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 2017 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The driver's side mirror wobbles. I took it to a repair shop and they confirmed that it was not the mirror but the base of the side mirror that is attached to the car door that wobbles. They said that it is a manufacturing defect. The passenger side mirror does not wobble. This seems to be a PREVALENT issue with Honnda CRVs online - the wobbly driver side mirror. This is uncomfortable to look at while driving - it can give you a headache or make the driver dizzy. Honda needs to make a recall about these defective drive-side side mirrors. We have a 2017 Honda CRV. My daughter recently got the car so I do not know how long this problem has been going on.
As I depressed the start button to engage my car's engine, the right rear passenger window spontaneously shattered. The car was parked at the time and there was no motion or contact to the window when the window shattered into multiple fragments. There was no evidence of damage to the window prior to this occurrence.
The drivers side rear view mirror will shake randomly while sitting idle or while driving. No amount of adjustment corrects this problem. When the mirror shakes it's hard to see any detail behind you.
This is the fifth windshield (including the one I bought with the car) I am on with my 2017 Honda crv. Every January/February it seems my car's windshield "cracks" for unknown reasons. I have been driving my same commute for ten years. Never in those years have I had to replace my windshield on other cars. Since getting my Honda, I have had to replace it! These cracks take place after the vehicle has been parked and when the temperature changes. This is causing multiple insurance claims as a result- impacting my insurance. I'm also fearful of my children's and my safety due to these random cracks. I do not trust my windshield in case of an accident. I'm actually considering trading this vehicle in because of this issue. Honda needs to do something now.. Tonight was actually the fifth time this happened after I parked my vehicle (after actually having my Honda serviced).
Ongoing problem with vehicle since new during pa winter weather. Vehicle parked overnight 20 to 40 deg f. Vehicle engine does not warm up when driving even after being remotely stared and allowed to run for 10 minutes. Heater control set to high, fan speed set to low. Temperature gague will rise to one quarter or half normal then drop to the cold position again after a few miles. Temp. Gague will eventually rise again to almost normal but if vehicle is stopped for traffic, red light or coffee stop it will drop down to cold again. All this time (12 to 15 miles) the cabin heat and windshield defrost are performing poorly. If vehicle is stopped and shut down for half to one hour and re-started it will perform properly with normal heater and defrost function.
Honda recall sb 18-114 2017cr-v is completely unacceptable.. Before the fix my CR-v heated up ,& had heat with 2miles.. Now the temperature gauge does not move for 10 minutes.. & there is no heat.. The CR-v was fine before this fix.. I returned to the dealer to have them re-check this recall.. They say that this is normal now.. The recall was intended to make the CR-v heat up quicker , not slower.. I'm just letting your know this, and I will also let NHTSA know. As this May now be a safety hazzard. As there May not be enough heat to defrost the windows. Per the crvoc.com : what you can do ' go on record and report the problem to the dealership, to corporate Honda, and to NHTSA.gov
The 1.5 l turbo engine develops high oil level readings due to fuel contamination. I had several (12) system failure notices appear simultaneously. I took the car to the dealer and they stated that they "found that oil level was over full and smelled like fuel". Also noticed that in cold weather, while driving, the front defroster is not warm enough and can't keep windshield clear resulting in poor or no visibility. This vehicle takes a very long time to warm up. Does not warm up at idle. Takes a very long time to warm up while in motion. The only way I've found to get the engine up to a proper temperature is to turn off econ mode, drive in sport mode and do not turn heater on.
Car is garaged (unheated). This am, the windshield wiper fluid would not spray even though I heard the spray motor running. I tried the spray in my wife's 2017 accord and the spray worked. In my 60 years of driving with many different cars, this is the first time this has happened and we have had plenty of freezing days over the years. The spray lines must be in an exposed position and this is a dangerous situation. With cars ahead of you on the road throwing up snow, salt, etc. Onto the windshield and you cannot clean it, the visibility will be obscured. If this is not corrected, those with crv's will be hard pressed to drive on snowy days.
Sunroof explosion: new Honda CR-v with only 4,420 miles. The sunroof exploded while driving down a state highway at 70mph. No cars or trucks were directly in front of me and no rocks or debris were found by the service repair in remaining shattered glass. Luckily I did not have the sunroof open so the glass particles did not fly into the passenger area, but cars behind me slowed as some glass particles flew from the roof. Honda replaced the sunroof under warrantee but exploding sunroofs are disorienting to the driver and not safe to passengers or other car drivers who catch the flying glass particles.
The right mirror lane indicator malfunctions at different times. The malfunction indicates that there is a vehicle in the right lane when there is none. Honda refuses to look into because it doesn't happen all the time. Iv'e had it to the dealership 4 times but the problem is not showing up as a malfunction code.when the malfunction occurs the right mirror indicator light remains on and if I try to use my right turn signal the system beeps as if there is a car in the right lane when there in none. This problem has been on goings from the first week I purchased the van.
Window & Wiper complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2017 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2017 Honda CR-V, 2% of the model year's 1,776 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Honda CR-V window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2017 Honda CR-V, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Honda CR-V window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 12,000 miles, and 85% before 25,000 miles.
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.