2022 Honda CR-V  RealSafeCars80Safety Rating

#68 of 2022 SUVs

#115 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2019 Honda CR-V
The CR-V, a mainstay of Honda's lineup since 1997, is a small SUV with seating up to 5. The CR-V provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. The Honda CR-V has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Honda offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Honda CR-V is average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Honda CR-V has a score of 80, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.8% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Honda CR-V has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0426% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.8611%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0426% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.8611% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Honda CR-V is 9% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Honda CR-V is 5% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features with Honda's Honda Sensing greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. All trims and versions of the 2022 Honda CR-V include the following active safety system: Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). Some safety features are optional on the 2022 Honda CR-V--- although they add to the cost, one should consider the benefits of Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) with Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Blind Spot Information System.

Another vehicle feature may make a vehicle safer, even if not at the forefront of technological advances. Optional side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.


And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9373Volkswagen TaosGMC TerrainSubaru ForesterHyundai TucsonFord EscapeMazda CX-5Toyota Corolla CrossToyota RAV4Nissan RogueChevrolet EquinoxSubaru OutbackHonda CR-VComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Honda CR-V with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 73 to 93. The 2022 Honda CR-V is safer than the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and the 2022 GMC Terrain and less safe than the 2022 Nissan Rogue, the 2022 Toyota RAV4, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, and the 2022 Mazda CX-5. It is about as safe as the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the 2022 Ford Escape, and the 2022 Subaru Outback.

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