Injectors Honda: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Honda models it appears in.

- Critical severityFrequency: Occasional1.6 / 2.2 i-DTECDiesel injector wear or failureThe i-DTEC's common-rail piezoelectric injectors can start to knock or fail with wear, especially from 70,000-170,000 km; in one documented case in the Honda CR-V, a seized injector ended up damaging the engine.Appears at around 70,000 km
In Accord VIII, Civic IX, Civic X, CR-V III, CR-V IV and HR-V II
- High severityFrequency: Occasional2.2 i-CTDiDiesel injector failure or wearThe 2.2 i-CTDi's common-rail injectors can fail or lose their seal with wear, with cases documented between 86,000 and 190,000 km on the Civic and Accord; the documentation is sparser than for the dual-mass flywheel or the turbo.Appears at around 86,000 km
In Accord VII, Civic VIII, CR-V II, CR-V III and FR-V
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.7 CDTISoot fouling of the injectors and EGR valveThis engine's EGR valve tends to clog with soot, according to a German buying guide focused on the Meriva A; there are also accounts of misadjusted or faulty injectors from 100,000 km on the Meriva and Astra with this engine.
In Civic VII

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the injectors do Honda cars have?

In 11 models from Honda there are 3 documented faults with the injectors. The most important: diesel injector wear or failure, diesel injector failure or wear and soot fouling of the injectors and EGR valve. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Honda models have the most problems with the injectors?

Honda CR-V III (2 faults), Honda Civic VII (1 fault), Honda CR-V II (1 fault) and Honda Accord VII (1 fault).

Which Honda engines have faults with the injectors?

1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC (1 fault), 1.7 CDTI (1 fault) and 2.2 i-CTDi (1 fault).