KNOWN FAULT · Honda

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

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

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.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask a Honda dealer to inspect the belt and the gear, and keep the service history for Honda’s goodwill.

What are the symptoms?

The article describes no warning signs: the belt damage can end in serious engine damage.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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