Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1998 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Takata recall the windshield washer pump failed as well. This would not allow me to clear the salt spray from the windshield resulting in almost no visibility. I was driving in stop and go traffic on interstate 94 heading east.
My car was repaired at this dealership, because coggin Honda couldn't take my car because stated there were 8 other car that were damaged due to the rain, but purchased at coggin Honda in 7/98. Had no choice but to take it to duval Honda. They told me they couldn't tell me where the leak is in my car. They also damaged the leather interior on the front doors while in their care. 2 holes are on the door., plus scratches on the driver's door. They were not helpful at all. I had to pay $500 and now the car is still damaged.
This car is a lemon. I have had so many problems I can not believe it. The sunroof has been replace 3 times, the headliner 2 times. The fuel gauge sticks at times, even after filling the tank it only shows it's half full. The EGR valve has been replaced once, and it now is bad again. I burn 93 octane gas, supposedly the cleanest, but my dealer tells me it's from dirty gas. The fan for the climate control chirps like a bird.
Driver's exterior and rear mirrors vibrate so hard while driving at highway speeds that they cause visual difficulty which May result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Also squeaking noise coming the sun roof which dealer have replaced once before. But the problem still exists. Please provide further information.
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for stalling and sputtering issues. Honda issued a recall on the ignition switch, but the consumer has taken the vehicle in to the dealer 3 times and the problem has not been resolved. The passenger side power window would not work when the control panel was used on the drivers side.
Automatic door locks fail to lock automatically. Consumer manually locks each door instead of one door locking all. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Power windows inoperable,only the driver side front would work.
Both front windows make whistling and craking noise when the vehicle is drive 50mph. I suspect the seal is not tight enough. The dealer, with only visual inspection, says its only normal..
The power windows would lock up. Have taken to dealer. Informed by mechanic repair not done until problem has happened. Have an extended warranty of 7 yrs from date of purchase. Ts
After a rain storm inside front of vehicle was flooded as a result of water coming through windshield.contacted dealer.
Passenger windows do not operate at either the passenger side or from the driver's control. Yh
Window & Wiper complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1998 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1998 Honda Accord, 2% of the model year's 1,200 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1998 Honda Accord window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 1998 Honda Accord, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1998 Honda Accord window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 224,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.