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1998 Honda Civic visibility problems

24 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
24
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    7
  • Windshield
    4
  • Glass, side/rear
    3
  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    2
  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    2
  • Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
    2
  • Rearview mirrors/devices
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Civic visibility problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic ex. The contact stated the front driver and passenger side windows came out of the rolling track constantly. The contact had to remove the door panel in order to put the window back on the rail and resolve the issue each time the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to open the window. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who determined that the mechanism that allowed the windows to be opened or closed needed to be replaced. The contact made the repair but failure persisted. The current mileage was 140,000. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · MI

Driver's door manual window regulator binds forcing window out of track.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Visibility · 166,000 miles · OH

The driver side window is not working properly. The window has a hard time opening and closing. Sometimes the window would get stuck while in operation and the only way to keep window moving is to constantly switch the window switch back and forth between opening and closing. Worst is when the window would slip out of its sliding bracket. When this happens,the window is totally stuck and the door has to be taken apart so that the window can be put back into its bracket. This is a potential safety issue.

Filed Feb 13, 2005 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · SC

1998 honda civic ex coupe- great car except for the power windows. I have not been able to have them professionally fixed because of the cost. They have been stuck in the up position for a few years now. They come off track if I try to roll them down and the glass literally falls into the door.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Visibility · MD

Driver window pulley system broke, my daughter's rear left passenger window system broke and we have the same car purchased at the same dealer. Pully. Nlm

Filed May 24, 2002 · Visibility · NY

The windshield wipers do not turn off due to a faulty switch in the wiper motor. The windshield wiper motor was replaced to correct the problem.

Filed Apr 21, 2002 · Visibility · NY

A local new york state and aaa approved auto repair shop has information from a national database "alldata" , that windshield wipers that do not park or shut off is a common problem in my particular honda year and model. During a minimal amount of rain or splashing of water from other vehicles the continuing wipers smudges the windshield causing almost zero visibility. Faulty operating windshield wipers/motor will not pass new york state inspection, therefore the federal safety agency should consider this a safety issue and proceed with a recall.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Visibility · CA

Car was parked in driveway for two hours in hot sun, rear window blewout.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Visibility · NJ

Windshield wipers continued operating even when switch were in off mode. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Transmission, Visibility · OH

While driving driver noticed pieces of metal coming from car. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that front wheel bearings went out.*ak blower motor for ventilation fan has failed twice in the past year . Consumer replaced two blower units at his cost.

Questions about the 1998 Honda Civic visibility

Does the 1998 Honda Civic have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Honda Civic, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Honda Civic visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 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 1998 Honda Civic problems

Airbags 96Electrical 88Engine 56Transmission 48Acceleration 29Body 26Tires 18Brakes 11Fuel system 11Seat belts 10Suspension 9Lights 7Steering 7Seats 6Driver assistance 2Locks 2Wheels 1

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