2006 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 6%of 398 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Honda CR-V, 6% of the 398 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“While driving down the fairfax county parkway (westbound between greenspring village and rolling rd) at about 40 or 45mph, the hood on my 2006 Honda crv opened by itself. It flew open and obstructed the window. I had to stop in a travel lane before proceeding to the shoulder at low speed. I'm lucky I wasnt hurt and didnt cause an accident. I had not opened the hood in weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #11044772, filed 2017-11, 102,000 miles“The driver side sun visor of my 2006 crv sags down into my line of sight. Hitting bumps in the road causes it to sag even lower. This is dangerous for the obvious visibility reason, but could also be dangerous in the event of an accident. Honda started making an upgraded replacement part that shouldn't sag, but failed to update the thousands of vehicles affected. I currently have mine tied up with twine until I can get a replacement visor.”
NHTSA complaint #10949659, filed 2017-02, 115,000 miles“I was driving and pulled down my sun visor as the sun was in my eyes. When I went to return it to position it kept falling down into my view of the road. I had just started a 1500 mile trip and it turned into a real safety hazard as it kept falling down blocking my view.”
NHTSA complaint #10462924, filed 2012-06, 99,700 miles“While driving my 2006 Honda CR-V I noticed a very strong burning smell that smelled like an electrical fire. It was very strong and I thought it was coming from the vehicle in front of me. I was at an outlet center in lk george , ny with 4 others in my car. We all were overwhelmed on how strong the odor was. I pulled out of the outlet driveway to get into the road so I could turn into the next outlet entrance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343884, filed 2010-07, 50,000 miles“Beginning in 2008 I began noticing that I was changing my headlamp bulbs on a fairly frequent basis. As much as 3 or 4 times a year. Mostly on the drivers side. Recently the low beam went out again, april 2013, and when I replaced the bulb the low and high beams both shined very dimly and when I switched on the high beams both lamps went out. I am at a loss but suspect that there is a switch problem. Honda also recently recalled my vehicle for a faulty master window switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10509170, filed 2013-04, 25,000 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…
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 2006 Honda CR-V
118 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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