2010 Honda Civic: Visibility/Wiper complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints for the 2010 Honda Civic that list the visibility/wiper component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11473280 (filed 07/11/2022): “I recently read about nhtsa id number: 11469938 it made me realize i have the same problem although not as bad. my driver side sun visor is split at the seam. this causes it to hang slightly lower but does not completely block my view of the road. i have never had it inspected/replaced, but after…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11469938 (filed 06/18/2022): “The sun visor keeps splitting at the seam. when that happens it'll no longer hold itself in place and it will flop down blocking my view. at this point i've replaced both sun visors 3 times since i bought the car, about once every 3 years in the summer. this started happening at about 80,000 miles. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11280180 (filed 11/14/2019): “Wiper blades makes loud rubbing noise, because wiper arms are pressed very hard against windshield causing friction between the blades and windshield. i installed new wipers from sam's club, still loud noise is not going away. this problem existed ever since i bought brand new civic in 2010, but du…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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