How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 32 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 CR-V, which is 8% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda CR-V windshield or heater core?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 CR-V.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 26,512.5 miles.

What is the most common visibility complaint reported by 2012 CR-V owners?

Owners most often report heater core clogging that blocks warm air to the driver-side vents, preventing the windshield from defrosting, along with erratic wiper blade performance.

Did any 2012 CR-V visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to this problem area for the 2012 CR-V, with 0 fires reported.

2012 Honda CR-V Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-V, 8% of its 403 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any CR-V model year in this dataset. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 26,512.5 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 32; 8% of 403
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 26,513 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the heater core clogging and cutting off warm air to the driver-side vents, leaving the windshield unable to defrost in cold weather.
Windshield wiper blades on the driver's side were reported to pull rain across the glass instead of clearing it, reducing visibility at highway speed.
Some owners describe wiper performance as inconsistent, moving too fast at high settings and barely moving at low settings or when the vehicle is stopped.
A line embedded in the driver's side mirror design was reported to cause dizziness while driving.
Owners describe the rear liftgate window shattering after being struck by debris, which also separated the wiper blade from the glass.
Sun visors were reported to repeatedly fail to stay in the raised position even after dealer replacement.

When 2012 Honda CR-V visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2012, latest Jan 10, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Jan 2025; peak Sep 2012 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by CR-V model year

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

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

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?: NHTSA lists 32 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 CR-V, which is 8% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda CR-V windshield or heater core?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 CR-V.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 26,512.5 miles.
What is the most common visibility complaint reported by 2012 CR-V owners?: Owners most often report heater core clogging that blocks warm air to the driver-side vents, preventing the windshield from defrosting, along with erratic wiper blade performance.
Did any 2012 CR-V visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 injury tied to this problem area for the 2012 CR-V, with 0 fires reported.