5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,944 miles

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2023 Honda HR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

Apr 292024

HR-V

  • 46,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact heard a loud pop and became aware that the rear windshield had shattered. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were no signs of an impact that could have caused the damage to the windshield. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #29

Apr 262024

HR-V

  • 95,000 miles
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.

- Roselle, NJ, USA

problem #28

Feb 082024

HR-V

  • 10,600 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH with the rear defroster activated, there was a loud booming sound heard and the rear hatchback windshield shattered, causing glass shards to fall into the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 10,600.

- Kenilworth, NJ, USA

problem #27

Jan 192024

HR-V

  • 12,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 30 MPH, the rear windshield exploded without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer by his wife, and the mechanic placed a covering and seal on the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a glass replacement facility and the windshield was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Ridgefield, CT, USA

problem #26

Feb 012024

HR-V

  • 34,026 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, after exiting the vehicle and walking away, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who wrapped the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 34,026.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #25

Jan 292024

HR-V

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving and exiting the driveway, the rear windshield glass fractured without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

- Owens Cross Roads, AL, USA

problem #24

Jan 182024

HR-V

  • 8,303 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH in 63-degree weather, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The rear defroster was activated when the failure occurred. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 8,308.

- Kamuela, HI, USA

problem #23

Jan 182024

HR-V

  • miles
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 20-25 MPH with his son in the front passenger's side seat, the rear windshield imploded inadvertently. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that his wife drove back to the nearby residence. The contact stated that the defroster was not engaged at the time of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #22

Jan 162024

HR-V

  • 11,616 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,616.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #21

Jan 172024

HR-V

  • 24,500 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the rear defroster was activated, and the rear window exploded. There were no injuries sustained due to the shattered glass. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,500.

- Logan, OH, USA

problem #20

Jan 092024

HR-V

  • 12,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after using the defroster, the vehicle was parked, and the rear window shattered while the hatch was closed. There was no impact to the windshield to cause it to shatter. The contact called the local dealer and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. The VIN was not available.

- Perryville, OH, USA

problem #19

Jan 062024

HR-V

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact started the vehicle, and the rear windshield exploded. There was no impact on the rear windshield that could have caused the rear windshield to explode. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 022024

HR-V

  • 13,500 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that he became aware that the rear windshield had shattered due to glass shards on the ground. There was no impact to the rear windshield that might have caused the rear windshield to shatter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

problem #17

Dec 282023

HR-V

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after her husband remotely started the vehicle, he heard a popping sound and then discovered that the rear windshield had shattered. There was no impact on the rear windshield that could have caused the rear windshield to shatter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #16

Nov 012023

HR-V

  • 13,462 miles
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.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #15

Dec 162023

HR-V

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while her child was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windshield shattered without impact. There was an abnormal booming sound heard. The contact stated that the windshield had fractured into tiny pieces. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available.

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA

problem #14

Dec 142023

HR-V

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and the contact was inside a store, the contact then approached the vehicle and heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact approached the vehicle and became aware that the rear windshield was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Lewistown, PA, USA

problem #13

Oct 182023

HR-V

  • 6,800 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the rear windshield fractured without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 6,800. The VIN was unavailable.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #12

Nov 152023

HR-V

  • 6,610 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred the contact to a glass center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a glass specialist, who stated that the glass was on backorder. The manufacturer was not contacted. The insurance company was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 6,610.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #11

Oct 232023

HR-V

  • 7,300 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,300.

- Burlington, NC, USA

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