KNOWN FAULTS · Honda

Honda Civic (X) common problems.

2017–2022 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo (Petrol)

Applies if: Only the 1.0 (three-cylinder), early cars.

Sharp-edged crankshaft gear that damages the timing belt (Civic X 1.0 VTEC Turbo, early cars)Engine

Engine / equipment: Civic (X) with the 1.0 VTEC Turbo three-cylinder
Period mentioned: Early cars, from 2017
Symptoms: The article describes no warning signs: the belt damage can end in serious engine damage.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD, on early cars a sharp-edged crankshaft gear damages the belt; debris can block an oil passage and damage the crankshaft bearings. Honda usually helps with the cost if the services were done.
Check for the garage: Ask a Honda dealer to inspect the belt and the gear, and keep the service history for Honda’s goodwill.
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.

Engines: 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo (Petrol) · 2.0 Type R (Petrol) · 1.6 i-DTEC (Diesel)

Honda Civic (X) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Honda Civic (X), all versions
Period mentioned: 2017–2022
Symptoms: Headlight defects at inspection, batteries, an infotainment system that crashes and rust protection that could be better.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD; there were recalls for the fuel pump (2020) and for the exhaust treatment of diesels built before June 2018.
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.