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#BS-2013-HONCRZ-313F

2013 Honda Cr Z

Based on reports from 14 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
22
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 14 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

lots of cracking in the charcoal gray shiny accents

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

rear hatch rattle

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

seat material wears very poorly

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

9 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 31K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags9 (64%)
Drivetrain1 (7%)
Electrical1 (7%)
Structure:body1 (7%)
Seat Belts1 (7%)
Air Bags:srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/light1 (7%)

2013 Honda Cr Z: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 64% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr Z, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 31K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr Z, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr Z, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Honda Cr Z, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Honda Cr Z. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V061000Feb 2017

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.

19V500000Aug 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Honda Cr Z is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2013 Honda Cr Z vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

14

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other two seaters vehicles from 2013.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Honda Cr Z Model Years

201620152014201320122011
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2013 Honda Cr Z: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda Cr Z?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Honda Cr Z is related to the airbags, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Honda Cr Z reliable?
The 2013 Honda Cr Z has 14 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Honda Cr Z problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Honda Cr Z have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Honda Cr Z has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Cr Z problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 31,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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