Poor Design to Door handles that melt in heat and you cannot enter the car except through the hatch! This should be a voluntary recall where Honda pays for the repairs to door handles that melt on the 2015 Honda CRZ as a known issue. The known issue states extreme cold also causes the plastics to become brittle and break. Honda dealership wants in excess of $1000 to "diagnose" the known problem and repair. The replacement parts are after market and cost $23.00 per door plus shipping. Honda should cover this cost!
The worst 2015 Honda CR-Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Body2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Body2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Recall number 19V500000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Recall number 16V061000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Honda CR-Z 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
- The MIL is on with P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold)
- Dealer Message
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- Service news article
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
What 2015 Honda CR-Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The airbag light started coming on somewhere (approx) around 100K miles. I noticed that MANY hondas had takata airbags and were recalled. My airbag is also sourced from takata and I'm concerned for my safety and wondered if my car was overlooked because CR-Z models had very low volume of production. I wanted to check. I cannot financially replace this as the cost exceeds the value of the car, but it runs great and I need it for commuting. PLEASE double-check as my hunch is that my car was overlooked when assessing the takata air bag disaster. Thank you for your time and consideration.
In 2010 to 2016 Honda CR-Zs the exterior door handles will fail without any symptoms. Leaving the driver unable to unlatch the door without being inside. The problem has not been addressed by Honda, but many owners have reported it being a common problem. The door handle latch tends to break under hot or cold environments and under light to heavy stress when attempting to open the door
Back in november of 2016 I had an accident, which I believe was caused by a malfunction in the car. Right before loosing control of the vehicle my traction control light flashed rapidly on the dash causing my car to jolt and loose traction. I had spun and hit head on to the side of the mountain. A few more feet to the left and I would've flew off the mountain. I then had my car towed to the dealership and they read all the codes on my car to see if it really was a car malfunction. The 2 codes that brought concern to me where the ( 61-1 battery voltage low & 25-1 yaw rate sensor malfunction) but honda was unsure if these codes where caused by the accident, but I knew it was what had caused my accident. Just as a reminder I bought this car brand new for the very reason being I wanted to know it was taken care of I didn't want a used car with problems. So my car ended up being fixed by my insurance and it took a total of 3 months before I was able to get it back! Because honda was waiting on a wire harness to be delivered. Then once I get my car back in february of 2017 it runs smoothly as if it was a brand new car I was so excited to finally have my car back! Little to know that 2 months later at the end of march beginning of april I would have the same problem. The traction control light doesn't just flash rapidly and make my cars front tires skid and my car jolt while I'm driving but also when I start from a complete stop. I've also noticed that I only have this problem while doing a left turn or maneuver left. On april 3rd 2017 I take my car back in to the honda dealership 20 minutes after my car does it again! I had them read the codes one more time and what do you know the same 2 codes pop up again! 61-1 battery voltage low & 25-1 yaw rate sensor. All honda did was clear the code and relearn the sensor. I fear for my life!
2015 honda cr-z. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership, no replacement parts to repair recall notice or rental vehicle available to consumer.
Just bought a honda crv-touring, vibrations have started around 600 miles, when in a stoped position, in drive, after it has heated up, bought this because we needed a smooth ride (which seemed at first drive), vibrations aggravate my spasticity, and can cause seizures in some people. Do not know if it is from engine or transmission,, and it comes up through the steering wheel.
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Questions about the 2015 Honda CR-Z
Is the 2015 Honda CR-Z reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Honda CR-Z, close to a typical CR-Z model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Honda CR-Z?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Honda CR-Z have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda CR-Z airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 19V500000, 16V061000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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