2007 Honda CR-V: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Visibility · 189,965 miles · MD

Windshield wipers ? (wiper motor control?) - issue has been happening intermittently - but frequency of events is increasing -when lever is activated to wash windshield ? The wipers continue to wipe ? May or may not stop ? Sometimes have to turn car off when they are in down position -when lever is activated to intermittent mode ? The wipers will periodically wipe 2, 3 or more times and then return to a single wipe and then the multiple wipes may start again -when lever is activated to normal or fast speed ? The wipers work with no issues -rear windshield wiper ? No issues ? Works normally.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Visibility · 79,000 miles · NJ

The windshield wiper intermittent setting did not work and then when the rain stopped, the wiper off setting did not work right away. Eventually it stopped working, but the windshield wipers did not "park" in the proper position. The wiper blades stopped in the middle of the windshield, thus interfering with vision. This happened repeatedly after several attempts to turn them off in the correct parked position. It was frightening to have this happen at a high speed on a wet road surface with poor visibility due to the position of the wiper blades.

Filed Dec 7, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 78,000 miles · ME

Windshield wipers run erratically. While driving (in the rain), wipers stopped in the non parked position. Then wipers came back on and unable to turn them off even after turning car off and back on.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Visibility · 99,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the windshield wipers turned on and off on their own. The contact had to restart the vehicle to stop the failure. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 10,000 miles · OK

When checking washer fluid, I noticed the fluid was not visible, so I added the proper fluid. As nothing happened, I looked under car, & the washer solution was running out on the concrete floor, as I poured it into jug. Upon further examination, I found pieces of the tubing that had been chewed on, and in some areas, chewed completely through. One of these areas I was able to access via a plastic door, about 12 inches wide, by about 2 inches in height, located under the hood, in the center of the firewall, just below the windshield wipers. I found pieces of tubing in this area, also. Looking further, I found insulation that mice had moved from an unknown area, to make their nest. With some difficulty, I finally received a call from a honda rep, in california. After about 25 minutes of discussion, in a peaceful manner, I was not offered any solution to the mice problem, as I was trying to get honda to help me determine where the point of entry was located at, in the car body, that would allow mice to gain entry. As a former auto mechanic, & a structure aircraft mechanic, I planned to make the repair myself. (the insulation movement could be affecting the A/C & heating systems, also). Later, I found both of the wires to the left clearance light had been chewed completely through, wire & all. I later read on a web site, that the wiring insulation was made out of recycled food material, such as the husks from corn, or pods from mature dried beans!! I consider the windshield washer problem a safety hazard, for sure. Other mfg of asian cars could be using food grade wiring. If the mice can't be stopped, they could totally destroy these newer type cars, looking for shelter, with a built-in food supply. This should be considered a fire hazard, also, in my opinion, due to causing a short-circuit in the wiring systems.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · NH

Wipers do not shut off after turning them off. When they do finally shut off, they park in the middle of the windshield. Also, the intermittent feature does not work whatsoever when this occurs. This problem only occurs during rain events. Wipers work properly on dry days.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · OH

Windshield wipers do not park or turn off. Distraction while driving. See honda service bulletin 07-071.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Visibility · 100 miles · NY

This is the third winter with our 2007 honda cr-v and there is a huge design flaw affecting the proper functioning of the windshield wipers during precipitation in cold weather. The snow and ice builds up in the large well beneath the wiper blades,causing the wiper blades to get stuck on this snow and ice, as well as the frozen precipitation sticking to the wiper blades. We have to constantly stop, get out of the car and break up the ice and snow from the well and the wiper blades in order for them to function correctly and safely. It's outrageous that a car that can be purchased with 4wd, clearly meant to be driven in snowy areas, would have this severe design flaw! Honda really needs to address this flaw with a design solution to this problem that can be installed on this car!

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Visibility · VA

There is a design flaw in our 2007 honda cr-v. In winter precipitation conditions, the front windshield wiper freezes. It is impossible to clear it without getting out of the car and clearing it manually. The problem is that the wiper rests below the windshield and there is no heating element to thaw a frozen wiper at all. This occurs every time there is precipitation below freezing temperature. This causes significantly reduced visibility.

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Visibility · MD

Windshield wipers fail- will not turn off / turn off and stop in the middle of windshield, does not differentiate speed- loud cracking/grinding sound from front of car by windshield repeatedly when wipers turned on (unclear if related)-- happens repeatedly although better performance upon first turning on.

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Visibility · 5,500 miles · MI

Wipers quit working when the washer function is used. Wipers stay up and won't go down.