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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.
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View full entryHonda Insight weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda Insight, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2009–2014
- Symptoms
- Possible rust, weak paint and a worn hybrid battery.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- 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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View full entryHonda 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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View full entryHonda 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.
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View full entryHonda Civic (VIII) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda Civic (VIII), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2011
- Symptoms
- Front damper rubber stops coming loose, and edge and surface rust in hidden areas.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD’s 100,000 km test found few problems, nearly all in the suspension.
- 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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View full entryHonda Accord (VIII) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda Accord (VIII), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2015
- Symptoms
- Rust risk (edge rust on some cars), high running costs and outdated infotainment; the diesel has few technical problems.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- 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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View full entryHonda Jazz weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda Jazz, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2008 onwards
- Symptoms
- On older Jazz cars, rust and steering joints; the Jazz from 2020 is among the best at inspection.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- 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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View full entryHonda HR-V weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda HR-V, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2015 onwards
- Symptoms
- Rust risk; on the 2015–2021 HR-V, the 1.5 i-VTEC may use oil with age; on the 2021 car, CVT problems.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- 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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View full entryHonda CR-V (2012–2023) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda CR-V (2012–2023), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2023
- Symptoms
- Insufficient rust protection; on the 2018 CR-V, interior quality defects, infotainment and some 1.5 turbos replaced (over €5,000).
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the 2012–2018 CR-V is very reliable at inspection.
- 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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View full entryThe CR-V diesel suddenly stops and will not restart because of the fuel pump’s power supply (CR-V III)Fuel system
- Engine / equipment
- Fuel pump power supply: Honda CR-V (III) 2.2 diesel
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2012
- Symptoms
- Now and then the engine stops without warning and cannot be restarted.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the fuel pump’s power supply on the CR-V III proved somewhat unstable; on the CR-V IV, with the same 2.2, it no longer happens.
- Check for the garage
- If it stops while driving, get to safety and call for assistance. At the garage, check the fuel pump supply, relay and connectors.
- 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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View full entryHonda CR-V (2007–2012) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Honda CR-V (2007–2012), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2012
- Symptoms
- A somewhat fragile power-folding mirror mechanism and, on the diesel, engine stops from the fuel pump power supply.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, Honda reinforced the mirror mechanism on the next CR-V.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
- 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.