Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% | 1,000 miles |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% | 1,000 miles |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% | 0 miles |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% | 3,000 miles |
| 2018 | 32 | 2% | 18,000 miles |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2016 | 30 | 5% | 4,000 miles |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 2014 | 22 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2013 | 36 | 3% | 6,000 miles |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% | 18,000 miles |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% | 64,000 miles |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% | 23,000 miles |
| 2009 | 13 | 2% | 62,000 miles |
| 2008 | 25 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
| 2006 | 18 | 4% | 8,000 miles |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% | 46,000 miles |
| 2004 | 44 | 4% | 60,000 miles |
| 2003 | 70 | 4% | 65,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% | 78,000 miles |
| 2001 | 12 | 1% | 116,000 miles |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% | 95,000 miles |
| 1999 | 17 | 1% | 64,000 miles |
| 1998 | 24 | 2% | 224,000 miles |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% | 89,000 miles |
| 1996 | 21 | 4% | 107,000 miles |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded. The contact immediately pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered the failure. The next day, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed him that a rock had caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact refuted the diagnoses and stated that a rock could not have caused the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
My display screen (infotainment) that has almost all the setting to my car on it has been glitching every single time I drive my car. It has what is being described as "ghost touch". It will just flick back and forth between all different settings to my car, turn on and off the radio and go between stations, set destinations on my maps, submitting incidents on my maps, calling my contacts, requesting voice commands which lowers the fan speed on my ac and heat when doing so and numerous other settings including how my car locks itself, rear camera setting, audio settings, it is going through everything while driving and while stationary. …
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated when entering their vehicle. they noticed several small dark circles forming around the front driver side window as well the front windshield which made it difficult for the contact visibility while driving the vehicle. The contact stated after a few days the dark circles would disappear however it comes back intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and was told they believe the failure is related to the tinting on the windows that is causing the failure but was not able to provide a fixture for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Consumer stated circles appear randomly on six windows. There are wide dark slanted stripes that intermittently appear within the window. …
Hello, the car has this issue since i got it nrand new. Every time i drive in the rain or while its snowing, all lights on the dash board comes up and at least 50% of the options gets disabled. Like back up camera, windshield vipers, horn beeps non stop until you disconnect the battery and more. I see there is lots of people reporting same issue but honda dont want to help me with this issue. Went to homda dealer and they said $169 for diagnostics, then called and said its gonna be 2 hours which is $338 and even then saying they are not sure if it will take them 2hrs or 10 and i had no choice to tell them to stop and pay only $169. Please see the video for details Honda case# 13733111 https://youtu.be/ABoYlunVNVo
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated the passenger's side front windshield was distorted and replaced by dealer. The replacement windshield is worse than the original. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 3,731. On January of 2021 I called again and was told that my case had been closed. I asked that the case be reopened. On February 9, 2022, dealer said that Honda refuses to replace the windshield and that I have no recourse.
On the morning of Nov 1, 2022, I was driving on an open rural highway in cool, clear weather with no other vehicles on the road. Suddenly I heard an explosive crashing sound followed immediately by the sound of broken glass falling. I was afraid to stop right there because a few years ago, there were several vehicles hit by rifle fire not far from me in northern Colorado. As I drove, I felt a little air flow, as if a back window was partly open. When I came to a parking lot for a hiking trailhead, there were other vehicles in the lot and I felt safe to pull over. Examination showed that the sunroof on my car had shattered. Luckily, I had the sunscreen closed, or I would have gotten a face full of broken glass while traveling 55 mph. I reported to the sheriff. We tried to imagine what could have happened. …
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a sound like a gunshot coming from the sunroof before the sunroof shattered into tiny pieces. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home and contacted the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was taken the dealer where she was informed that a rock had struck the sunroof, causing the sunroof to shatter. The contact was shown the point of impact. The contact contended the report and stated that there was no debris on the roadway that should have caused the sunroof glass to shatter. The contact was given a case number. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Back up camera malfunctioning since the past couple weeks. It displays these colorful artifacts as shown in the attached images. It makes it harder to observes obstructions, cars while backing up. Haven't got this component inspected yet but looking online, it seems to be a issue common to different Honda models (particularly 2019 Models) - see link below [redacted]
Related recalls (1)
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Accord years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (70), 2004 (44), 2013 (36), 2018 (32) and 2016 (30) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Honda Accord window & wiper problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 08V-169 (motor, Apr 11, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Accord window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (57 mentions), followed by the sun/moon roof assembly (56).
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.