How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this area for the 2016 Accord, which is 5% of the 604 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Accord's mirrors or windshield?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component area on the 2016 Accord.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Accord is 3,500 miles.

Did any of these visibility issues cause crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Accord.

How does the 2016 Accord compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2016 Accord's 5% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years listed, which range mostly from 1% to 4%, with only the 2018 Accord matching it in raw complaint count at 32.

2016 Honda Accord Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Honda Accord, 5% of its 604 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area. Median mileage at failure was 3,500.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 30; 5% of 604
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners describe the split driver-side mirror (flat and convex sections) as confusing and unsafe, making it hard to judge oncoming traffic.
Some report the rear window glass is distorted, causing wavy or duplicated images of objects and lights behind the car, especially at night and in wet weather.
A few owners report the windshield cracking or shattering without warning while the vehicle was stationary or parked.
One owner reported the backup camera screen going black after a dealership visit, though the guide lines still displayed.
One owner reported the rear window shattering while driving in rain at low speed, obstructing the view of traffic behind.

When 2016 Honda Accord visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2016, latest Sep 17, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2016 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200520 (3%)
200618 (4%)
200715 (3%)
200825 (2%)
200913 (2%)
201016 (3%)
20118 (3%)
201215 (4%)
201336 (3%)
201422 (2%)
201512 (2%)
201630 (5%)
201714 (3%)
201832 (2%)
201912 (2%)
20205 (1%)
20215 (2%)
20225 (2%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (1%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2016 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this area for the 2016 Accord, which is 5% of the 604 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Accord's mirrors or windshield?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component area on the 2016 Accord.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Accord is 3,500 miles.
Did any of these visibility issues cause crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Accord.
How does the 2016 Accord compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2016 Accord's 5% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years listed, which range mostly from 1% to 4%, with only the 2018 Accord matching it in raw complaint count at 32.