how long is the life of 2013 Honda CRZ battery's life?

http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_cr-z_2013....good place to read up on it. I don't know if any owners of that car will show up here, maybe they will

and http://www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-z/2013/. Battery life? It has not been around long enough to determine that

http://www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-z/2013/consumer-reviews.html has owner reviews

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery should be covered under the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty. Check with the dealer to find out exactly how long they will cover the battery. Find out how much it will cost to replace.

I have a 2012 CR-Z EX (red, white pin stripe, mud flaps, & coated with Xylon) and the battery is covered separately in the warranty for 10 yrs. That is for complete coverage. After that, the consumer is on their own and I've 'heard' that the battery is around $3000. Something to consider, yes, but also to consider is how long you keep a car. Personally, I adore my CR-Z and that 10 yr time doesn't bother me. I had the CRX for 10 yrs and wish I'd never sold it. For me, long live 2-seaters :D

Ahhh, meant to add the 'cons' of the car. It's the rear viewing from the driver's perspective. The view is broken in half by the window bar and that can be very distracting in the beginning. It took me about a week to get used to that, and then I added the little round blind spot mirrors to my side mirrors. Now the back doesn't bother me and all blind spots are covered. The CR-Z is a very different type car and it's not for everyone, but those that love the look, love the feel of the road, and like to know they are driving the car and not the car driving them -- in other words, sports car lovers (but without the increase in insurance as true sports cars have) will love this car. What saved the car from being classified with insurance as a sports is the really large cargo area in the back. True sports cars only have that miniscule trunk. You can get a ton into the CR-Z. A tip for groceries, since the bags would be rolling around, is to get a collapsible organizer. I found a large one at Bed Bath and Beyond, black, 2 large compartments that hold a minimum of 6 plastic bags of groceries or 4 paper bags, and has the bonus of Velcro made onto the bottom corners so that it grips the floor of the cargo area and never moves around. $9.00 and worth every cent. So there's your answer from me and hope it helped you.

Answering this October 2015 - I bought my 2011 CR-Z EZ in October 2010. Haven't had any issues with the battery. Still get 33+ mpg in the city and 39 on average on the hwy, ( but I have gotten 45 ). It depends on how much you use the Sport button and the paddle shifters. I don't plan on selling the car anytime soon.

Mark, I feel the same way. LOVE my CR-Z EX and plan on keeping and driving it until my last breath. The only thing I would change is the rear view. That darn spoiler really cut the window in half but I've gotten used to it. Still, I know you know what I mean. That is the only 'con' I ever found with this car and can't believe more people haven't bought it, loved it, and sworn by it. Everyone that rides in mine --- shoot, even sees it --- wishes they had one, too. We should form a club, haha.

I drove the 2012 today at the used car lot, then drive the civic. I am so in love with this CR-Z. This thread has answered many questions I had. I did read one review that it had loud sounds for highway driving (or something like that). Anyone notice this? Thanks everyone.

Hi, Melanie :) Fun wasn't it? I ADORE mine and wouldn't trade it for the world. You were wondering about loud road sounds. I can't say it's loud but driving any 2-seater low to the ground is not going to give you the 'no sound' of a large luxury car. On the other hand, luxury is in the eye of the beholder, right? So, no, it is not silent, but there's no roar or aggravating rumble at all. Go back to the lot and test drive it on the road. Do it with the radio off and then with the radio on. I think you'll be very happy. As I said in previous posts, the only drawback is the semi-blocked view in the rear. I'm a die-hard CRZ-EX fan and have had a number of 2-seaters in my life. The Miata was fabulous and I was in love with my Opel GT. I hear the Opel GT is being brought back to life but isn't in the States yet. I had a Healy 3000, and Triumph as well but those 2, although so fun to drive, always had some problem going on. British Leyland cars were not the best on reliability, just good looking and fun. I don't know where you are, but snow is a concern. I just had an 18" snow and was housebound for a week. With a 6" ground clearance, well, you can see why. Luckily, this doesn't happen often. In case you now wonder about heat and cooling, they are A1, and come Spring, I'll be loading the back with flowers to plant. LOVE my car.

Thank you Jenny!! I think you are correct about the road noise. I have a sedan now and it's noisy while driving on the interstate! I was so happy to find this post because I thought I was a little crazy after driving it and that it had been so much fun to drive! I thought it was just me and that I had been lured in by the car's flashy dash and cool interior. But then I drove the blah blah Civic. My sister said to me, "you don't look at the outside of the car on those long drives each day to work, you see the inside. Get what you like!" Im sold CR-Z lovers! I'm in!

Oh boyyyy, that's great! Buy those little round mirrors that stick on the sideview mirrors; will be a ton of help for you. I agree with your sister. I had friends tell me I was crazy but all I can say is "you know what you like and what fits" and I have never looked back since. If you buy it, post a pic 'cause I'm dying to see it. You can already see my little red one in the previous posts.......and get this: I'll be 69 in April! Long live 2-seaters!

I'm 6'3" tall so There are very few small cars that I fit in comfortably. I bought a black 2012 with 6spd manual trans. When I took it in for service, the dealer concierge couldnt drive it (millennials cant drive manual) I absolutely love the car, and find myself thinking up errands to run during lunch so I can take a drive. It actually gets better mileage if I drive it like I stole it. The rear view is my one complaint. I added a rear-view camera and bubble convex mirrors for the blind spots, but it took a little getting used to. Tuner punks stop me to ask about it all the time, but its not really as fast as it looks.

I have a honda 2012 CRZ and I drive mostly back and forth to work I have gotten as high as 47 miles to a gallon and that is going up and down hills.

I chose a black Honda CRZ and I love it at 47 miles to a gallon you cant beat it. With the acceleration of a sports car and the economy of a hybrid you can't beat it.

First, back to Melanie: High 5! I'm still loving my red baby to this day. It's now 5 yrs old and I still get asked about it everywhere I go. It's a real attention-getter --- bet you're finding the same :D I think once a person decides on this car, they are hooked for life. I felt that way about the original CRX that I had for 10 yrs. That model got 60 mpg, seriously; but my 2012 CR-Z is just the best looking thing around as far as I'm concerned and fits me to a T. To Black6spdcrz: That is one FINE looking car! I know you love it. I was thinking about installing the backup camera as well. Yes, the rear view is a pain although I've gotten used to it, but with other cars, I used to be able to zip into a parallel park so easily. Now, I pray as I dart my eyes to my side mirrors and rear view mirror.....not easy. Still, I wouldn't trade it for the world. To GuruR7P4: Amazing to drive, isn't it? I fell in love with the CR-Z the moment they came out. If I were a man, I'd choose the black, too. That is one sexy looking car in black. My red (with pin stripes) is just plain sporty, but as I said to Melanie, it's absolutely perfect for me. Case in point, I picked up my best friend last week from the hospital and a nurse had wheeled her down as is the rule of the hospital. As I pulled up, the nurse opened the passenger door and said, "Oh wowwww, what a car...and boy, does it ever fit you". I loved it. Life is good :D

Hi! I've had my 2011 CRZ EX since May 2011. Like all of you, I love this car! I was just searching for some information on the battery life and am so glad I found this discussion. My car is 6 years old now but still runs as if she is brand new. Here is a photo.

Oh boy, your silver fox of a CRZ is outstanding! As you can see by my posts, I really love mine, too. Now I'm starting to chuckle because after seeing your car's photo, I realize how badly mine needs a bath ;) Well, when the weather cools a bit by next weekend, then I'll do it ---- wait.....Car Pool instead! Oh, by the way, another thing I love about the CRZ EX, is the fabulous cargo space. Every Spring, I haul a ton of new plants from the nursery to my house and it's so perfect. For groceries, I found these wonderful collapsible organizers with 3 good sized compartments that will hold the bags in place. There's a velcro bottom so that the organizer never moves around. Great invention. I saw bunches without the velcro, but the velcro is the only way to go. Back to our cars, you're right: mine runs like it was brand new, too! I can't even foresee the day I'd ever say goodbye to my loved CRZ EX.

It looks like this topic has turned in a CR-Z fan club... nice. I bought mine from CarMax, so it went through their renewing process and it was basically brand new after that except for the mileage. I added heated, leather seats, window tinting and remote start. I also have a set of snow tires and a roof rack for the kayak in the summer. It's cool when I load it up and have both the kayak on top and the bike on the back. I've taken it to an autocross this last summer. I thought with the steering the way it is (so tight) and the electric motor for a good launch, it would do alright. And it did... until the 5th session. The battery was almost depleted and I had no launch power. I talked with another guy there who had an Insight in the past and he said you can charge it by putting it in park and revving it up around 2500 for about 5 minutes, so I did that and it did charge it back up. Last year, I needed a jump start in cold weather and I wished there was a way to use the hybrid battery to do that but they're two different systems. Everything on the car is fine except I am worried about the battery eventually needed to be replaced. Oh, during the autocross event, they make you take things out of your car like your floor mats and spare tire and that when I found out my car didn't have a spare tire. That's where the hybrid battery is. So I picked up a can of that Fix-a-Flat and I have that in the car now. Yes, it's a really nice car. Too bad they didn't sell enough of them. The visibility in back isn't great but you get used to it. On the highway, you have to be careful because the steering is so tight. Any small movement puts you in the next lane. Other than that, it's great. Teens seem to really like it. They come up to me and ask what it is and to take a look. I don't mind. I was that way when I was their age. -Tony

Gorgeous car, Tony, and all the add-ons? Wow. Could it possibly be that the heat you added could have a slow leak on the battery? I wonder because that's not a standard add- on and is really a customized thing. Might pull too much, but it's just a wondering on my part. I will say, my battery went dead twice in the last years, BUT, it was not the battery's fault. Both times that I'd taken it in for inspection and a check up, the darn dealer had left one of the overhead lights on and it didn't turn off automatically as was originally programmed. Twice! Unreal. Luckily it was an easy fix, but sheesh. Now I find myself hanging around after I turn off my car just to make sure all the lights go off. I still get asked all the time about my little car and my love for it has never changed as it rides like a dream and feels like a part of me. I had to laugh when you said, "I don't mind. I was that way when I was their age"; I'm still that way and ask about other people's cars that catch my eye all the time. Lordy, a 70 yr old woman with a 25 yr old's enthusiasm. By the way, Tony, welcome to the CR-Z fan club, haha. :D

I got a Purple '13 CR-Z and have to join in all the gushing.. Best car I ever owned (am 40 and had a few including 2x civics and a MINI Cooper S with supercharger.. This one is my fave car by a LONG shot.. Back to subject, I gather the batteries are good for 10 years so long as the car is used regularly and not left sitting repeatedly for long periods (manual claims a good 30 mins per 30 days of stop/start city style driving as a minimum but I drove mine WAY more often finding excuses to like others on here).. Seems y'all Americans get better warranty than here in Europe (Ireland, super rare car here also I think I have the only purple on in these fair lands hehehe)..I intend to keep this car for as long as possible.

I forgot to mention.. The Li-ion pack does discharge quite quickly especially with use of the S+ button (I get two good dashes then needs a recharge) but it also recharges pretty rapidly also.. Additionally if you remove the 12v for replacement your IMA battery reading may seem weird for a short time but this is only until the computer reprograms itself. A final bit of intel (I realise age of this post but for any future readers) Sport mode charges the better your quicker than Econ and the pack itself actually cycles through several battery banks (a mild form of self conditioning) so there is always at least one bank being 'rested'.. This extends the overall lifespan of the pack in general.

I’m heading to do a second test drive for a 2011 CR-Z EX. It will be my second car but my daily commuter. I am excited to possibly own the vehicle after reading everyone’s enthusiasm. I will be driving 100 miles a day. Currently driving my 2016 Lexus 350 hybrid and wanting to keep low miles. The first test drive: car has tiny ding on roof and a scrape on bumper. Interior is overwhelming with all the lights and gadgets (and I currently drive a hybrid lol). I fell in love quickly. The material of the seats do not seem to hold up well. They are in good condition but compared to everything else the seats show wear. The trunk is awesome. I love it. I have owned a smart car, fiat 500, multiple Miatas, trackers, and amigos. I love tiny cars. I did not take it on the highway but it was zippy and the steering was sharp!

Now my little dream of a car is 6 years old and running as perfectly as the day I drove it out of the showroom. I just thought I'd leave a note about batteries. For anyone that does NOT own a CR-Z, they might think the hybrid bank of batteries is the only charge for the car, but it's not. There is a regular car battery under the hood as well and I'm happy to report that I only just replaced it after 6 years, and that's a fabulous time-span. I tell you, I still catch myself grinning every time I get into my car. It's a wonderful thing to still be so happy about a car purchase even 6 yrs later. Love it! (And now I'm 71, good grief)

Hi Jennifer! I have a few questions! I'm looking to buy a 2011 CR-Z from a dealer at a reasonable price. I haven't talked to her in person but the car looks very well maintained. I really need to know what kind of life expectancy the car has and how much does it cost to replace It? I realm love the style of the car but if it costs me more than I bargained, I don't think I can get It! I am a college student just trying to get a car!lol

I'm looking at a Honda from 2011/2012 in the region of 60-90k miles how would you say the car will fair? The IMA battery for one and also in general as a Honda would it be good up to 150K miles for example? One more question would the 2013 Li-Ion battery be better or last longer? Do they cost a lot to replace? They dont make the car anymore so where would you buy one ?

I have a 2011 Honda CRZ EX 6spd manual. Bought it brand new in December 2010. The only two things I have done to the car is I have just recently replaced the under the hood battery. Which had an 8yr/100k warranty lol go figure! And I think it may need brake pads now, because they just started squealing about a week or so ago. It has an open recall for an airbag and for the hill-assist. I purchased the 10yr/150k extended Li-ion battery warranty, but it seems like it's doing great! I just rolled over 72,000 miles. I've managed to get the best gas mileage at 56mpg driving 59mph flat land and down hill for 300 miles. Worst mpg was when I was stuck in a snow storm on the freeway for 12 hrs mpg@ 23! I own a 2006 HONDA s2000, a 2010 Honda Element SC, a 2015 Toyota Prius, a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, and a 2016 BMW 435 convertible. And guess what! Out of all of the cars the most bang for the buck is my CRZ! If u haven't gotten one yet! GET ONE B4 they're all gone! 2nd best vehicle is HONDA ELEMENT! s2000 kicks ass because it's value is appreciating instead of depreciating, it's almost 13 years old and worth $26k!

First, to MAKC: So sorry it took so long to come back to see so MANY had posted! That's great and I know they're all either loving their CR-Zs or will when they buy one. Now to you. Did you really mean the life expectancy of the car? Or did you mean the hybrid batteries? Read below to my reply to Dr23rippa and that might help. And read up to all the posts and you'll have tons of info and cheering :D Hope to see you on the road! To Dr23rippa: With today's cars, I'd say the milage we can all expect is at LEAST 200,000 and with good care and maintenance, I expect more than that. My old CRX was at 300,000 miles when I was talked into selling it (wish I hadn't), but last I heard, it was still going strong. Incredible! I expect the same from my CR-Z and I baby this car to death. On to the battery, or should say batteries. The hybrid part is the very expensive battery (in the neighborhood of $3000 I've heard, but it's supposed to last 10 yrs. This is not the only battery in the car. There's another battery under the hood, a regular battery but of course with something that only Honda makes. I just had mine replaced at the dealership, so that answers where you'd buy it (and that goes for the hybrid bank as well). My under the hood battery died not from being old, although it was 6 yrs old and even that's a really long life for any battery; instead, it died because I'd clicked the overhead light on by mistake and forgot to turn it off and then didn't get in my car for 2 days. Drained it dry. Hello AAA to jump me so I could head to the dealer. Honda carries everything for all of their cars and I can't speak for all dealers, but mine is wonderful and treats everyone like family. Always a pleasure to go there.

PS/ I seem to be showing as JennyDinVa which is fine with me, but prior, I was just "Jennifer", so those posts about CR-Zs are from me, too.

I just picked up a 2012 CR-Z two weeks ago to join the Ridgeline and Odyssey we already own. I thought our 18 yearold would be excited but the thought of a manual seems to scare him. (wth?) So it's been my commuter and I love this little thing. Most amazing part is that my 6"4 frame fits inside comfortably while Civics and Corolla's are a no-go for me. I called my Honda tech and we went over the service records for all his customers' CR-Z's (there were only 7 btw and this is a BUSY shop in metro Phoenix) and none of them had any weird or expensive service issues. I thought for sure someone had to service the IMA system at one point but nope. Nearly bought a 3 year extended warranty plan for $2500 but this battery may easily go another 3 years.

I have a 2011....I purchased the 10yr 150k warranty for the lithium ion battery! What a waste.... I won't get to use it lol! My battery is perfectly fine, showing no signs of needing anything anytime soon! Oh sorry I forgot, Honda told me on my last oil change to change the cabin and engine air filters!

To Tiemen and GuruZ616, don't you just love all the great posts about the CR-Z? I tell you, without even trying, we've formed a club to rival even the vet :D

Where I live, the pollen is coming down in baskets. I looked at my wonderful CR-Z and realized the red was now sort of orange. I said, "Don't you worry, honey, I'lll hose you off". I did and I could swear I heard a purr.........ahhhh, bliss.

I bought my blue 2014 CR-Z new when I moved to LA. It'll be my 5th year with it in July and *knock on wood or whatever my desk is made out of* all its been to the dealer for so far is routine maintenance and new tires. The brakes look like they have barely even been used. It's a bit dinged up from being a part time Grubhub delivery driver in one of the busiest cities in the US but at 52k miles it is still going strong! 38 mpg avg with 50/50 mixed city/hwy driving. Back when my commute was mostly highway I was doing closer to 43. Glad everyone is enjoying these cars!

Just picked up a 16 CR-Z and I’m loving this little ride. I hope for many years of use and nice trips ahead.

Hi Everyone, I just bought my 2011 CR Z EX w/Nav, two weeks ago, 99K Black very nice condition. I really like it so far. Glad to hear they hold up so well. I put an interior blind spot mirror over the stock mirror, seems to help with the passenger side blind spot a great deal. It could use a back up cam but I'm not going to change out the original radio for that to much $$$$! I just had the trans serviced, new struts/shocks all the way around, fresh plugs and new serpentine belt.( more important then a new radio). Getting about 35 mpg combined with the CVT. I wanted a stick but couldn't find one with a manual. I'll try to post some pix down range when I get a chance.

Hey, senseiosda, I see you've joined the happiness group. Mine is a 2012 and still going strong in every way and I wouldn't trade it for anything. You brought up the blind spot mirror and I like your idea. Never thought of it. What I did was buy 2 of those little round stick on mirrors, one for each side view mirror, and once I got used to that, it's been a charm. I thought I might pass a bit of info to you and others if they didn't already know this. Yesterday, I went to start the car and "click" "bdrrrrrapppp", light flashing on the dash, and then everything off. Yes, it was the (reg.) battery, not the bank of batteries. This happened to me a year ago and for whatever reason, I'd forgotten what both AAA and my Honda dealership had told me. They said that Hybrid cars do not subscribe to the same things that regular cars do. Hybrids MUST be driven regularly and not only for short distances. This causes a major drain on the battery. Yesterday, I knew it. I hadn't driven in a week, the weather went from 70 degrees to 28 degrees in one day and worse was, the distance I'd gone was short for weeks prior. So AAA jumped and the purr began. So you see, take that car for extended drives to keep the battery full and do not let the car stay parked for a week or more without at least starting it up. ANOTHER bit of info: The AAA tech said that on Hybrids, if you have the battery charged to full every 6 months even if you've had no problems, it will really help in stopping the problem I had. He said AAA stations will do it for free each time. Good to know! So, senseiosda, post a pic or 2 one of these days so that I can ooooo and ahhhh over it. Guess you can tell, I'm such a CR-Z fan :D

....and PS, to senseiosda, I am also JennyDinVa if you scroll up and see my other posts. I have no idea why I show in 2 diff ways.

just found these blogs, very informing! I was the 1st person to buy a CR-Z (2010 CR-Z SE Sport 6-speed Manual stick-shift 124PS) in Honda Europe, delivered March 2010. With continental touring included, it achieved (from 'religious' measurements at fill-ups) 53.17 mpg over 32,000 miles. Wanting more performance, I then got a new CR-Z Sport Manual 6-speed Manual stick-shift 137PS with Sport+ and found it quite a lot more exciting, and able to stay/pull ahead of many so- called sports cars (may have been their drivers rather than the cars - on English roads!!) and, over the last 7 years, averaged 54.34 mpg i.e. 54.02 mpg over the 10 years. The Manual version allows the driver to choose at what speed each gear-shift occurs; an auto- gearbox doesn't allow this flexibility of course! The rear view broken in half by the window bar is clever Honda design and done deliberately (in the Civic too) so that, at night with a car trailing you, if the car's headlights are hidden by the 'spoiler', it will be at a correct distance, if the car's headlights are below the 'spoiler', be careful, it will be too close to you, and if the car's headlights are above the 'spoiler', it is way back and so no problem. Whilst no spare wheel is included or was even available in 2013, I have used the space- saver and kit from the 2010 CR-Z and, having reversed the main curved beam so it arched upwards and rested each end on a 1-inch washer. it clears the newer Li-ion battery - but a couple of inches of boot (trunk) space height is lost (Honda Europe took photos). Do I like the car? Love it, will probably keep it until they produce its replacement (took 10 years after the CR-X!)

Hi Jenn, Sorry for the long time between responses this covid -19 situation has everyhting balled up. Hope you are well. All the best

Sperabo, not once did I ever realize the reason for the spoiler's position on the back window. What an enlightenment! A million thanks for that! I know I've gotten used to that split window by way of my little extra side mirrors....you know the stick-ion kind onto the reg side views. They work fine for me, thank goodness, but I know that split window was a major problem for a lot of people and one of the main reasons why the car wasn't marketed heavily, in fact hardly at all. I remember the CR-X well. I had that for 10 yrs and it never, ever died. I jumped on the CR- Z the moment I could and to this day wouldn't trade it for the moon, You gave a ton of good info about your stick shift and the other things you did to customize your baby and I'm in awe. Standing and cheering for you! Someone wrote saying they were sorry for a lag in reponse but it was due to the coronavirus. I can't find the post for the life of me. Maybe they'll see this and try again. IF they see it, I'm saying don't apologize, we're all in the same boat. In fact, it's now reminded me to go outside and start mine to make sure it hasn't drained. It's the only drawback with this hybrid. Still, I'd never, never, ever, ever trade it. Once a fan, always a fan. Ya'll take care, be safe, and love your CR-Zs as if they were your own baby! See you again soon

sperabo3 (aka Alex) back again. Thanks for the tip of the CR-Z recharging faster in Sport mode. With COVID-19 lockdown in place, me stuck at home 24/7, I'm once-a-week taking my 2013 Sport out for a 15-mile country roads run, virtually all in 6th gear (stick-shift) to re- invigorate the batteries. Mostly on Cruise Control - getting 61 - 63 mpg but even so, the recharging seems much more positive in Sport mode (sometimes 4 - 5 bars) vs Normal mode (2 - 3 bars), on the same stretch of tarmac. With this 'lockdown', this is something to which I have really started to look forward - even if the driving itself is boring!!!

Alex! What great info about the charging in Sport mode! Never in a million yrs would I have even thought of that. I can't wait to do this because like everyone, I'm sort of stuck home and the car is crying in the driveway. It's a must to remember to start it up as anyone with this car knows. A gazillion thanks for this info!

*BATTERY* Cody here! Just wanted to stop in and say my 2013 Honda CR-Z EX is amazing! i have amassed 92k miles since purchasing used in 2016 with 22.5k miles. nothing at fault since i have owned it.... until today. The problem a lot of us seem to be hesitant about hit me, the IMA battery. The light popped on, the power significantly decreased, and the charge of battery never recovered. After having it sit for a few hours, I tried the restart and the first thing you notice is the cranking of the gas engine. It has no power coming from the hybrid battery and relies solely on the gasoline engine. From other threads I have read, the vehicle has a battery warranty that dealerships and Honda service centers are likely not to uphold. I hope this is not the case as I have been reading, from numerous posts, about the impressive and much needed 100k mile or 10 yr IMA warranty. Just thought I should let everyone know about the issue. I adore my CR-Z, but would like everyone to use caution and might request a "checkup" on the battery in the near future. Best wishes to all of you, and any help/info on the matter will be greatly appreciated and well received! (I drive my car in Oklahoma and not too rough. Daily driver and have owned for 3 1/2 years. Since purchase, have put 70k miles on her.) The code fault on the OBD2 sensor is labeled as (from Autozone) P0AE1 - bypass contactor malfunction.

*update* I took my 2013 into the dealership and was diagnosed as a faulty "power inverter". This was covered under the 8yr-100k mile warranty on the IMA system. I would highly recommend taking it into the dealer to have it checked as this would have cost me at minimum $2700 for the part alone. Good luck everyone and happy driving!

I’m about to buy a 2012 crz has 2xxxxx miles on it wondering if I should have any concerns on the hybrid battery or not or anything I should look at before I buy it my first Honda to own usually a Chevy guy just need some info before I buy then the battery goes and I pay a couple grand to replace

sperabo3 (aka Alex) back once more. Since the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 and as a person 'at risk', I'm still once-a-week taking my stick-shift 2013 Sport out for a 15-mile run all in 6th gear, to re-invigorate the batteries. The small starter battery under the bonnet (hood to the USA!), did fail at 7 years old! so I've replaced it with a Bosch S4030 330A 40Ah (narrow terminals) which is slightly more powerful than the original Furukawa 290A 35Ah. Even with only a slow 15 to 20 miles weekly going on the clock, everything still appears to be completely as per usual (after the initial re-settling down caused by the starter battery change). Would I buy a 124PS version? In 2010 when I bought my 1st CR-Z, it seemed okaaaay but in 2013 I changed to the 2013 137PS (nearly HP..) version with the more powerful Li- ion battery - and, 7 years later, I still smile happily when I go out for the boring 'battery- maintenance' 15+-mile weekly run!!

Thank you all for the post's and responses just bought my baby a 2015 with 42K miles on it and i was curious as to how long they initially last without major mechanical break downs. She will be delivered today at 4:30 barely slept the last two days out of excitement my ex had a 2011 and I fell in love so I got one for myself hehe

sperabo3 (aka Alex in UK) back once again. I bought my first CR-Z (124 PS) in March 2010, ran it completely trouble-free until March 2013 when I upgraded to 137 PS version (has Sport+ button) and, after 44,000 miles, I can honestly say its the most reliable car I've ever had (I'm 73); only the 'standard' battery under the bonnet (hood to you!) has had to be changed (February 2020) - which is very good as they generally fail at 4 or 5 years old! Despite its lowly value these days, I'm gonna fit rear mud-flaps (it already had rear spoiler when new in 2013) when COVID allows me out... Love the car, so pleased it hasn't got electronic dashboard controls - I know by feel where the radio is, the heater controls are, the A/C button is, etc, etc. Enjoy one of the most stylish cars in the world without a supercar price tag!!

Hi, Alex, I'm still reading you. Just like you, I adore my CR-Z EX. I bought mine off the showroom floor in 2012, have never had any problems with it and replaced the under-the- hood battery once. I say 'once'. Again, like you, because of Covid, I've been inside since the end of last February. About 3 weeks ago, I realized I'd not taken my car for it's weekly drive to keep the battery up. Freezing temps, then a heavy snow this past week. I went out, clicked the key to open the door and nothing. I knew right then the battery was dead. I gave my little car a pat on its hiney and said, "It'll be ok". So it's a week later, I tore my Achille's tendon and stuck inside. Here's hoping by the time I'm better to at least hobble around, I can have the battery jumped & be back in business for the weekly drive. Because of this, I'm looking into battery tenders. Solar would be my preference but still researching. By the way, I'm 73, too, and will turn 74 in April. Time has flown. Seems I was 35 only last month. To Looney_Luna: YAYYYY, I'm cheering you! You'll be grinning for years with your CR-Z. SO darn much fun. I wouldn't trade mine for anything

hola amigos, soy de ciudad de mexico hace 15 dias adquiri un bonito crz 2013 y hace dos dias me aparecio revisar sistema ima despues de una subida y traerlo en modo eco alguien sabe por que paso esto? no ah vuelto a pasar y el carro anda de maravilla, tambien preguntar cual es consumo de gasolina me esta dando entre15km y 17km por litro ya con la afinacion esta bien?