2016 Honda Accord Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 5%of 612 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Honda Accord, 5% of the 612 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear view camera is totally useless in situations where there is a mix of bright sunlight and shade conditions. The dynamic range of the camera isn't large enough to provide a clear picture of what is behind you. You get a blown out picture with no detail in the sunlit areas and blacks in the shade areas. I've had other cars with backup camera systems and this is the worst excuse for one I've ever seen.”
NHTSA complaint #10927151, filed 2016-11, 100 miles“The driver's side mirror is the worst idea in the world how is it that no one is not able to see just how bad/dangerous that mirror is I have had three close calls count them three in one day of driving in hi traffic I need this replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10872182, filed 2016-06, 42 miles“My backup camera stopped working when I took my car to the dealership to get an exterior replacement part. It worked fine when I dropped it off. Now the screen is completely black when you are in reverse but you can still see the backup camera lines. The dealership is trying to charge me $140 to even look at it. Somebody posted this exact complaint in july 2020. They stated that the camera housing might be letting condensation and water inside, causing it to short out. There are two additional complaints with the same issue from march 2020, one in february 2020, and one in january 2020. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387735, filed 2021-01, 44,000 miles“On 10/10/2019 (thursday) approximately 4:45 pm there was construction going on between exit 312 and exit 319 (clayton /fuquay) area hwy 40. Construction dropped a large load which sounded really loud and debris was blown in the air and covered my car with cement like stuff on my car. Its all over my windshield and body of my car. Second time at 5:45 am in the morning on 10/15/2019 (tuesday) they are working again in the area, and their are large clouds of smoke coming up again and then I see later on in the day when I get into my car that I have this stuff on my car somemore. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268916, filed 2019-10, 39,000 miles“There appears to be a problem with distorted glass being used in the rear windows of 2016 Honda accords. Looking through the rear window of my Accord sport, vehicles and especially lane markings appear out of focus and wavy. The problem is even worse in rainy conditions. This makes it difficult to determine the proximity of vehicles behind me, especially in heavy traffic conditions. Honda's district service manager acknowledged the problem without even asking to see my car. He called it characteristic of the accords and claimed they all have varying levels of distortion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10926764, filed 2016-11, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174695Apr 17, 2020Service bulletin - The A/C blows warm air after about 15 minutes of driving. A failed stator in the A/C compressor is keeping the refrigerant pressure from building in the A/C…
- 10117997Sep 7, 2017Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine…
- 10106921Feb 1, 2017Techline summary article - does the rear window glass look distorted or blurry, especially when viewed through the rearview mirror? Were currently reviewing this issue and are…
- 10098926Jan 31, 2017"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the b5 (7.5 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the engine…
- 10086904Oct 7, 2016"techline summary article - does the rear window glass look distorted or blurry, especially when viewed through the rearview mirror? Were currently reviewing this issue and are…
- 10084726Aug 13, 2016Service bulletin - there is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the drivers or the front passengers window caused by a gap between the run channel and inner sash.
- 10204290Mar 2, 2016Fog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
- 10099454Feb 19, 2016Service bulletin - there is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the drivers or the front passengers window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run…
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 2016 Honda Accord
201 complaintsOther or unknown
131 complaintsExterior lighting
128 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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