Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (28 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 8,000 and 30,000 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“• The Incident: "The rear window shattered spontaneously while the vehicle was in motion. My wife was driving, I was in the passenger seat, and our two children were in the back seat." • The Risk: "The explosion of glass occurred inches away from my children's heads. This is a severe safety hazard caused by a known manufacturing defect in the rear defroster grid".”

Filed Feb 19, 2026

“Closed the hatch to the CRV and the glass shattered. Looked up on line and there was a voluntary product update campaign requested.”

Filed Oct 28, 2025

“Display screen regularly & unexpectedly malfunctions while the vehicle is in motion. During these times, the display screen dims, goes dark, freezes, or goes into full bright mode. This continues throughout a cycle until the can can be stopped & restarted. Also, the windshield continues to crack along the base from side to side without any noticeable damages prior & I continue to have it replaced.”

Filed Jun 22, 2023

“Windshield washer nozzle freezes just below 32, resulting in limited view. Weather was clear, at or just below 32F. Started with driver sider and later on both side froze, unable to see on freeway as other cars in front sprays snow melting water.”

Filed Mar 25, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 244 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 218 reports
• Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 207 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 196 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 130 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 125 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 108 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 93 reports
• Fuel pump failure 89 reports
• Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 84 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 79 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 70 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 58 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 44 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 32 reports