There are 3 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybridin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
I initially thought I was low on wiper-washer fluid but dealer told me that the new system had the washer fluid distributed from the windshield wiper instead of the stationary area under the wiper. On 1st night highway drive (3wks) and after attempting to wash the windshield of the crushed bugs; I was left with a mess of smashed bugs greatly impeding my ability to see. Not only is the flow of the washer fluid slow, but the mix of wind, car movement and the low flow of fluid, in concert with the wiper movement; resulted in very little fluid actually landing within the visual field of the windshield. Most of the fluid was either left of the driver field of sight or on the lower part of the Right side of the windshield. With the cycle of wiper passes all that could be heard was the crushing of the bugs. This is not at all a feature concern discovered in my pre-acquisition car feature search or in any published report. Other than not driving at night I don't know what I can do to maintain my safety driving the necessary highways that I do. I am also left to wonder about the impact on the integrity and function of the wiper blades. Photo included is after initial wipe the accumulation became worse with each attempt to clear the bugs from the glass; they were only smeared more and more with each wipe action.
the driver's side mirror is distorted and vibrates on freeway. has already been replaced once.
When driving in heavy the front wipers do not move fast enough to clear the rain. The passenger side wiper also pushes a ‘puddle’ of water right into the driver’s view. I couldn’t see anything for that second. I could get video if I have a passenger when it happens again.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026