Model year
2016 Honda CR-Z
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2016 Honda CR-Z (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 3 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 33–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$2,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 38 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2015 6 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-Z · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 31 | 37 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| CR-Z · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 35 | 38 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
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