2013 Honda Accord: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jun 21, 2023 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers stopped operating as needed. The contact was able to continue driving at slower speeds. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Visibility · 5,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that while parked, the windshield wipers smeared in the line of vision on the driver side of the windshield. The contact stated that when it rained, the windshield wiper would put the water back into the line of vision on the driver side windshield affecting the contact's visibility. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 5/11/15*cn updated 9/29/2017

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Visibility · 100 miles · NY

The driver wiper does not clear the water on the way down. It pulls water back into view of the driver which makes it appear like a streak. During a moderate and heavier rain it affects visibility making it difficult to see the left side of the lane (essentially like not having a wiper on drawing the draw back to the right - it clears as the relative wind breaks up the water. This issue could cause an accident.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Visibility · 23,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the defroster system failed to clear the bottom of the windshield, which interfered with the wipers blocking the contact's visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 23,000. Updated 3/5/14*cn the consumer was informed, the drainage would freeze.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Visibility · 25 miles · VA

The driver wiper does not clear the water after hitting it's left stop. It pulls water back into view of the driver. During a moderate and heavier rain it affects visibility making it difficult to see the left side of the lane (essentially like not having a wiper on drawing the draw back to the right - it clears as the relative wind breaks up the water. This is very disturbing as it creates a visibility issue.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's side windshield wiper failed. The blade was replaced but continued to exhibit the same issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 11/19/13

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Visibility · 6,000 miles · IL

Hi. I just noticed during heavy rain , my windshield wipers pulling the water back on the windshield at 55mpg or above causing visibility issues. This is a brand new car and brand new wipers, so I think there is something going on. This is a big issue since my visibility during heavy/moderate rain is impacted. Thanks

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Visibility · 3,800 miles · PA

When it rains moderate to heavy the windshield wiper design causes the water to be pulled back on the windshield causing poor visibility. This is a safety hazard. And should be addressed. Visibility is reduced greatly and is poor at best.

Filed Jun 30, 2013 · Visibility · 1,100 miles · MD

In an event of heavy downpour I noticed when using my honda stock wiper blades rainwater is pushed into the view of the driver, and for a moment collects in my view. When the storm was occurring I had the wipers on full speed so my view was obstructed many times to where I had to try and ignore the puddle of water in the left of the windshield. I have since purchased new wipers out of my own pocket, but that did not correct the issue. I believe it is the shape of the honda accords windshield. This is a small but important issue honda needs to correct for the 2014-2015 honda accord vehicles.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Visibility · 700 miles · PA

There seems to be some sort of design flaw in the windshield. In moderate to heavy rain the drivers side wiper pulls water back onto the center of the windshield on the return swipe. I find it to be extremely hazardous as I have to crouch down and look through the bottom third of my windshield.

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Visibility · 600 miles · FL

The driver wiper does not clear the water after hitting it's left stop. It actually pulls water back into view of the driver. During a moderate and heavier rain it affects visibility making it difficult to see the left side of the lane (essentially like not having a wiper on drawing the draw back to the right - it clears as the relative wind breaks up the water). (picture/video available during a light/drizzle rain). This happens at 50+ MPH.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Visibility · 1,034 miles · GA

Affected parts: windshield and wipers. This happened during the day time, about 8:45 am: a gentle rain was encountered so I turned on the windshield wipers to slow and steady (not intermittent). The water piled up on the windshield to the left by the door post and to the right near the middle of the windshield and continued to stay there until I slowed down to turn off the road. The right side (passenger side) was clear. The water restricted my view to the left and right (from the left door post to about 10:30 clock position, and from about 1:30 to 2:30 position. Dangerous in standard daylight, but this could be very dangerous at night, or with a much heavier rain. The car is new and this is my first experience with enough rain that I've had to turn the wipers on steady.