NHTSA Complaint #11635024 — 2018 HONDA HR-V

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11635024
Vehicle	2018 HONDA HR-V
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	August 13, 2018
Date Filed	January 9, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The rear camera produces distorted images during and after rain, snow, dust or other road or atmospheric conditions. The defect in the camera's design creates significant safety risks because the driver cannot see obstacles, including people, behind the car when backing up. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer, independent service center, manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms (other than the distorted images) of the problem. Also, there does not appear to be a way to change the brightness of the video screen, which makes it difficult to see images at night.

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