Ignition coils (i-DSI twin plugs)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€80–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda Jazz III
2015–2020 · Honda Jazz 3
1
engines covered
3
known faults
100,237
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
6
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Honda Jazz III was built from 2015 to 2020.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Clutch wear: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €500–900 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (4.1 %), tyres and wheels (3.0 %), brakes (1.4 %). It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series)
Valve clearance
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Ticking; check more often on LPG
Fix: Adjust clearances
€120–250
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 i-DSI / i-VTEC (Honda L-series) 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 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| 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 |
| 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: 100,237 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.4 % | 4.1 % | 6.8 % | 9.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.7 % | 1.5 % | 2.8 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.0 % | 4.6 % | 6.8 % | 8.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.1 % | 5.5 % | 9.8 % | 15.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (6). 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.
- Visibility The front wide camera may not start up in the correct way after the vehicle has started09/08/2022 · R/2022/221
- Fuel system Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars24/08/2020 · R/2020/186
- Seat belt Due to incorrect manufacturing the rear seat belt assembly webbing sensor could become inoperative14/08/2020 · R/2020/194
- Airbag Takata passenger airbag inflator may rupture30/01/2019 · R/2018/342
- Airbag Drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed16/05/2016 · R/2016/045
- Airbag Drivers airbag may rupture if deployed29/06/2015 · R/2015/103
Other generations
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