Takata airbag recall check
at any mileage · Medium risk
Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled
Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda Civic VII
2001–2005 · Honda Civic 7
1
engines covered
7
known faults
41,982
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
20
official recalls
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The Honda Civic VII was built from 2001 to 2005.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €600–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (30.9 %), suspension (20.0 %), brakes (14.9 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.4 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)
Injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo oil seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Smoke, oil use
Fix: Service the turbo
€400–900
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic 4-speed (older)
Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 41,982 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.0 % | 10.5 % | 13.8 % | 14.9 % | 15.5 % | 16.7 % |
| Suspension | 6.5 % | 12.2 % | 16.8 % | 20.0 % | 21.4 % | 23.8 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 1.4 % | 2.2 % | 3.1 % | 3.6 % | 4.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.4 % | 4.7 % | 5.7 % | 7.1 % | 7.9 % | 8.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 14.2 % | 18.8 % | 25.7 % | 30.9 % | 31.0 % | 31.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.2 % | 2.8 % | 5.3 % | 7.4 % | 8.9 % | 10.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.4 % | 2.5 % | 4.9 % | 7.7 % | 10.2 % | 12.6 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 2,227 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (20). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/245
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/243
- Airbag Inner pressure of the inflator may irregularly rise upon airbag deployment rupturing the inflator container29/05/2019 · R/2019/125
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly08/08/2016 · R/2016/127
- Airbag Drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed16/05/2016 · R/2016/045
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly29/06/2015 · R/2015/104
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly16/03/2015 · R/2015/043
- Airbag Drivers airbag may rupture if deployed05/01/2015 · R/2014/158
The other recalls (12) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Honda Civic VIII 2006–2011Honda Civic IX 2011–2017Honda Civic X 2016–2021
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. 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 07/10/2026