2022 Honda CR-V
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 142 |
| 2002 | 515 |
| 2003 | 468 |
| 2004 | 501 |
| 2005 | 479 |
| 2006 | 398 |
| 2007 | 886 |
| 2008 | 960 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 480 |
| 2011 | 552 |
| 2012 | 401 |
| 2013 | 381 |
| 2014 | 586 |
| 2015 | 669 |
| 2016 | 390 |
| 2017 | 1756 |
| 2018 | 2124 |
| 2019 | 1085 |
| 2020 | 352 |
| 2021 | 323 |
| 2022 | 252 |
| 2023 | 515 |
| 2024 | 381 |
| 2025 | 241 |
| 2026 | 125 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
52% of complaints: steering — 131 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle makes a clicking noise and steering hesitates while making a turn left or right sometimes the steering freezes up.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260712
21% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
8% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on hwy when I had to do a hard stop because traffic stopped suddenly in front of my vehicle, no physical contact was made to any cars in front or back of me, suddenly dark smoke started coming from under the hood of car, The car...
NHTSA ODI report, 20260817
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Car went into "limp mode" while we were driving on the turnpike on a hill at 70 MPH. Speed dropped to 30 MPH in an area with a construction zone so there was little room to pull to the side of the road safely.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260709
6% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH6% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contactâs daughterâs head had got stuck in the window.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231005
Also filed under VISIBILITY
SAFETY TIMELINE
Rear Differential Seizure
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
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
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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 (131 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (19 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.
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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 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda CR-V have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.