Last updated: 2026-10-10
2022 Honda HR-V Reliability Report
The 2022 Honda HR-V rates excellent for reliability, but owners report sudden power loss and CVT failures worth checking before you buy.
Recalls
3
Complaints
62
Complaint Rate
5.4per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$301
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000–$2,150
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Final year of the second generation, rated excellent but behind 2021, with sudden power loss and CVT failures as the main owner complaints.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20)
- POWER TRAIN (10)
- SERVICE BRAKES (6)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2022 is the last model year of the Second generation (RU).
- Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
- 3 years after the last refresh (2019).
- 2nd generation HR-V (US).
What this means for buyers
Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.
2016: Second generation (RU) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2019: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2022: This Model Year
2022 is the last model year of the Second generation (RU).
Should You Buy the 2022 Honda HR-V?
Reliability is excellent, well above average among 2022 SUVs, though it sits in the middle of the nine scored HR-V years. Owners filed 62 complaints. The 2021 rates better with 52, and the 2023 rates worse with 673. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs near $301, against $466 for the class.
The serious problems come without warning. Electrical complaints lead: the car stops responding to the gas or will not pass 40 to 45 mph, and dealers often cannot reproduce it. Some CVT transmissions fail, with the engine revving and no power reaching the wheels, mostly between 56,000 and 85,500 miles. A few owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the car with no warning light. Federal records show three recalls: two for back over prevention and one for air bags.
Ask for service records covering the transmission, and confirm all three recalls were completed. Compare the 2021 too, since it has fewer complaints and rates better.
Compared to the 2023 Honda HR-V, which scored 10 points lower. See also the 2021 Honda HR-V for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Strong reliability score
- +$165 cheaper to maintain than avg subcompact SUVs
- +Infrequent unscheduled repairs
- +Low major repair risk (5%)
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Sudden power loss is the core pattern (20 complaints)
Compare 2022 Honda HR-V With
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
Reliability: 80/100
2022 Jeep Renegade
Reliability: 76/100
2022 Chevrolet Trax
Reliability: 81/100
2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Reliability: 78/100
2022 Buick Encore GX
Reliability: 74/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 3 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20)
- POWER TRAIN (10)
Recall Overview
3
recalls on record
A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2022 Honda HR-V. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
5.4
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 13.5
Safety Incidents
10
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2022 Honda HR-V Recall Details
3 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Honda HR-V. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
AIR BAGS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
Buying a used 2022 Honda HR-V? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Honda HR-V, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2022 Honda HR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 15.3%
Safety Technologies
Honda HR-VRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
5Maintenance rating: 5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$301
vs $466 avg for subcompact SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.1
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
5%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Honda HR-V Resale Value
The Honda HR-V is estimated to retain about 73.7% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Honda HR-V model overall and is not specific to the 2022 model year.
- Value Retained
- 73.7%
- Depreciation
- 26.3%
- Listings Analyzed
- 83
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Honda HR-V depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
28–30 MPG
Running cost: $2,300–$2,450/yr
Fuel + repair
26–28 city / 31–34 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,000 |
| HR-V FWD 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,000 |
| HR-V AWD 1.8L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,050 |
| HR-V AWD 1.8L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,150 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Honda HR-V.
Run the VIN through federal recall records and confirm Safety Recall 24-036 seat weight sensor work is completed.
Confirm the SRS airbag light turns off shortly after startup and stays off.
Accelerate hard to 70 mph on a highway and watch for revving without speed gain or power loss.
Ask for transmission service and repair records, especially on cars past 56,000 miles.
Start the car several times after it sits, and watch for no-starts or a cluster of dashboard warnings.
Check the sunroof drains are clear and the front footwell carpets are dry.
Drive in stop-and-go traffic and watch for false automatic braking or surging while braking.
On AWD cars, check the rear differential for leaks and feel for shaking above 55 mph.
2022 Honda HR-V Common Problems by Component
62 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 complaintsSafety-relatedSudden power loss is the core pattern. The car stops responding to the gas or refuses to go past 40 to 45 mph, often without warning. Others report a dashboard full of warnings at once (power steering, stability assist, parking brake, emissions), no-starts despite a fully charged battery, and battery drain. Several reports involve the SRS light or an airbag deploying with no impact, which owners tie to Safety Recall 24-036 for the seat weight sensor. Dealers often cannot reproduce the faults. Two reports involve crashes, one a fire, and two injuries.
POWER TRAIN
10 complaintsThe transmission fails outright. The CVT stops sending power to the wheels while the engine revs freely, leaving the car stranded in traffic or on the highway. Most failures fall between 56,000 and 85,500 miles, with one dealer finding metal debris in the fluid and one replacement costing over $9000. A second pattern is repeated loss of acceleration at highway speeds of 70 mph and up, with no warning lights. Dealers frequently cannot replicate it. One report describes a seized rear differential from a leaking seal, with both rear CV axles broken.
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaintsSafety-relatedPressing the pedal fails to stop the car, with no warning light beforehand. Two reports involve crashes, one with injuries. Other complaints describe stalling at highway speed with an "Electric Emergency Brake Unavailable" message and loss of power steering and braking. Another pattern is a sudden flood of brake, collision system, and emissions warnings. In one case a dealer traced this to a clogged sunroof drain letting water into the front cabin and did not cover it under warranty. Front brakes are also said to grab when wet or iced.
STEERING (5 complaints)
STEERING
5 complaintsSafety-relatedStiff wheel response that suddenly overcorrects pulls the car to the left. A clunking sound from the front driver's side came before one crash that caused injuries. Other reports file stalling and no-start problems here. Electronic steering and engine lights stay on and the car won't start, or the car stays running at a green light but won't move until it is restarted. In one case the no-start happened three times within 30 days at 18,000 miles. Dealers ran diagnostics and found nothing.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (5 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaintsSafety-relatedThe car accelerates without driver input. Reports describe surging forward while the brake is pressed, often at very low speed while parking or stopping for a light. Two of these led to collisions. In another case the car sped from 65 mph to over 100 mph at about 29,000 miles while the brakes failed to stop it. The opposite also appears, with the car slowing sharply on its own at speed. No warning lights come on, and dealers have been unable to duplicate the problem.
AIR BAGS (4 complaints)
AIR BAGS
4 complaintsSafety-relatedFrontal crashes with heavy damage leave the bags undeployed. Three crash reports describe this, each with an injured occupant, and in one a seat belt also failed to hold the driver. Owners note there is no recall covering non-deployment. A separate complaint involves an airbag warning light on a car the dealer said was not included in the existing 2022 recall. That owner was quoted over $2000 for the repair at 60,000 miles, outside warranty.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 complaintsSafety-relatedThe collision mitigation system brakes hard when no collision is coming, both in heavy city traffic and at highway speeds. One owner reports four such events. Another report describes the opposite: in a crash the system failed completely, the vehicle was totaled, and the driver was injured. With only two complaints filed, the pattern is thin. Both failure types carry loss-of-control risk.
ENGINE (2 complaints)
ENGINE
2 complaintsAcceleration cuts out in traffic, sometimes in the middle of a left turn across oncoming lanes. Restarting usually clears it, but the problem returns. Other reports describe the car failing to shift into gear and stalling, with brake, check engine, and other warning lights on. Repeat dealer visits either find nothing or end in a software reset after earlier repairs failed. One case reached a fourth diagnosis at about 17,000 miles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaintSunroof suddenly exploded and shattered in millions pieces. The car was purchased on November 2021, brand new.
BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaintMy car was impacted by the exact issue impacting Honda HRV's manufactured in 2022, but my VIN does not show that I am eligible. This is a mistake and I would ask NHTSA to investigate other 2022 HRVs which may be impacted by this recall (information posted below). Summary American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2019-2022 model year HR-V vehicles. The power circuit in the display audio unit was improperly designed. When the engine is started with an ignition key, the cranking can cause the battery's state of charge to drop, which may prevent the display audio from booting up, resulting in the failure to display the rearview camera image. Additionally, vehicles previously repaired with the initial software update received a version that insufficiently corrected the display audio unit boot up procedure, resulting in the failure to display the rearview camera image. Safety Risk If the display audio unit does not boot up, the rearview camera image will not display, which may affect the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Registered owners of all affected vehicles (including previously repaired vehicles) will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will reprogram the display audio unit with updated software containing the proper boot up procedure. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. For additional questions, owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When Do 2022 Honda HR-V Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Honda HR-V Years
Best Honda HR-V Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2021
2024
2022
(Current Model)
Honda HR-V Years to Avoid
Honda HR-V Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 86/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 83/100 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 88/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 100/100 | Excellent |
Honda HR-V Reliability Compared to Other Years
| Year | Score | vs Prior Year | Rating | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100/100 | +12 | Excellent | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 88/100 | +5 | Excellent | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | 83/100 | +10 | Excellent | 4 | 94 |
| 2023 | 73/100 | -10 | Good | 3 | 673 |
| 2022(selected) | 83/100 | -3 | Excellent | 3 | 62 |
| 2021 | 86/100 | +6 | Excellent | 3 | 52 |
| 2020 | 80/100 | +5 | Excellent | 4 | 71 |
| 2019 | 75/100 | -3 | Good | 6 | 185 |
| 2018 | 78/100 | — | Good | 3 | 141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2022 Honda HR-V without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2022 Honda HR-V
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Honda HR-V does best on repair costs (100/100) and worst on complaint severity (72/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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