The 2016 Honda CR-Z has 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Structure & Body, accounting for 1 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 33 to 36 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Structure & Body (1 / 50%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 33–36 MPG (2 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
33–36MPG
2 EPA certified variants (1.5L 4-Cyl hybrid powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
2
2 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CR-Z Hybrid 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 35 MPG 38 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
CR-Z Hybrid 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 31 MPG 37 MPG 33 MPG — $1,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
3 HB FWD 9.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Honda CR-Z models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Summary of 2 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
2
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Structure & Body 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Honda CR-Z problems & component breakdown (2 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Honda CR-Z?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CR-Z.

View all 2016 Honda CR-Z recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.