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Reliability Database

Honda

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 76,886 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

24 Models
195 Engines Rated
63 Generations
76,886 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
80 recommended 65 caution 50 avoid

Compact Sedan

5 models
Civic
5 generations · 33 engines
2001-20052006-20112012-20152016-20212022-2025
10 recommended 11 caution 12 avoid
Clarity Electric
1 generation · 3 engines
2018
2 recommended 1 caution
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2 generations · 3 engines
20182019
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Insight
2 generations · 4 engines
2010-20142019-2022
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Vtx1800
2 generations · 3 engines
20022003
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Motorcycle

5 models
Cmx250C
1 generation · 2 engines
2004
1 recommended 1 caution
Gl1800
10 generations · 11 engines
2001200220032005200620072008201020122018
1 recommended 9 caution 1 avoid
Gl1800A
1 generation · 1 engine
2003
1 caution
Honda Motorcycle
1 generation · 9 engines
2003
9 recommended
Vtx1300
5 generations · 3 engines
20032004200520062007
2 recommended 1 caution

Midsize SUV

4 models
Crosstour
1 generation · 4 engines
2010-2015
4 recommended
Passport
1 generation · 2 engines
2019-2025
1 recommended 1 caution
Pilot
4 generations · 8 engines
2003-20082009-20152016-20222023-2025
2 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Prologue
1 generation · 2 engines
2024-2025
1 recommended 1 avoid

Sports Car

3 models
Cr-Z
1 generation · 2 engines
2011
2 caution
Prelude
1 generation · 2 engines
2000-2001
1 recommended 1 caution
S2000
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2009
1 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
CR-V
6 generations · 25 engines
2000-20012002-20062007-20112012-20162017-20222023-2025
10 recommended 7 caution 8 avoid
Element
1 generation · 2 engines
2003-2011
2 caution

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Accord
6 generations · 48 engines
2000-20022003-20072008-20122013-20172018-20222023-2025
26 recommended 11 caution 11 avoid

Subcompact

1 model
Fit
2 generations · 4 engines
2007-20142015-2020
1 recommended 3 caution

Subcompact SUV

1 model
HR-V
2 generations · 4 engines
2016-20222023-2025
2 recommended 2 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Odyssey
4 generations · 13 engines
2000-20042005-20102011-20172018-2025
3 recommended 5 caution 5 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Ridgeline
2 generations · 4 engines
2006-20142017-2025
2 caution 2 avoid
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