Research · 6 model years

Honda CR-ZEvery model year, 2011–2016

Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 68 owner complaints for the Honda CR-Z. The 2011 model year has the most complaints (38).

01 —Model years

Honda CR-Z years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20160204 of 535
20152614 of 535
20141404 of 535
201321114 of 535
20122704 of 535
201133853 of 535
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201138
20127
201311
20144
20156
20162

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026