2022 Honda CR-V Review

Name: 2022 Honda CR-V Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $19,488 - $34,998

Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

The 2022 Honda CR-V is a brilliant small SUV due to its high competency across the board. It has exceptional storage space and functionality, plenty of features, a comfortable ride and enjoyable performance. And all of that comes at a competitive price for the class.

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by Edmunds Test Team

2022 Honda CR-V Review

by the Edmunds Experts

9/14/2021

What's new

All-wheel drive is now standard on the top-level Touring trim
Part of the fifth CR-V generation introduced for 2017

What is the CR-V?

Even in the hypercompetitive compact SUV segment, the Honda CR-V makes leading the pack look easy. It offers spacious seating for five as well as a multitude of well-thought-out storage options. It also delivers a comfortable ride and confident handling, and it's just easy to drive. After a light restyling in 2020, we can't see Honda making any significant changes to its class-leading CR-V for 2022. We do have our fingers crossed that Honda will upgrade its somewhat finicky infotainment system.

As well rounded as the CR-V is, there are plenty of other solid choices in the segment. The Mazda CX-5 offers upscale styling, while the adventuresome Subaru Forester brings some off-road prowess. Meanwhile, the totally redesigned Nissan Rogue comes packed with standard features.

Edmunds says

Why mess with a good thing? We're only predicting minor tweaks for the 2022 Honda CR-V, which means all of the things we like about the 2021 CR-V should carry over into the next year. Make sure to visit Edmunds for all the details on next year's vehicles.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$139/mo

$189/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#6 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Honda CR-V from 2008-2022.}

$358/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.81x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

8.3%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Honda CR-V Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.4

85 reviews

5(71%)

4(13%)

3(9%)

2(1%)

1(6%)

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Subaru Outback OUT, 2022 CR-V In - No Regrets!

Sean, 12/29/2021

2022 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

I purchased a 2020 Subaru Outback (first and last Subaru) in 2020 and have had issues with the infotainment system resetting, electronic issues, poor customer service at most Subaru dealerships, and poor build quality. I realized that if a vehicle that isn't even 2 years old yet is exhibitting issues, then it's unlikely to last another 5 years. The Honda CR-V was the vehicle I landed on …

Best SUV

PC, 11/19/2021

2022 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

I have always driven Honda CRV and bought new one a week ago. Love the ride, it’s smooth, comfortable and like all the features. No one can compete with the quality even with fancy features that you see in new cars these days

Honda never fails

Tinalove, 11/02/2021

2022 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

I had a 2018 Honda Accord Sport which is a nice-looking sedan. However, I wanted something different. The seats were a little too low for me. The Accord is sexy but the CRV is fun! I am enjoying driving the CRV so much. The seats are very comfortable. I think the CRV is for the person who wants something practical yet a little enjoyable. This is my 3rd Honda since I won't count the …

Best Honda Yet!

Gus, 12/04/2021

2022 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

I have had Hondas for the last 25 years. Several Accords and an HR-V for the last 3 years. This is my first CR-V and so far it’s the best Honda yet. I am very impressed with everything in this vehicle. The turbo engine has good power but the vehicle still makes decent mileage. The features in the EX-L, including the leather interior, makes the vehicle feel like a much more expensive …

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2022 Honda CR-V videos

Small SUV Comparison Test | Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-50

The Honda CR-V has been one of the best selling and most popular small SUVs in America for some time now. But with the redesign of the Kia Sportage and the release of the new Mazda Cx-50, the CR-V has some new competition. In this video, Lauren McCay and Ryan ZumMallen from Edmunds present our small SUV comparison test of the 2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2023 Kia Sportage vs. 2023…

2022 CR-V Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$139/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the CR-V models:

Collision Mitigation Braking System: Detects and warns of potential front impacts and automatically engages the brakes to prevent or mitigate a collision.
Lane Keeping Assist: Monitors the vehicle's position in its lane with a camera and automatically corrects your course to prevent accidentally leaving the lane.
Blind Spot Information System: Monitors your blind spots for cars lurking back there. Flashes lights and emits an audible warning if necessary.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.4%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Poor
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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