2018 Honda CR-V visibility & wipers problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 19, 2026CAVisibility & Wipers

   • The Incident: "The rear window shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was in motion. My wife was driving, I was in the passenger seat, and our two children were in the back seat." • The Risk: "The explosion of glass occurred inches away from my children's heads. This is a severe safety hazard caused by a known manufacturing defect in the rear defroster grid".

   NHTSA complaint #11719175 · source
2. Filed Oct 28, 2025NJOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Closed the hatch to the CRV and the glass shattered. Looked up on line and there was a voluntary product update campaign requested.

   NHTSA complaint #11696052 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 202533,900 miNCElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A/C was emitting hot air. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the A/C shaft seal had failed. The contact was informed that the A/C shaft seal leaked into the suction hose and discharge hose. The contact was informed that the A/C shaft seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for a…

   NHTSA complaint #11678595 · source
4. Filed May 9, 2025102,000 miILVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while idling at a stop light, there was a loud pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear glass had fractured into several pieces without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the glass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 102,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11659945 · source
5. Filed May 4, 2025MEVisibility & Wipers

   The driver side sun visor became very difficult to operate and when trying to place in back in the stored / upright position it will not go into place and hangs down 2-4" that can cause visibility problems especially for taller drivers. This is a very common defect on several Honda vehicles as seen on Honda Forums or a Google search of Honda Sunvisor problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11658743 · source
6. Filed Mar 20, 2025CAVisibility & Wipers

   The driver side sun visor will not stay in a stowed position. Instead, it flops down and blocks my view of the road. It has become progressively worse. I have tried moving the visor to the side position so I can see out of the front windshield but that creates another safety issue because it is so loose that it literally swings when I turn or go over any bumps and hits me causing another major safety distraction. By not being able to see without obstruction, my daily drive…

   NHTSA complaint #11649543 · source
7. Filed Jan 15, 2025CAVisibility & Wipers

   Driving on freeway when a loud noise came from driver side window and the window had completely shattered. The whole window was completely gone by the time I was able to realize what happened. It was like it broke all at once.

   NHTSA complaint #11636083 · source
8. Filed Feb 21, 2024ARVisibility & Wipers

   The visor on the driver's side does not go all the up or down. This puts the driver and passengers at risk for an accident, especially if driving into the sun by limiting needed visibility for the driver. The visor was brought to the dealer's attention.. He said I would be responsible for the cost of a new visor and installation. I was told upon buying the car that it was tight because it was new and would "work itself out." It never has become better., only looser.

   NHTSA complaint #11573160 · source
9. Filed Dec 8, 2023NJVisibility & Wipers

   The 2018 Honda Crv driver side mirror replacement parts are.too magnified than the original mirror when purchased the vehicle. The passenger side mirror is this correct mirror as originally purchased the vehicle. It's a safety concern as it is constant balancing of looking into a magnified glass mirror and then a more distant one and causes dizziness. Honda can replace the part but the part is the incorrect (too magnified) mirror and should be an expedited recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11559191 · source
10. Filed Jun 22, 2023MIElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    Display screen regularly & unexpectedly malfunctions while the vehicle is in motion. During these times, the display screen dims, goes dark, freezes, or goes into full bright mode. This continues throughout a cycle until the can can be stopped & restarted. Also, the windshield continues to crack along the base from side to side without any noticeable damages prior & I continue to have it replaced.

    NHTSA complaint #11528286 · source
11. Filed Apr 25, 202310,000 miCAElectrical SystemSteeringVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving and making a sharp left turn, the steering wheel would vibrate and would make abnormal grinding sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the steering gear, the driver's side spring, the driver's side strut and other unknown parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer's technical support…

    NHTSA complaint #11518961 · source
12. Filed Mar 25, 2023CAVisibility & Wipers

    Windshield washer nozzle freezes just below 32, resulting in limited view. Weather was clear, at or just below 32F. Started with driver sider and later on both side froze, unable to see on freeway as other cars in front sprays snow melting water.

    NHTSA complaint #11513736 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology