Honda Civic

The exhaust manifold on the 2.2 i-CTDi typically cracks between 150,000 and 200,000 km. Honda acknowledged this as a material defect and extended the warranty to 7 years.

Symptoms: Ticking or knocking noise from the engine bay on cold start, exhaust smell inside the cabin

Faulty pressure plates cause premature clutch wear from as early as 65,000–85,000 km. Replacing the clutch together with the dual-mass flywheel is very expensive.

Symptoms: Slipping clutch, juddering on take-off, clutch pedal sinking to the floor

The diesel particulate filter does not regenerate fully under exclusive short-trip use and becomes blocked. Regular motorway runs at higher revs are essential.

Symptoms: Power loss, DPF warning light, frequent forced regeneration, increased fuel consumption

Copper sealing washers on the injectors can burn through, allowing exhaust gases to enter the injection bore. Replacing the washers in time prevents more serious consequential damage.

Symptoms: Rough running, smoke, exhaust smell of engine oil, power loss under load

Typical rust spots are the rear wheel arches, the area around the fuel filler cap, and the inner sills. Tailgate hinges and bonnet guides are also vulnerable.

Failed strut top mounts are a known problem. Listen for creaking noises that transmit through to the steering wheel on a test drive — affects EP1 and EP3 equally.

The air conditioning fails at higher mileages. Typical causes are a faulty relay or the compressor. Considered a Honda-typical problem of this era.