[ert345p]

Yep, good point advice so as to avoid damage. My point is, if the defroster was designed properly it would melt the ice. I’ve never owned a car that I had to pour something on the wipers in order to thaw them. Everything about the Hondas I’ve owned is so well thought out. I’m surprised and disappointed that they botched this so glaringly. I appreciate the good advice from everyone. Thank you!

 

[Hankster12]

Yeah

I agree. In addition to the shortcomings you mention; the defrost vents don’t cover the bottom of the windshield where the wipers rest. So ice doesn’t melt there. And the way the wipers rest, you can’t pivot them off of the windshield to clear ice and snow because the edge of the hood is in the way. And that fragile fluid hose is exposed, so it gets encased in ice and snow, which the defroster won’t melt. It’s a completely horrible design. Honda, what were you thinking?

Yeah. Since I started this thread we got into our first cold weather and now I know the defroster has a that gap in front of the driver down to the left corner.

 

[MikulB]

I don't think its practical to think that the windshield defroster should thaw or defrost the windshield wipers. The wipers at rest are at a much lower position than where the defrost vents are located. I don't think any vehicle has the ability to thaw the wipers.

I have never had to pour anything anywhere on a vehicle to thaw things out. I do however use a spray bottle to spray on the deicing fluid. Locks and weather stripping can be tough get past when they are coated with ice. Alcohol can be your friend in icy climates.

 

[rickpotter612]

I don't think its practical to think that the windshield defroster should thaw or defrost the windshield wipers. The wipers at rest are at a much lower position than where the defrost vents are located. I don't think any vehicle has the ability to thaw the wipers. I have never had to pour anything anywhere on a vehicle to thaw things out. I do however use a spray bottle to spray on the deicing fluid. Locks and weather stripping can be tough get past when they are coated with ice. Alcohol can be your friend in icy climates.

The windshield defroster on every single vehicle I have ever owned will blow warm air on the windshield right under the wiper blades. I have never had problems with wiper blades sticking to a windshield until I have had my 2024 crv. Also, the wiper blades at rest are below the hood cowling and you can't stand them out because the arm hits the edge of the cowling.

 

[blue_x21]

The windshield defroster on every single vehicle I have ever owned will blow warm air on the windshield right under the wiper blades. I have never had problems with wiper blades sticking to a windshield until I have had my 2024 crv. Also, the wiper blades at rest are below the hood cowling and you can't stand them out because the arm hits the edge of the cowling.

You might try inserting an object, such as a pencil, to temporarily raise blade off the glass in case of an ice forecast.

 

[leerandall]

Just put the wipers in the maintenance position, then lift them completely from the windshield. See the user manual for instructions. It's very easy.

 

[blueray142]

I have never had problems with wiper blades sticking to a windshield until I have had my 2024 crv..

How are you freeing up your wiper blades when they stick to the glass since the defroster is not effective ??

 

[MikulB]

How are you freeing up your wiper blades when they stick to the glass since the defroster is not effective ??

IF that happens, spray some rubbing alcohol on them.

 

[KennethL]

3. Lift both wiper arms.

"Mist" position is one click up on the control stalk above the off position.

 

[MikulB]

OR, simply move the wipers by hand from the parked position and pull them up off of the windshield.

 

[ert345p]

I just spent 10 days winter driving in Maine and New Hampshire. When driving in snow, the CRV's defrost system couldn't keep ice from forming on my windshield. Temps were between 0' and 30' fahrenheit. Sorry Honda, that's unacceptable. I see in my owner's manual that Canadian models have an additional feature, a "heated windshield button", located on the instrument panel next to the driver's door. It "deices the windshield at the wiper park area". This is exactly what is needed, but is not available on US models. So, Honda knows the car has an inadequate windshield defroster, and they have a solution, but it not available on US models. Hey Honda, what's up with that? Do you think we don't have winter in the US? If I lived in the northern US, I'd get rid of my CRV and buy a Subaru.

 

[Figment73]

I just spent 10 days winter driving in Maine and New Hampshire. When driving in snow, the CRV's defrost system couldn't keep ice from forming on my windshield. Temps were between 0' and 30' fahrenheit. Sorry Honda, that's unacceptable. I see in my owner's manual that Canadian models have an additional feature, a "heated windshield button", located on the instrument panel next to the driver's door. It "deices the windshield at the wiper park area". This is exactly what is needed, but is not available on US models. So, Honda knows the car has an inadequate windshield defroster, and they have a solution, but it not available on US models. Hey Honda, what's up with that? Do you think we don't have winter in the US? If I lived in the northern US, I'd get rid of my CRV and buy a Subaru.

Honda thinks the Canada border is the Tropic of Cancer line.

 

[drcare4you]

I have The same problem with my 2025 brand new only drove it for 2 weeks and today took me 2.5 to drove back home, usually 45 minutes. I have to stopped 5 times to clean the wipes and defrost system is to low or something. What I can do, don’t like the defrost system. Any body return this car to me is a hazard

 

[drcare4you]

Hello Lerandall; thank you for the suggestion. I will try that. Please note, when the wipers are encased in ice and snow frozen that may not be possible.

Hazard design, that’s what I think

 

[drcare4you]

Does anyone knows how to get out from a 3 years lease? Please recommendation. I live in Wisconsin in today temperature is 18F. God is good and I somehow I was able to made to home. Barely was able to see on the driver side. This is a hazard

 

[dundundata]

Are you running the front defrost only on high? Car should be able to defrost the windshield no problem if not take it back where you got it because something is wrong.

 

[HondaVT]

We've owned Hondas for years. Multiple Civics, Accords, two Odysseys and this year we replaced our '17 CR-V with a new '24 CR-V Hybrid Sport L. Really like this car and all the features...except the windshield wipers and the wiper fluid system's performance have to be the worse in any car I have ever owned. the wipers leave streaks and do a poor job of clearing the windshield. And when using fluid it bareley comes out and is such an anemic stream along the blade that to have any effect I need to have CR-V stopped and hope to get some of the dirt cleaned off.

Does anyone else have this experience with teir '24 CR-V. is this by design or do i have some issues for the dealer to look at? Appreciate your response.

Yup. Same issues. Just keep buying $50 refills, I guess.

 

[RJMACK]

We've owned Hondas for years. Multiple Civics, Accords, two Odysseys and this year we replaced our '17 CR-V with a new '24 CR-V Hybrid Sport L. Really like this car and all the features...except the windshield wipers and the wiper fluid system's performance have to be the worse in any car I have ever owned. the wipers leave streaks and do a poor job of clearing the windshield. And when using fluid it bareley comes out and is such an anemic stream along the blade that to have any effect I need to have CR-V stopped and hope to get some of the dirt cleaned off.

Does anyone else have this experience with teir '24 CR-V. is this by design or do i have some issues for the dealer to look at? Appreciate your response.

The Honda wiper system is complete crap. All of the water goes to the driver side of the windshield. Honda even recommends that you don't run your wipers if the windshield is dirty because it could cause scratches, Huh? Yes, that is actually stated in the owners manual. When I ask service about this they just look confused and ignore me. I used to think Honda was really first class, not any more.

 

[RJMACK]

Timing of spray is a horrible issue as well as the spray comes out after the wiper blades have already travelled most of the way across the windshield to the drivers side making the spray almost entirely useless. The spray from the Driver's side wiper simply pools on the divers side of the windshield. The spray from the passenger side is released in the middle of the windshield but has almost no effect in cleaning the passenger side of the windshield. This is a safety hazard. Honda has to fix this. It is a moronic engineering job if this was the intent for it to operate this way. I will be seeking a fix on this. You would think something so basic as windshield wiper operation would be fairly easy to understand in this day and age of the design and build of vehicles.

I completely agree. Let us know if you find a fix. So far Honda refuses to do anything about it.

 

[KennethL]

The Honda wiper system is complete crap. All of the water goes to the driver side of the windshield. Honda even recommends that you don't run your wipers if the windshield is dirty because it could cause scratches, Huh? Yes, that is actually stated in the owners manual. When I ask service about this they just look confused and ignore me. I used to think Honda was really first class, not any more.

In any car one can always scratch the glass with dry dust on it. The Honda system does use very little cleaner, and I'm not yet sure if it is inadequate or just meager. The reservoir is tucked in a location in the right front quarter panel that might not have space for a larger reservoir. That, I think, is the driving force behind the very little cleaner used.