7.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$90.00
Average Mileage:
34,668 miles
Total Complaints:
43 complaints
Most common solutions:
- redesign the sun visor (21 reports)
- replace it (9 reports)
- honda replaced under warranty (4 reports)
- not sure (4 reports)
- fix defective sun visors using two binder clips on each (2 reports)
- sent a written complaint to the ntsbt (2 reports)
accessories - interior problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2009Sep 30
Civic SI 2.0L Ivtech
- Manual transmission
- 24,000 miles
Sun visor would not stay up. It split at the hinge. Took it apart to find a fix. It just seems like a bad design. Replacing seems the only option, however dealer asked $70 for the part and $70 for putting on the two screws.
2009Jun 01
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
Yet another...2 years after buying the drivers visor split. The part that turns to push the visor flat against the roof just rotates. Dealer fixed it for free as "loyalty". Not covered under warranty. Definitely a flaw in the design.
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2006Jun 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 6,000 miles
I bought my car brand new, and 3 months later I was having to get a new visor put in. At first I thought it wasn't that big of a deal, thought it was just mine. That was in 2006 since then I have had 3 put in. They were all under warranty until now. My visor on my drivers side just keeps splitting open. It would probably happen on the passenger side too from the looks of all the complaints. I haven't had a visor in on my driver side for awhile now because It costs so much to buy a new one. It was just annoying to begin with but I almost had a wreck the other day because I was blinded by the sun and had to hold one hand up just to block the sun so I could half way drive. Guess I'm going to have to make another complaint to Honda about Crappy parts.
2010Jan 02
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
We are a Honda family. The 2006 Civic EX was our 5th Honda since the early 90's. The passenger side visor broke about 2 years ago which we replaced at $70. I complained to the parts department then. About six months later, the driver side broke. I paid for a new one and once again complained. Now the passenger side is broken again. This is just wrong. I just sold our 1998 Accord and sure it had paint problems, but never once visor problems. This is an unnecessary owner expense that Honda needs to resolve. If you expect to keep your reputation for manufacturing an exceptional and reliable product, you need to listen to your customers.
2009Dec 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
Honda charged 150.00 to fix both broken visors.Not covered under extended warranty.
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2007Jan 20
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
Something has to be done. Please issue a recall. It becomes very frustrating having to drive around with one hand on the steering wheel and the other shading my eyes.
2009Aug 19
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I've been having same issue with visors. It may be related to the heat in TX. The visors split open and fell apart. First the passenger and couple of weeks later the driver one. After reading the complaints here I don't want to pay multiple times for design flaw.
I called Honda customer service: (800)999-1009 and got a case number. Make sure that the customer service documents your case. If there are enough complaints they may issue a recall or service bulletin of some kind.
2009Aug 01
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
This is the 3rd set of sun visors going on my 2006 Civic. The passenger visor cracks and splits and won't stay up. The first and second set were covered under warranty. Now I'm into my 5 yr extended warranty and it doesn't cover "trim"! $70+ out of my pocket to cover what is OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN FLAW!
I'm furious and I will NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN! NEVER!
2009Oct 01
Civic LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
Third time replaced visor on this vehicle since purchased new in 06. This is becoming a 12000 mile maintenance replacement part. First the driver's side one went (warranty covered). Next the passenger side one broke at my expense. Again, the driver side one broke at my expense.
I suspect the vendor that sells this poorly engineered part is loving life.
No help from numerous calls to Honda Customer Service. As I told them, we do not use the visor for pull ups. It should NOT break.
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2009Sep 08
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
The plastic visor breaks off, for a while I thought it was just due to summer heat, but apparently the visor is not well made looking at all the complaints. Definitely drives my wife crazy...hopefully the binder clips keep working, although seems odd for such a new car. The interior of this 2006 Civic looks nice, but some of the cost saving measures are starting to show through (or sound through in some cases) after the warranty period ended...
2006Aug 09
Civic EX 4
- Automatic transmission
- 9,000 miles
Same as everyone else, visor came apart, fixed under warranty, now came apart again out of warranty. This is a great car but this problem REALLLLLLLY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2009Sep 12
Civic LX 1.8L
- Tiptronic transmission
- 32,000 miles
The driver's side sun visor broke 1 yr ago and the passenger side visor broke 2 yrs ago. Now the passenger side visor broke again. There is definitely a problem that Honda needs to fix here and cover under an extended warranty because this is a recurring problem. I will never buy another Honda if they do not do right. These are great cars but if a problem persists then it needs to be addressed and fixed. I will rant and rave about this on all automobile surveys and reviews to draw attention and I ask all complainants to do the same so as to bring this to Honda's attention. My warranty expired this year so the cost of replacing the sun visor will come out of my pocket and to save costs i will put on myself after i get it ordered.
2009Sep 01
Civic SI 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 40,000 miles
I've seen numerous complaints about this issue. Honda dealership told me the part is $61 . According to what I've read, it seems like I'll be buying several visors throughout the life of this car. They need to redesign the visors so that one replacement is all I will need, and really for a car this year, should be replaced for free by the dealership.
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2007Mar 03
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 9,292 miles
This morning I called the dealer and they want to see the problem.I'll take the car this comming week and I'll report back at you guys.
2009May 03
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
My passenger sunvisor broke last May - one month after my 3 year warranty expired. The dealership wanted $124.00 to replace it. Now, just last week, my driver side sunvisor broke. I have never had a sunvisor break in any other car I have owned. I wish Honda would try to remedy the problem or offer a better deal on replacing these visors as it is a manufacture defect.
2009Aug 14
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
I had the driver's side sun visor replaced twice while the car was still under warranty. It's been about a year since the last one was installed, and just the other day it snapped AGAIN. I called the Honda dealership where I purchased the car. I asked the service technician if this was a common problem, and she said it was a very common problem with the 2006 Civics, particularly when the weather is warm (which I have noticed, too). She said they would have to order the visor and it would cost at least $75 for the part. It seems that this is a major design flaw of one of the most BASIC interior accessories. If anyone has a success story for getting the visor replaced free of charge, please let me know! This is obviously a part that I will have to replace every summer, and I just don't think that's right. We don't even replace our tires that often!
2006Jun 14
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 1,243 miles
Nearly cause major accident, was left turning on busy street when the visor fell in front of my hand while turning and couldn't grab the steering wheel while the car was in motion towards oncoming traffic.
2007Apr 21
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
I have had 4 Hondas - an Accord, an Odessey Nav, a CRV and currently, a 2006 Civic EX Nav, and have not had a problem with the visors until I purchased the 2006 Civic EX Nav. I had the car less than 6 months when the passenger side window visor split and would not go back up (nor could I push it back together). Then, in 2008, the driver's side window visor split. Every time I lowered the visor, it would split open again. I could push it back together at that point. Now it has split and I cannot push it together or get the visor to remain in the upright position. The Honda dealer in Athens indicated they have replaced over 500 of them, but that they could not replace it under warranty as my vehicle was out of original Honda mileage warranty. (I currently have around 45K miles.) I was quoted a price of $44 to replace and install each visor. In Marietta, GA, the price quote was $75 to replace and install each visor. I am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in Honda's handling of this situation and will pursuse another manufacturer for my next vehicle purchase, after I research the models and subsequent complaints/recalls on the internet! I used to feel Honda held it's own with Toyota (more expensive than Honda), but now I feel they are ignoring their client base. Perhaps all of the attention to detail now lies with Infinity and Lexus purchases. I am writing a letter to the CEO, but do not expect to have this problem addressed. I have an extended warranty on the Honda (to 100K miles), but it covers the transmission and engine only.
2009Jun 17
Civic ES 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
This is the second time the sun visors have broked in my Civic. The first time it was still under warranty and Honda replaced them at no cost. This time I haven't called yet, but I don't think I should have to pay anything out of pocket. From the complaints I have seen here this is obviously an ongoing problem with the Civic. Honda needs to recall all these sun visors and replace them with a new redesigned one that won't fall apart. It's a safety hazard. The visor falls down into your line of vision and makes it difficult to see whats in front of you. If I were to have an accident because of this problem I would definitely think about sueing Honda because they know about the problem and appear to be doing nothing about it.
Another complaint I have, I read about in another complaint. I get lousy milage on a set of tires. I'm on my 3rd set of tires in about 3 & 1/2 years. I have around 50,000 miles on the car. And being low profile tires, when they get worn down the car drives terrible in rain and especially snow. You feel like you're going to loose control all the time and have to drive really carefully. If there's even a little water in the road you can feel the car fishtail. I called Honda about this and ask if they had another type of wheels for the car that would take a standard sidewall tire. They said no!! As the manufacturer, they don't recommend that you use any other type of wheel for the car.
Because of this problem alone, would I buy another Civic? At this point I just don't know. I never had another car that was as hazzardous to drive.
Another thing. If your rear tires are cupping, they have a fix for it. See your dealer. I had this problem with my first set of tires and they told me it was probably the tires that came on the car, as they are not the best. When my second set started doing the same thing, I said something to them again, just before it was out of warranty. This time they had a fix for the problem. Something to do with alligning the rear tires. Before the fix they couldn't adjust either the caster of camber, I'm not sure which one. After the fix they were able to adjust both.
Don't be afraid to complain a lot if you're not getting any cooperation. Remember, The squeeky wheel gets the grease.
2009Jul 29
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
Last year the driver visor separated & Honda replaced it..I had another problem that they fixed the day before...The windows were rattling...the pins in the track kept on breaking. I called Honda Customer Service and they said no one else complained about the visor. I emailed my Honda Service Center & no one has gotten back to me..This is frustrating & annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The tires didn't wear well either...Had to replace tires at 20000 miles..It's like Honda doesn't want to hear about what's wrong with their cars!! And the service center isn't exactly in my neighborhood since they moved!
2009Jun 13
Civic EX
- Manual transmission
- 53,000 miles
I was able to “fix” my defective sun visors using two 1” binder clips on the inside edge of each visor.
When my visors began splitting open, I could force them back together, but they continued to break. After reading many reports on the internet from others with the same problem, saying this was just the first stage and ultimately they would split completely, I called Honda’s customer service line to report the situation. They reacted as if I was the first person to ever report this issue. Then, I wrote to the Honda CEO (Tetsuo Iwamura, CEO, Honda Motor Co. Inc., Mail Stop 500-2N-7A, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, California 90501-2746) detailing the problem and telling them they need acknowledge this problem and issue a recall, since it is so pervasive and actually poses a safety hazard. I received a call from a Honda representative, who told me to bring my Honda to an authorized service center for them to “diagnose” the problem and then they “may be able to help” with the cost of replacement. My dealer charges about $200 to replace both visors, and, since they would be replaced with the same defective visor design, it’s likely I’d need to replace them again every year! That’s when I thought of using the binder clips (available at any office store). The clips have been on for a couple months so far and have been holding the visors together perfectly. It’s not the most aesthetic solution, but it’s a lot cheaper than replacing them. At the very least, if Honda wants to avoid the cost of replacing millions of visors, it could issue a recall to install a color coordinated exterior metal clip to keep the visors from splitting.
2009Jul 23
Civic EX
- Manual transmission
- 57,000 miles
This is the third time the visor has broken. The first time they fixed it which lasted 2 weeks. The second time they replaced it under warranty. Now it has happened again while I'm not under warranty. I talked to the service manager and explained that I have four Honda's at my house and that personally this is my 7th Honda since I bought my first one in 1977 and that I've NEVER had any recurring problem with any of my Honda's before. He's going to take care of me. So, kudos to my dealer for doing the right thing. (Front Range Honda)
However, Honda needs to get this thing redesigned and have their QA department see that it gets fixed. I think they should recall the cars for this. It stays down in your line of vision when you don't even need the sun visor. (i.e. especially at night!) So, Honda, I love you guys...you have great products...fix this petty but very annoying and even unsafe problem!
2008May 01
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I bought my car in Nov. 2005 and the first time my visor broke was last year. I hardly ever use it so i guess that is why it did not fall apart until last year. Anyway, the visor cracked at the hinge just like all of the others and it was really annoying because the heat in Texas prevents the visor from staying up once it has broken. So, I drive around with the visor down and it is annoying and kind of dangerous because it blocks my view. I went to a Honda dealership last year and the nice gentleman did not make me pay for it because he said this has been happening ALOT!!!! Well, it has been 1year and 2 months since it broke and it is now broken AGAIN!!! I called a different Honda (because I have moved) and they will not cover it and they want me to pay $150 for a faulty product. I called American Honda to inquire as to what i can do to get this on Honda's radar and the lady was most unhelpful. She basically told me that my concern was noted and could not give me any kind of good answer as to what the next step was. I realize that this issue might not be high priority for Honda, but at least tell me how i can make it a high priority...what we need to do in order to change something. UGH!!! This is my second Honda and I had no problems with the first one. This one is putting a bad taste in my mouth.
2009Feb 10
Civic LX 1.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,234 miles
PLASTIC DRIVER SIDE VISOR BREAKS AT THE HINGE.
If this is a factory defect, then we should contact American Honda, yes I know, lot of you have spoken to a CUSTOMER SERVICE (the little, don't give a sh*t, just doing a job kind of person), Well call the Headquaters and ask to talk to the Marketing VP or higer up (they do give a sh*t) after explaining your problem, which is recurrent and clearly a manufacture's defect, voice your disatifaction and the possibility of your next purchase (which is coming up within 6 months) it may not be a Honda, Toyota or Kia (which you have one in your family) gives you better customer suppot. Explian how you have been a loyal customer for years and you may be depending on how satisfy you are with their response to your Legit complain.
Lastly, you can go to the JUNK yard and get a pair fairly inexpensive, is only 2 screws under the cover (be careful not to break it), a 5 minute job and labor is free unless you'll treat yourself to a latte for being so good.
Good luck everyone
2009Jun 19
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
We bought our 2006 Civic LX in October of 2005 and this is the 4th time getting these damn things fixed. This time around we are out of warranty, but I told the dealer that the visors are not more than a year old because they BREAK EVERY YEAR and this has been on ongoing issue. No exaggeration...EVERY YEAR they break. For God knows what reason, Honda will not make any type of changes and install new visors. They insist on putting the same **very obviously** defective sun visors back in. You can bet your ass that I will call corporate each time they break insisting that they are replaced at the company's expense. Why shouldn't they be? They never last long enough to go out of warranty (~3 years). If they broke for the first time after warranty, I'd say ok, well that's why there are warranties, but come on - they are basically disposable visors at this point.
Utterly ridiculous.
2007Dec 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Visor set #1 failed within one year...could not put the visor up, which obstructed my view. I had to replace both visors ($48.00 + tax each). Within 6 months or so, set #2 broke; again $96.00 + tax to replace both. Within 6-10 months after that, set #3 broke and we are currently dealing with that. When it gets so bad that I can no longer put the visor up, I'll replace it. The cost and the CA sales tax have gone up so likely I'm looking at $120 to replace both.
This is an ongoing defect. FIX IT, HONDA!
2009Jul 01
Civic SI 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 37,500 miles
So of course 1000 miles outside of warranty my visor falls apart. It's only been used with normal use, nothing hung from them. After a bit of reading, I see it's a common complaint :( Honda should definitely fix this.
2006Oct 15
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 2,500 miles
I have had the sun visor (passenger or driver) replaced 4 times already, and it just broke again. My warranty is over. I'm now dealing with their national customer service dept., who may "provide some assistance." IMO, this is a defective part from a lousy supplier, and they should fix it free of charge as long as it continues to break.
2009Jun 30
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
i absolutely love my car no gripes... have had a few recalls which i brought car in for and car was ok....however the sun visors keep coming apart every time u go to put them back up...my warranty runs out i believe on 07/08/2009 and today is 07/07/2009...how convenient this started right before my warranty ran out and was unable to get into the shop in time. my self and several friends who are also honda civic owners think that we are not the only ones having this prob and honda should do a recall.
2006Oct 20
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 12,000 miles
I have had three visors replaced in three years!!! Twice on the driver's side and once (so far) on the passenger's side. I don't have visor CD organizers or things hanging off of them. I don't really ask that much of my visors, only that they go up and down--ok, occasionally to the side-- but that's their job! That's what they're there for! Nevertheless, about every 10,000 miles one breaks, and since I had to pay for this last one, it's getting to be a pain in the ass. Because it wasn't under warranty, I got a "goodwill" fix where I only had to pay $25-- FOR A PROBLEM THEY KNOW ABOUT BUT WON'T RECALL. I am calling the corporate office next and citing all these other complaints in my case for the refund of my $25. (800)999-1009
2008Nov 20
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Driver's side visor cracked and drooped into my line of sight. I tried everything including Duct Tape and eventually it just completely fell off. I had to order my own online and replace it myself.
2006Jun 01
Civic EX-NAV
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
I got in my car one day to find that my driver's side visor was cracked and hanging down into my field of view. When I took it into Honda, they said they'd never seen the problem before, but the car had only been sold for about 7-8 months before that, so I see that it's a more common problem now.
This car has been nothing but a disappointment.
2008Sep 01
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I have always thought that Honda were good vehicles, hoever, I am beginning to doubt it. My car is 2 years old but has 65k miles. My sun visors began to break this summer and did not have the time to go to the dealer, not that it would have done any good anyway. I took my car in for the annual inspection and asked if they have had any complaints about the sun visors, their response was "oh yes". When asked if Honda would pay the replacement they said no because my car was no longer under warranty because of the mileage. What kind of crap is that? The car of course would not pass inspection without the visors in working order. It cost me $180.00 to replace. It's time for Honda to step up to the plate and do a recall on these visors. Its a pain in the ass, not to mention it poses a vision problem.
2007Aug 18
Civic LX 1.8L Fi
- Automatic transmission
- 50,140 miles
As with the other complaints here, the drivers side visor split and would not stay up.
2008Sep 03
Civic SI
- Manual transmission
- 11,200 miles
Same problem that 7 other Civic owners have documented. Sun visors initially separate, but eventually come apart and droop into your line of sight. Driver side failed first; then passenger side failed. Both replaced under warranty. I think I'll check to see if sun visors out of the Accord will fit when I have to have them replaced again when the car is out of warranty coverage. The visor appears to be about the same size as the ones in my 2003 Accord and they seem to be a better design.
2008Aug 30
Civic Honda Ex Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
The drivers side visor has broke twice and now needs replacing again.
Honda will not recall this problem. When my warranty runs out at the end of
September I will be charged for another one when it breaks again.
It seem like Honda has their head up their butt. I guess I will have to go to
a Corolla instead when the time presents its self. Bah Humbug.
2008Jul 01
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 30,000 miles
Similar problem as others with visor. Will have it repaired under warranty tomorrow.
2008Jul 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 43,496 miles
My driver side visor has separated and fell apart. It won't stay up or down, just hangs in your face. This is definitely a defect. Honda should replace it for free.
2007Mar 09
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
I only had the car for 3 months when the sun visor began to separated. In the beginning I was able to squeeze the visor back together and then the visor just hung in my line of vision while driving. Now the entire visor fell off. I have been too busy to go get it replaced. What an inconvenience and disappointment in a NEW car. We have also had the brakes replace 3 times in the 2 years we have owned the car...Yicks!!
2008Aug 01
Civic EX 4
- Manual transmission
- 20,000 miles
The passenger side visor separated when you move it to block the sun. At first I could push it together. Now it will not go together and the visor hangs limp, blocking my view. Time off work to have it replaced. Have had other friends with the same problem. Dealer says heat causes problem and we are in Phoenix. I have read many many complaints of this problem from all over.
2008Jun 03
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
My sun visor will not go back up and I cant see when I'm driving. It is extremely annoying.
2007Feb 10
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
The visor comes apart when you move it to block the sun. At first I could push it together. Now it will not go together and the visor hangs limp blocking my view somewhat.
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2009Jul 21
Civic EX 4 cyl
This is a major defect. I am thankful for my Honda dealer that is treating me well thru my Honda Care 100K Warranty.
Frank K.
Titusville, FL, USA
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