Honda HR-V Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda HR-V across 10 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (319). The words owners use most often: “rear windshield” (33% of reports).
- 354visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%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.
- Rear windshield: mentioned in 116 of 354 complaints (33%)
- Window shattered: mentioned in 65 of 354 complaints (18%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 27 of 354 complaints (8%)
- Nothing hit: mentioned in 23 of 354 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 354 complaints, 1 an injury.
Honda HR-V visibility/wiper complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Honda HR-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.
I ma having bad experience with Honda of Chantilly dealership and they are not finding the real issue with my HRV 2027 which has been having mist and condensation issue on front window. This is new 2027 HRV and they keep saying there is no issue. I am not able to drive due this fog and mist and…
The rear glass/rear windshield of my parked car unexpectedly broke after using the rear defrost on XXX I am concerned about a possible defect involving the rear glass and/or rear defroster. Curry Honda, a Honda-authorized dealer, inspected the vehicle and confirmed the glass failure, but the…
Rear windshield exploded
My front windshield broke from a heat stress crack from the top seal above the ADAS camera/driver assist module and runs down alongside the camera housing and then cracked all the way in front of driver's side above my steering wheel. The car was not moving and was just sitting in my carport. I…
I got in my car and started driving home from work then I heard something just shatter and when I looked back my rear windshield was completely shattered. I pick up my nieces and nephews and drive other peoples children to their appointments. This could have caused a serious injury should I have…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda HR-Vs have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 354 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Honda HR-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 HR-V visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Honda HR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “rear windshield”, in 116 of 354 complaints, followed by “window shattered” (65).
Other Honda HR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (313)
- Power Train problems (180)
- Steering problems (178)
- Service Brakes problems (116)
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (103)
See all Honda HR-V problems.