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2011 Honda CR-Z Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Honda CR-Z, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Note: this is the second frontal based crash listed on this site for a Honda 2011 crz perhaps the driver that was involved with the previous crash did not realize the brakes failed. At approximately 17:17 I noticed the vehicle in front of me was stopped in traffic I tried to apply my brakes and pushed the brakes and the car did not slow for at least 1 1/2 car length. In a panic I tried to press harder with but nothing happened the car never slowed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505648, filed 2013-04, 1,500 miles

“I entered I 40 w. From the entrance ramp at exit 150 in statesville n. C. And traveled approx. 23 miles to exit ramp 128 I 40 w. At clairmont n.c. I had the cruise control on and had actuated the econ. Button. As I exited the interstate I applied the brake but got no braking response. I applied the brake again but this time pushed the brake all the way to the floorboard, still no response. I tried this a third time and still had no brakes. The brake felt mushy as when the antilock system operates, but differently in that the break pedal went all the way to the floor board. …”

NHTSA complaint #10628492, filed 2014-08, 58,770 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-Z. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically shutter and sway from side to side when the brakes were applied. The intensity of the shuttering would vary and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact stated that the vehicle was acting as if it were attempting to shift gears when the brakes were applied. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 2,157. The failure mileage was approximately 500.”

NHTSA complaint #10392455, filed 2011-03, 500 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201138%

Other parts of the 2011 Honda CR-Z

Air bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Honda CR-Z

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology