2016 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 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.
“We were driving on highway 5 north around roseburg or at about 65 MPH and suddenly the sunroof glass exploded outward. It was a sudden and load explotion and was very very very frightening. We are attaching a picture of the damage. Note, we feel fairly confident nothing from the outside caused this and believe this has been caused by a defect in the vehicle. We highly encourage the appropriate authorities to investigate this further as we believe this is a very dangerous issue. Feel free to contact us as we do have several more pictures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985720, filed 2017-05, 19,000 miles“I was driving in the rain on city streets with the wipers at one of the intermittent setting. Without warning, the wipers disengaged in the resting position - stopped working. I tried repeatedly to restart the wipers, turning them off/on, changing the intermittent settings, changing from intermittent to full speed, different speeds, etc. I even tried using the wiper fluid to see if that would engage the wipers again - nothing worked. I tried repeatedly over a 15 minute period with no results. Then I turned off the car, restarted it, and the wipers began working properly again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193862, filed 2019-04, 23,950 miles“Chipped and/or cracked Honda windshield seems to be a problem. This is our 3rd Honda CR-V (2010, 2013, and 2016) and with each vehicle, the windshield would chip easily from a stone or pebble on the highway; try to repair but the chip/crack would spread; and so, each time the windshield had to be replaced. Safelite tried to repair it on our current CR-V since our insurance company recommended them but the crack spread. We normally go to norman's (burlington nj) as they do a great job. They replaced it with a ppg oem at about $300 total, which is far less than you wanted to charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10901941, filed 2016-08, 8,500 miles“Sunroof exploded while driving on highway 55 MPH. No other cars driving in the near vicinity at the time. Warm sunny day, no weather changes. Heard a loud pop and glass immediately began showering down.”
NHTSA complaint #11044972, filed 2017-11, 3,000 miles“While driving on an interstate traveling 70 MPH the backseat passenger side window (which was closed completely) shattered and imploded into the entire backseat and floor of vehicle. Driving straight, 70 MPH on interstate with cruise control on, no object collision. Vehicle is approx. 6 months old (purchased new) with just under 10k miles on it. Vehicle only serviced by Honda dealership and otherwise in mint condition. Affected window was undamaged prior to the event; no cracks, star markings, or chips noted on window prior to event. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925297, filed 2016-11, 9,300 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…
- 10204290Mar 2, 2016Fog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
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 2016 Honda CR-V
101 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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