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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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

Complaints
3about this part
Share
15%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
6,600miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2026 Honda HR-V, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,600 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.

“2026 Honda HR-V EX-L — Windshield Optical Defect Research 1. Description of the problem My vehicle is a 2026 Honda HR-V EX-L. The windshield has multi-colored bubbles and streak across the glass that becomes particularly noticeable when the sun is low in the sky. The glass appears to scatter sunlight, creating numerous tiny specks or a sparkling effect that is distracting when driving. I have thoroughly cleaned both the inside and outside of the windshield, but the condition has not improved. My dealership has not provided a satisfactory explanation or resolution. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773149, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side window shattered without impact. There was no injury sustained. An independent mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a misaligned driver’s side window. The window was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11753460, filed 2026-07, 6,600 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027117%
2026315%
2025510%
20241413%
202339758%
202256%
201931%
201885%
201732%
201642%

Other parts of the 2026 Honda HR-V

Other or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology