2016 Honda CR-Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
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…
My driverâs side door handle has broken. I have the broken handle if you need it. Itâs a safety issue because it delays entering the car from the driverâs 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…
Other Honda CR-Z years
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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.