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 2013 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating as needed. The contact was able to continue driving at slower speeds. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The driver's side sun visor will not stay in the upright position, sometimes blocking my view of traffic signals or other items, even those below the level of the rear-view mirror. Honda wants $150 for the part. There are may YouTube videos about the problem caused by a failure of a cheap piece of plastic that is prone to breaking. It seems to me that Honda should fix this safety feature as part of a recall.
I was driving my Honda Accord 2013 ex-l v6 on interstate 405 in washington state between bellevue and kirkland when I heard a large explosion over my head. Glass immediately fell on me and all over my car. I looked up and saw that my sunroof had broken into many pieces. The brunt of the glass fell on the passenger seat so I was lucky that no one was riding with me, but I still had a few cuts on my arm from the glass falling on me. Of course, in shock from the explosion, I swerved out of panic to the side of the road, which could have caused another accident if someone was on the right of me. Honda denies that the sunroof exploded and that a rock must have hit the sunroof, but I have seen countless first hand accounts on the internet detailing this same experience on multiple Honda vehicles. Honda will not take ownership and I could have been seriously hurt or impaled from the glass. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact noticed that the front passenger side was leaking under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the washer reservoir, hose, and the hood liner were chewed through completely. The technician informed the contact that the hoses, washer motor, and spray nozzle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,504. The VIN was not provided. Updated 04/20/16 consumer stated on 2/15/16 she noticed leak underneath passenger side front. Found hoses had been chewed through in several locations. Also found chewing of metal in engine compartment and hole chewed through liner of hood. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the contact attempted to elevate the front driver's seat. The seat made a clicking noise and failed to elevate. Whenever the seat was elevated, it would fall out of position, which made it difficult for the contact to drive. In addition, the front driver's side window failed to close completely. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified about the failures and opened case number: 08428126. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while parked, the windshield wipers smeared in the line of vision on the driver side of the windshield. The contact stated that when it rained, the windshield wiper would put the water back into the line of vision on the driver side windshield affecting the contact's visibility. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 5/11/15 updated 9/29/2017
The driver side sun visor falls down blocking the view and distracting the driver. This is obviously a wide spread problem as there are a number of videos on you tube claiming to show how to repair it. Honda should have to replace these visors when they malfunction. NHTSA is derelict if it does not address this problem! This problem happens without warning or any action on the part of the driver.
The visor on the driver side suddenly popped and now it keeps falling, impairing visibility. This appears to be an issue with other Honda's and if that's the case, you need to investigate this and put a recall on it because not only is it annoying, but it is a hazard that most definitely impairs driving. Please look into this!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. While driving on the highway, the sun roof spontaneously shattered without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
I was driving down the highway at about 11 pm and the sunroof glass just exploded. Nothing hit the car and luckily the visor was closed or I would have crashed. This is a hazard and has happened in other Honda accords. The dealer offered no recourse.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2013 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2013 Honda Accord, 3% of the model year's 1,426 complaints. The component named most often is rearview mirrors/devices (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Honda Accord window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2013 Honda Accord, though it has 5 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 2013 Honda Accord window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 6,000 miles, and 69% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 3 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.