2022 Honda HR-V Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Honda HR-V, 22% of all 88 complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden loss of power, CVT slipping, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 98,982. No related recall is listed.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 19
- 22% of 88 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 88
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 98,982 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses propulsion at highway speed while the engine keeps revving, with no power reaching the wheels, sometimes described as CVT belt deterioration.
- Transmission growls or hesitates under acceleration, sometimes refusing to shift even with the pedal fully depressed.
- Owners report rapid deceleration or stalling while driving uphill or at freeway speed, in some cases with the vehicle failing to respond to the accelerator at all.
- A rear differential seal failure leading to broken CV axles and severe shaking above 55 mph was reported in one case.
- Multiple warning lights illuminate along with a sudden, unexpected loss of drivability, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be towed.
- Some owners describe the problem recurring after dealership repairs that were reported as resolved.
When 2022 Honda HR-V transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 24, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Honda HR-V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by HR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 HR-V, which is 22% of the 88 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V transmission?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 HR-V.
- At what mileage do 2022 HR-V transmission problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 98,982 miles.
- What symptoms do 2022 HR-V owners report with the CVT transmission?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power at highway speed, engine revving without acceleration, slipping, growling noises, and stalling, sometimes with warning lights and towing.
- Does the 2022 HR-V have more transmission complaints than other model years?
- The 2022 HR-V's share of 22% is lower than the 2016 HR-V's 31% and the 2017 HR-V's 26%, but higher than most other model years listed.