How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 54 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2016 Civic, which is 5% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Civic windshield or sunroof issues?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Civic.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Civic is 9,000 miles.

What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2016 Civic?

Many owners describe the third brake light cover coming loose and blocking or lighting up the rear window, along with reports of sunroof glass shattering and windshields cracking.

Did any 2016 Civic visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these complaints.

2016 Honda Civic Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Honda Civic, 5% of its 1,080 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 9,000. No recalls are tied to this component area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 54; 5% of 1,080
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 9,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Third brake light covers detach or hang loose inside the rear window, blocking rear visibility and washing out the view with red light at night.
Sunroofs reportedly explode or shatter while driving at highway speed with no apparent impact from rocks or debris.
Windshields crack after minor rock strikes or nicks, with some owners reporting repeat cracking after replacement.
Rearview mirror holder positioning obstructs the driver's forward visibility.
Owners report the glass on the windshield feels weak, with small impacts leading to total replacement.

When 2016 Honda Civic visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2016, latest Jun 18, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2016 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20056 (2%)
2006237 (17%)
2007211 (18%)
2008131 (14%)
200928 (7%)
201052 (13%)
201121 (13%)
201210 (2%)
201312 (4%)
20146 (2%)
20155 (1%)
201654 (5%)
201725 (4%)
201816 (2%)
20199 (2%)
202011 (5%)
20213 (2%)
202211 (1%)
20230 (0%)
20243 (2%)
20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 54 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers area for the 2016 Civic, which is 5% of the 1,080 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Civic windshield or sunroof issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Civic.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Civic is 9,000 miles.
What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2016 Civic?: Many owners describe the third brake light cover coming loose and blocking or lighting up the rear window, along with reports of sunroof glass shattering and windshields cracking.
Did any 2016 Civic visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these complaints.