Honda CR-Z
6 model years from 2011 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2011–2016
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 36–36 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (27)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 6,755 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 CR-Z in brief
The 2016 Honda CR-Z is a two seaters offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 161 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 96-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,657 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (35 city / 38 highway), 78% better than the 2016 two seaters average of 20.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the structure.
The Honda CR-Z has 6 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 36 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 36 to 36 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (34), structure › body (8), unknown or other (7).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2011 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 57 owner complaints.
How the 2011 CR-Z compares
The 2011 Honda CR-Z is a two seaters offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 161 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 96-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,657 lb.
About the Honda CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." It combines a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain with features typical of a sports car, including a standard six-speed manual transmission and a 2+2 seating layout.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda CR-Z", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 CR-Z pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 78% better than the average 2016 two seaters (20.2 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 CR-Z
2 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 CR-Z
6 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,657 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,657 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,710 lb | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,657 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,657 lb | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | 160.6 in | 2,657 lb | Not rated | 3 | 27 |
Alternatives to the 2016 CR-Z
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda MX-5 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Subaru BRZ | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Nissan 370z | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Scion FR-S | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →