Exhaust manifold / studs crack
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Ticking or blowing from the engine front
Fix: Replace manifold / studs
€400–1,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B)
Diesel · 2,204 / 2,199 cm³ · 103–110 kW
8
model generations
3
known faults
72,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 8 model generations, among them: Honda CR-V III, Honda CR-V IV, Honda Accord VIII, Honda Civic VIII, Honda Civic IX, Honda CR-V II and 2 more.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF (N22B): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,204 / 2,199 cm³ |
| Power | 103–110 kW |
| Years | 2003–2017 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 / B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | N22A1, N22A2, N22B1, N22B2, N22B3, N22B4 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR / DPF (N22B)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: N22B1, N22B2, N22B3, N22B4
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Timing chain tensioner (N22A)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: N22A1, N22A2
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace tensioner
€300–700
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Honda Civic VIII as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Honda Accord VII 2003–2008Honda Accord VIII 2008–2015Honda Civic IX 2011–2017Honda Civic VIII 2006–2011Honda CR-V II 2002–2006Honda CR-V III 2007–2012Honda CR-V IV 2012–2018Honda FR-V 2004–2009
Common questions
Does the 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 / B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR / DPF (N22B) (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500); exhaust manifold / studs crack (100,000–220,000 km, €400–1,000).
Which cars have the 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) engine?
Honda CR-V III, Honda CR-V IV, Honda Accord VIII, Honda Civic VIII, Honda Civic IX, Honda CR-V II and 2 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026