2025 Honda CR-V: Sprayer on windshield wiper
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 CR-V report: sprayer on windshield wiper. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,200 miles.
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints for the 2025 CR-V in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767652 (filed 09/29/2026): “Winshield cracked while parked due to heat stress. visibility impaired by crack. problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance repres…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761270 (filed 09/01/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in cold weather, the windshield wiper was activated, but the windshield wiper fluid failed to disperse and the windshield wiper failed to engage immediately. 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: put it back on the hood (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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