The rear defroster was turned on while the vehicle was being driven to clear the rear window. Shortly afterward, the window shattered from the inside. The tint film on my window held the shattered glass in place and prevented it from falling out. No. However, when I took my vehicle to Ace Auto Glass in Kahului, Maui, for a window replacement, they told me that several other vehicles of the same make and model had experienced the same issue and been brought in for repairs within the past few days or weeks. This has resulted in significant expenses for the affected owners.
2016 Honda Accord visibility problems
31 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 9,500.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 9,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield1
- Sun/moon roof assembly1
- Glass, side/rear1
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 2016 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver side visor drops down into my field of view, blocks view.
I was driving in the city at a speed of thirty mph when my wife, a passenger in the car, and myself, heard a loud pop. Suddenly I was unable to see the traffic which was following me because my rear window was completely shattered. Since I had traffic behind me and it was raining hard, I decided to drive a few more blocks to seek refuge and help at a nearby Car dealership, which specializes in glass repair. There they taped and covered the rear window opening in plastic after removing the shattered windshield and vacuuming up the many glass pieces which fell into the car. I have had to contact my insurance company, as both Honda Corporation and the warranty I have remaining on the vehicle will not cover the repair. This I was told by by the Honda dealer where I purchased the vehicle.
While driving the moonroof "exploded"... basically it shattered and the pieces of glass flew off across the rod and the trunk (left scratches all over. Weather was partly cloudy but dry. Dash cam doesn't show any rocks or debris thrown up.
Backup camera located in rear trunk lid failed. Mileage under 10,000 mi. Dealer has no recall for 2016 accord sedan model. This item. Automatic high beam dim system failed within first three months of vehicle ownership.
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. This is clearly a manufacturer issue that needs to be investigated.
The backup camera has stopped working. For a few weeks it would intermittently turn work, and now it has stopped working completely. When I put the car in reverse, the screen dash is black with the overlay image of lines showing distances still appearing but no camera image. It is being reported on the internet that it is believed this is due to the camera housing allowing condensation and moisture getting in causing a short. The system appears like it is trying to show the camera image, but it is not getting a signal like it has shorted out.
My car is 4.5 years old with 44,000 miles and the back up camera has started acting strange . The lighting is very dim with lines through the picture appearing like the circuitry is dialing. This is very soon for such a new car and honda should be responsible
The windshield get cracked and shattered too easily even with small chips on a road.
Daytime running light is out.
Questions about the 2016 Honda Accord visibility
Does the 2016 Honda Accord have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Honda Accord, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Accord visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 9,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 Honda Accord problems
Electrical 202Lights 128Engine 46Fuel system 44Driver assistance 38Brakes 33Steering 31Transmission 29Acceleration 23Body 20Wheels 17Airbags 16Suspension 13Seats 12Tires 7Seat belts 4Locks 3
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