2014 Honda CR-Z Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 CR-Z years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Honda CR-Z has 4 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a Complaint Index of 20, ranking 5th of 6 model years, making it one of the better years for the CR-Z rather than one to avoid.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34.5
- 33 city / 37.5 hwy
Top 2014 Honda CR-Z problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (75%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
What owners report
- Owners report delays getting replacement Takata airbag inflators under recall campaign 16V061000, with parts unavailable for an extended period.
- Some owners had not experienced an actual airbag failure but were still waiting on the recall remedy.
- One owner reported an electrical system fault involving the inverter, described as the same part and same failure code found in a related Honda hybrid model, with a bad internal solder joint.
- The airbag-related complaints show a median mileage at failure of 25,000 miles.
2014 Honda CR-Z recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
2014 Honda CR-Z fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 33 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 34.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other CR-Z years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda CR-Z reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints for the 2014 CR-Z, giving it a Complaint Index of 20 and a rank of 5th out of 6 model years, so it compares favorably to most other CR-Z years.
- What year Honda CR-Z should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 CR-Z has the most complaints (38) and a Complaint Index of 100, followed by the 2013 model at 80, both marked Avoid. The 2014 model is not flagged as Avoid.
- Does the 2014 Honda CR-Z have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V061000) covers Takata airbag inflators. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 CR-Z?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 75% of complaints (3 of 4), followed by the electrical system at 25%.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda CR-Z?
- EPA rates the 2014 CR-Z at 34.5 mpg combined (33 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,875.