2015 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 673 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,830miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 673 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,830 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was parked in the driveway in front of my apartment building, and my rear view windshield exploded spontaneously. There was a witness, waiting for an uber, reported it at 6:20 pm on june 1, 2018. She reported it to the concierge, who lost pled on surveillance video and said no one was around my vehicle. I feel this is a safety concern as I could have been in the vehicle and gotten hurt”
NHTSA complaint #11099289, filed 2018-06, 25,000 miles“I was driving down the highway at approximately 65 MPH when I heard a small explosion. My sunroof's inner pane of glass then spontaneously shattered. No rock or road debris caused the issue as all damage was from the inside of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10945607, filed 2017-01, 31,819 miles“On 2/6/15 while driving on us 17,coastal highway, just off I-95 south, exit 87 enroute to hinesville, ga, my wife and I heard a loud explosion inside our car. We did not know what had happened at first, but suddenly observed there was a hole in our moonroof. After safely pulling to the side of the highway, we inspected the damage. We saw that a few pieces of glass and some glass dust had dropped down onto our console, but only a small amount. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691915, filed 2015-03, 942 miles“The car has starter issues, I've replaced battery, key battery and had mechanic look at relays, starter and push button starter, couldn't fix it. Also during rain, the car has leak problem on the roof area where the indoor lights are located. I've also noticed the wiper blades don't touch the windshield. I have tried different brands and still don't have the blades touch the windshield. I drive car to work 3 days a week and been patient about it. I purchased the vehicle used and had only 17000 miles. Bought gap insurance due to it being used car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366965, filed 2020-10, 55,000 miles“Sunroof explosion: driving on interstate, approximately 65 MPH in light rain when a loud shotgun-like explosion above my head occurred. No other vehicles were near at the time and I was not near an overpass. All windows of the vehicle were closed. Pulled over and discovered a jagged v shaped hole in the mid/right side of the sunroof of the vehicle. However, there was only a small amount of glass between the sunroof glass and the sunshade, indicating an outward force. Took the vehicle to Honda dealer where purchased for warranty repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819223, filed 2016-01, 8,000 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…
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 2015 Honda CR-V
243 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsOther or unknown
144 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsSeats
39 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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