NHTSA Complaint #10917829 — 2012 HONDA ACCORD

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10917829
Vehicle 2012 HONDA ACCORD
Component VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 500 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

ALL THE GLASS ON THE CAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE WINDSHIELD SUFFERS FROM THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A STREAKY FINISH TO THE GLASS THAT WHEN WET AND ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S DAMP AND DARK OUTSIDE DANGEROUSLY OBSCURE THE VISION FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. MANY TYPES OF GLASS CLEANER HAVE BEEN TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS AND HONDA ONLY SUGGESTED USING GLASS CLEANERS. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE GLASS ITSELF AND NO AMOUNT OF CLEANING WILL GET RID OF THIS. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION PARTICULARLY DRIVING IN THE WINTER AFTER SUNSET. IT'S BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR FROM NEW. THE TWO DOOR MIRRORS ARE ALSO AFFECTED. *TR

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