2019 Honda Civic: Windshield cracks easily
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Civic report: windshield cracks easily. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 9,650 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2019 Civic in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11582738 (filed 04/13/2024): “Rear windshield spontaneously shattered while i was driving on the highway. there was no debris or collision. the car has never been in an accident or subject to any internal or external physical force or damage.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11576593 (filed 03/11/2024): “Honda won't cover my failing evaporator for the ac in my 2019 civic with only 43,000 miles. the ac helps defrost my windshield, it is a safety concern not to mention the scorching heat we get in the california summers. it is absurd that this part is failing al…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: use thicker glass like previous models (6 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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