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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 Honda Accord Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
2%of 1,200 total for the year
Median mileage
126,996miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Honda Accord, 2% of the 1,200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,996 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10939799, filed 2017-01, 223,993 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #732475, filed 2000-09

“The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord. While the contact was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the windshield became extremely foggy making it difficult to see. The defroster was activated which failed to effectively correct the failure. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The windshield was replaced on two occasions by an independent auto glass company. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Updated 08/27/10. The consumer stated the windshield was replaced three times. Updated 08/30/10”

NHTSA complaint #10341568, filed 2010-07, 30,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10006050, filed 2003-01

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #854531, filed 1999-12

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202511%
202421%
202311%
202252%
202152%
202051%
2019122%
2018342%
2017143%
2016315%
2015122%
2014232%
2013373%
2012154%
201183%
2010163%
2009162%
2008262%
2007153%
2006205%
2005223%
2004475%
2003754%
200271%
2001142%
2000171%
1999172%
1998272%
1997133%
1996225%
1995204%
1994195%
199353%
199294%
199152%
199095%
198956%
198811%
198722%
1985215%

Other parts of the 1998 Honda Accord

Electrical system
308 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
276 complaints
Engine cooling
134 complaints
Fuel system
82 complaints
Air bags
79 complaints
Body and structure
76 complaints
Vehicle speed control
67 complaints
Suspension
62 complaints
Other or unknown
52 complaints
Brakes
51 complaints
Seat belts
29 complaints
Steering
29 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology