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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.

2022 Honda HR-V transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2021Apr 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026May 2026Sep 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2024 (2).

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.

  1. 201674 (31%)
  2. 201732 (26%)
  3. 201815 (10%)
  4. 201914 (6%)
  5. 202013 (16%)
  6. 20215 (8%)
  7. 202219 (22%)
  8. 20231 (0%)
  9. 20243 (3%)
  10. 20251 (2%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.