2016 Honda CR-Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 23, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CR-Z years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda CR-Z. That ranks 6th out of 6 CR-Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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2014 Honda CR-Z Sport-T i-VTEC 1.5 Front Taken in Leamington Spa. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Honda CR-Z problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 1 complaints
2024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Honda CR-Z recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Honda CR-Z.

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.

The outside door handles are defective, and Honda is aware of the issue. In warm or hot weather, the door opening mechanism binds up, and eventually the stress is too great and it causes the door handle to break. The problem has been reported by nearly every CR-Z owner. For more incidents, please…

Unknown or Other · received May 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11739740

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…

Structure · received Jul 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11605506

Other Honda CR-Z years

← 2015 CR-Z

YearComplaintsRecalls
201620
2015 CR-Z62
2014 CR-Z41
2013 CR-Z112
2012 CR-Z72
2011 CR-Z383

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.