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1997 Honda Civic: power window failure

6 of the 373 complaints about the 1997 Honda Civic describe power window failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2012
    1
  • 2010
    1
  • 2008
    2
  • 2007
    2
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2001
    4
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    6
  • 1996
    2

What owners say

Filed May 12, 2004 · Locks · 88,000 miles · OH

I have had numerous problems with my power windows in my 1997 honda civic ex. The windown will only go back up halfway and gets off track, it has been in the shop several times. I finally placed the window regulator and it worked for about a week and then got off track again. I am signle female and have to pay everytime to get it back on track. I have spent about $200.00 on getting it looked at, put back together because I do a lot of travel with my job. I know two other people (models 2003 & 1997) who have simialr problems. A mechanic told me that the window regulator has a mal-function. I love my honda and mechanically it has been a great car except for back tires locking up this past winter but I think that was due to cold weather. I plan to purchase another honda but my window is an aggravation. I know so many with similar problems and was wondering if honda has initiated a recall process or if there are any other recalls on that car/model. Thanks-lena

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · GA

The power windows have failed at least seven times in the five years I have owned the vehicle. The manufacturer persists to put a defective window motor into the vehicle. Even though the window has failed so many times, honda nor the service department representatives has corrected this problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · UN

The power window regulator failed early upon, within warranty. It was repaired by warranty. My power sunroof / moonroof has quit working, I have checked the fuses. I have always had a problem with the front brake rotors warping, part because of my fault I would assume and applying the brakes hard. Doesn\\'t help driving on highway 401 in toronto though. All in all, it has been a great car. I have 362,000 km on it now and she still drives like new.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Visibility · GA

Driver's sideand passenger's side windows were getting stuck down due to window regulator failure. Dealer has repaired both windows.

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Visibility · CA

Bad power window regulator and run channel prevented windows from operating correctly. This has happened to the passenger side window as well as the driver side window.

Filed Feb 26, 1999 · Body, Suspension · PA

Front end noisy and shakes while driving 65 MPH and up. Also,window fell out on driver's side, and door panel is falling off.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Honda Civic power windows

Is power window failure a common problem on the 1997 Honda Civic?

6 of 373 owner complaints about the 1997 Honda Civic (2%) mention power window failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Honda Civic?

There are 0 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Honda Civic

Airbag light 70No deployment 22Check engine light 20Sudden acceleration 11Tire blowout 11Headlights 9Jerking 9Transmission failure 8Seat belt 7Brake failure 5Slipping 5

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