2017 Honda HR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Honda HR-V, 2% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,600 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.
“1,front windshield wiper suddenly stops working while driving in the rain.this thing happening since last two months 2,rear, right hand side suspension makes noise while driving, seams like something is loose and making pounding noise. This thing happening since last three months. 3,rain water leaks in from driver side where the gas and front hood latches are. For this I have already bring to dealer twice, still the problem persist.”
NHTSA complaint #11171906, filed 2019-01, 8,600 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH with the windshield wipers activated during the rain, the windshield wipers seized. The windshield wipers regained proper function after the vehicle was parked for a while. The contact stated that while attempting to replicate the failure while the vehicle was parked, and while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH while it was not raining, the contact was unable to recreate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612229, filed 2024-09, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10213575May 20, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this…
- 10213572May 16, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this…
- 10166794Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 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.
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 2017 Honda HR-V
32 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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