2022 Honda CR-V forward collision avoidance problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Honda CR-V — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at a very slow speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle suddenly experienced "Phantom Braking" causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road, causing a second vehicle to almost crash into the rear end of the…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The vehicle automatically and suddenly slammed on the brakes when a deflated mylar balloon floated across my lane. It braked hard for several seconds then released the brakes as the balloon cleared my lane. I felt like I had no control of the vehicle until the brakes released. The car following…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other CR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 15 | 13% |
| 2025 CR-V | 39 | 17% |
| 2024 CR-V | 47 | 13% |
| 2023 CR-V | 38 | 7% |
| 2021 CR-V | 86 | 27% |
| 2020 CR-V | 75 | 22% |
| 2019 CR-V | 295 | 27% |
| 2018 CR-V | 389 | 18% |
| 2017 CR-V | 277 | 16% |
| 2016 CR-V | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 CR-V | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 CR-V | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Honda CR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.