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2011 Honda

CR-Z

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda CR-Z: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
4.11
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
8/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
41.5 mpg, reported by 12 driversabout 7.5 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
3
Owner complaints
37
Reported injuries
5
Theft rate
1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS29%
  • STRUCTURE10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • STEERING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 52 total.

Honda CR-Z: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.