Article contentMr. M. immediately went to his dealership, where he was given a repair estimate of $1,174 for parts and labour. Surprised that the repair isn’t covered by the manufacturer, he took a moment to think it over and do a bit of research. In doing so, he discovered he’s not the only one in this situation. For one thing, numerous automotive publications report that hundreds of consumers have complained to the U.S.’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the fragility of the rear window on their Honda/Acura vehicles. As early as 2024, Consumer Reports wrote that its own editorial team had personally experienced the rear windshield of their new Honda HR-V exploding.