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2022 Honda CR-V brakes problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Honda CR-V have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 CR-V | 123 |
| 2019 CR-V | 65 |
| 2020 CR-V | 21 |
| 2021 CR-V | 21 |
| 2022 CR-V (this page) | 11 |
| 2023 CR-V | 18 |
| 2024 CR-V | 10 |
| 2025 CR-V | 19 |
| 2026 CR-V | 6 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 11 brakes complaints filed for the 2022 Honda CR-V, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2022 Honda CR-Vs report the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system activating suddenly and hard with zero warning when no obstacle or vehicle is in the path. One owner's car slammed on the brakes at 20 mph while coasting to a red light; another had the system engage at 10 mph during a reversing maneuver; a third reported the car braked abruptly when a deflated mylar balloon drifted across the lane. In twelve separate incidents, one owner experienced unwanted brake activation while changing lanes. Owners state the vehicle feels out of control during these events, creating genuine rear-end collision risk. Seatbelts have tightened during some braking incidents.
Dealerships acknowledge this is a known problem and tell owners nothing can be done—one salesman suggested turning off the AEB system as a workaround. The forward collision radar appears oversensitive; Honda has issued a recall for hybrid CR-V rollaway but non-hybrid models with this complaint were not recalled. One unrelated incident involved a parked CR-V rolling away and striking a light pole with no warning lights illuminated beforehand. An abnormal braking noise was reported during reversing, though dealer diagnosis found nothing wrong.
Same Honda CR-V brakes reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) false activation – forward collision detection
The forward collision avoidance or automatic emergency braking system engages the brakes hard and without warning when detecting objects that are not actually threats: leaves, mylar balloons, or nothing at all. The system is reported as excessively sensitive. Owners report loss of vehicle control until brakes release, creating rear-end collision risk.
When: Various speeds and driving scenarios; one incident at 10 mph, one at 20 mph or less; reported as early as 10,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden, hard brake engagement with no warning; No objects or vehicles in path; Vehicle control temporarily lost during braking event; Brakes release after object clears or false detection ends; Seatbelts tighten during braking event; Brake warning light illuminated (one case)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships indicate this is a known issue with no fix available; disengaging the Automatic Emergency Braking system not possible per owner report; one dealer suggested turning the system off as workaround
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in at least one case; a hybrid version of CR-V has a known recall for rollaway failure, but non-hybrid models with this complaint were not recalled; dealers acknowledge the problem as 'normal' and unfixable
Vehicle rollaway while parked
Vehicle rolled away from a parked position in a parking lot and struck a light pole. No one was in the vehicle. No warning lights or messages displayed before failure. This is distinct from a brake application issue—the vehicle failed to remain stationary when parked.
When: At approximately 28,046 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle rolled away while parked in strip mall parking lot; Struck a light pole on sidewalk; No warning lights or messages before failure
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to collision center but not diagnosed or repaired; rear driver-side quarter panel, rear bumper, rear taillight, muffler, and rear door damaged
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer not made aware of failure; owner noted a recall exists for hybrid CR-V rollaway but her non-hybrid vehicle was not covered
Abnormal braking noise
Vehicle produced an abnormal sound when depressing the brake pedal during a reversing maneuver. Dealer diagnosis found no issues.
When: Before August 2022; exact mileage unknown
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sound during brake pedal depression while reversing
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer diagnosed, found no issues, no repair performed
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
On two separate occasions, the Honda CR-V brakes automatically engaged very abruptly for no reason. The dealership indicated that it is a known problem and that there is nothing that can be done to disengage the Automatic Emergency Braking. The vehicle has NOT been inspected. No warning or message was evident prior to, during or immediately after the incidents.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the parking lot of a strip mall, the contact entered a store and was in the store for approximately five minutes, and a person entered the store yelling and asking if anyone in the store owned a red Honda CR-V parked outside, because the vehicle had rolled away and crashed into a light pole. The contact looked…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 18,594 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Honda/CR-V.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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