What Hondas have rain-sensing wipers?
Yes—rain-sensing wipers are available on many Honda models, especially on mid-to-high trims. In recent years Honda has offered the feature on several popular nameplates, with exact trims varying by model year and region.
How rain-sensing wipers work in Honda vehicles
What they do
Rain-sensing wipers detect moisture on the windshield and automatically adjust wipe speed. This helps maintain visibility without constant manual adjustment, particularly in changing rain intensity.
Where the sensor is located
The sensor is typically mounted up near the top of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror. The exact housing location can vary by model year and design.
Models that commonly include rain-sensing wipers
The following Honda models typically include rain-sensing wipers on mid-to-high trim levels. Availability depends on the year and market, so always verify with current specs.
- Civic — commonly on Touring trim and above; may be bundled with a technology package in some years.
- Accord — frequently found on EX-L and Touring trims; other tech packages may influence availability.
- CR-V — often included on EX-L and Touring trims; availability can vary by year.
- HR-V — typically offered on EX-L and above in recent years.
- Pilot — usually available on EX-L and Touring trims; Elite/Black Edition packages may include.
- Odyssey — commonly present on Touring and Elite trims.
- Ridgeline — seen on higher trims such as RTL-E and Black Edition.
Note that the exact trim names and availability can differ by model year and region. Always check the official Honda brochure or window sticker for your year and market.
How to verify for your vehicle
To confirm whether your specific Honda has rain-sensing wipers, use these checks against your model year and trim.
- Consult the official brochure or build sheet for your year and trim to see if rain-sensing wipers are listed.
- Look in the vehicle's window sticker (Monroney label) for "Rain-sensing wipers" or "Automatic rain-sensing wipers."
- Check the owner's manual index under Wipers/Sensors, or inspect the wiper stalk for an "A" or rain-icon indicator signaling automatic mode.
- If still uncertain, contact a Honda dealer and provide your VIN to confirm feature inclusion.
This verification process helps ensure you know whether your car ships with the feature, given its year and trim configuration.
Summary
Rain-sensing wipers are a feature Honda has offered on many mid-to-high trim levels across several models, including the Civic, Accord, CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. Because availability shifts with model year and regional packaging, the best way to confirm is to consult the latest official specifications or ask a dealer for your exact VIN configuration.
