Both windows do not open all the way. In 2000 driver's side window came off the rubber track. Replaced channel and regulator in 2000. 11/18/04 driver side window came off the rubber track again.
1997 Honda Civic visibility problems
33 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls17
- Windshield7
- Glass, side/rear4
- Rearview mirrors/devices: interior2
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
At what mileage
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Honda Civic visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I own a 1997 honda civic dx coupe and few weeks ago the driver window collapsed while I was driving on a freeway. The only warning was few days before that the handle was slightly harder then usual. I got really scared and almost crashed hearing this loud noise and not knowing what was happening.
Power window falls off track .
Driver's side power window has failed twice in 3 months. Binds and slips off track.
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.
This vehicle is a lemon -- defective throughout. Major problem is a transmission that has failed twice -- once being replaced by the manufacturer only after two years of complaining about the problem, being unable to drive any distances, and after numerous times I paid to have the problem unresolved. Since it was replaced in july 2001, I began complaining again about problems in may of 2002, only to get the same run around again. Costing me money out of my pocket for their defective CVT transmission for which they refuse to acknowledge their defect. Finally got it fixed and the warranty extended for the second time, but in the meantime, check out the VIN numbers on the federal safety agency website and you'll many other honda owners with transmission problems and very similar VIN numbers. Late fall 2002 to winter 2003 driver side door lock failed and almost immediately after that was fixed the driver side window failed. I had to drive down the freeway in the rain to get home with a window I could only pull up half way. But to top things off, I have to replace the alternator this month. Worse of all, my car was experience symptoms that were apparently attributed to the alternator back in march 31, 1999 service bulletin 98-029. However, honda never notified the vehicle owners. They just played the odds that the majority would fail outside of warranty and they wouldn't have to pay a dime. It amazes me that our government allows auto manufacturers to get away with this type of business practice. Just because a part failure may not cause an accident doesn't mean it's not dangerous. If I'm commuting 100 miles a day, as I have been for the past several months, and my car broke down who knows where, I could very well be in danger as a single women traveling a lone. I need to be able to count on my vehicle, which I have gone out of my way to insure was always properly serviced. I can not trust honda and will never buy another one.
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.
Driver and passenger windows pop off track, bind.
Power windows fail. The incident has occurred at least 7 times in the past five years. Service representatives say that one must lubricate the window runners. The owner's manual either fails to mention this maintenance or the existence of such maintenance. The part is always replaced and always fails.
Consumer states, can't open the back door from out side. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Questions about the 1997 Honda Civic visibility
Does the 1997 Honda Civic have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Honda Civic, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Honda Civic visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 140Acceleration 38Electrical 30Engine 28Tires 27Transmission 25Brakes 23Body 18Seat belts 13Lights 9Steering 5Suspension 5Fuel system 4Locks 3Wheels 3Seats 1
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