I pull up to stop sign, and road looks clear, but when I start to pull out, I just miss a car or truck that was caught in that one blind spot. Honda should look into this and fix the design of this area.”
NHTSA complaint #10662286, filed 2014-12, 500 miles“This 2011 Civic ex I own has already gone through 3 drivers side sun visors. The visor splits, and causes a distrction to the driver by flopping down, and potentially causing a distraction to LED to an accident. In researching this, Honda was sued for 2006 - 2009 models for this very problem - and lost (yet not taking responsibility). I spoke to american Honda, they said that they do not know about the 2011 model being a problem. That is not true. I spoke to the dealer, san tan Honda. The dealer says it is hot so they split. Maybe they should only sell these cars in alaska, and not arizona. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470345, filed 2012-08, 4,200 milesVisibility (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 2011 Honda Civic
51 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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