2022 Honda Cr V
Common Problems
Ranked from 135 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Steering Wheel Sticking and Jerking
55complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel sticks and jerks, requiring extra force to turn, especially at highway speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
46complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly without any danger present, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Steering Gearbox Failure
18complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stuck or locks up, requiring extra force to move, leading to overcorrection and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering Binding During Gentle Curves
13complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel binds or sticks during gentle curves, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe automatic braking system engages unexpectedly, even in the absence of obstacles, increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Steering Lock-up During Turns
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during turns, requiring manual correction to maintain control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often accompanied by flashing warning lights, reducing vehicle reliability and safety.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Battery Issues
3complaintsLow severityElectricalThe battery repeatedly dies, requiring roadside assistance and frequent charging.
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Severe Seat Belt Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat belts do not function correctly, causing inconvenience and potential safety risks.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Sunroof Explosions Without Warning
3complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes without warning, causing glass to shatter and potentially injuring passengers.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Battery Failure
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe battery fails prematurely, leading to unexpected shutdowns and requiring frequent replacements.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Lane Departure Malfunction During Hot Weather
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure warning system malfunctions during hot weather, causing distractions and requiring the system to cool down to deactivate.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Lane Departure Warning Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure warning system gives false alerts, causing unnecessary driver distraction.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Moonroof Shattering
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly shatters without any impact or external cause, posing a potential injury risk.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Sunroof Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions, potentially causing injury or property damage due to unexpected opening or closing.
Related recall: 23V524000
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Suspension Alignment Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe rear suspension is out of alignment, leading to excessive tire wear and noisy operation.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.