Honda CR-Z years to avoid and best years
Newer Honda CR-Z years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (5 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 7 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 11 complaints). On the 2015 Honda CR-Z, 2 of 5 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Honda CR-Z reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Honda CR-Z. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Structure | 34.5 |
| 2015 → Most | 1 | 5 | 2 | Air bags | 34.5 |
| 2014 → | 1 | 4 | 1 | Air bags | 34.5 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 11 | 2 | Air bags | 34.5 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 7 | 2 | Air bags | 35 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- 2-seat hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/55R16 (base) to 205/45R17 (EX)
Known issues for this generation
A September 2011 NHTSA safety recall (11V-458) covers 2011 CR-Z models with a manual transmission built through June 27, 2011: if the engine stalled without the brake pedal pressed, a software fault in the hybrid motor's control unit could move the car slowly in the opposite direction of the selected gear; Honda's fix is a free ECU/IMA software update. Complaint volume on the 2011 CR-Z is low overall — 38 NHTSA complaints, the largest share of them about air bags — and a smaller number describe electric power steering assist cutting out intermittently. For 2013, Honda gave the CR-Z a styling refresh and a higher-voltage lithium-ion battery pack that raised combined output from 121 to 130 horsepower.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CR-Z years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2012 at 0 (from 7 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 11 complaints).
Which Honda CR-Z year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (5 complaints). 2014 through 2015 are in that same range. On the 2015 Honda CR-Z, 2 of 5 complaints name Air bags.
How do Honda CR-Z owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Honda CR-Z years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What years did Honda sell the CR-Z in the US?
One generation, sold as 2011-2016 model years, with a styling and battery refresh for 2013.
Was the 2011 Honda CR-Z recalled?
Yes — manual-transmission 2011 CR-Z models built through June 2011 were recalled (NHTSA 11V-458) for a software fault that could move the car opposite the selected gear after a stall.