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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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 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 2015 Honda CR-V

Engine
243 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
150 complaints
Other or unknown
144 complaints
Electrical system
85 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Seats
39 complaints
Brakes
37 complaints
Fuel system
35 complaints
Body and structure
35 complaints
Vehicle speed control
31 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology