2011 Honda CR-Z: common problems and reliability
One of the worst CR-Z years.
One of the Honda CR-Z years to avoid. All CR-Z years
38 owner complaints, most about air bags. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 CR-Z?The 2011 Honda CR-Z has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Honda CR-Z vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2011 CR-Z
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 19V500000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 16V061000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
power train
Campaign 11V458000HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CR-Z PASSENGER CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 8, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 27, 2011. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM TO MOVE THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED GEAR.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and highly dependent on owner expectations. A dedicated, niche group of long-term owners express deep affection for the vehicle, praising its unique character as a fun, efficient, and engaging hybrid coupe.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CR-Z. See the full CR-Z owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CR-Z listings typically run $8,739–$13,342 across 2011 to 2016 model years.
Other CR-Z model years
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