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Overview
- Body
- Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Axle ratio
- 4.20
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 244 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 8/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 40.8 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 4.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 161 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,657 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Reported injuries
- 1
- Theft rate
- 0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS69%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- SEAT BELTS8%
- STRUCTURE8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.
Honda CR-Z: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
19 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Feb 28, 2026AIR BAGSA18-048
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
Feb 26, 2021SERVICE BRAKESAPaS02262021902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Feb 10, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAPaS02102021902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Jan 23, 2021EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERA07-030
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
Jan 22, 2021EQUIPMENTAPaS01222021909
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Jan 6, 2021EQUIPMENTAPaS01062021907
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dec 10, 2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESAPaS12102020902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Mar 10, 2020AIR BAGSA20-011
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- and 11 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.