2016 Honda Civic visibility/wiper problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2016 Honda Civic — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“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…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C compressor shaft…
A23-039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective…
A19-091 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2024
Visibility/wiper problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Civic | 4 | 6% |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 Civic | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Civic | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 Civic | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Civic | 18 | 3% |
| 2015 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Civic | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Civic | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.