2026 Honda CR-V Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 09/08/2026
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
Share of the 128 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 #2 most-reported problem area on the 2026 Honda CR-V: 23 of 128 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2026 Honda CR-V have in total?
128 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 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.
