2016 HONDA CR-Z — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
The 2016 HONDA CR-Z has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My driver’s side door handle has broken. I have the broken handle if you need it. It’s a safety issue because it delays entering the car from the driver’s side, which could endanger an owner or a passenger who needs to get inside the vehicle. Apparently, this is a known problem in CR-Zs and is often blamed on the car being in a hot climate (spoiler alert: It’s getting hotter these days). My car had less than 75,000 miles on it at the time the handle broke. I have been driving since 1978, and I’ve never dealt with a broken handle before. I have had a local body shop install a new door handle; that one broke after a week of light use (driving once daily). These are expensive repairs, especially for a retired owner on a fixed income such as myself (the local Honda dealer quoted me $1,000 to replace the handle). There seemed to be no signs of a pending failure that I noticed; I just couldn’t open the driver’s door one day. PLEASE get Honda to recall and replace these faulty handles. I cannot afford $1,000 repair bill every week. (My previous vehicle was a 2008 Acura MDX that had no problems with the handles even after 15 years and 200,000 miles.)
Safety Rating for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
The 2016 HONDA CR-Z received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A22-040 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The MIL is on with P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold). Sensors on the vehicle may misinterpret the catalyst as deteriorated or it may have deteriorated.
SB-16-020 03231 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HONDA CR-Z
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CR-Z
- 2011 HONDA CR-Z — 51 complaints
- 2012 HONDA CR-Z — 8 complaints
- 2013 HONDA CR-Z — 14 complaints
- 2014 HONDA CR-Z — 3 complaints
- 2015 HONDA CR-Z — 9 complaints
- 2016 HONDA CR-Z (current)
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