2022 Honda HR-V problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
86 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
14,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 86 complaints (29.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 29 | 33.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 23 | 26.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 18.6% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 14.0% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 8.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
Electrical System: 25; Engine: 18; Power Train: 18; Unknown Or Other: 14; Service Brakes: 13; Vehicle Speed Control: 12; Steering: 9; Air Bags: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 73 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 27 |
2021: 2; 2022: 13; 2023: 18; 2024: 8; 2025: 18; 2026: 27
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11444352 · 2021-12-19 (December 19, 2021)
Car parked. When I went to drive, engine light, ((P))! Light and park light remained on. The car would NOT go into reverse. Turned car off. Turned car back on. After 15-20 mins car went into reverse. While driving on I-95 all 3 lights turned on with the Park light blinking. I pulled onto shoulder. Googled causes. I checked gas cap which was on tightly. This is extremely concerning as it states there is a problem with the electrical braking system. I purchased the car on December 11th 2021 and it’s already having issues. I was driving with an i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11444352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451971 · 2022-02-14 (February 14, 2022)
Our 2022 HR-V continues to have a problem with the windows fogging up after driving a few miles. This happens when it is very cold outside. (Below freezing) I have also had two incidents when the inside of the front windshield has had a thin layer of ice and I have had to scrap the inside before being able to drive. The front brakes seem to grab when first applied when wet or iced.
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Owner report 11444890 · 2021-12-24 (December 24, 2021)
The SUV decelerated rapidly while driving uphill on the grapevine in Los Angeles. I was driving 70 mph and then the SUV's speed just started to drop and I was pressing down hard on the accelerator. This may haven been an issue with the engine or the transmission. My daughter and I could have been seriously injured or killed since we were surrounded by cars going 70+ mph and no one could have expected our SUV to decelerate so quickly on this stretch of highway. We really could not figure out what to do. The dealer said they could not replic…
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Owner report 11476349 · 2022-07-28 (July 28, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear before stalling. The contact stated that the brakes, check engine, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed for the fourth time. The vehicle had received unknown repairs three times before; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer reset the software. The manufacturer was n…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11476349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11461044 · 2022-04-17 (April 17, 2022)
The NHTSA should recall these brakes or open an investigation alongside the electrical system. After reading the complaints on this website, I have found these problems in my 2022 Honda HR-V EX-L.
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Owner report 11510992 · 2023-03-09 (March 9, 2023)
**I have made the dealership aware of the ongoing situation as well as Honda Corporate but I am waiting on a call back.* A month ago, I had my car on cruise control going around 76mph on flat land. After a while, while driving on flat land, my RPM's shot up to almost 6000 and the speed got up to 88mph in less than 10 seconds. I pulled over, shut the car off so I could calm down before driving again. Later that day, I was driving around 77mph on the interstate again but this time I was NOT using cruise control and my car dropped to around 50mp…
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Owner report 11523038 · 2023-05-20 (May 20, 2023)
I purchased the vehicle on 2/17/22 and shortly afterwards started noticing problems starting with acceleration car wouldn’t go past 45 mph or lower. The car radio system has static can’t get reception; the battery died requiring a jump. On 9/21/22 and January 10, 2023 I took car to dealer about these problems and other concerns and they said couldn’t verify my concerns. On 5/9/23 I set out for my first long distance trip from Vallejo CA, to Las Vegas NV after driving approximately 200-300 miles the dashboard light up light a Christmas tree with…
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Owner report 11539098 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the "Electric Emergency Brake Unavailable - See Dealer" message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that she had experienced the same failure with the vehicle stalling and stopped driving the vehicle out of fear of stallin…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,309 miles reported. Look up ODI 11539098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11638404 · 2025-01-24 (January 24, 2025)
After filling up the gas tank, the next morning when started the electric parking brake and check engine warning lights appeared with flashing red parking light on. Everything seemed to be working fine. The parking brake worked, and engine was fine. After internet research I narrowed it down to either a battery (3-years old), or a bad tank of gas, I checked the gas cap, ok. I hooked up my OBE engine monitor and it coded P2DE1, with its 5 potential issues. The internet has many complaints and issues about this dating back to 2016. People hav…
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Owner report 11756733 · 2026-08-13 (August 13, 2026)
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, the driver’s side floor was wet. The vehicle failed to start days later. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had previously experienced a fuel pump failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the failure might be related to the fuse box underneath the dashboard, the wiring harness, and there was corrosion from a water leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufact…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11756733 at NHTSA ↗