2022 Honda CR-V Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 16th of 25 CR-V years we score.

Owner complaints: 330; 36 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 10.9; 269,737 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.75×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 102; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Honda CR-V?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Honda CR-V is 70 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 16th of the 25 CR-V years we score.

The most reported problem is the steering, mostly sticking or stiffness (139 of 330 complaints). Owners also complain about automatic emergency braking and shattered sunroof glass. 102 of the 330 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 70.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 70
Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

Steering: sticking or stiffness139 complaints
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead49 complaints
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking12 complaints

How the 2022 CR-V Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.66×	−9
Everyday problems	0.96×	−5
Problems in the last two years	1.1×	−9
Recalls	1.5×	−7
Score		70

What Owners Report

We read all 330 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda CR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Steering: sticking or stiffness
139 complaints (42%)
Sticking or stiffness, loss of steering control and a failure. 36 of these 139 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 20 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 7 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
49 complaints (15%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, the system acting on its own and the system not working when needed. 31 of these 49 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 23,000 miles.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
12 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking. 2 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 17,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
10 complaints (3%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. 9 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Brakes: unusual noises
8 complaints (2%)
Unusual noises, loss of braking and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
7 complaints (2%)
Stalling, a loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. All 7 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
6 complaints (2%)
Rough running or misfires and hesitation. 3 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 77,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
6 complaints (2%)
Sudden acceleration. All 6 describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
5 complaints (2%)
Warning lights.
Screen and audio: works on and off
5 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Driver-assist camera and radar: warning lights
5 complaints (2%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
5 complaints (2%)
A failure that needed a new part and a loss of power. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
12V battery failure
4 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Cylinder head gasket failure
4 complaints (1%)
A failure and a leak. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
4 complaints (1%)
Warning lights, pulling or wandering and the system acting on its own.

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Seat belts: stopped working
4 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, the system not working when needed and the system acting on its own. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
4 complaints (1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and early wear. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 23,000 miles.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
4 complaints (1%)
Failure or loss of drive and slipping. All 4 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Battery drain: draining the battery
3 complaints (under 1%)
Draining the battery. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Door latches: unusual noises
3 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises, not closing or latching and problems that come and go.
Engine failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and damage. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome.
Fuel diluting the engine oil
3 complaints (under 1%)
The oil level rising or a gasoline smell.
Fuel injector: rough running or misfires
3 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires, a failure and a leak. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
3 complaints (under 1%)
The car rolling away and wrong-direction movement. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
3 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and damage.
AWD or rear differential failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and slipping.
Forward collision warning: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash and injurious deployment.
Fuel economy: high fuel use
2 complaints (under 1%)
High fuel use.
Instrument cluster: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Hesitation. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own. Both describe a serious outcome, most often being stranded.
Power windows or regulator: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Seats: early wear
2 complaints (under 1%)
Early wear and parts breaking or coming apart.
Side blind zone alert: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Stall (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.

Reported Once (31)

Show the 31 problems reported once

A/C compressor: unusual noises
ABS failure
EVAP system: fault code
Airbag warning light
Uneven tire wear: early wear
Body seals (water leak): poor fit
Brake power assist failure
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
Exterior lights: the system not working when needed
Fuel pump failure
Fuel system: a loss of power
Headlights: works on and off
Ignition coils or spark plugs failure
Key fob: stopped working
Noise (cause not stated)
Electrical issues (not specified)
Fire at impact area (cause not stated)
Parking sensors: the system not working when needed
Side window glass: shattering or cracking
Unspecified parts failure
Paint and rust: rust or corrosion
Parking brake: the system acting on its own
Phone and navigation: works on and off
Power liftgate: the system acting on its own
Remote start failure
Car not starting (cause not stated)
Timing belt failure
Timing chain or camshaft: a leak
Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
Transmission fluid leak
Turbocharger failure

How the 2022 Honda CR-V Compares With Other Years

The other CR-V years of the 5th generation, 2017 to 2022, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2023	Caution	63	2.0×	26.6	7	Steering: sticking or stiffness
2022 This year	Good	70	0.75×	10.9	6	Steering: sticking or stiffness
2021	Good	70	0.87×	14.0	5	Steering: sticking or stiffness
2020	Good	73	0.62×	12.1	9	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2019	Caution	69	1.0×	22.6	8	Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2018	Caution	64	1.6×	44.3	5	Fuel diluting the engine oil
2017	Caution	64	1.8×	54.5	7	Fuel diluting the engine oil
2016	Excellent	84	0.36×	10.7	3	Fuel system: a bad smell

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2022 Honda CR-V Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Air bags: front passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Electrical system: cables
An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
NHTSA 23V844000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Equipment: labels
An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V524000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jul 27, 2023. By the second quarter of 2025, 60% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Power train: driveshaft
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 21V939000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 2, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seat belts: retractor
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 21V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 18, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 76% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Rear differential seizure in all wheel drive CR-Vs
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at rear differentials seizing in all wheel drive 2018-2022 CR-Vs and HR-Vs. Damaged oil seals caused oil loss and sometimes a broken driveshaft. Honda cited 1,201 incidents. Failures came early and were covered by warranty. The vehicle can keep running as a two wheel drive. NHTSA closed the case in July 2024.
NHTSA PE22011 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 28, 2022 to Jul 22, 2024
Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound rule to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. It lists Honda hybrids and electric cars, including Accord, Civic and CR-V hybrids. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case in August 2023 without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023
Automatic emergency braking activating without an obstacle
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in April 2024, covers automatic emergency braking that activates with nothing in the way. It applies to 2017-2022 CR-Vs and 2018-2022 Accords, including hybrids. NHTSA has 1,294 complaints, with 31 alleging a crash and 50 an injury. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA24002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Apr 15, 2024
Intermittent loss of power in CR-V Hybrids
Still open
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation, opened in October 2025, covers 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids. It has 48 owner reports of power cutting out without warning at highway speeds, with a flashing check engine light. Turning the ignition off and on restores power but clears the fault codes. Honda knew of no related trend. The case is still open.
NHTSA PE25016 Opening report (PDF)Open since Oct 28, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 CR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD, SUV FWD and Hybrid SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 CR-V, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 26V332000
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 23V858000
Electrical system: cables NHTSA 23V844000
Equipment: labels NHTSA 23V524000
Power train: driveshaft NHTSA 21V939000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

On the Test Drive

Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
Look for water stains or damp carpet, and test the sunroof.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Steering
Automatic emergency braking
Shattered sunroof glass
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All CR-V Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.