2016 Honda Civic visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 18, 2026AZOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The A/C failed completely, blowing hot air (80+°F) in extreme Phoenix heat. The issue recurred identically after a dealer misdiagnosis and gas recharge last year. A formal inspection by Showcase Honda on May 28, 2026 (RO# 838832), confirmed a dual leak: the A/C Compressor Shaft Seal (under warranty extension) and the A/C Evaporator Core were leaking refrigerant simultaneously. Due to severe local heat waves, repairs were completed at the dealer on June 15, 2026. Invoices are…

   NHTSA complaint #11745135 · source
2. Filed Apr 7, 2026CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   What component or system failed: The entire Air Conditioning system, specifically the AC Compressor, Condenser, and Evaporator, failed catastrophically. The authorized Honda dealer diagnosed it as "Black Death," meaning the AC compressor internally shattered, sending metal shrapnel and contaminated oil throughout all AC lines and components. How was your safety put at risk: This failure is a SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. Because the AC compressor is dead, the windshield…

   NHTSA complaint #11729673 · source
3. Filed Nov 26, 2025CAVisibility & Wipers

   My A/C system experienced a total failure at around 79,000 miles. I took the vehicle to a service center, and they confirmed the failure is the A/C Evaporator. This component is now broken and available for inspection upon request. This evaporator failure is an extremely common, widely reported issue across this generation of vehicles and is almost certainly due to a manufacturing defect. The failure creates two major safety risks: First, the loss of defrost capability…

   NHTSA complaint #11701754 · source
4. Filed Aug 20, 2025166,655 miWAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormally loud pop coming from the sunroof. There was no warning light. Illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact became aware of a large hole in the sunroof glass. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11682010 · source
5. Filed Oct 25, 2024OHOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The evaporator core is leaking, which is causing reduced visibablility out of the windows due to condensation on the windows, mold-like smells from moisture from the interior cabin (it is available upon request). I took it into the dealer - they examined the issue (the shaft seal had just been replaced in April of this year) and let me know that this time the evaporator core was leaking. For context and why I bring it to the attention of the NHTSA is in early to mid-August…

   NHTSA complaint #11621969 · source
6. Filed Aug 7, 2023CAVisibility & Wipers

   A/C system.- compressor &/or shaft seal leak- As we were driving our BRAND NEW Honda civic to Las Vegas for our daughter’s wedding on July 12, 2019 in the heat of 115 degrees, the AC stopped working & started blowing hot air, we were forced to continue our 5 hour journey in this unsafe driving condition since it was our daughter’s wedding. This was at 36,100 miles, just 100 miles out of warranty. The recall had not happened yet & we were unaware other people were…

   NHTSA complaint #11537025 · source
7. Filed Jun 22, 2023GAVisibility & Wipers

   My 2016 Honda Civic started blowing warm air and within 24 hours I took it to my local Honda Dealership and had it inspected. I was told that there were two TRBs which may be related to the A/C system. After dealer inspection I was told that the mechanics noted leaks in both the Condenser and the Compressor shaft seal. The result of the leaks was that the these components would need to be replaced along with the A/C compressor. Unfortunately I was told that the extended…

   NHTSA complaint #11528369 · source
8. Filed Jul 9, 2021CAVisibility & Wipers

   The day i bought this car the ac went out. I had to go back to dealer the next morning. I later on learned They just fiddled with it to make it work temporarily. By the next summer ac went out again, this time defrosters didn't work, heater didn't work, ac obviously didn't work. And ive Been dealing with it like this for over 2 years. Honda is not helping at all.

   NHTSA complaint #11424026 · source
9. Filed Jun 20, 2021TXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The ac blows hot on drivers side causing the driver to sweat and lose grip of steering wheel. This is a known issue of faulty ac systems in this year of civics.

   NHTSA complaint #11421553 · source
10. Filed Apr 21, 202130,000 miCAVisibility & Wipers

    The ac system on these models have a factory defect. I was driving on the surface streets the windshield became foggy, i could not see traffic in front of me and suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. I got out of the car and cleaned the windshield with the piece of towel. Because the car's ac was not working it could not defogg the windshield. I have contacted honda, but honda doesn't repair it. It is a safety issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11413299 · source
11. Filed Mar 31, 2021TXElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    Ac compressor went out after 37,000 miles. Without the ac, it hurts visibility (could not defog the car windows) when raining or living in a high humidity area. This is also a safety issue in hotter climates. Also had problems with rear backup camera not working upon startup intermittently.

    NHTSA complaint #11405753 · source
12. Filed Jan 21, 202165,000 miNYVisibility & Wipers

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle windshield defrost system failed, and caused the contact to be unable to defrost the windshield when driving in inclement weather. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to ide honda 875 panorama trl s, rochester, ny 14625 phone number [phone removed] where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor failed due to a defective condenser that was allowing the freon to escape. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11389254 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology