2026 Honda CR-V Visibility/wiper Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 11/01/2026

27Visibility/wiper complaints

15.3%Of all 176 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other44 · 25%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 19.3%

VISIBILITY/WIPER27 · 15.3%

POWER TRAIN20 · 11.4%

STEERING17 · 9.7%

Share of the 176 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2026 Honda CR-V overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11750873 — filed 07/16/2026

“Windshield wipers have built-in sprayers that only actuate when the wiper is in the vertical position, resulting in wiper fluid not being dispersed in field…”NHTSA complaint 11747425 — filed 06/30/2026

“Windshield cracked without any trauma being done to cause it to crack. This is the second Honda CRV windshield to crack spontaneously”NHTSA complaint 11747270 — filed 06/29/2026

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Honda CR-V have visibility/wiper problems?

Visibility/wiper is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2026 Honda CR-V: 27 of 176 complaints on file (15.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2026 Honda CR-V have in total?

176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.