SUMMER 2016, DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE CLOSED SUNROOF "EXPLODED", VIOLENTLY SHAKING THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION, THE REMAINING GLASS WAS BOWED OUTWARD, AND THE CLOSED SUN SHADE HAD NO DAMAGE. THERE WAS ALSO NO NEARBY OVERPASS, OR MUCH TRAFFIC - IN OTHER-WORDS, SO EVIDENCE THAT A ROCK OR OTHER PROJECTILE BROKE THE SUNROOF FROM THE OUTSIDE GOING INWARDS
2014 honda CR-V visibility problems
moderate 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAGS WATER ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DURING THE RETURN SWIPE FROM THE SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD BACK TO CENTER, OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW WHEN DRIVING. THE HARDER IT RAINS, THE WORSE THE OBSTRUCTION IS. I'VE TAKEN VIDEO WITH MY PHONE AND GIVEN IT TO THE DEALER. THEY CHANGED OUT THE WIPER BLADE IN CASE THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT IT CONTINUES. IT IS VERY BAD DURING …
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2014 honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 24 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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