IllustrationDRIVERS SIDE VISOR FAILS TO RETURN TO "UP" POSITION HANGS DOWN. *TR
2007 Honda Civic
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Civic years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
2540–25K
22325–50K
15850–75K
10275–100K
107100–150K
47150K+
891 reports with mileage · 313 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 246 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 176 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 170 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
48 crash reports9 fire reports31 injury reports
Visibility complaints
176 reportsDRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR IN OUR 2007 HONDA CIVIC BREAKS IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT CRACKS AT THE JOINT THAT MOUNTS TO THE ROOF. CAUSES VISORS TO HANG DOWN ALL THE TIME AND HAMPER VIEW. APPARENTLY A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS. *KB
DEFECTIVE SUNVISORS- FALL INTO LINE OF SIGHT. BROKE AT APPROX 40,000 MILES. FIRST THE DRIVER SIDE AND ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO LONGER ABLE TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE WAY. *TR
I OWN A 2007 HONDA CIVIC SI WHICH HAS FAULTY SUN VISORS. THE VISORS APPEAR TO BE MADE OF TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHICH SEPARATE APART IN THE HEAT. DUE TO THIS SEPARATION, THEY DO NOT "GRIP" THE LITTLE ARM WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE CEILING; THEREFORE, THE VISORS CANNOT BE PUSHED UP TO THE CEILING. NO-MATTER-WHAT THE VISORS DROPS DO…
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I OWN A 2007 HONDA CIVIC SI WHICH HAS FAULTY SUN VISORS. THE VISORS APPEAR TO BE MADE OF TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHICH SEPARATE APART IN THE HEAT. DUE TO THIS SEPARATION, THEY DO NOT "GRIP" THE LITTLE ARM WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE CEILING; THEREFORE, THE VISORS CANNOT BE PUSHED UP TO THE CEILING. NO-MATTER-WHAT THE VISORS DROPS DOWN AND RETURNS TO THE POSITION IT WOULD BE TO BE USED (FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE SUN IS IN YOUR EYES).. HOWEVER IT IS A DISTRACTION AND A COMPLETE NUISANCE TO ANY DRIVER. I AM PETITE AND IT OBSTRUCTS MY VIEW; HOWEVER, IF ANYONE ELSE WHO IS TALLER THAN ME ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE THEY CANNOT SEE STRAIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM BECAUSE THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AGAINST THE CEILING.. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. MOREOVER, THE PASSENGER VISOR SEPARATED LAST WEEK AND HAS THE SAME FAULTY ISSUE AS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TR
SUN VISORS SPLIT IN HALF. ONCE THE VISORS ARE SPLIT, THEY WILL NOT HOLD A "TUCKED UP" POSITION, BUT RATHER WILL HANG DOWN AND OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE PROBLEM IS CHRONIC AND THERE IS NOW A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT HAS FORCED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE SUN VISORS. HOWEVER, THE BROKEN VISOR…
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SUN VISORS SPLIT IN HALF. ONCE THE VISORS ARE SPLIT, THEY WILL NOT HOLD A "TUCKED UP" POSITION, BUT RATHER WILL HANG DOWN AND OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE PROBLEM IS CHRONIC AND THERE IS NOW A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT HAS FORCED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE SUN VISORS. HOWEVER, THE BROKEN VISORS ARE BEING REPLACED BY ANOTHER VISOR WITH THE SAME DESIGN DEFECT. AFTER A BRIEF PERIOD OF USE, THE NEW SUN VISOR ALSO FAILS. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO CREATE A NEW DESIGN WITHOUT THE FLAW AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGN WITH THE NEW DESIGN AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. *TR
I AM A RESIDENT OF CHARLESTON SC AND IT GETS FAIRLY HOT HERE WITH SUMMER MONTH TEMPERATURES. I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC AND THE SUN VISORS ( BOTH OF THEM) HAVE MELTED , CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM MY CAR GETTING WARMER INSIDE WHILE SITTING.THE VISORS HANG IN THE LINE OF VIEW FOR MYSELF AND PASSENGERS OF MY VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT THIS C…
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I AM A RESIDENT OF CHARLESTON SC AND IT GETS FAIRLY HOT HERE WITH SUMMER MONTH TEMPERATURES. I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC AND THE SUN VISORS ( BOTH OF THEM) HAVE MELTED , CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM MY CAR GETTING WARMER INSIDE WHILE SITTING.THE VISORS HANG IN THE LINE OF VIEW FOR MYSELF AND PASSENGERS OF MY VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT THIS CAR IS FAIRLY NEW,AND A SAFETY ISSUE LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS IS PRETTY COMMON OCCURRENCE AFTER RESEARCHING THIS. *TR
SUN VISOR IN 2007 LX CIVIC COUPE FAILED IN HOT WEATHER. THE PLASTIC MELTED AND SPRING BROKE THROUGH SO THAT IT DOES NOT FUNCTION AND PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTS VIEW. REPLACED THE VISOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2008, AND THE NEW ONE BROKE AGAIN IN 2009. THE PART IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BY HONDA. *TR
2007 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE. CONSUMER STATES DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE *TGW
A SUN VISOR FAILED, AGAIN. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FIRST WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE, SECOND AND THIRD, PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE MELTING OF THE VISOR INSIDES, DUE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, IS NOW A KNOWN DEFECT TO MANY OWNERS AND THE DEALERSHIPS. DRIVING WITH THE SUN VISOR STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A TALL…
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A SUN VISOR FAILED, AGAIN. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FIRST WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE, SECOND AND THIRD, PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE MELTING OF THE VISOR INSIDES, DUE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, IS NOW A KNOWN DEFECT TO MANY OWNERS AND THE DEALERSHIPS. DRIVING WITH THE SUN VISOR STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN A TALLER DRIVER IS PRESENT. ALSO, THE ISSUE IS NOT EASILY MENDED UNLESS THE VISOR IS TAKEN IN TO BE REPLACED. WHICH WAS FREE THE FIRST TWO TIMES, BUT NOW COSTS AROUND $100. *TR
THE SUN VISOR IN MY 2007 TWO DOOR HONDA HAS BROKEN AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. IT GETS IN THE WAY OF MY VISION AND DISTRACTS ME WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE. THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE VISORS IN THIS CAR IS MAJOR. IT WILL NOT STAY UP AND FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF MY FACE. A FEW TIMES IT HAS CAUSED SUCH A DISTRACTION I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD…
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THE SUN VISOR IN MY 2007 TWO DOOR HONDA HAS BROKEN AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. IT GETS IN THE WAY OF MY VISION AND DISTRACTS ME WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE. THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE VISORS IN THIS CAR IS MAJOR. IT WILL NOT STAY UP AND FALLS DOWN IN FRONT OF MY FACE. A FEW TIMES IT HAS CAUSED SUCH A DISTRACTION I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD TRYING TO KEEP IT OUT OF MY FACE. THIS OCCURS EVERY DAY AND I HAVE TO MOVE IT TO THE SIDE WHICH BOTHERS ME. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE. I AM NOT PAYING $100 FOR A REPLACEMENT WHICH WILL ONLY END UP FAILING ANYWAYS. HONDA NEEDS TO OWN UP AND MAKE A RECALL SO THAT THIS DESIGN FLAW DOES NOT CAUSE CRASHES OR ANY DEATHS DUE TO THE MAJOR DISTRACTION IT CREATES TO THE DRIVERS. *TR
Official recalls
919V502000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
19V378000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
May 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
18V268000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Apr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
17V545000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Aug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
17V030000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Jan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
16V346000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
May 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
07V512000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Nov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
07V399000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring
Sep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
07V402000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Sep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.