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Honda Civic (IX) common problems.

2012–2017 · Petrol / Diesel

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.4 / 1.8 i-VTEC (Petrol) · 2.0 Type R Turbo (Petrol) · 1.6 / 2.2 i-DTEC (Diesel)

Honda Civic (IX) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Honda Civic (IX), all versions
Period mentioned
2012–2017
Symptoms
CVT gearbox that struggles under load, weak air conditioning in summer, springs, dampers and lights slightly above average at inspection, and grooved brake discs.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD; in the 2018 TÜV report it was among the compacts with the most defects.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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