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Honda CR-ZModel year report

2013 Honda CR-Z Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,650miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
36 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 35 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda CR-Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-Z. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and seat belts (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,650 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall last week we were notified that our car has been affected by the takata air bag recall. Up until that time our VIN number was not listed as having been affected. As of the end of march 2016, we are told it now is. We are no longer able to drive our vehicle and have been given a loaner car, for the 'next few months' while our Honda dealer, here in florida, gets the replacement air bag. …”

NHTSA complaint #10860892, filed 2016-04, 31,000 miles

Electrical system: “2013 crv does not start after being parked o ernight, for an hour, for a couple of hours, and just today for about 10 minutes. This has been happening every 2-3 weeks starting november 2016. Each time requires jumpstart and on two occasions took it to autozone to check battery life and each time have been told there is nothing wrong with the battery. 2013 crv with 25,700 miles. Aside from driving around with jumper cables what can I do now that my 3 year warranty is done?”

NHTSA complaint #10957139, filed 2017-02, 25,700 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,700 and 34,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2567%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016520172023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Honda CR-Z. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
CR-Z · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 3355 · 9.5% risk

Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating; 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Honda CR-Z version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CR-Z FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT353836$1,850
CR-Z FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed manual313733$2,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Honda CR-Z → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda CR-Z

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201569,8002436—Not enough data
20131131,6502436—Not enough data
2012787,0002436—Not enough data
20113852,0003336Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Honda CR-Z model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Honda CR-Z have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-Z as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Honda CR-Z is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2013 Honda CR-Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Honda CR-Z do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Honda CR-Z 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda CR-Z get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Honda CR-Z (CR-Z, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 36 mpg combined, 35 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Honda CR-Z reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,650 miles and the middle half falls between 25,700 and 34,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.