2004 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 4%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,186miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,186 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just bought my Honda crv on 09/09/04, in third day I found that the washer container or bottle leak the liquid in the drainer neck, because the connection of the neck and the bottle has no washer rubber to stop the liquid from leaking. I call for repair but excuse for waiting the parts, it seems this is unreasonable.”
NHTSA complaint #10093737, filed 2004-10, 30 miles“Summary: while driving, the master power window switch overheated and began to emit a strong burning odor. Afterwards the left rear window failed to operate. Since I initially did not know where the odor was coming from, I went to the dealer the next day to see if they could find the source of the odor but they couldn't. After sniffing around, I found the source of odor, the master power window switch. I had the dealer remove the fuse for safety reasons. The dealer said the window regulator had failed but I suspect the failed switch burnt out the window motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703004, filed 2015-03, 68,371 miles“Beginning approximately one year from date of purchase, my moon roof began to rattle when driving, both opened and closed. I took it to my Honda dealership and they replaced a bolt. Approximately 4 months later, it had worked itself out again but the dealership did not have the time to address it on that visit. I took it back 2 weeks later and they replaced the entire moon roof mechanism. Three months later, I returned with the same rattle and they tightened the bolt and said nothing else could be done, that I would have to deal with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173209, filed 2006-11, 19,000 miles“While driving in warm and very wet weather I heard a loud pop and the air conditioner on the 2004 CR-V stopped blowing cold air. In order to see through the fogged windows we had to run the widow defogger on high, blowing hot air for the remaining 3 hours of our road trip. We were miserable, to say the least. Upon returning to houston I took the car to a mechanic ,who elevated it and showed me the air compressor. The housing of the compressor is shattered. It looks like a hard-boiled egg shell after being cracked. This is a faulty part, which I'm told will cost $700 for just the compressor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188203, filed 2007-04, 48,000 miles“Driver's side sun visor will not stay in position. Drops down constantly. Will not stay up nor pushed forward against windshield. The owners forum has tons of crv owners with this problem. I contacted Honda and was told they do not guarantee that part! This is a major safety hazard. Honda knows it has issue with it's visors however will not issue a recall for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10735384, filed 2015-07, 121,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V486000Oct 5, 2012Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power…Covers: Honda CR-V 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10226214Nov 10, 2022Service Bulletin - REVISION SUMMARY - Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, a note was added. BACKGROUND Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driverâs…
- 10115792Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure…
- 10115788Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 17% |
| 2025 | 36 | 14% |
| 2024 | 55 | 14% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 3% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 26 | 2% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 37 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 | 36 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 1% |
| 2007 | 22 | 2% |
| 2006 | 25 | 6% |
| 2005 | 31 | 6% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 5% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda CR-V
142 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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