2022 Honda CR-V FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
34
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
294 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems207 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 207 owner complaints for the 2022 Honda CR-V FWD. Top reported issues include steering, advanced safety (adas) and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
100
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
51
Brakes
14
Engine
13
Electrical System
12
Visibility / Wipers
9
Fuel System
9
Power Train
7

2022 Honda CR-V FWD problems by category: Steering: 100 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 51 complaints, Brakes: 14 complaints, Engine: 13 complaints, Electrical System: 12 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 9 complaints, Fuel System: 9 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 12/20/2025ODI#11706303
The most urgent issue with my vehicle is the automatic braking system. During several instances driving during the day and at night, my car has done what’s referred to as “phantom braking” where it de…
SteeringFiled: 10/10/2024ODI#11619147
Vehicle has steering issues that act up intermittently and sporadic. The steering issue has been intermittent for the past 8 months or so. When I am going around a right-hand curve in the road the ste…
BrakesFiled: 11/07/2023ODI#11553920
I was in a dedicated lane to make a left turn. There was no vehicle in front of me and no pedestrians in the crosswalk. I was coasting to the light at about 20mph or less as I could see that it was r…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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