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Honda CR-Z years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the Honda CR-Z since 2011, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 38 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
68
Recalls
3
Worst year
2011
Model years
2011-2016

Honda CR-Z years to avoid

No model year of the Honda CR-Z stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Honda CR-Z years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Honda CR-Z complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201120122013201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Honda CR-Z problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    36
  • Body
    9
  • Electrical
    8
  • Transmission
    6
  • Steering
    4
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Wheels
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Visibility
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Honda CR-Z problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-2Body00
2015-6Airbags21
2014-4Airbags10
2013-11Airbags32,30021
2012-7Airbags20
2011-38Airbags55,00035

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Honda CR-Z

What years of the Honda CR-Z should you avoid?

No single model year of the Honda CR-Z has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Honda CR-Z?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Honda CR-Z?

Airbags, with 36 complaints across all years, followed by body (9) and electrical (8).

How many recalls does the Honda CR-Z have?

3 recalls between 2011 and 2016. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.

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