2003 Honda Accord Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,987 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Honda Accord, 4% of the 1,987 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The sun roof exploded. I thought it might have been hit by something but the glass was forced upward. I asked Honda service if this could be a defect problem but they said no. This happened in december 03 when the car was only a few months old. I had a similar problem with the rear windshield which also exploded in 2007. Both these events occurred while driving on a freeway in light traffic at 60 MPH..”
NHTSA complaint #11057445, filed 2017-12, 2,602 miles“Takata recall I was driving down the road when I lost control of my car. This resulted in my air bag being deployed as I came into collision with a guard rail on a city street. Luckily, only the passenger side airbag deployed. This resulted in my windshield being cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10971614, filed 2017-04, 110,000 miles“Windshield wiper motor stopped working. Driving on interstate 5 in seattle. Dark and rainy, wipers just stopped working. Car already had a recall to prevent this from happening. But still it happened. Failed recall. Had to replace motor for windshield at dealership. I have the old part. This shouldn't have had to happen. Really scary going 60 MPH at night, with rain fall to suddenly lose the car wipers. Thank you god im alive and keep my glass clean.”
NHTSA complaint #10939719, filed 2017-01, 101,200 miles“I was driving in heavy rain and my windshield wipers stopped working and I could not see a thing. I was lucky enough that other cars went around me on the highway. I called my local Honda dealership and they stated that their is not a recall on my vehicle and wanted to charge me an outrageous amount to replace the wiper motor. There is currently a recall on this for 2003 Honda accords no. Q78 when the motor gets wet it stops working but for some reason it does not include my vehicle VIN number. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894846, filed 2016-08, 220,000 miles“Someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!! On the above date, I started my car & proceeded to clean rain water from the windshield. The wipers would not come on, nor would the radio. This is just a couple of ongoing things that I've experienced with this car, since I've purchased it. My mechanic says the wipers are factory defects. Whew, not again!!!! Ugh! When's it going to end. I'm one of those people who depend on my car fro everything because of my college student so, I'm anal on the maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575921, filed 2014-03, 129 milesRelated recalls
- 08V169000Apr 11, 2008Honda 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…Covers: Honda Accord 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10115792Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure…
- 10115788Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected…
- 10018035Jun 1, 2005Always use correct replacement sunvisors. Honda servicenews.
- 10015305Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request on rear window regulator noise.
- 10015289Feb 1, 2005Door glass weatherstrip damage from tinting.
- 10014760Jan 16, 2005Rear window regulator noise.
- 10018095Dec 16, 2004Rear window regulator noise. Dealer visit request.
- 10014128May 16, 2004Mode/air mix problems after control panel replaced and removed.
Visibility (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 2003 Honda Accord
924 complaintsAir bags
318 complaintsBrakes
172 complaintsElectrical system
142 complaintsEngine cooling
95 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
81 complaintsBody and structure
73 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsEquipment
51 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsSuspension
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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