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moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Of the 20 visibility complaints filed for the 2006 Honda CR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - REVISION SUMMARY - Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, a note was added. BACKGROUND Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driverâs window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch can damage the switchâs printed circuit board (PCB), causing the switch to fail. In rare cases, the damaged PCB creates a short circuit that overheats the switch connectors and melts them, leading to a possible fire. All affected vehicles, even those previously repaired under S/B 12-067, must have the driver's power window switch replaced under the current recall.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Sun visor failure dominates the complaints. The driver-side visor loses tension in its rod or bracket and sags downward into the driver's line of sight, blocking traffic lights, signs, and road view. It starts as a minor droop and worsens over time, or fails abruptly. Some owners report the visor sags 1–5 inches below its proper position, and it contacts the driver's head when entering or exiting the vehicle. Bumps in the road make the sagging worse. The failure shows up across a wide mileage range (40,000 miles onward), and owners who had visors replaced report the new parts failing within weeks or months. One owner replaced the visor four times; another had it done five times. Honda offers upgraded replacement visors but has not issued a recall for the CR-V, despite recalling Civics for the identical defect. Warranty denials have cited the visor as interior trim, not a safety component.
Power window issues appear in a smaller cluster: a melted driver-side switch that sparked, a window motor that won't open, and a switch that won't close the window. One case occurred at 90,000 miles with visible sparks; another at 61,000 miles; a third at 110,000 miles. A wiper transmission also failed early in one vehicle's life and was denied under warranty.
Same Honda CR-V visibility reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Driver-side sun visor fails to stay in the upright or stowed position and sags downward into the driver's line of sight. The visor rod or mounting bracket loses tension, causing the visor to droop when pulled down against the windshield or flipped against the side window. Multiple complaints indicate the failure recurs shortly after replacement with new parts.
When: Failures reported from 40,000 miles onward; some appear early in ownership while others develop gradually. One owner reported the issue starting as a minor sag and worsening over two months.
Symptoms owners cite: Visor sags 1–5 inches below proper position; Visor will not stay flush against windshield or roof; Visor will not remain upright or in stowed position; Visor obstructs driver vision, blocking view of traffic lights and signs; Visor contacts driver's head when entering/exiting vehicle or leaning forward; Visor drops further when vehicle hits bumps in road
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer replacements quoted at $150–$151 for the visor plus labor ($52/hour or more). Multiple owners report having the visor replaced 3–5 times, with new parts failing within weeks or months. One owner applied a temporary fix using twine.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda classified the sun visor as interior trim and excluded it from warranty coverage on at least one 8-year/120,000-mile extended warranty case. One dealer claimed no awareness of a pattern of visor failures on the 2006 CR-V, despite online forums and blogs documenting repeated failures. Honda reportedly made upgraded replacement parts available later but did not proactively recall or retrofit affected vehicles. Civics were recalled for the same issue, but CR-Vs were not.
Driver-side power window switch melts internally, visible as sparks coming from the switch housing when the window control button is engaged. The failure renders the automatic window control inoperable.
When: Failure occurred at approximately 90,000 miles on at least one vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Burning odor from driver-side power window area; Sparks visible coming from power window switch; Window will not open or close via automatic control button
Repairs/costs cited: Switch was identified as melted and requiring replacement. Repair not completed by owner; cost not provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; vehicle was confirmed not included in NHTSA Recall Campaign 11V456000 (Electrical System).
Front driver-side power window fails to roll down when the automatic control button is engaged. Dealer diagnostics indicated the window motor requires replacement.
When: Failure occurred at approximately 110,000 miles on one vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Front driver-side window will not open or roll down
Repairs/costs cited: Motor identified as requiring replacement; repair not completed and no cost provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but provided no assistance.
Automatic power window control switch fails, preventing the front driver-side window from closing when the button is engaged.
When: Failure occurred at approximately 61,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Front driver-side window will not close when automatic control button is engaged
Repairs/costs cited: Switch required replacement; vehicle was repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall NHTSA Campaign 11V456000 (Electrical System) may be related; however, the manufacturer stated that this vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall.
Windshield wipers stop functioning; dealer identified a failed wiper transmission that requires replacement.
When: Failure occurred early in vehicle ownership (February 2007, shortly after purchase).
Symptoms owners cite: Windshield wipers stopped working
Repairs/costs cited: New wiper transmission required; dealer stated none were available at the time of complaint.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer and Honda customer service denied warranty coverage, claiming the wiper transmission is not a warranty item. Owner filed complaint case #N012007-02-2100228 but did not receive a repair date or decision regarding the denial.
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda cr-v. The contact attempted to roll the front driver sides window down but it failed to open. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 18 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most visibility failures cluster between 56,850 and 106,000 miles, with the median around 89,211. A quarter of owners report trouble before 56,850; a quarter make it past 106,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.