2024 Honda CR-V: No defrost drivers section of windshield
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 CR-V report: no defrost drivers section of windshield. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 400 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2024 CR-V in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759674 (filed 08/26/2026): “2024 honda crv. battery went dead. air conditioner stopped working. honda dealership said the compressor is bad. part is covered by warranty but must use a honda part. honda said part is not available nationwide. i live in florida and temperatures exceed…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11735406 (filed 05/03/2026): “Driving using cruise control on interstate. car in front of me exited. my car began to slow even though there was nothing in front of me but a slight incline. i pressed on the accelerator and the car continued to slow. i turned off the a/c and cruise, but the …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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