2011 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,234miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,234 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my wipers pull the water back across in front of me the driver this is a major hazard it blocks my view and at night it is almost to where you would rather stay home if its raining cause you are afraid you won't be able to see. I have complained to Honda on several occasions they have said after changing the wiper blades and trying to bend the arm and multiple rain x applications they can not do anything to help me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10507208, filed 2013-04, 5,000 miles“In may, 2014, the right rear power window quit working and would not go back up after having it completely down. I toggled the window switch a few times and the window eventually went back up, so I thought it was just a glitch. We live in arizona where the summertime is very hot, so the window was never used again due to air conditioning. The window was used recently because the weather has cooled down from the summer heat. This time, toggling the switch did not work and the window stayed in the down position completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664588, filed 2014-12, 34,000 miles“Summary: our windshield wiper arm travels from right to left removing rain from the windshield, the wiper pulls the rain back across the windshield blocking the drivers vision. It appears that the design of the windshield arm and blade pulls the water back across the windshield blocking the drivers vision. This factor is extremely dangerous. Blocking the dealer was notify with no correction.”
NHTSA complaint #10483206, filed 2012-11, 65 miles“Our windshield wiper arm travels from right to left removing rain from the windshield, the air passing over and around the windshield arm as it returns, the wiper pulls the rain back across the windshield blocking the drivers vision. It appears that the design of the windshield arm and blade causes a vacuum that pulls the water back across the windshield blocking the drivers vision. Here in florida with torrential rain storm this factor is extremely dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460084, filed 2012-05, 15,234 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the rear windshield shattered. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 915.”
NHTSA complaint #10439393, filed 2011-12, 915 milesVisibility (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 2011 Honda CR-V
295 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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