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Reliability Database

Honda

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 76,762 NHTSA complaints. Updated August 2026.

20 Models
188 Engines Rated
55 Generations
76,762 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
78 recommended 66 caution 44 avoid

Compact Sedan

6 models
Civic
6 generations · 37 engines
20002001-20052006-20112012-20152016-20212022-2025
14 recommended 12 caution 11 avoid
Clarity Electric
1 generation · 3 engines
2018
2 recommended 1 caution
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
2 generations · 3 engines
20182019
1 recommended 2 caution
Gl1800
2 generations · 2 engines
20022003
2 caution
Insight
5 generations · 10 engines
2000200120022010-20142019-2022
6 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
Vtx1800
1 generation · 1 engine
2002
1 caution

Midsize SUV

4 models
Crosstour
1 generation · 4 engines
2010-2015
4 recommended
Passport
5 generations · 9 engines
2000200120022019-20252026
6 recommended 3 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 caution

Sports Car

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

Compact SUV

2 models
CR-V
7 generations · 27 engines
2000-20012002-20062007-20112012-20162017-20222023-20252026
10 recommended 9 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 10 caution 12 avoid

Subcompact

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

Subcompact SUV

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

Minivan

1 model
Odyssey
4 generations · 13 engines
2000-20042005-20102011-20172018-2025
3 recommended 6 caution 4 avoid

Midsize Truck

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