2018 Honda Civic visibility problems

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Visibility · CA

The evaporator core failure (leaking). It affects defrosting windshield causing visibility and safety issues. Diagnosed at dealership after condenser and compressor shaft seal extended warranty work completed. Evaporator core diagnosed 3 months after same dealership did warranty work.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · WA

Rear window wiper failed to operate when transmission put in reverse. Should have operated automatically. Rear window wiper failed to respond to switch position when selected to on. Scan tool shows body control module receiving switch input but no output to wiper motor. Rear window washer comes on without switch being moved to on position when car is turned on and will not turn off unless car is turned off or fuse is pulled. Unable to control wiper washer system. No warning lights noted and no faults found during scanning. There has been recalls on other model's of this year and brand of car for defective body control module. Rear wiper motor and switch stalk were replaced with known good parts, no fix.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Visibility · FL

Honda has known about an issue with their 2016-2020 vehicles where the evaporator stops working. They continued to use the same part for the AC and because the evaporator does not work any longer, the windshield doesn’t correctly defog and it obstructs my vision.

Filed Jul 28, 2026 · Visibility · CA

So my 2018 Honda Civic has been affected by the known AC condenser leaks and compressor shaft seal leaks, that Honda has provided an extended warranty for. However they have also found a massive leak at the evaporator. To which Honda has not provided an extended warranty for. This is a huge concern because I am unable to defog my windows without AC and makes it very difficult to see while driving in conditions that my window my fog up. I have not been in an accident currently, but I see this as a massive problem for myself and other Honda owners. Customer service has just formally denied my claim for a curtesy repair for the evaporator. It is very disheartening and Honda should be held responsible.

Filed Apr 5, 2026 · Visibility · MI

While operating the vehicle normally on the highway going 70mph, there were not other cars nearby, the sunroof simply exploded.

Filed Apr 8, 2025 · Visibility · CA

When i tried to open my gas tank on the neighborhood station to put gas it got locked and cannot be opened, the other drivers tried to help me and the station attendant. But to no avail I have to bring it to the local Honda dealership where I bought my car and it cost me almost $300.00, the problem was there was no way it can be opened manually, one driver even tried to Google it. Also, with this model, I received a recall notice about the Fuel injection and tried to call the Honda dealer about the situation they always told me no parts available yet, but I am quiet scared because I don't want to get accident associated with the recall parts. The technician always said, "you are safe the car won't stop" but for how long? I also told them "How come they keep sending recall notice but every time I bring my car to the shop, they answered was "no available parts"

Filed Sep 3, 2024 · Fuel system, Steering · WA

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Visibility · 59,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, the contact observed a baseball-sized hole in the lower right corner of the rear windshield. As a result of the failure, the entire passenger’s side half of the rear windshield later collapsed. The contact stated that there was no impact on the windshield to cause the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2023 · Visibility · OH

The LCD on the head unit started displaying vertical bars of various colors. The LCD completely failed a few weeks later. Since the LCD failed, the car's backup camera is effectively useless and poses an increased risk to pedestrians when reversing.

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Visibility · CA

Honda has a documented issue with the air condition condensor due to leaks in numerous Honda Civic 2016 - 2018 models. My car has a leaking condesnsor, but also a leaky compressor and evaporator - which are not covered under warranty. The repair cost for those is roughly $3,300 (Compressor $1,696 and Evaporator $1,590, if they are repaired with the condensor). My 2018 Honda Civic has 30K miles and I am afraid that the windows may fog up and I won't be able to see out the window during hazardous conditions.