2012 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 9%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,350miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Honda CR-V, 9% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,350 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hi the problem with the vehicle is than the heater just work on the passenger side and driver side it just blow cold air I read looking into internet than is no just my car I found a couple complaint regarding de same problem this happen in stationary or been driven thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10808235, filed 2015-12, 25 miles“I went through two windshields made by Honda for this car. I get a chip or crack in the windshield almost monthly. I've also owned a Honda element and Honda civic. Every single windshield made by Honda is exactly the same. The chips are a danger to visibility and to the structural integrity of the windshield during an accident. For the latest windshield, I went to henderson glass and they installed an aftermarket windshield not made by Honda. I've had the new windshield for 6 months now and not one single chip for crack. …”
NHTSA complaint #11297795, filed 2020-01, 180,000 miles“Sun visor will not stay up. Replaced once and only worked for one day. Honda dealership ordered a second one and we were told that it would not work either, that it was an american Honda issue. We were told that it was no use to replace it that it would just happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10552530, filed 2013-11, 21,025 miles“I was driving on the freeway with no cars around and I heard a loud sound like a gunshot then my sunroof exploded and glass showered down on me. When I reviewed the damage, the glass was pushed outwards and there was no sign something had impacted it.”
NHTSA complaint #10655343, filed 2014-11, 55,000 miles“Rear window shattered following use of electric rear window defogger. Outside air temperature was about 30 degrees f, active freezing drizzle. Started the engine and without delay began driving and then turned on rear window electric heat switch to improve rear visibility, which worked. I left the switch on until we reached our destination about 8 to 10 minutes later, parked the car inside a garage, shut off the engine, exited, all vehicle windows seemed intact when we departed the car. We did not come in contact with any object or experience any impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186954, filed 2019-03, 62,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10127171Jan 3, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on…
- 10124997Nov 27, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on…
- 10123481Nov 10, 2017Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on…
- 10118028Nov 20, 2014Dealer message - The heat from the driver?s side-vent is lower than the heat from the front passenger?s-side vent. The vehicle?s heater core may be partially clogged, decreasing…
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 2012 Honda CR-V
89 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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