1997 Honda Accord Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Honda Accord, 3% of the 460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electric windows operate very slowly (to not at all) especially in cold weather. Hazard light switch sticks to the on position in cold weather. Electric door locks do not work properly on the driver's side door. Emissions light comes on (and stays on) prematurely or for no reason).”
NHTSA complaint #10056698, filed 2004-02, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While attempting to open or close the driver side power window it failed to open or close completely. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 89000.”
NHTSA complaint #10281711, filed 2009-08, 89,000 miles“When pushing button to open or close window, window goes really slow. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated they would change driver's side switch. Less than two years later, window was starting to move slowly again. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8018740, filed 2002-09“Internal pieces of the heater fan are falling off, going into the fan itself, causing the fan to be inoperative. Problem could create a fire hazard due to the material going into the fan. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #856236, filed 2000-02“All windows when being operated either up or down continue to come off track. Dealer has replaced power window regulator but all windows have fallen off the track inside the doors. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8002116, filed 2002-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2018 | 34 | 2% |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 | 31 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2014 | 23 | 2% |
| 2013 | 37 | 3% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 26 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 47 | 5% |
| 2003 | 75 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 22 | 5% |
| 1995 | 20 | 4% |
| 1994 | 19 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 9 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 9 | 5% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1997 Honda Accord
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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