The window on the driver's side continually comes off the track. I have had it fixed, but it still comes off and it is very difficult to get the window back up. I have no children and usually ride alone to work so no one 'plays' with the up/down button. The window on the passenger side will sometimes not come up. I have to have someone manually pull it up while I press the button. This has been going on for a number of years.
1996 Honda Civic visibility problems
34 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls12
- Windshield9
- Windshield wiper/washer5
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Sun/moon roof assembly1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
- Glass, side/rear1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the power windows were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was determined the wiring harness needed to be replaced. It was taken to the dealership for repair. Also, the hazard light was inoperable. The dealership determined the hazard light switch needed to be replaced.
My 1996 honda civic hx has driver side window failure where the window falls off the track and will not go up or down. Also, the window molding around the driver's window buckles and causes the window to fall off the track. Have had it repaired several times and still has the exact same problem recurring. Have read many other complaints as to this same problem, and am wondering why there hasn't been some sort of recall.
While driving under rainy conditions the vehicle's wipers stopped working. The dealer had been contacted. Please describe further.
Belts came of pulleys, vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. Also, replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers.
Engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft, and 2 belts came off pulley, vehicle loss control resulting in an accident. Also, replaced windshield wiper/washer, exhaust system, throttle cable, emissions, axles, brakes, cv boots, and floor mat. *ak 8jb
Complaint about the malfunction on my driver side window,and the fact that this problem occured over three times while under honda warranty, and was never resolved.
Drivers side and passengers side power windows have numerouslly fallen off their tracking assemblies. The windows themselves have fallen off there holding devices, causing them to fall within the frames of both doors; they have not broken...yet!!!!. The weather stripping and interior moldings of both doors have been ruined due to the incidents that have occured; both windows fall off at varing speeds between 30-75 MPH, mainly at highway speeds of 55 or over. These events have happened, approximately 4-6 times.
Heater core went out, and melted down radiator, and possibly engine. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to fix problem at owner's expense.
Front windows bind or have come out of the run channel.
Questions about the 1996 Honda Civic visibility
Does the 1996 Honda Civic have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Honda Civic, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Honda Civic visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda Civic visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most visibility problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (239 complaints), 2007 (212 complaints) and 2008 (133 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 1996 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 70Brakes 61Acceleration 31Engine 29Transmission 25Body 19Electrical 17Lights 13Tires 11Seat belts 7Steering 6Suspension 6Seats 4Locks 3Fuel system 2
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