This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$65.00
Average Mileage:
34,965 miles
Total Complaints:
38 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced the sun visor (17 reports)
- not sure (9 reports)
- recall the faulty sun visor, replacement doesn't work (9 reports)
- temporary fix - zip ties, clip, etc. (2 reports)
- dealer offered to pay half of charge to fix visor ($46) (1 reports)
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- Honda Civic Visor Settlement - In the past, Honda Civic owners have posted messages on this site concerning failed sun visors. I work with one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs and class members in a case against Honda regarding Honda Civic sun visors. We have reached a settlement with Honda in the case. If you own or lease (or previously owned or leased) a Honda Civic (model years 2006 through 2008, as well as some 2009 models) you might be eligible to receive settlement benefits--including an extended warranty on the visors and reimbursement for what you paid out-of-pocket to repair your sun visor. The notice that went to the class regarding the case and the settlement is available at www.visorsettlement.com, under the "Notice" link in the left-hand column. You may review it to see if your vehicle is covered under the settlement and if you are entitled to benefits. The notice contains information on how to submit a claim for reimbursement if you paid out-of-pocket to repair or replace your Civic sun visor. If you have questions, feel free to call me or Steven Tindall at 415-421-1800 or log onto www.visorsettlement.com
2010Dec 01
Civic EX Coup 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
Sun Visor went out a month or two after getting the car. Went to Honda to try to sell my vehicle and instead of charging me $150 for check up they gave me a courtesy check for free and replaced my visor no charge. Have other issues with the vehicle but said nothing was wrong with it. Went to another Honda and quoted me at $2688!
2007Oct 14
Civic SI
- Manual transmission
- 2,000 miles
It could have caused an huge accident on the freeway when I pull the sun visor down to protect my eyes while driving and it just brakes and flies off the window!!!
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2010Aug 10
Civic
- Manual transmission
- 94,000 miles
Just when I thought this only happened to me! Yep, my driver's side sun visor has become a safety hazard. Sure, I may have a lot of miles on my car but it's still only over 3 years old and the visor crapped out??!! I tried Gorilla Glue Epoxy and that lasted about 3 minutes. So...I'm gonna try the few suggestions on installing screws to keep it together cause I'm not paying $70+ for a stupid visor! Hope this screw thing works though!!
FIX IT HONDA....maybe I should as nicely. Honda, can you please fix this problem so others aren't jeopardizing their safety? Thank you.
2009Oct 15
Civic Hybrid
- 20,000 miles
Faulty Visor splits due to poor craftsmanship. It is not only a danger but annoying. I use my visors to hold a sun shade in place and because it's broken I cannot use either.
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2010Aug 17
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 21,000 miles
not so happy that warranty expired two months before the visor separated, and kept falling down while i was driving long distance. an unnecessary safety problem that cost me time and money.
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2007Oct 01
Civic 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
both visors have been replaced 3 times due to them separating.
2008Jun 01
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
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I had a Civic EX for 3 years and as everyone else I started having problems with my visors. I applied the fix below for the last 2 years and it seems to do the job. I have not had to replace my visors. The problem is that the visor is build by two pieces of molded plastic that encase the tension mechanism that holds the visor open or closed. Honda designed it with the assumption that the internal clips that hold the two pieces of plastic together will be strong enough to hold the tension mechanism and the visor from splitting apart. Well it does not work. It will hold for about a year and after the hot summer days start, the plastic gets soft and the visor starts to fall apart. As soon as I noticed the visor starting to split I looked for something to hold the visor together. I decided that a 1 inch thick metal binder clip should be strong enough to hold the visor together. If you do not know what it is, please click on the link: http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/moreviews?catentryId=11562&langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&imageClickSequence=0
To install do the following:
1. Pull down your visor all the way, as close to the windshield as possible.
2. Take the paper clip and by squeezing the ears of the clip insert it at the edge of the visor, close to the rod that connects the visor to the roof of the car.
3. Once installed you must remove the ears of the binder clip or the visor will not turn. 4. To remove the ears just squeeze the base of the ears where they connect to the binder clip and they will come off. For the ear that is closest to the roof you might have to use a needle nose pair of pliers to remove.
Good Luck
2010Aug 19
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
the sun visor problem has nothing to do with the car mechanics its just a big pain in the ass to look at a car with very few miles that already has pieces breaking on the interior
2010Aug 03
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 32,500 miles
I believe that this should be a recall as even my honda service man told me that he's seen this problem a lot in Civics and in Accords. Unfortunately my warrenty expired after 3 years and I was just after that mark so I had to pay fully for it (about 100 bucks). I hope that this becomes a recall, and I've saved my receipt to get reimbursed if so!
It wasn't terribly annoyinng to me as I'm shorter but it was definitely a hazard for my husband to drive, it blocked his line of view.
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2009Aug 03
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 21,000 miles
Had to have the visor (driver's side) replaced on 3 different occassions. Hot weather seemed to make it crack worse. However my car stays in a garage except while working 6 hours a day. Dealer had to replace each time since car was under warranty.
2010Jul 11
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
New York had a heat wave, over 90 to 100 degree for several weeks so it seems we now have the visor probelms reported in hotter states like Nevada and Florida. My driver side sun visor first cracked at the top and then started to fall down. I went to put it back up because I couldn't see when I drove and it fell off in my hand!
2010Jul 02
Civic ES
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
The visor on the driver side snapped open and cracked up on top less than 1 year after buying my car. This happened twice in less than two years. Since the car was under warranty; the dealer replaced it both times free. The 3rd time, I decided not to pay over $100 to fix something that is going to be broken again.
I acknowledge that this is a safety issue because when it cracks open and hangs down, it blocks my view of the road and I need both hands to place it back. I'm very displeased that Honda treats this problem as if it was nothing they could do about it.
2010May 31
Civic 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Pulled down the sun visor and both of them snapped, what a cheap piece of equipment. Really sad cause I have always been a fan of Honda, but you can tell they made this piece or had it manufactured from Toys r Us!!!!!
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2009Mar 26
Civic LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
This is my wife's vehicle and it didn't really bother her that much because she is 8 inches shorter than I am. But when this visor split and kept hanging down further and further, I could barely see when I drove the car and it was always right in my face. After about a year of this I finally ripped the thing off! Now I am seeing that I am not alone with this defective part...and I am hesitant to replace it if the replacement is going to do the same thing! What a pain!
2010May 10
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I haven't tried to fix it yet, but it is so annoying and a danger when it flops down in your face.
2010May 26
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Last week my passenger visor cracked along the seam, then broke off altogether. It was a real nuisance, constantly hanging down in my passenger's face. I wish Honda would offer a recall for this as it seems like an extremely common problem. I bought the car used (2 years old), and I have a full power train warranty but I have no idea if this is going to be covered. I refuse to pay more than $50 or so to get it fixed.
2010Mar 01
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 25,500 miles
I'm in the heart of Texas and the visor just melted apart after a day in the sun. Took it to Howdy Honda and they fixed it free of charge. They said it was a "known issue" and would take about 15 min to fix. I'm happy I don't have to drive with the sun in my eyes! :)
2010May 06
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 29,350 miles
This is the second time it happened, and these are the new fixed ones. My drivers side failed the day after
2008Jul 03
Civic EX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 10,654 miles
This was the first time it happened. It has now happened twice since this. So far...
2010Jan 01
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Driver's side visor's plastic split. Has been that way for months. Couldn't move it. Tried to fix it, now it's completely broken off.
There should be a recall. Dealer wants $100 to replace. Of course it's not under warranty anymore. But sounds like they just need a new design and not simply replace with a new one that's the same. It'll just happen again.
2009Apr 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Manual transmission
- 40,000 miles
Honda or honda's supplier did a poor job having hard sping steel part in visor applying stress to a soft plastic, hence the plastic fails and the problem is worse with hot weather.
By drilling a few small holes on the visor, I was able to use nylon zip ties to hold the visor together and now it is fine.
Honda should have a recall
2008Jul 09
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 30,320 miles
First of all, I was driving and I put my sun visor down and it fell in my lap!!! I was so upset! So, I brought my car in and they replaced it... Well 5 months later the same thing happened!!!! I'm so over it!!! I took it in again and they fixed it for the second time... Now its separating again... I'm so pissed about it! Now, I'm having other problems with my civic... Now it's the hooks and my battery leaked acid all in my car, my brakes went out (front and back). I had a honda accord before and I never had any problems with it! I've taken my car in to get fixed about 6 times in the past 2 years!!!
2009Aug 01
Civic SX
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I bought a Honda because everyone I know who has had one has been THRILLED with the quality of the car. Now here I am, one year later barely able to see in the early morning or evenings when driving to and from work because of the Sun Visor #1 wouldn't remain in the up or down position and then, #2, literally split in half and fell off in my lap.
What a joke. I called the closest Honda dealer - too bad...warranty is done..estimate at least $200.00 to fix.I wrote a letter to the Corporate Headquarters a few weeks ago and am waiting for a response. This is nuts - you can't drive if you can't see properly - I am almost 50 - have owned many cars over the years. NEVER had a sun visor problem in my Ford -
2009Jan 06
Civic ES 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 16,000 miles
Couldn't believe the visor broke and Honda just said "we'll order another one" like it happens every day. Also interior has some flaws. Complaint I entered on the suspension had wrong mileage. It was probably around 16,000 when they had to replace the rear control arms & give us 2 new tires.
Got this car for the MPG and at least that has not been a disappointment. Hope this car lasts. Our '04 Escape with over 115,000 has had no problems. That Fusion is looking mighty good.
2009Aug 19
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Sun visor fell off. Dealer refused to fix, as the warranty for the car is over. Offered to pay half of the charge, as the sun visor for '07 civics has not yet been recalled.
2009Aug 10
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 63,300 miles
I called anyone who would listen ... Of course they would listen and acted like I was the only one who had this problem ... As if it was crazy and my sun visor was breaking apart ... I located this website and now realize I had been lied to and Honda refuses to deal with this problem ... Still unsure how to proceed ... Guess I need to budget for a yearly sun visor replacement or get rid of the car ... I did forward this website to the owner of the local Honda dealer ... I now have their attention ... but tomorrow will decide "To Pay or Not To Pay"
Update from Aug 24, 2009: I called anyone who would listen ... Of course they would listen and acted like I was the only one who had this problem ... As if I was crazy amd my sun visor wasn't breaking apart ... I located this website and now realize I had been lied to and Honda refuses to deal with this problem ... Still unsure how to proceed ... Guess I need to budget for a yearly sun visor replacement or get rid of the car ... I did forward this website to the owner of the local Honda dealer ... I now have their attention ... but never heard back from them ...
2009Jul 01
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
This is the SECOND time my driver's side visor has split - just like the first time last year when it was still under warranty. AND, the passenger side is now broken (first time for it). The dealer now wants $70.00 APIECE to replace both visors - and I get the same visor in return for my money....I told him to keep their crappy visors.
Yes - the heavy duty binder clip works - and fortunately they're black to match the exterior of my car...and that's just a joke!!! .... this is unacceptable my car is barely two years old and looks like junk now
2008Jun 15
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
This is a very poor design. I have had "spring loaded" visors before on other makes of cars and never had an issue. The spring contained in this visor eventually split the seam and made raising the visor two-hands required...interesting when driving down the road!
2008Mar 01
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
The sunvisors on my 2007 civic come down but cannot get them back up unless I hold onto the base with alot of pressure and swing them up, you can actually feel it click into place.
2009Jun 21
Civic SI
- Manual transmission
- 15,000 miles
Seems like 2007 Hondas are having the same problem with their cheap plastic window visors. The cheap plastic breaks at the seam for no apparent reason and then you are unable to keep the visor up - it flops down blocks your vision field while driving - very dangerous. I love Honda because of their high-quality reputation but this has been a show stopper. I think they need to recall and replace so nobody else has to deal with this issue. I live 35 miles away from the dealer - what a pain!
2009Apr 21
Civic LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 26,770 miles
This car was the first "new" car I have bought off the floor of the dealership. I am disappointed in the problems I have had with this model. I've replaced both sun visors 3 times, the dealer does not charge to replace, however, this is a SAFETY issue if I were to get into an accident at the time its broken, it is level to my forehead and I'm short so I have to sit closer to the wheel. I've told my daughter, if I ever get my head split open due to the visor, contact an attorney. Now, the other problem, I'm taking the car in tomorrow because on a road trip, in pouring rain, my AC stopped working, I will give an update as to what they tell me the problem is! to be continued....
2009Mar 24
Civic LX
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
I went to my dealership and they acted as though I was stupid and that is was my fault for my driver side sun visor being broken. they said it would cost 80 dollars to replace plus 20 for installing. Why should I have to pay 100 or so dollars to replace something that is just going to break again? That’s crap give them hell don let them push you around you shouldn’t have to pay a sh*t load of money for something that is just going to break.
2007Aug 08
Civic EX 1.8L Vtec 4
- Manual transmission
- 4,000 miles
I�ve had to replace 3 cracked driver side sunvisors on my 2007 Honda. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU IT IS JUST A HEAT PROBLEM. I live in Central California, hardly ever get real hot weather. Honda at 1-800-999-1009 acted like I was only one that has problem. Refused to guarantee after warranty is over. Look on internet. Massive complaints about sunvisor. We should not be penalized because they use cheap parts. This is a safety issue. This problem started with their 2006 models and they still haven�t fixed it.
Don't let them get away with this: Write complaint directly to Tetsuo Iwamura, CEO of Honda Motor Co. Inc., Mail Stop 500-2N-7A, 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torranc, California 90501-2746. Let him know if you don�t get satisfaction, you will file complaint with National Highway Traffice Safety Administration (NHTSA) at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm and Consumer Product Safety Commission at http://www.cpsc.gov/. You can file complaint on line.
We have power in #'s. Let�s use our power.
2009Feb 11
Civic EX 1.8L Vtec 4
- Manual transmission
- 12,895 miles
I’ve had to replace 3 cracked driver side sun visors on my 2007 Honda. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU IT IS JUST A HEAT PROBLEM. I live in Central California, hardly ever get real hot weather. Honda at 1-800-999-1009 acted like I was only one that has problem. Refused to guarantee after warranty is over. Look on internet. Massive complaints about sun visor. We should not be penalized because they use cheap parts. This is a safety issue. This problem started with their 2006 models and they still haven’t fixed it.
Don't let them get away with this: Write complaint directly to Tetsuo Iwamura, CEO of Honda Motor Co. Inc., Mail Stop 500-2N-7A, 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torranc, California 90501-2746. Let him know if you don’t get satisfactrion, you will file complaint with National Highway Traffice Safety Administration (NHTSA) at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm and Consumer Product Safety Commission at http://www.cpsc.gov/. You can file complaint on line.
We have power in #'s. Let’s use our power.
2008Oct 01
Civic LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
The visor on the driver side snaps open and cracks up on top. It is a cheap plastic part. I my bought the vehicle about 1 and 1/2 year ago and it already happened twice. Since the car is under warranty the dealer has replaced it both times free. Second time it cracked open only in couple years. Not sure why they have plastic casing to pull it up and down as it is common sense that plastic will crack opne if you regularly pull it up and down to protect from sun light. Once it cracks open it hangs loose down and very much disturbing to your natural view of the road. This is a small problem but big pain in the rear..... My biggest worry is once the car is off the warranty if this keeps on happening I will end up spending big money this stupid little part........ Planning to file complaint with Honda Motors USA
2008May 21
Civic EX 4
- Manual transmission
- 15,000 miles
The driver 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.
2008Aug 01
Civic EX 4
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
The visor separates 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. Three visors total have been replaced by dealer
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2010Jul 29
Civic LX
Problem #5 - now REALLY. The dealer was so smug when I asked why I had to pay for it. Ha! Ha! Class action suit. I got my money back but not with interest!!!
danmar126
Freeport, PA, USA
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