How long do your windshield wipers last?

[himemsys]

My 2018 Honda CRV's were replaced in January of 2023. They still seem to be doing alright. Will probably replace them before the end of the year.

My 2003 Honda Civic's were replaced in September of 2023. Still doing great. Will probably revisit them in Spring of 2026.

The 2013 Volvo S80 was replaced in October of 2024. Still doing great.

Seems 2-3 years is the lifespan I'm seeing on our vehicles.

 

[WeyounDS9]

I replace evey 6 months.
This is ot minimize mircoscratches dirty blades put on my windshield.
I let it go 10 months last time, form new car purchase, because they were the very high quality originals and worked quite well still.

 

[UncleDave]

Between 10 and 12 months. The Nor Cal heat cooks them.

I use the OEM inserts that are about 12 bones each.

 

[AZjeff]

Between 10 and 12 months. The Nor Cal heat cooks them.

I use the OEM inserts that are about 12 bones each.

Same on all counts here in Az.

 

[skyactiv]

19 months on my 24' Jetta GLI. I put Korean made Kimblades on it which are expensive but worth it to me as they are quieter.

 

[rijndael]

They last much longer on my cars that get garaged than the ones that are in the driveway.

 

[UncleDave]

Same on all counts here in Az.

Arizona heat is pretty hard to describe.

I had a house in Parker Az. for about 15 years - classic " river house" exclusively for fun.

It was so hot and dry I saw trees chasing dogs.

 

[Jakebrake]

At least twice a year mine get changed.

 

[Passport1]

18-24 months on Motorcraft or Delco blades. Fewer on aftermarket brands. SE summer heat.

 

[ripcord]

Every fall. They get used a lot in our climate.

 

[BobsArmory]

12 months for me

 

[Cujet]

Here in Florida, about a year. More if in the garage.

 

[Nessism1]

I can't comment, because my car is parked in the garage all the time now that I've retired. Back in rougher times, ha ha, new blades were needed annually. One thing, using a clay bar on the windshield made a massive improvement in blade effectiveness. Best thing I ever did, in that regard.

 

[iCurious]

About 3 years for me.

 

[Timmastertech]

Most of my customers get 2-3 years out of the blades we sell. I am at 1 year on the ones on my escape and they still clean well. I sell only Trico wiper blades.

 

[SC Maintenance]

OEM Toyota on a garaged car. 2 or 3 years.

Nissans sitting outside less than a year

 

[Chris142]

4-6 months here in the desert.

 

[Nukeman7]

I change the wipers a few days before taking our vehicles in for their annual state safety inspection. I learned years ago that bad wipers are a big money maker for shops that perform VA state inspections. I'm not going to pay the garage $20 for a cheap $5 no-name wiper from WalMart.

 

[jws926]

Not long enough, I might get a year out of mine and that probably is because I park in the garage from about May-Oct.

 

[samven]

My Fiesta blades are still original from 2012 with 98,000 miles but the car lives in the garage. I bought a new set in 2014 thinking that I would need them to get through inspection (annual) but every year they pass. On the other hand the Dodge truck that lives outside needs new blades every year. I use to get 2 or 3 years from them but I started using the windshield sun shades and they kill the wipers.