2023 Honda CR-V visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 24, 2026ALBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   I was driving along I-20/59 Northbound approaching Bessemer, Al near or between mile marker 102-104. Suddenly I heard a “pop” sound coming from behind me and noticed in my rear view mirror the rear windshield had a small hole in it. I had just merged into the far left passing lane when this occurred and then proceeded to merge to exit onto Exit 104 (McAshan Dr./ McCalla). As I continued to drive glass began to shatter and the hole expanded. I was initially startled and…

   NHTSA complaint #11733477 · source
2. Filed Mar 19, 2026WAVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield wipers have inconsistent force causing it to hit the pillars of of the driver side periodically. Damage could occur to both the arm and the vehicle frame due to repeated impact. Visibility is also affected since the wiper does not clear all of the rain water and causes chattering.

   NHTSA complaint #11725694 · source
3. Filed Feb 27, 2026OHVisibility & Wipers

   Wiper fluid is not disbursed from wiper blades until blades are in full LEFT swipe position. No fluid is disbursed on the way up to that left position, so all fluid from driver side wiper blades goes off the side of windshield or just pools there. Very little fluid from the passenger side blade goes onto windshield in front of driver. There is no way to get fluid on passenger side of windshield, since fluid comes from top of blade, which is pointing left in straight up…

   NHTSA complaint #11720959 · source
4. Filed Feb 12, 2026NYVisibility & Wipers

   The vehicle was backed into a parking spot in the last row of a parking lot; no one would be behind the vehicle. It was parked for 2 days and upon returning to it, the rear window was broken. A hole about the size of 2 fists was present, along with a horizontal crack from the hole to the edge of the frame. Up until this break, there was no indication of any issue with the window/glass.

   NHTSA complaint #11717494 · source
5. Filed Jan 22, 2026CTVisibility & Wipers

   The wiper blades fail to go to the edge of the window on the driver's side. It leaves a gap of about 2-3 inches from the edge of the window pillar uncleaned. In heavy rain or snow/ice or in the case of cleaning a dirty windshield, this gap limits the driver's visibility while driving. Also, having the windshield wiper fluid come out of the blades rather than spraying directly onto the windshield is useless as the fluid comes out while the wipers are half way up and fluid…

   NHTSA complaint #11712597 · source
6. Filed Dec 31, 2025WIVisibility & Wipers

   The windshield wipers do not clear the windshield completely and the reversing point for the drivers side wiper is inconsistent, leaving a wide uncleared gap of varying widths. Honda dealership says this is normal and will no repair the wipers.

   NHTSA complaint #11708081 · source
7. Filed Sep 30, 202511,000 miAZVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loud explosion on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the exterior passenger’s side glass mirror had suddenly shattered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that no object had impacted the vehicle to cause the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted.…

   NHTSA complaint #11690491 · source
8. Filed Jan 11, 2025GAVisibility & Wipers

   The driver's side mirror repeatedly shakes at speeds above 40 MPH and is very prolific at highway speeds (especially 70 MPH). It is extremely disorientating and makes it difficult when trying to get an accurate read of surroundings when changing lanes. I had the mirror glass replaced at a dealer, which only made the issue worse. Another dealer replaced the entire mirror assembly, which seemed to solve the problem temporarily. However, it resumed less than a month later and…

   NHTSA complaint #11635433 · source
9. Filed Dec 29, 2024PAVisibility & Wipers

   The Driver's Side mirror glass vibrates excessively while operating the vehicle at highway speeds. This mirror glass vibration causes distorted images to be seen in the mirror and can disorient the driver while the vehicle is in motion.

   NHTSA complaint #11633011 · source
10. Filed Dec 12, 2024CAVisibility & Wipers

    As my car was warming up, I was standing near the driver door and hear a *tink* noise. When I got into the car, I saw that my driver side mirror had a single vertical crack straight down the middle. There was no point of impact and when I first approached my car not even 5 minutes prior, the mirror was perfectly intact. For all intents and purposes, the mirror has spontaneously cracked. The dealership I took it to has refused to replace the mirror under warranty although my…

    NHTSA complaint #11630405 · source
11. Filed Oct 9, 2024OHVisibility & Wipers

    Drivers side door mirror vibrates while driving. Causes issues when looking at it when checking for traffic etc. This has been reported and verified by dealer. This is a known issue by Honda and has been reported by other Honda owners. Dealer told me that Hona is aware but mirrors are back ordered and no time table for repair. This is a safety item.

    NHTSA complaint #11618869 · source
12. Filed Oct 8, 2024WAVisibility & Wipers

    The windshield wipers do not remove water and always leave a film. This film will not go away with defrost, extra cleaning, washer fluid. I replaced the blades and still the reflective film remains. It is extremely hazardous to drive because all light reflects off the film and horribly impairs vision. Honda refuses responsibility. Also, the washer fluid does not clean windows either. Dust also becomes highly reflective with light and horribly impairs vision. Someone needs to…

    NHTSA complaint #11618753 · 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