Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving my 2006 Honda CR-v I noticed a very strong burning smell that smelled like an electrical fire. It was very strong and I thought it was coming from the vehicle in front of me. I was at an outlet center in lk george , ny with 4 others in my car. We all were overwhelmed on how strong the odor was. I pulled out of the outlet driveway to get into the road so I could turn into the next outlet entrance. As I turned into the next outlet entrance , my driver's side window went down on its own a few seconds later I noticed smoke coming from the master window control and from my speaker panel below it. I stopped the car and had everyone get out. .911 was called and a firetruck came. The firemen took the inside panel of my car door off and found there were burned electrical wires that had caused melting within the door. There is no recall on this model Honda. …
The driver side sun visor of my 2006 crv sags down into my line of sight. Hitting bumps in the road causes it to sag even lower. This is dangerous for the obvious visibility reason, but could also be dangerous in the event of an accident. Honda started making an upgraded replacement part that shouldn't sag, but failed to update the thousands of vehicles affected. I currently have mine tied up with twine until I can get a replacement visor.
While driving down the fairfax county parkway (westbound between greenspring village and rolling rd) at about 40 or 45mph, the hood on my 2006 Honda crv opened by itself. It flew open and obstructed the window. I had to stop in a travel lane before proceeding to the shoulder at low speed. I'm lucky I wasnt hurt and didnt cause an accident. I had not opened the hood in weeks.
The driver's side sun visor in my 2006 Honda CR-v will not stay in the proper position. It has never stayed flush against the windshield, but rather sagged down about 1-2 inches; however, I just treated this as an annoyance previously. As of approximately two months ago, it started sagging even further when "opened" against the windshield, and now it no longer stays flush against the roof of the car either, or against the driver's side window if I have it rotated 90 degrees. It sags down several inches, no matter which direction it is turned or flipped. It impacts my visibility because it doesn't shield the sun properly, and it gets in my way, both physically, and by blocking more of my field of view than what is appropriate. I am not even tall--5'4". I purchased an extended warranty (8 years/120,000 miles) and am just shy of 80,000 miles now. …
Driver's side window is malfunctioning. It gets stuck in the upright position, thus not closing the window. Several occasions, the window will stick and not disengage to roll back down. The vehicle was taken into to Honda with the recall notice. The advisor did not read recall notice and told me that the window would be sealed. Two hours later, the window was stick stuck in the upright position not fixed. 12/15/2012, took the vehicle back into Honda. I told the attendant that the master power switch needs to be repaired or replaced due to the recall. The window is still malfunctioning. The advisor then said it is a motor problem, and disregarded the recall notice. I said I will call American Honda for more information. The repair has not been made.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a burning odor. He attempted to engage the driver side power window switch but the window would not open and sparks were seen coming from the switch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the driver side power window switch was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11V456000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 11/16/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-v. The contact stated that while parked, the front drivers window would not close when the automatic window control button was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the automatic power window control switch would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 11V456000 (electrical system), that May be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
Honda has a problem with sun visors in 2006 Honda CR-vs. The sun visors sag down and obstruct the drivers vision causing safety issues. You are not able to see traffic lights or traffic signs when sun visors sag down. Many owners have had these visors replaced by Honda up to 4 and 5 times and each new visor fails within weeks or months. Owners are reporting the problems in popular automotive forums on the web. The visors in my 2006 CR-v have been replaced 4 times and the 4th set just failed again. Honda has no explanation each time. I am calling Honda's corporate office today.
Driver's side visor began to sag and finally will not stay up. It is approximately 5 inches from the roof of the vehicle, causing a safety concern. I also hit my head routinely entering and exiting the vehicle. Dealer advises they are unaware of any pattern of failure with visors on the 2006 crv, and are only aware of problems with visors on civics. I have read blogs showing there are actually numerous reports of failures, and repeated repairs for this problem on the 2006 model. They advise the charge will be $150.00 plus labor to repair the problem.
I have a 2006 Honda crv, bought new from leesburg Honda. On feb 18,2007 I left car in their repair shop because windshield wipers stopped working. Feb 20 I picked up car, no repair made. They claim it needs a new wiper transmission, that none are available for now, and that it is not a warranty item. I think it should be a warranty item & called Honda to complain and was given case # n012007-02-2100228. From local and national Honda I still do not have a date for repair or a decision as to why it was turned down for warranty claim.
Related recalls
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021.
Window & Wiper complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2006 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2006 Honda CR-V, 6% of the model year's 398 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Honda CR-V window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-768 (power window devices and controls, Dec 10, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Honda CR-V window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.