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2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems
Owners filed 82 complaints about the 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid with NHTSA between Nov 2021 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (25).
Complaints
82
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system25
- Engine15
- Forward collision avoidance12
- Power train11
- Vehicle speed control7
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Steering7
- Service brakes6
- Lane departure5
- Structure4
- Latches/locks/linkages2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Suspension1
- Back over prevention1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
25 reports2 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“Vehicle experienced and loss of power and rattled while idling. Vehicle went into limp mode and all warning lights came on in the dash. Blinking engine and Brake lights, middle kept scrolling through all systems having trouble. Maximum speed possible at this point was 35mph. When tried to give it more gas, it rattled. If I stopped, turned it off then back on, it would briefly clear.”
Engine
15 reports
“While the car was driving engine light came on and started flashing, the car stop accelerating, and I gad to quickly pull over from the highway multiple times and turn off the vehicle. After turning on the vehicle again the car would be just fine, it put me in a very dangerous positions multiple times, I have the video of flashing engine light when it happened.”
Forward collision avoidance
12 reports2 crashes
“on [XXX] around 5 PM, when driving below 30 miles per hour within a residential community, automatic braking was activated without any obstruction in front of the vehicle, leading to sudden decrease in speed. Vehicle is in Baton Rouge, LA and all service/maintenance were done according to recommended schedule by Honda at the authorized dealership where the vehicle was purchased. Through online search, I found NHTSA opened an investigation for the same problem. If possible, I would appreciate an update about the status of NHTSA investigation and what action I should take. Thank you [XXX]”
Power train
11 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“**Loss of propulsion at highway speed - 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Approximately 3 months before submitting this complain, I was driving my 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid at approximately 60mph when the vehicle suddenly stopped responding to the accelerator pedal. The gasoline engine was still running, but pressing the accelerator produced no propulsion. A dashboard warning light came on. I believe it may have been the check-engine light, but I do not recall with certainty whether it was flashing or steady. I had to bring the vehicle to a stop and turn it off and restart it. Propulsion returned after restarting the vehicle. The incident was dangerous because it occurred at highway speed and left me unable to accelerate with traffic. Restarting the vehicle restored propulsion, but I am concerned that the problem could recur unexpectedly. I had happened a few times before (8/9/26, 9/24/26 and 9/28/26). I am reporting this as a potential safety defect involving sudden loss of motive power. I ask NHTSA to consider the report in connection with its investigation of alleged loss of propulsion in 2020-2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles, including Preliminary Evaluation PE25016, if…”
Vehicle speed control
7 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.”
Fuel/propulsion system
7 reports
“I am getting increasing frequency of cylinder misfire, so far cylinder 1 and 2, and the car goes to a limb mode and loose power. It happens during acceleration to a highway ramp. Engine lights and other many warning lights come on, the car goes into limb mode, I pull over and when I turn the engine off and turns back on the warning lights clear and the car drives normally until next time, to start all over again. I took it two Honda dealers at three occasions. Since the engine light goes off, and they cannot capture the issue, they are telling me there is nothing they can do. It seems to happen during a normal driving than sport mode. It is frustrating and dangerous situation. I thought I would report it, to save others from similar situation”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.