2002 Honda Civic: windshield wiper failure

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 200,000 miles · FL

Progressive failing of the multiplex control unit, part # 38200-s5p-a11, for my 2002 honda civic hx 5sp has resulted in various problems that can prove to be very dangerous such as failure of turn signals, tail lights, windshield wiper motor, dashboard lights, dome light, power door locks, etc. Exactly when these failures occurred are hard to pin point but so far I have avoided property and bodily harm but not great inconvenience and repair cost. Please act to prevent this problem from causing harm or loss of life.

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 78,000 miles · CA

In june 2012 I experienced on my 2002 honda civic an odd behavior, AC stopped working (light would be on but no cold air), power locks also failed, door chime/key left in ignition switchreminder stopped working at the same time, remote entry via key fob was somehow disabled and the most important and somehow terrifying experience is that the windshield washer and wipers do not work properly, I was splashed some muddy water on the windshield and activated the windshield washer/wiper to clear the muddy water; the wipers failed and my vision was completely blurred so I had to look out the drivers window and safely stop. I'm aware of two recall notices for my vehicle model year, one of them involving the low beam lights (I experienced that as well and thought both bulbs, low beams had gone out at the same time) this particular recall is for the defective and/or low quality of the electrical contacts/circuitry of the headlight switch. For a couple of weeks the electrical issue was gone but came back and has stayed, same electrical issues that I think might have something to do with low quality materials (as the ones used on the headlight switch recall notice) at the fuse panel inside the cabin; I'm no expert but my family's safety and the safety of the people on the road is my concern, what if the materials used on this unit (fuse panel/multiplex connector?) overheat and start a fire in the cabin or what I've experienced, a sudden splash on the windshield that prompts a quick response to stop due to null vision? I've searched online and seems the culprit of the electrical issues all at once is a poorly designed/constructed fuse panel. I should feel safe when driving not "taking a risk" hoping nothing bad happens.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the windshield wipers failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic advised the contact that the motor for the wipers needed to replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 42,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that when large amounts of morning dew were on the windshield and rear window, it was hard to remove. The failure only occurred on cold mornings. The contact used the windshield wipers, but the dew remained. The defroster would take a long time to activate and the interior glass would clear up, but the outside glass would remain fogged. The contact called honda care and took the vehicle to the dealer, but neither could correct the failure. The current and failure mileages were 42,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the brakes made a noise when the consumer applied the brakes, the suspension felt rough. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumer concerns. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Visibility · CA

After turning on heater/defroster to remove frost, followed by windshield wiper to remove slush, windshield suddenly began to crack. The crack began on the passenger side at the vertical windshield frame and went continuously across the outer layer of the windshield to about 4" from the vertical frame on the driver side.