1997 Honda Accord visibility problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Power window devices and controls
5
Windshield
2
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
2
Sun/moon roof assembly
1
Glass, side/rear
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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200k+

Honda Accord visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Visibility · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl*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.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Visibility · 76,000 miles · NY

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).

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Visibility · ME

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Visibility · NY

Consumer states the vehicle leaks from the sunroof when raining. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Visibility · TX

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Body, Engine · PA

Windshield had scratch.

Filed Feb 4, 2000 · Visibility · NY

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.

Filed Apr 11, 1999 · Visibility · IL

Power windows(especially front passenger side) operate very slowly after rainstorms. There is also some sort of sticky film that developes on the inner top part of all the windows where the glass comes in contact with the weather strips. A loud , unsticking sounds comes from the windows when they are first lowered. Tried to clean windows and weather striping with a mild cleanser, but no luck! This problem has occurred on several occasions already.

Filed Feb 22, 1999 · Visibility · MI

While driving heard a pop and hit a bump and rear glass window started to shatter into the vehicle, the rear defogger was on. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Leased vehicle. Provide further information.

Filed Oct 29, 1998 · Visibility · WA

The defective defogger system causes the windshield to fog up, resulting in visibility problems. Almost had an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.

Questions about the 1997 Honda Accord visibility

Does the 1997 Honda Accord have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Honda Accord, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Honda Accord visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda Accord visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most visibility problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most visibility complaints are 2003 (75 complaints), 2004 (47 complaints) and 2013 (37 complaints).