| Issue ID | 1478631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11105289 |
| Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 27/06/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Side mirror rear visibility, particularly the right-hand side, is dangerously low. For example, when preparing to back into a parking space, one can not see the white lines to guide you in. Our previous 3rd generation (2007-2011) crv had superb side mirror visibility. The only way to correct honda's dangerous and inconvenient design flaw is to offer "reverse tilt door mirrors", which automatically tilt downward when reversing. Ironically, honda, offers this feature in other country markets, but not on any us market crv trim levels. The right side mirror appears to be excessively angled back, not standing out adequately to allow a clear view along the right side of the car. As a result, i can only see the car's bulbous (outwardly curved) right side. The left side mirror can/must be manually lowered to see where one is backing, which most people won't do, amounting to a safety hazard. As for the right side mirror, attached at a severe backswept angle, it is virtually impossible to tilt it downward and see the rearward path. I'm extremely troubled over this glaring safety issue. Visibility is a key element to safe driving, and am shocked the car was certified. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2HKRW2H99JHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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