2023 Honda HR-V Visibility/wiper Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/14/2026
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 681 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Honda HR-V overview page.
What owners report
“Rear windshield spontaneously shattered while parked in driveway.”NHTSA complaint 11545159 — filed 09/18/2023
“Rear back windshield shattered out of nowhere in pieces, no impact at all 5 months after purchase. I went to the dealership Honda Ontario because…”NHTSA complaint 11544986 — filed 09/17/2023
“I parked my car around 1pm at work as I do every day. Large busy parking lot in a Publix shopping plaza, very safe, lots…”NHTSA complaint 11544926 — filed 09/16/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Honda HR-V have visibility/wiper problems?
Visibility/wiper is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Honda HR-V: 319 of 681 complaints on file (46.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Honda HR-V have in total?
681 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 4 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.
