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ProblemsByVin File / 2022-HONDA-CR-V NHTSA data synced 3 days ago
2022 · Honda

Honda CR-V problems

218 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2022 CR-V?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

steering
108 reports · fails ~28,975 mi · avg $700
moderate
electrical
12 reports · fails ~4,000 mi · avg $850
severe
brakes
11 reports · fails ~18,594 mi · avg $450
severe
visibility
8 reports · fails ~33,275 mi · avg $350
severe
powertrain
6 reports · fails ~11,562 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
engine
5 reports · fails ~15,000 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
cruise control
4 reports · fails ~15,500 mi · avg $600
severe
tires
4 reports · fails ~37,732 mi · avg $150
moderate
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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2022 CR-V?
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2022 CR-V · electrical
Day after bought car, battery dead and all lights lit up on the dash when tried to start. Dealership gave a 256 point inspection and said car passed all elements. Jumped battery with a jump pack then battery started smoking and leaking fluid. Had dealership tow and diagnose…
2022 CR-V · engine
All warning notices started going off & continuously cycling through all warnings possible for everything. Vehicle suddenly lost propulsion. I was on local roadways without heavy traffic or high speeds but had this occurred on a freeway it could have caused a serious threat of…
2022 CR-V · powertrain
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message to depress the brake pedal was displayed. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift out of neutral. The vehicle was towed a dealer…
12/26/2023 · at 18,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11561928.0 · see powertrain pattern →
2022 CR-V · brakes
Oil dilution, anifreeze disappearing, loss of power while driving on highway this past saturday, all lights on dash constantly going off at least once a month, vehicle radar senses a car in front when there is none and the braking system stops my car on its own while driving…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 23V524000 July 27, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking · opened April 2024

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA24002 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda CR-V reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Honda CR-V is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2022 Honda CR-V?

The 2022 Honda CR-V is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2022 Honda CR-V?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 108 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 28,975 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 28,975 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda CR-V has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2022 Honda CR-V?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 218 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Honda/CR-V. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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