The paint on my 1999 honda civic along with all other cars alike the green paint and the clear coat separate causing bubbles in the paint and peeling. This is affecting all green civics of this year leading to the assumption that it is a factory defect.
1999 Honda Civic visibility problems
14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Sun/moon roof assembly4
- Glass, side/rear4
- Windshield2
- Power window devices and controls2
- Windshield wiper/washer1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
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 1999 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My drivers side window slowed then came to a complete stop one rainy day while going through a toll booth. I was trying to close the window. It stopped halfway open or shut depending on your point of view. I brought it to my mechanic and took a peak while he repaired it. The clamps attached to the motorized track, that hold the window in place while moving up and down, had loosened up. The slack had cause the clamp to shift position during movement and the window in turn slid out of alignment. This caused the window to jam against the door frame. The last time this happened it was also during rainy weather.
While driving down the interstate window on the driver's side door exploded and shattered into millions of pieces of glass. Some of the glass cut my husband's (he was driving) face and arms.*ak the temperature does not seem to have been a factor, as it was only 80f. Since purchasing the vehicle, the front windows have always had a problem with their seals. We have always experienced a whistling sound coming from the windows when we travel on the interstate. We think the poor seal construction may have been a factor.
The drivers side window failed to go up and down.
Fogging problem
Mfr# 02-031 & the federal safety agency# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: the dealer wants to charge consumer for reconnection of the sun roof wires after recall repairs. *mr the consumer states that the dealer wants to charge for labor to reconnect wires for the sunroof after he made the repair for the recalled ignition switch.
While rolling driver's side window up with automatic button, window stopped approx 1/3 of the way from the top and wouldn't go farther; appeared jammed into the rubber around the window. Upon examination, found to be the window regulator.
The right front door rattled and the rear right door panel was misaligned.
There appears to be a defect in the temperlite glass on four of the windows described. It is inside the two panes of glass with no apparant cracks in glass or molding. The inside of the glass, or the adhesive material used in between the glass is bubbling which causes poor vision. The vehicle is currently inoperable because of fear of poor visibility. I have notified honda and am providing them with a letter of liability and informing them that I will be contacting several consumer safety administrations and commissions since they refuse to correct the problem under my extended warranty purchased for the vehicle. This is a severe problem which seems to be possibly caused by some type of contamination or vapors present when the glass was constructed, stored, or installed in the vehicle.
Visible rust near the window area on both doors on a 99 civic.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Civic visibility
Does the 1999 Honda Civic have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Honda Civic, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Civic visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 118Airbags 58Engine 44Transmission 35Brakes 18Tires 17Body 16Acceleration 13Seat belts 9Suspension 8Fuel system 5Locks 4Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Steering 2
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