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2022 Honda CR-V: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker CR-V years.
334 owner complaints, most about steering. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 CR-V?The 2022 Honda CR-V has 334 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag steering system complaints (vibration: feel) reported for models around the 2022 model year, potentially addressed by a recall (#24v-744).
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Honda CR-V vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other CR-V years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the CR-V?
Across the 30 CR-V model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (1997) to 2,141 (2018). With 334 complaints, the 2022 CR-V sits below the model's median of 479.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 CR-V
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 23V524000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017, 2020, and 2022 CR-V vehicles. The certification label on the driver's side door states incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 26V332000Honda (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 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
seat belts:rear/other:retractor
Campaign 21V900000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 21V939000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Campaign 23V844000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment, particularly for the latest hybrid models (2023-2026). The vehicle is consistently praised for its exceptional practicality, spacious and high-quality interior, quiet and smooth ride quality, and refined hybrid powertrain.
- IsolatedSteering system complaints (vibration
Feel) reported for models around the 2022 model year, potentially addressed by a recall (#24V-744).
Owner insights cover all generations of the CR-V. See the full CR-V owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CR-V listings typically run $15,932–$25,995.
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