Honda CR-V Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda CR-V across 27 model years. The 2024 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “side mirror” (10% of reports).
- 386visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $530typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side mirror: mentioned in 39 of 386 complaints (10%)
- Windshield wiper: mentioned in 26 of 386 complaints (7%)
- Heater core: mentioned in 22 of 386 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility/wiper repair on the Honda CR-V at $530, and half of them between $250 and $990.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 169 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 386 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Honda CR-V visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 25 | 16% | — |
| 2025 CR-V | 32 | 12% | — |
| 2024 CR-V | 48 | 12% | 90,000 |
| 2023 CR-V | 25 | 5% | — |
| 2022 CR-V | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2021 CR-V | 10 | 3% | — |
| 2020 CR-V | 7 | 2% | 4,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 19 | 2% | 4,350 |
| 2018 CR-V | 35 | 2% | 9,700 |
| 2017 CR-V | 30 | 2% | 11,850 |
| 2016 CR-V | 12 | 3% | 14,150 |
| 2015 CR-V | 15 | 2% | 16,660 |
| 2014 CR-V | 28 | 5% | 28,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 12 | 3% | 4,270 |
| 2012 CR-V | 23 | 6% | 20,000 |
| 2011 CR-V | 7 | 1% | 15,234 |
| 2010 CR-V | 3 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2009 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 45,500 |
| 2008 CR-V | 5 | 1% | 67,000 |
| 2007 CR-V | 7 | 1% | 99,000 |
| 2006 CR-V | 10 | 3% | 99,700 |
| 2005 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2004 CR-V | 4 | 1% | 121,000 |
| 2003 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 113,500 |
| 2001 CR-V | 1 | 1% | 175,000 |
| 1998 CR-V | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 CR-V | 2 | 2% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Since new, my car's passenger side windshield fluid does not adequately clean (dirt, bugs) on its side of the windshield, even when parked, obstructing my view to the road. Itâs a Honda design issue that is a safety issue. Honda dealer said it's working as designed. Car currently only has 5,000…
Winshield cracked while parked due to heat stress. Visibility impaired by crack. Problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were not any…
Upon going out to my vehicle noticed that the moonroof had shattered the glass is pointing upwards and I found information reduarding a possible lawsuit claiming Honda knows of this the vehicle is a 2016 Honda crv I have video and multiple photos of the vehicle to use for a claim
New, 2026 Honda CRV purchased on 07/02/2026. The washer system doesn't adequately clean the windshield because the washer nozzles are mounted on on the wiper arms and are timed poorly. During our 1st highway trip on 08/13/2026, visibility was impaired due to an obvious, unsafe windshield wiper…
The very first time I used the wiper fluid spray, it sprays too late, when the wipers are vertical. I have had the vehicle 1 month and it has 1000 miles on it. This will be extremely dangerous during winter when I can't get road spray off the windshield. I will be calling the dealership tomorrow. I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda CR-Vs have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 386 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Honda CR-V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda CR-V visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility/wiper problems on the Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $530 (half paid between $250 and $990), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “side mirror”, in 39 of 386 complaints, followed by “windshield wiper” (26).
Other Honda CR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (2,505)
- Air Bags problems (2,393)
- Engine problems (2,276)
- Steering problems (1,765)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (1,351)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,182)
- Power Train problems (1,017)
- Service Brakes problems (845)
See all Honda CR-V problems.