repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2022 Honda CR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 272 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda CR-V, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-524 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Honda CR-V has problems
272 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
144Steering1 crash/fire/injury
44Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
20Engine2 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system
15Service brakes
12Lane departure
10Power train
9Fuel/propulsion system
7Vehicle speed control
3713 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 144 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 44 | 2 |
| Engine | 20 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 37 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Honda CR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrectly sized tire may cause premature tread wear, or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
14 owners mentioned a cost$3,700median
Middle half: $1,216 – $4,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other CR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Honda CR-V safety ratings
2022 Honda CR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Honda CR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
- Rear Differential SeizureNo recall
In owners' words
What CR-V owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The power steering is sticking making it very dangerous. Dealer says the power steering rack needs replacing. Other CR-V’s have been recalled for this same issue but mine is not under the recall.
2022 Honda crv. The battery was old and had low voltage. There were no warnings of this and no issues starting car. While idling at light at intersection the entire car just died. It was on and there was power to it, but everything broke and it appeared like there was some kind of major electrical…
The steering is sticky. It feels stuck when going around curves. This creates a jerky driving experience and I'm worried it could cause an accident on wet or icy roads.
Own a 2022 CR-V?
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