2016 Honda HR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,425miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Honda HR-V, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,425 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 had purchased the HR-V in huntsville, al. During the drive back to new orleans an object caused a small crater in the windshield. Later in june a crack formed on the upper, middle part of the windshield and was not connected with the original crater. Then this past saturday another crater appeared in the windshield as we were driving on a local road at 40 MPH. This concerns me because the windshield on this HR-V seems to be quite fragile. I have been driving for 30+ years now and I've never had an issue with any vehicle like this one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736157, filed 2015-07, 100 miles“The windshield wiper fluid port freezes and doesn't allow fluid to be squirted on the windshield. Also, the wipers are too low on the windshield to get defrosted by the defrost mode on the heater and therefore skip on the windshield where there is ice on the wipers. Both of these issues make it very difficult to see. This happens while in motion as well as while stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #10825528, filed 2016-02, 7,000 miles“I was driving about 65mph on the freeway at about 4:00pm on monday, february 27, 2017 when the moonroof suddenly exploded. The glass blew outward and a large chunk flew back into traffic behind. No object struck the glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10968540, filed 2017-03, 5,850 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10118516Sep 22, 2017Tech line summary article - Can?t set the temperature control dial to maximum cool? We?re aware of this issue, and we currently have it under investigation.
- 10084396Jul 14, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016 hr-vs with a customer complaint of window regulator issues such as noise, binding or being inoperable. To…
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 17% |
| 2026 | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 14 | 13% |
| 2023 | 397 | 58% |
| 2022 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda HR-V
76 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda HR-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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