When the outside temperatures got to about the 15 degree, it became apparent the defroster and heating system would not work until the vehicle was run on the road at highway speeds for several miles. i ran the engine at idle for over twenty minutes and there was absolutely no heat produced through the defroster. consequently, the windshield and side windows could not be defrosted or cleared of ice. vision was severely and unsafely limited. the local honda dealership pronounced the car in good shape on the first visit but did duplicate the problem on a second visit. however, they could not give us a solution other than to run the car in a lower gear. honda said to put a piece or cardboard in front of the radiator. no solution or fix was provided and the dealership could not do anything further until honda acknowledged the problem and provided a solution so we are at a standoff. if the car can not be defrosted prior to moving, it is an unsafe car in my climate.
I purchased my new 2019 honda cr-v in june, thinking i would be as safe, comfortable and satisfied as i was with my 2016 honda cr-v for 3 years. however, i live in a rural area and am unable to drive after dark because the top half of my front windshield turns black whenever my headlights dim and i only have clear vision for a few yards n front of me. after 3 windshields, many hours of diagnostics, and my wasted time and frustration, my insurance agent, family, friends and i agree this is a serious manufacturing defect and i am stuck with a vehicle i can only drive safely in the daylight. a dealer employee told me the new led lights present this problem in most newly manufactured vehicles, but apparently i am the only owner who attempts to drive in a rural area at night. i am especially in danger now that we are in hunting season and deer are crossing the roads at all hours commencing at sunset.
Vehicle will not warm up to defrost windshield on cooler/cold mornings when running at idle., cold air blowing into cabin even after driving at highway speeds for 30 mins. after driving for 30 mins + engine will sometimes will be at normal operating temp. when coming to a light after this driving time engine temp gauge will drop to low.-temps inside car go to cold. this has been an ongoing situation since purchase new in jan 2019, we live in maine. going to the dealer for this problem. online investigations bring up this issue since 2017 with the cr-v with the 1.5l engines-will no defrost the winsheilds.