2022 Honda CR-V MPG
EPA ratings for the 2022 Honda CR-V run from 27–28 mpg in town to 32–34 on the highway, or 29–30 combined, depending on which of its 2 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 30 mpg combined. At the other end, the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and all-wheel drive manages 29 mpg combined, 1 mpg less. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 38 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2021 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V Hybrid AWD | 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 40 | 35 | 38 | Regular · 234 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V FWD | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 34 | 30 | Regular · 294 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V AWD | 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 32 | 29 | Regular · 305 g CO₂/mi |
2022 Honda CR-V fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2022 Honda CR-V costs about $2,180 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (30 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (29 mpg combined) comes to about $2,250 a year, $80 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2022 Honda CR-V specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2022 Honda CR-V: 1.5 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0 L 4-cyl hybrid. It came with a CVT, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Small Sport Utility Vehicle" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L turbo | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 2.0 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2022 Honda CR-V problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 348 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda CR-V.
Steering is the most-reported area (32% of component mentions), followed by forward collision avoidance (15%) and electrical system (8%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 69 complaints a year: about as many as the 2021 (73 a year) and fewer than the 2023 (156 a year).
That ranks 7th of 17 Honda CR-V model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 348, 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 8 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 150 | 32% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 71 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 37 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 35 | 8% |
| Engine | 31 | 7% |
| Power train | 21 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 20 | 4% |
| Lane departure | 19 | 4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1% |
| Tires | 5 | 1% |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% |
| Suspension | 4 | <1% |
| Air bags | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment | 3 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Seats | 2 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Wheels | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
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. …
Sometimes when driving the automatic brakes will turn on and the car will suddenly brake hard. This has happened a few times now. I had a few close calls with drivers almost rear ending me because of this. …
Driving downhill on Ohio Turnpike at high speed the check engine light started flashing and the car lost power. 2nd time this has happened in one month's time this summer. …
2022 Honda CR-V recalls
The 2022 Honda CR-V has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V332000 from May 2026, concerns air bags.
21V939000 · December 2, 2021 · Power train
Problem: A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | CR-V years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2017–2022 |
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
| 23V844000 | December 13, 2023 | Electrical system | 2020–2022 |
| 23V524000 | July 27, 2023 | Equipment | 2017, 2020, 2022 |
| 21V900000 | November 18, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021–2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 3 versions of the 2022 Honda CR-V; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| HYBRID SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda CR-Vs can be compared fairly. Among other 2022 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2022 Ford Escape (30 mpg), 2022 Toyota RAV4 (30 mpg) and 2022 Subaru Forester (29 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30 | 1,107 | 137 | 8 |
| 2020 | 38 | 441 | 62 | 9 |
| 2021 | 38 | 444 | 73 | 5 |
| 2022 | 38 | 348 | 69 | 6 |
| 2023 | 40 | 633 | 156 | 8 |
| 2024 | 40 | 481 | 157 | 5 |
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FAQ
Is the 2022 CR-V a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2022 Honda CR-V has 69 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (7th most of 17 model years), 6 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 38 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2022 CR-V problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are steering (150), forward collision avoidance (71) and electrical system (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 CR-V get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 29–30 mpg combined (27–28 city, 32–34 highway). The hybrid version reaches up to 38 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 CR-V per year?
About $2,180 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,250 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).