2018 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 2,163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed a line at the bottom of the windshield when getting out of the car last week. Got out to investigate and saw a thin line running the length of both windshield wipers. The crack was in the black part of the windshield at the defrost line. The crack seemed to spread after cold nights. I have informed my Honda dealership and am waiting to hear from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11289876, filed 2019-12, 30,000 miles“After having a mandatory update done by Honda january 3 2019 I no longer have heat in my vehicle when its below freezing. My windows cannot stay defrosted or safe to see out of. I have to keep pulling over to scrape windows during storms. Also february 14 I noticed my engine rapping badly. I had it towed to the Honda dealer. My engine oil was 1 inch over the high fill line. Honda corporate told the dealership to tell me that it's 100% normal and fine, and oil dilution is normal and fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180457, filed 2019-02, 9,700 miles“I was driving on the interstate and heard a loud bang that sounded like a gunshot. Once pulled over, I inspected the vehicle and found that the bang occurred when my sunroof had spontaneously exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #11219376, filed 2019-06, 48,500 miles“The heating/ cooling system does not function very well in cold temperatures. I live in michigan and it takes a long time for the cabin to heat up in the winter, and on short trips it does not heat up sufficiently, even when I let the car warm up in the driveway for a long time before I drive away. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience, it is also a safety hazard as the windows keep fogging up, making it difficult to see. The rear windows are hard to keep defrosted and visibility is very limited when making a lane change and having to check my blind spot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405732, filed 2021-03, 16,000 miles“The heat in the 2018 crv does not operate safely during average winter temperatures (north dakota). When it is actually cold outside, below zero degrees fahrenheit, the heat is non existent causing a terrible problem with defrosting windows. I brought the vehicle to the dealer for resolution. They stated that it was a known issue with this model engine and there was no fix in place from Honda. I proceeded with an incident with american Honda which the customer representative stated that this was an unknown issue even though the dealer and many car forums say otherwise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11172759, filed 2019-01, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11002712Jun 19, 2024Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending…
- 10249629Jan 24, 2024Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending…
- 10243739Sep 28, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending…
- 10237949Jun 15, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation that introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. The new refrigerant and oil…
- 10237958Jun 12, 2023Owner Notification Letter - Due to a new North America regulation that introduced a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. The new refrigerant…
- 10237039May 19, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending…
- 10237023May 19, 2023Dealer Message - Due to supplier process concerns, the A/C compressor may not have been manufactured to specifications. As a result, abnormal wearing of the rubber seal may occur…
- 10235549Apr 25, 2023Dealer Message - We have identified a potential concern with GUIDE, AC COMP SEAL 07AAG-5AAA100, which was a part of 6CVC SEAL REPLACEMENT KIT, 07AAC-5AAA1Z0 that was recently…
- 10234576Apr 5, 2023Service Bulletin - Customers have complained of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to the oil/refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor main shaft seal.
- 10203626Nov 16, 2021Dealer Message - Noticing Oil residue on A/C Discharge Hose and Suction Hose? Read This! Please make note of the "ServiceNews article A21090A- Oil Residue on the A/C Discharge…
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 2018 Honda CR-V
608 complaintsEngine
530 complaintsForward collision avoidance
395 complaintsSteering
334 complaintsElectrical system
285 complaintsOther or unknown
209 complaintsBrakes
200 complaintsVehicle speed control
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsLane departure
46 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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