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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262917%
20253614%
20245514%
2023285%
2022104%
2021103%
202093%
2019262%
2018432%
2017372%
2016144%
2015193%
2014305%
2013174%
2012369%
2011102%
2010102%
2009113%
2008131%
2007222%
2006256%
2005316%
2004204%
2003245%
2002173%
200186%
200022%
199843%
199733%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Engine
89 complaints
Electrical system
68 complaints
Other or unknown
52 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaints
Steering
35 complaints
Air bags
30 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Fuel 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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