2003 HONDA CR-V Visibilitywiper Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2003 HONDA CR-V
6 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA CR-V. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywiper Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MASTER SWITCH HAD BEGAN TO EMIT A GRAYISH SMOKE AFTER HE HAD MADE AN ATTEMPT TO WIND DOWN HIS PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW. SINCE THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW NO LONGER OPERATED. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED HONDA OF PASADENA(1965 E FOOTHILL BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V768000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2003 HONDA CRV ON HIGHWAY 101 SOUTH NEAR EXIT 484A, IN ROHNERT PARK, CA JUST SOUTH OF THE TODD RD. OVERPASS/ON RAMP. IT WAS A WINDY DAY. THE HOOD OF THE CRV CAME UP AND HIT/BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. MY SON WAS ABLE TO LOOK SIDEWAYS TO GUIDE HIMSELF OFF THE FREEWAY. HE WAS ABLE TO GUIDE HIMSELF INTO A SAFETY ZONE NEXT TO THE FREEWAY, BUT COULDN'T GET OUT OF HIS CAR. HE REACHED AROUND FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL DOWN THE HOOD SOMEWHAT (HE'S 6'4"). HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE DOWN FARTHER TO A MORE SAFE AREA ON THE WILFRED AVENUE OFF/RAMP. HE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, AND FURTHER CLOSE THE HOOD. THE WINDSHIELD IS SHATTERED, AND THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. THE FORCE CAUSED TWO AREAS OF THE HOOD TO BEND NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, I DECIDED TO TAKE THE FREEWAY (INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL ROADS) BACK HOME. I WAS HITTING SPEEDS THAT WERE 60MPH-65MPH. IT WAS UNTIL I WAS 15 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVING THAT I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP IN THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND HEARD A DENSE WHOOSH. THE HOOD OF MY CAR SLAMS UP AGAINST MY WINDSHIELD AND I AM COMPLETELY BLINDED; I CAN NOT SEE IN FRONT OF ME. THANKFULLY, I USE MY REAR VIEWS WHILE I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AND MANAGE TO DRIVE OFF TO THE SHOULDER. IF I HAD BEEN SURROUNDED BY CARS OR IF THIS HAD HAPPENED DURING A HEAVIER TRAFFIC PERIOD I MIGHT NOT HAVE MADE IT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER, REAR PASSENGER, AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SWITCH WINDOW FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COULD BE OPENED HOWEVER, THE WINDOW EITHER COULD NOT BE CLOSED ONCE IT WAS OPENED OR WOULD CLOSE EXTREMELY SLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V486000 (VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS). AFTER THE REPAIR HAD BEGUN, THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE IN THE WINDOWS WAS CAUSED BY THE TRACKS, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Other 2003 HONDA CR-V Problem Areas
Air Bags
102 complaints
Electrical System
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
32 complaints
Exterior Lighting
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
30 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
28 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
26 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
14 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint