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2021 Honda CR-V visibility problems

10 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
3%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Honda CR-V visibility problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2021 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Visibility · NC

Was slowly backing my car up out of the driveway when the rear window suddenly exploded, shattering all over inside the car and on my driveway. Nothing hit the window, it just simply exploded for no apparent reason. It was about to rain so I quickly covered the back window with plastic and have not yet called the dealership or taken for repair. I had no warning or indication of any problem before the window exploded.

Filed May 30, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Dozens of photos&videos avail. When rains or humidity electrical is severely effected. All electrical warning lights turn on. Car wont shut off. Econo mode wont work and car stalls. Wipers wont turn off while driving. Lane change notification warnings go haywire and are unreliable. Has been "fixed"5 times and still happening. Car turned on by itself recently when it rained. Research has revealed that this is a common complaint with this particular vehicle/model. When conditions are dry it goes back to normal. This has been happening for a year and nobody has been able to fix it because they seem to not understand Honda Electrical. I have to tarp my car when off.

Filed Mar 12, 2026 · Visibility · OH

The infotainment screen failed to display the image from the rear view camera reducing a safety feature of the car. The vehicle was turned off then back on yet the screen remained black and unresponsive. A full video was taken of the different efforts to fix the issue such as momentarily pressing the screen's power button, holding the screen's power button, shifting to reverse-park-drive, etc. The vehicle is scheduled for an appointment with the dealership on 3/16/25. Randomly, the screen will resume working and the issue is not repeatable on command. However, this is the third time it's happened. The first incident wasn't documented, but the second time occurred on 7/11/2025. I have a video demonstrating the behavior and steps taken to resolve the issue. There were/are no warning lamps or messages. Today the issue occurred upon starting the car. Previously the screen has malfunctioned while on the highway going a steady speed. There was no accident and as such no police reports have been filed.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Visibility · WA

The intermittant wiper system does not and has not worked properly since I purchased the car. very inconsistant...the system has the rain sensing automatic wipers...with variable speed. when raining,,,no matter how heavy or light the rain...when set to variable speed...it doesnt matter where I set the the speed ...i cannot get a consistant wipe...if it wipes at all. This is especially annoying when I come to a stop...stop light, stop sign, turning...the wipers will NOT sweep...and will not work again until the vehicle speed reaches at least 25mph...which really forces me to either manually engage a sweep or set the wipers either the low or high setting. have read numerous complaints and reports online in chat rooms and Honda forums...so this definitely is an issue...a safety issue

Filed Jun 19, 2025 · Visibility · FL

I have a 2021 Honda CRV with only 15,166 original miles on this car. I am the original owner and only driver of this car. The entire rear windshield defroster is leaking ! Windshield is unsightly but possible hazard for shattering I live in Florida and have NEVER used any defroster with this Honda. Honda has not recalled these cars for this manufacturing defect

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

lane assistance problems too carmax went and authorized a once before recalled Pilkington windshield on my brand new honda purchased last year. Since the windshield has been replaced twice going on a third time in the next month . It has had calibration issues and durability issues from everyday small rock taps off the highway or street when driving. the honda fuel consumption is too fast when the AC is initiated the oil consumption is too fast between oil changes it has had roughly 4 oil changes when the mfg says the car should go 7k- 10k between oil changes

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Visibility · MO

My sunroof glass spontaneously exploded on a sunny day at 50 mph. There was no road debris or impact with the glass. Ambient temp was 55 degrees, clear sky. The resulting noise and cascade of small glass particles made it quite difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Visibility · MI

Non impact windshield crack on 9/8/2022

Filed Mar 12, 2022 · Visibility · NY

I bought the car back at September. After 2 week of commuting to work and back home, I notice a large crack near top edge of passenger side windshield one morning. The cracks then continue spread downward in multiple hairline pattern. Luckily my insurance through Progressive cover the windshield replacement cost with $0 glass deductible. The whole windshield was replaced and the camera system onboard was reprogram by Safelite.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Visibility · VA

When driving after dark on rural roads or roads with low light, and using the low-beam headlights, the road is only visible through the lower 1/3 of the windshield. Visibility forward is extremely limited. There is a band of darkness on the upper 2/3. This makes for very dangerous and limited visibility. The visibility improves when the high beams are used. This problem has was first noticed in 2021. I have a video I took of the issue. I took my car to the dealer for service and they say they cannot fix it. They claim, so far, that the headlights are working fine, but they admit that they are unable to check for nighttime issues as I describe.

Questions about the 2021 Honda CR-V visibility

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Honda CR-V, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2021 Honda CR-V visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda CR-V visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda CR-V have the most visibility problems?

The Honda CR-V model years with the most visibility complaints are 2024 (56 complaints), 2018 (43 complaints) and 2025 (40 complaints).

Other 2021 Honda CR-V problems

Steering 116Driver assistance 97Engine 36Electrical 34Fuel system 31Brakes 28Airbags 15Transmission 12Acceleration 6Wheels 5Body 4Lights 4Seat belts 4Suspension 4Seats 2Tires 1

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