2012 Honda CR-Z Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-Z.

20112013
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Honda CR-Z Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:87,000 mi
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Honda CR-Z.

Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2012 Honda CR-Z

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,233,745 vehicles.

19V500000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,558 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

16V061000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~2,232,187 affected

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.

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2012 Honda CR-Z — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Honda CR-Z reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Honda CR-Z has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Honda CR-Z?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 87,000 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Honda CR-Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Honda CR-Z have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,233,745 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Honda CR-Z?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda CR-Z reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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