There are 7 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2024 Honda HR-Vin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The driver side wiper does not spray fluid through the top of the blade only the nozzles at the bottom spray deicer/fluid. On highway driving especially in frost freeze conditions this limits the drivers ability to see forward as road dirt and frost/ice are not able to be removed. That the fluid only comes out the bottom means that the part of the windshield the driver needs to see out of is not completely cleaned or de-iced limiting specifically the drivers vision to the front. This has caused multiple near misses on highway and around town driving especially at night.
Two cracked have mysteriously appeared on my FRONT windshield. My vehicle was not involved in any accidents, nor have it been hit by any objects. The cracks are not on the outside, if you feel the windshield it is from the INSIDE, which indicates a factory defect since I'm the only driver of this vehicle, I can state this with 100% certainty. I purchased this vehicle brand new. It's barely one year since I've purchased it. 2024 Honda HR-V. I've seen 3 other Honda HR-V in my neighborhood with similar FRONT windshield cracks in the same area as mines. Their vehicles are similar models, except one is a sport HR-V. This is not a coincidence.
Front windshield cracking.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The windshield of my 2024 Honda HRV exploded into pieces while the car was parked. The windshield was inspected by the dealership. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The sudden explosion of the windshield posed a significant safety risk, as shattered glass could have caused injuries to anyone nearby. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The problem has been confirmed by Stockton 12 Honda in Sandy, UT, where the windshield was replaced. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes, my dealership inspected the vehicle or the windshield, and after getting approval (2 days) they approved the replacement. . Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning signs indicating a problem with the windshield prior to the explosion. The car was parked and unattended when the incident occurred. Additional Details: Mileage: 11,520 miles. Incident Details: The car was parked during my work hours. Surveillance footage confirmed no one had tampered with or touched the vehicle. Action Taken: Stockton 12 Honda in Sandy, UT replaced the windshield, but it took over a month due to a backlog of similar cases. According to the dealership, more than 55 other Honda HRVs had experienced the same issue. Since there are so many people with the same issue, why HONDA still didn't do a formal recall? Please, help us on that.
The windshield crack from a very small pebble strike out of all the cars I’ve owned I’ve never seen one break so easily it is a joke all the windows on the vehicle are flimsy and poor quality it crack near the bottom center edge just from finishing the drive home on a rural drive
Glass cracked on the front windshield. No known rock or anything broke it. Seems like cheap glass and others have same experience.
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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 25, 2026