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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2026 Honda CR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
17%of 175 total for the year
Median mileage
7,770miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 2026 Honda CR-V, 17% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,770 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Took my 2026 Honda CRV Touring Sport Hybrid through the car wash exactly one month and one day after purchasing. Upon leaving, I noticed a perfect horizontal crack the length of the passenger side mirror. I was later told this was a known issue due to extreme temperature changes (low temperatures) and to report it here.”

NHTSA complaint #11719593, filed 2026-02

“Since new, my car's passenger side windshield fluid does not adequately clean (dirt, bugs) on its side of the windshield, even when parked, obstructing my view to the road. It’s a Honda design issue that is a safety issue. Honda dealer said it's working as designed. Car currently only has 5,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11768680, filed 2026-10

“The very first time I used the wiper fluid spray, it sprays too late, when the wipers are vertical. I have had the vehicle 1 month and it has 1000 miles on it. This will be extremely dangerous during winter when I can't get road spray off the windshield. I will be calling the dealership tomorrow. I noticed this just trying to get bug splats off the windshield. The washer fluid system is useless in my opinion.”

NHTSA complaint #11761446, filed 2026-09

“Formally lodging a complaint regarding a severe manufacturing defect in my newly purchased 2026 Honda CR-V and to demand an immediate windshield replacement under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. I purchased this vehicle less than six months ago. It currently has under 6,000 miles on the odometer and has been driven exclusively on local back roads, not highways. Despite this exceptionally light and careful use, a hairline stress crack has spontaneously developed on the windshield. …”

NHTSA complaint #11738016, filed 2026-05

“Washer for windshield does not clean windshield. Had to pull of highway to manually clean windshield so I could continue to drive. HONDA of Denton told me that washer is normal. New style for CRV.”

NHTSA complaint #11750873, filed 2026-07

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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 2026 Honda CR-V

Other or unknown
44 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsLane departure
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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