2022 Honda Grom Safety Report

The 2022 Honda Grom exhibits a very limited safety data set, with only 2 total complaints reported to NHTSA, zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This low complaint volume makes it challenging to draw definitive conclusions about widespread safety issues. Both reported complaints, however, point to potential issues within the powertrain, specifically the transmission and engine. One complaint details a noise in 4th and 5th gear, difficulty finding neutral, and false neutrals, while the other mentions hard shifting and whining noises from the engine/transmission/clutch area. These suggest potential manufacturing or design flaws in the gearbox or engine components. There have been no recalls issued for the 2022 Honda Grom, which aligns with the low number of reported complaints. This lack of recall activity indicates that no widespread, safety-critical defects have been identified by either Honda or NHTSA that warrant a recall campaign. The absence of NHTSA crash test ratings (Overall=N/A, Frontal=N/A, Side=N/A, Rollover=N/A) is typical for motorcycles, as they are not subjected to the same standardized crash tests as passenger vehicles. Given the extremely small sample size of complaints, it's difficult to establish common complaint patterns with high confidence. However, the two existing complaints both focus on the POWER TRAIN and ENGINE components, specifically transmission-related issues. While the data is sparse, the consistency of the reported issues, despite the low volume, warrants attention. The overall safety picture is largely undefined due to the lack of comprehensive data, but the existing complaints highlight potential mechanical concerns rather than crashworthiness.

Our recommendation: Given the extremely limited data, potential buyers should be aware of the early-life powertrain/transmission issues reported by a small number of owners, and thoroughly test ride any prospective purchase for unusual noises or shifting behavior.