2011 Honda CR-Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CR-Z years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda CR-Z. That is the most of any CR-Z model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (16 complaints, 42%), typically at around 34,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 38owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Honda CR-Z problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 42% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 13% | 154,520 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 13% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 82,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 11% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 30,135 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% | 37,458 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 16,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 1 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Honda CR-Z recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Honda (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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Honda (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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Power train
Problem: Honda 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.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement could increase the risk of a crash or personal injury to the persons in the path of the moving vehicle.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2011. Owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I started hearing a knocking noise at the rear of my car. I took it to a repair shop and they said that the tie rod or end and the suspension shock or strut need to be replace. Can you check this out for me so i will be safe driving it. Thank you
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-Z. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk was opened and the windshield unexpectedly shattered. There was no impact to the windshield to cause the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was informed…
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-Z. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who repaired the front axle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V256000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was…
Air bag light and speed gage are unreliable.
On February 15 I took a short drive into Woodstock, Vt. My trip into Woodstock was without incident, except for the fact that I got a "check tire pressure" alert, probably due to the very cold weather. When I finished my business and restarted the car, there was an additional alert: "check power…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda CR-Z?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda CR-Z?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Honda CR-Z a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CR-Z model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.