2011 Honda CR-Z

32 serious complaints of 38, the most about air bags (16) and structure (5); 5.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles. 3 recalls.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda cr-z. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2016

“Driver door will no longer open from outside. Problem started when vehicle was parked in direct sunlight, then got worse so that the door will no longer open from the outside no matter what. Using passenger door now to get in, and it is now failing in direct sunlight, and I expect I will soon need to enter through the rear hatch.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Feb 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (A18-048, May 2018)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

38 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 34–36 mpg · NHTSA: 3 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features