The Honda CR-V is everywhere — and if yours is a 2017 or newer, it has Honda Sensing, a camera-and-radar system that needs recalibration when the windshield is replaced. Nex Automotive in Rocklin handles the glass and the Honda Sensing calibration in one appointment.
Call (916) 472-2928 or visit nexauto.us
Honda Sensing — Camera + Radar Behind Your Windshield
Honda Sensing combines a forward-facing camera with a front radar sensor. The camera sits behind the windshield and works with the radar to power:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) — applies braking to prevent or reduce a collision
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) — detects lane markings and corrects steering if you leave the road
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) — actively steers to keep you centered
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — maintains speed and following distance
- Traffic Sign Recognition — reads speed limits and other signs (newer models)
When the windshield is replaced, the camera’s alignment shifts. Honda requires recalibration — static or dynamic depending on the model and year — to restore accurate operation.
How Nex Calibrates Honda Sensing
Diagnostic Scan: We identify your Honda’s Sensing configuration, capture baseline DTCs, and confirm camera/radar setup.
OEM and OE-equivalent glass Installation: Honda-spec windshield with correct optical properties for the camera system.
Camera Calibration: Static or dynamic calibration per Honda’s requirements for your specific model year:
- Static: In-shop with calibration targets, scan tool guidance
- Dynamic: Road drive at specified speeds on marked roads
Verification: Post-calibration scan confirms all Honda Sensing functions operational.
This Also Applies To
Honda Sensing is standard on virtually all Honda models since 2019:
- Honda Accord (2018+)
- Honda Civic (2016+)
- Honda Pilot (2019+)
- Honda HR-V (2023+)
- Honda Passport (2019+)
- Honda Odyssey (2018+)
- Honda Ridgeline (2021+)
- Honda Prologue (2024+, EV)
If your Honda has Honda Sensing, it needs calibration after a windshield change. Check for the camera housing near the rearview mirror.
Cost
- CR-V windshield glass: $300–$500
- Dealership calibration separately: $200–$400
- At Nex: Glass + calibration combined
Insurance: California comprehensive covers windshield replacement including calibration. We handle the claim. Most Honda owners pay nothing.
FAQ
Does my CR-V need calibration after a windshield replacement?
If it has Honda Sensing (most 2017+ CR-Vs), yes. Required by Honda.
What if I skip calibration?
Collision Mitigation Braking may not function correctly. Lane keeping may drift. Adaptive cruise may misjudge distance. The system may display warnings or shut down.
How long does it take?
About 2–2.5 hours. Glass, cure, calibration, verification.
Can Safelite do this?
They can replace the glass. Many Honda owners report being referred to the dealership for calibration. At Nex, it’s one visit.
What Honda Owners Say
> “Honda dealer quoted two weeks and $900. Nex had me in next day for less than half.”
> — CR-V owner, Roseville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
> “Didn’t know my Civic needed calibration until the lane keeping went haywire after a glass swap. Nex fixed it.”
> — Civic owner, Sacramento ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honda CR-V Windshield Replacement — Rocklin CA
Nex Automotive
4660 Pacific Street, Suite 120, Rocklin, CA 95677
📞 (916) 472-2928 · 🌐 nexauto.us
Serving Honda owners across Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Folsom, Lincoln, Auburn, and the greater Sacramento region.