2022 Honda CR-V

▲ Better than typical
2022 Honda CR-V
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CR-V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 128 complaints 1999: 127 complaints 2000: 129 complaints 2001: 142 complaints 2001 2002: 515 complaints 2003: 467 complaints 2004: 501 complaints 2005: 478 complaints 2005 2006: 398 complaints 2007: 884 complaints 2008: 960 complaints 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 480 complaints 2011: 551 complaints 2012: 399 complaints 2013: 381 complaints 2013 2014: 585 complaints 2015: 668 complaints 2016: 388 complaints 2017: 1729 complaints 2017 2018: 2080 complaints 2019: 1060 complaints 2020: 330 complaints 2021: 307 complaints 2021 2022: 233 complaints 2022 2023: 504 complaints 2024: 362 complaints 2025: 228 complaints 2025 2026: 96 complaints 2026
2022: 233 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997108
1998128
1999127
2000129
2001142
2002515
2003467
2004501
2005478
2006398
2007884
2008960
2009386
2010480
2011551
2012399
2013381
2014585
2015668
2016388
20171729
20182080
20191060
2020330
2021307
2022233
2023504
2024362
2025228
202696

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 51%

51% of complaints: steering — 119 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16%

16% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving my 2021 Honda CR-V vehicle at residential speed (exact speed unknown). Car suddenly stopped in street causing me to jerk forward in driver seat. As the car stopped, I saw the orange BRAKE symbol appear in front dash.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231122

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 2 MPH, and parking her vehicle with her foot depressing the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221031

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact’s daughter’s head had got stuck in the window.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231005

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20221128 — PE (closed 20240722)

Rear Differential Seizure

R 20230918 — equipment

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is CF7.

Campaign 23V524000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240415 — EA (open)

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

R 20260706 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Honda CR-V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V524000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2017 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda CR-V is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda CR-V?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda CR-V have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.