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 2023 Honda HR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, she heard an abnormal gunshot-like sound and immediately pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear windshield had imploded. The contact stated that she contacted the police department, and a police officer arrived and inspected the vehicle. The police officer determined that there was no external cause to the failure. The contact covered the rear windshield with plastic and duct tape, and then drove to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that it was known failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, he heard an abnormal popping sound from the rear of the vehicle. The contact turned and looked and observed that the entire rear windshield had shattered. The contact stated that there were only a few small pieces of the windshield left in the frame. The contact stated that he had engaged the rear window defroster to clear condensation on it and that the rear defroster was still engaged when the windshield shattered. The contact was on his way to work and stated that there was no other driver at the traffic signal near his vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or glass repair shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while entering the vehicle and sitting in the driver's seat, the contact heard a crackling sound. The contact looked behind and saw that the rear windshield was fracturing into pieces starting on the driver's side at the edge where the windshield was attached to the frame at a mid-level height. The contact stated that the shattering continued across the rear windshield. The contact stated that only the outer edges of the windshield remained attached to the frame, the rest of the rear windshield was in pieces inside the rear cargo compartment. The contact called the insurance provider and had the rear windshield replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound like a bang or an explosion. The contact looked in the rear-view mirror and saw that the center of the rear windshield had shattered. The contact arrived at her destination and became aware that the shattered glass was scattered inside the rear compartment of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a burning plastic odor inside the vehicle however, the contact had not activated the rear windshield defroster. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or glass repair shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,642.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH she heard an abnormal bang or popping sound. The contact looked into her rearview mirror and saw that the entire rear windshield had shattered. The contact stated that the entire left side of the rear windshield had appeared to have imploded and there was glass in the rear passenger compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been diagnosed and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle, he walked out to the vehicle and heard a popping sound. The contact approached the vehicle and became aware that there was a hole in the center of the rear windshield and that had spider webbed. The rear windshield was still in place however, the contact was unable to through the rear windshield while using the rear-view mirror. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where pictures were taken, and the incident was documented. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,800.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60-65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud boom and became aware that the rear windshield had fractured. The dealer had been contacted and it was confirmed that there was no recall for failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was repaired by a glass replacement company and paid for by the insurance provider. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 16,909.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the rear windshield exploded, causing a large hole near the top of the windshield on the driver's side, eventually causing additional fractures throughout the windshield. The failure occurred with no impact to the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was common. The dealer diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 25 MPH downhill, the driver heard an explosive sound and noticed that the rear window had exploded. The contact stated that upon pulling to the side of the road, the driver noticed that a significant amount of shattered glass had fallen inside the vehicle. The driver drove to the residence. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, where the rear window was being replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact started the vehicle and turned on the defroster. The contact heard a loud boom and became aware that the rear windshield had shattered. No one was injured. The dealer was contacted and stated that they were aware of similar failures however, there was no recall associated with the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Window & Wiper complaints in other HR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2023 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA has 372 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2023 Honda HR-V, 54% of the model year's 687 complaints. The component named most often is windshield (31 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2023 Honda HR-V window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2023 Honda HR-V, though it has 3 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 2023 Honda HR-V window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 13,000 miles, and 84% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.