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problem #314

Jul 262025

HR-V

  • miles
The rear windshield exploded while driving. I briefly turned on our defrosters and then the air before that. It is available for inspection upon request. Our safety was put at risk as the glass exploded into the car. The problem is one of the first things that pops up if you search honda hrv windshield explode. My vehicle was last inspected on June 14,2025. There were no warning signs.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #313

May 062023

HR-V

  • miles
In November 2022, before I even drove off the lot, when I noticed and asked about a rattling noise coming from the passenger-side front window, I was told it was normal because it-??s a brand-new car. Within a few hundred miles, I began to experience issues with the car, felt the electrical problems and car felt shaky and unstable. As this continued, I-??ve received a reminder from Honda about the three years of service and to schedule an appointment with a certified dealer. And I did, this is also when brought up the fact that I feel and experiences issues with the car, but it remained ignored. Fast-forward to Spring 2023, issues worsen, while driving with a minor in a rear-facing car seat, I heard a loud noise that sounded like gunfire. It took a moment to realize that the rear windshield had suddenly shattered without a warning. This incident caused severe emotional distress, especially given the presence of a minor child in the vehicle. Since May 2023, the certified dealer failed to resolve the ongoing and swishing wind noise coming from the rear. This left us and our child with no safe, no reliable transportation on forward. Then, the vehicle began to turn off its monitors and exhibit more electrical malfunctions, along with engine problems. I continued bringing the vehicle in and its complimentary services and routine maintenance, reporting the problems each time, but nothing was ever resolved. Throughout the years the issues continue to worsen. Most recently, the front windshield cracked spontaneously, and within a few weeks again heard the gunfire, at that time around the sunroof, exploded suddenly and shattered without any external impact or warning. That day I-??ve re-routed from and to the local dealer, slowly with the hazard lights as the shattered glass began to spread. Same day the dealer accepted the vehicle, for warranty repairs, service, further complimentary inspection that revealed even more issues. But soon after this dealer refused... [see attached]

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #312

Mar 192025

HR-V

  • miles
Severe windshield cracking (without a clear impact). I have had my windshield replaced 2x and it continues to crack. Glass seems to be thinner and cracks.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #311

Mar 052025

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving my [XXX] son to daycare and my back window of the hatch shattered. I was completely shocked and had no idea what happened, so I googled to see if there have been issues with my specific car and found the following: "The rear windows of some 2023 Honda HR-Vs are shattering due to a manufacturing defect with the rear defroster. Honda is replacing the windows through a voluntary product update campaign, but has not issued a safety recall. Honda says the problem is due to a manufacturing defect that allows the sealer used to secure the rear glass on some HR-Vs to come in contact with the defroster-??s heating elements. Over time, this weakens the glass as the defroster creates a -??hot spot.-?? But the automaker advises owners to continue using the rear defroster as needed." This is a major issue to mine and my sons risk. My son was in his car seat facing the window as it shattered. There was glass everywhere. I called Honda at Honda Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, CA and they said that my VIN does not have that recall and that I could come in "to receive a quote for the repair" and that it typically takes 2-3 weeks for the window to come in and they will not provide a rental car. They were extremely unhappy and not sympathetic to the situation. I called my insurance (Geico) and filed a claim for Safelite to make the repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #310

Jan 032025

HR-V

  • miles
The rear window of my Honda HRV exploded/shattered all on its own into a thousand small pieces of glass while the car was parked outside in cold weather while I was visiting my son.

- Sandy Springs, GA, USA

problem #309

Dec 312024

HR-V

  • miles
In the morning of December 31, 2024, I got into my 2023 Honda HRV and as I turned on the ignition, I was shocked by the shattering sound of glass at the rear of the vehicle. To my horror, it was the rear windshield that had shattered to smithereens. I was terribly upset by this incident and while thinking of my next action, I learned through Google that it was due to a manufacturing defect with the 2023 Honda HRV model. Yet, I had not been notified by the Honda of any recall in regard to this defect. I took the car to the nearest Honda dealership where they plastered the rear of my car with a thin plastic and promised to call me as soon as they got the necessary parts. The incident could have caused serious physical and emotional injuries if I had passengers in the rear seats of the car. Even, all alone, I was emotionally traumatized by the incident.

- Bear, DE, USA

problem #308

Dec 142024

HR-V

  • miles
My rearview window just exploded and broke while parked.

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #307

Nov 162024

HR-V

  • miles
The rear windshield spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked

- Lanexa, VA, USA

problem #306

Nov 122024

HR-V

  • miles
Rear windshield shattered while driving. Defrosters were not on and the car had been warmed up with remote start before driving.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #305

Nov 092024

HR-V

  • miles
Was driving and turned on my defroster to the back windshield and while I was on the freeway the back window shattered there was no cars near me and no objects that hit my vehicle.

- Mineral Wells , TX, USA

problem #304

Oct 282024

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving normally in traffic when my rear windshield exploded. I did have the rear windshield defroster on as I needed to reduce frost from the windshield.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #303

Oct 282024

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving normally in traffic when my rear windshield exploded. I did have the rear windshield defroster on as I needed to reduce frost from the windshield.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #302

Oct 042024

HR-V

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" - Rearview windshield defroster How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - Glass shattered everywhere, dog was in back seat, could have been very dangerous Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - Inspected by Honda Dealership Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" -

- New Boston, NH, USA

problem #301

Sep 102024

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving on the highway and heard a thump at the back of my car. My rear window had spiderwebbed, with no warning and nothing hitting it. I had turned on my rear defrost shortly before that. By the time I got where I was headed, almost my entire price of glass had fallen into ky car, in tiny pieces.

- Easthampton , MA, USA

problem #300

Sep 112024

HR-V

  • miles
While driving on the highway, the rear windshield shattered with no warning. There was no lights, no sound, no crack, nothing that would indicate a problem. The car has been in use for 2 years with no problems. Once the car had been turned on, the rear defroster was turned on for about 3 minutes. Once the window was clear, it was turned off and about 10 minutes later, it shattered. No injuries but it was startling and could have caused additional accidents on the road, especially a highway that has such high traffic as this one. For once, it's a good thing that traffic was going so slow at 7am so there was more control to stop any potential collisions. It has been taken to the dealership for an inspection and to replace the window. They said that it has happened to several people, they have seen it at least 10 times in our area. I've always looked out for my car and take it to the dealership for oil changes or any recalls in a timely manner and never heard of this beforehand. Thankfully, no one else was in the car with me. But this should be more well known if it's such a common problem.

- Summerville , SC, USA

problem #299

Sep 042024

HR-V

  • miles
I bought a 2023 Honda HR-V on Monday, 9/2/2024. and then on Wednesday, 9/4/2024, while driving to work my read windshield shatters out of nowhere. The glass remained in tact while I continued to drive and then completely shatter when I opened my car door. It sounded like an explosion and it startled me. I called the dealer that sold me the car and he proceeded to tell me that this is a known issue specific to 2023 model of HR-V and manufacture error caused when the defroster it causes the glass to shatter. He added the issue can be fixed by simply replacing the window. I did not know this was an issue and it was not disclosed during the car purchase. I am so disappointed in Honda and even more disappointed to learn there is not an active recall to address this issue. Now there is glass all over my trunk space and I having to figure out how to get this fixed with the dealer.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #298

Aug 182024

HR-V

  • miles
My car is less than 1 year old and the back windshield shattered out of nowhere one day while parked. Honda refuses to reimburse us since we already had it replaced by an outside company.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #297

Aug 122024

HR-V

  • miles
Cool morning had my defrosters on and my rear trunk window spontaneously blew up as the car was parked very scary and unfortunate in a new car it just spontaneously happened I have no words what happened why the glass shattered

- Ocean Gate, NJ, USA

problem #296

Jul 222024

HR-V

  • miles
My car was parked in the Garage. I turned it on to leave and out of sudden before even leaving, the read window was shattered into pieces.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #295

Jul 122024

HR-V

  • miles
I was driving in light rain and had used the rear defroster. As I neared my home I heard a very loud noise that was very startling. Fortunately i was slowing down to make the turn into my cul-de-sac. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw that my rear windshield had shattered. As soon as I closed my car door all of the shattered glass fell into the rear cargo area.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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