2018 Honda HR-V Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Honda HR-V, 5% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146 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.
“Honda HR-V rear camera cannot see in the absolute dark causing a safety hazard backing up. In the daytime it's fine but on a dark street absent of lights all you see is a white-out blizzard on screen when in reverse.. Spoke to Honda service as well as Honda hq and they tell me that's all they can do. No night vision.”
NHTSA complaint #11150691, filed 2018-11, 15 miles“The two front windows and rear window have flower-like patterns when you wear sunglasses. I was required to wear sunglasses by my eye doctor. These flower-like patterns affect my view to both sides while I am driving or make the turns. The rear view is affected by these patterns also. The whole windows are like that. I can only picture it from my sunglasses. You have to image the whole windows with these patterns.”
NHTSA complaint #11115651, filed 2018-08“Every honda I have had, civic, accord, Hrv, have had issues with the driver side sun visor. It will not stay up and it makes seeing out the windshield an issue. Also the rearview mirror developed black marks going across a big one portion of the bottom part of the mirror. Making it difficult to see everything.”
NHTSA complaint #11653403, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for Technical Service Bulletin: 19-064. While at the dealer, the front windshield cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The contact became aware that the repair was completed with an aftermarket windshield. The contact stated that there was water leaking around the windshield. There was no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted again, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11636031, filed 2025-01, 50,000 miles“The rear camera produces distorted images during and after rain, snow, dust or other road or atmospheric conditions. The defect in the camera's design creates significant safety risks because the driver cannot see obstacles, including people, behind the car when backing up. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer, independent service center, manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms (other than the distorted images) of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635024, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 10219534Aug 25, 2022Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The…
- 10216883Jul 11, 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…
- 10213584May 25, 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…
- 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…
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 2018 Honda HR-V
50 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda HR-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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