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.
1998 Honda Accord visibility problems
27 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls8
- Windshield6
- Sun/moon roof assembly6
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system4
- Rearview mirrors/devices2
- Windshield wiper/washer1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Accord visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*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. *lj the consumer stated the windshield was replaced three times. Updated 08/30/10
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.
The power windows would lock up. Have taken to dealer. Informed by mechanic repair not done until problem has happened. Have an extended warranty of 7 yrs from date of purchase. Ts
After a rain storm inside front of vehicle was flooded as a result of water coming through windshield.contacted dealer.
Vehicle has an antifreeze smell coming through vents of vehicle. Odor is getting worse and very sickening. It makes consumer sick when driving vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Please add VIN.
Automatic door locks fail to lock automatically. Consumer manually locks each door instead of one door locking all. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak power windows inoperable,only the driver side front would work.
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.
Sun roof while in tilt position twisted and tore away from the roof of car.
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.
Questions about the 1998 Honda Accord visibility
Does the 1998 Honda Accord have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Honda Accord, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Honda Accord visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 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).
Other 1998 Honda Accord problems
Electrical 308Transmission 277Engine 152Fuel system 82Airbags 79Body 76Acceleration 67Suspension 62Brakes 51Seat belts 29Steering 29Seats 25Tires 23Lights 10Wheels 8Locks 7Driver assistance 2
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