Honda Engine Reliability
enginecreep has profiled 13 Honda engines, with an average reliability score of 74/100. Each one below has its own reliability score, known issues, and buying checklist.
GOOD 10SOLID 1RISKY 2
Honda
K20A
Civic Type R · EP3 · 2001–2005
78/100GOOD
Engine Knock / Pinging Under LoadCamshaft / Lobe Wear
Honda
R18A
Civic 1.8 · FN/FK/FD · 2006–2011
52/100RISKY
Engine Block Cracking at Coolant PassageHydraulic Engine Mount Failure
Honda
B18C
Integra Type R · DC2 · 1995–2001
84/100GOOD
VTEC System Failure / Oil Pressure IssuesValve Cover Gasket Oil Leak
Honda
F20C
S2000 · AP1 · 1999–2003
81/100GOOD
Cooling System DegradationValve Cover Gasket Oil Leak
Honda
K20C1
Civic Type R · FK8 · 2017–2021
78/100GOOD
Oil ConsumptionSteering Rack Stiffness and Intermittent Unresponsiveness
Honda
F22C1
S2000 · AP2 · 2003–2009
82/100GOOD
Oil Starvation Under High-G CorneringHigh RPM Engine Wear from Over-Revving
Honda
B16B
Civic Type R · EK9 · 1997–2000
78/100GOOD
Timing Belt and Water Pump Failure (Interference Engine)VTEC Solenoid Screen Clogging / Hesitation
Honda
K20C1
Civic Type R · FL5 · 2022–2025
79/100GOOD
Rod Bearing Wear From Oil Starvation Under Sustained Track UseTurbocharger Wear Under Hard or Modified Use
Honda
K20Z4
Civic Type R · FN2 · 2006–2011
76/100GOOD
Oil Pressure Drop at Low RPMValve Cover Gasket Oil Leak
Honda
K20A2
RSX Type S · DC5 · 2002–2006
76/100GOOD
Cam Phase Plate (VTC Gear) Keyway WearTiming Chain Tensioner and Guide Wear
Honda
N22B
Accord · CU3 · 2008–2015
63/100SOLID
DPF Blockage and Limp ModeEGR Valve and EGR Cooler Failure
Honda
L15B7
Civic 1.5T · FC/FK · 2015–2021
52/100RISKY
Oil Dilution by Fuel (Gasoline Entering Crankcase)Direct Injection Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves
Honda
K24A3
Accord Type S · CL9 · 2002–2008
78/100GOOD
Valve Clearance DriftHead Gasket Failure Under Cooling System Neglect