2016 Honda CR-V Windshield Replacement in Houston, TX

Technical Specifications: 2016 Honda CR-V Windshield

The 2016 Honda CR-V is the final model year of the 4th-generation RM chassis (2012-2016), before the 5th-generation RW platform launched for 2017. The CR-V's windshield is substantially larger than a Civic's — approximately 59 inches wide by 34 inches tall, weighing 36 to 40 pounds — due to the more upright SUV cabin profile and the steeper rake of the A-pillars. Honda's OEM part number for the base 2016 CR-V windshield is 73111-T0A-A01, with 73111-T0A-A11 designating the rain-sensor variant that comes standard on EX, EX-L, and Touring trims. Primary OEM supplier is Fuyao, manufactured at their East Liberty Ohio plant that supports Honda of America's East Liberty assembly; look for the embossed Fuyao logo in the lower passenger-side corner to verify OEM glass. AGC Auto North America is the secondary supplier. DOT-certified aftermarket options from Pilkington, Xinyi, and Saint-Gobain Sekurit meet the FMVSS 205 federal safety glazing standard.

Sensors & Pre-Sensing Equipment on 2016 CR-V

The 4th-gen CR-V predates Honda Sensing (which arrived on the 2017 redesign), but 2016 EX-L and Touring trims include rain-sensing wipers and automatic high-beam headlights, both of which integrate a sensor module bonded to the inside of the windshield just behind the rearview mirror. The rain sensor uses infrared reflectance to detect water droplets and is calibrated to the specific optical properties of the factory glass. When replacing the windshield on these trims, we use the variant with the pre-cut sensor bracket (part number difference indicated by the A11 suffix) and re-bond the sensor module using Honda-specified 3M VHB double-sided adhesive rated for automotive exterior use. The auto-dimming mirror, if equipped, attaches to the same mounting plate and requires careful alignment so the forward-facing electrochromic sensor has an unobstructed view through the upper windshield tint band.

Houston Conditions & Your CR-V

The 4th-gen CR-V is extremely common in Houston's suburbs — we see high volume from The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Clear Lake, and Kingwood — typically as the family commuter or school-run vehicle. The larger SUV windshield on the CR-V is more susceptible to hail damage than a sedan simply because of its greater surface area, and the 2024 April hailstorm in Montgomery County and the spring 2025 storms along the I-10 Katy corridor both produced CR-V replacement volume that exceeded typical annual totals. Houston's 9-month-long warm season (March through November regularly sees afternoon temperatures above 85°F) means thermal-cycling crack propagation is a year-round concern, not just a summer problem. For CR-Vs used as carpool vehicles running school zones and Beltway 8 in the morning rush, rock-chip damage from construction-zone debris is nearly guaranteed over a 5-year ownership. Texas comprehensive coverage pays $0 deductible for both repair and replacement claims; we handle the full insurance claim process and bill carriers directly. Our mobile service covers 70 miles out from central Houston including all of Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and eastern Galveston counties. Typical install time on a 2016 CR-V is 60 to 90 minutes depending on whether the rain-sensor trim is equipped.