2015 Honda Civic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Honda Civic, 1% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,450 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.
“Traveling on the highway at around 65 MPH when I heard a loud bang come from the top of the car. The moonroof had unexpectedly shattered. Heater was on, weather was around 60 fahrenheit in california. When the moonroof shattered, I was no where near an over pass; I have no reason to believe something from the exterior caused the damage. Glass shattered outward, but bits still fell within the vehicle. Photo can corroborate outward trajectory.”
NHTSA complaint #11166299, filed 2019-01, 45,000 miles“Leaving work this morning, I turned on my car and activated the rear defroster. After driving for about 10 mintues, my rear window literally exploded sounding like a cannon went off right behind my head. I was driving at aprox. 15 MPH on a even road surface so ive ruled out vibrations and also it was about 75 degrees f so heat couldn't have caused it from rapid temp changes. The only thing I have let to wonder is if it was a defect in the defroster that caused the glass to become too hot and cause this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133430, filed 2018-10, 24,450 miles“I have a 2015 Honda Civic with the lx trim package. The screen for the backup camera is small and back about 3 inches under the dash overhang. In bright daylight this screen is unreadable during backup due to light washout and glare. It works well at night, but almost not at all in sunlight. Because of the high mounted rear window there is no visibility for several feet behind the car when backing up without the backup camera. I have backed into several things that did not stick up above the trunk line that could have just as easily been a small child. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790421, filed 2015-11, 9,400 miles“The contact leased a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the side view mirrors and the rear windows obstructed her vision while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 3,500. ...updated 09/12/16”
NHTSA complaint #10883300, filed 2016-07, 3,500 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 | 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 2015 Honda Civic
177 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
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