Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have visibility and wiper problems?

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2005 Honda CR-V, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 96,000 miles.

Which Honda CR-V year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?

The 2024 Honda CR-V has the most visibility and wiper complaints (55), compared with 31 for the 2005.

Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2005 Honda CR-V?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda CR-V concern the visibility and wiper: 20V768000 and 12V486000.

2005 Honda CR-V Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2005 Honda CR-V, 6% of all 479 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 21 CR-V model years. These complaints report 6 fires. Median mileage at failure: 96,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 31; 6% of 479
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 96,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2005 Honda CR-V visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2005, latest Jul 14, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2012 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2005 Honda CR-V

NHTSA 20V768000Dec 10, 2020Visibility & Wipers268,655 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Risk: If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
NHTSA 12V486000Oct 5, 2012Visibility & Wipers268,655 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
Risk: If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200531 (6%)
200624 (6%)
200721 (2%)
200812 (1%)
200910 (3%)
201010 (2%)
20119 (2%)
201232 (8%)
201314 (4%)
201430 (5%)
201519 (3%)
201614 (4%)
201735 (2%)
201841 (2%)
201924 (2%)
20209 (3%)
202110 (3%)
202210 (4%)
202328 (5%)
202455 (14%)
202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda CR-V have visibility and wiper problems?: NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2005 Honda CR-V, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 96,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?: The 2024 Honda CR-V has the most visibility and wiper complaints (55), compared with 31 for the 2005.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2005 Honda CR-V?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda CR-V concern the visibility and wiper: 20V768000 and 12V486000.