Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (25 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 6,300 and 29,000 miles, from the 13 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Our Honda Civic is white. On the right rear quarter panel where the rear window glass meets the quarter panel. The paint is bubbling, flaking and pealing off.”

Filed Mar 29, 2025

“Paint and finish bubbling and peeling on hood, roof, some on trunk. In the worst spots paint is worn away down to the metal, creating rusting hazard. On hood, peeled paint can blow onto the windshield, interfering with vision and distracting the driver. Vehicle has been inspected by a USAA insurance adjuster and by Rudolf Body and Paint in El Paso, TX.”

Filed Dec 19, 2024

“Ac evaporator has failed not allowing windshield to defrost and defog properly. It is know issue at this time ac compressor and condenser are covered under extended warranty but not the ac evaporator.”

Filed Oct 8, 2024

“The paint began flaking off in dime size chunks after a car wash. primarily around the back windshield but also around the gas door cover. I brought it to a body shop to be checked on. They said this was a common thing they see in civics from 2017, and it is a manufacturing defect.”

Filed Apr 7, 2024

Other problems on this car

• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 132 reports
• Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 122 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 38 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 35 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 28 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 26 reports