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Reliability and problems of Honda cars

We have documented 8 engines across 20 generations of 9 models from Honda. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo, the 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC and the 2.2 i-CTDi. The lowest-risk one is the Honda IMA híbrido (low risk).

6.2 out of 10Average rating of its 10 models with solid evidence: ranked 10 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

44 recalls and campaigns documented in 15 models. See the Honda recalls

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The Honda engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.0 / 1.5 VTEC TurboHonda Civic X, CR-V V and HR-V IIMost serious fault:Critical severity55High risk
  2. 21.6 / 2.2 i-DTECHonda Accord VIII, Civic IX, Civic X, CR-V III, CR-V IV and HR-V IIMost serious fault:Critical severity54High risk
  3. 32.2 i-CTDiHonda Accord VII, Civic VIII, CR-V II, CR-V III and FR-VMost serious fault:High severity52High risk
  4. 41.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTECHonda Civic VII, Civic VIII, Civic IX, Insight II, Jazz II and Jazz IIIMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  5. 51.7 CDTIHonda Civic VIIMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
  6. 6Honda e:HEV / i-MMDHonda Civic XI, CR-V V, HR-V III, Jazz IV and ZR-VMost serious fault:High severity34Moderate risk
  7. 72.0 / 2.4 i-VTECHonda Accord VII, Accord VIII, Civic VIII, CR-V II, CR-V III, CR-V IV and FR-VMost serious fault:High severity23Low risk
  8. 8Honda IMA híbridoHonda Civic VIII, CR-Z, Insight II and Jazz IIMost serious fault:High severity21Low risk

Honda models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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