Honda Parts Guides
Part numbers, fitment and common faults for Honda models — organised by model below.
Honda's CVT Sits in a Genuinely Different Reliability Tier to Some Rivals
If you're cross-shopping a Honda against direct rivals like the Nissan Qashqai or X-Trail, it's worth knowing that Honda's CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic, used across the Civic and CR-V since around 2014-2015, has a meaningfully stronger reliability reputation than Nissan's equivalent — independent transmission specialists consistently rank Honda's CVT above Nissan's, though still a step behind Toyota's planetary-gearset hybrid transmission for outright durability. Well-maintained examples regularly exceed 150,000-200,000 miles with only routine fluid changes, and Honda's own service guidance calls for CVT fluid changes every 25,000-40,000 miles — sticking to this interval is the single biggest factor separating trouble-free CVTs from problematic ones.
That said, it's not entirely without documented issues: the 10th-generation Civic's CVT, paired with the 1.5-litre turbo engine specifically, has a recognised pattern of torque converter shudder at low speeds (typically appearing between 30,000-80,000 miles, most noticeable gently accelerating at 20-40mph) and occasional hesitation pulling away from a stop. Honda addressed much of this through fluid reformulation and software updates, though not every affected car has necessarily received them — worth asking about specifically if you're looking at a used 10th-gen Civic with this engine and transmission combination.
The 1.5-Litre Turbo Engine's Oil Dilution Issue
Separately from the transmission, Honda's 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine — fitted across the CR-V and Civic, particularly pre-2019 examples — has a well-documented oil dilution problem, where unburned fuel mixes into the engine oil during short trips or cold weather, most pronounced in colder climates. Symptoms include a fuel smell from the dipstick or cabin, a rising oil level on the dipstick (counterintuitively, from fuel adding to the oil volume rather than being burned off), and reduced engine performance in cold conditions. Honda issued software updates and extended warranties for affected models to address it, and using synthetic oil combined with taking longer drives that let the engine fully warm up genuinely helps reduce the effect. If you do mostly short journeys in a cold climate, checking oil level and condition more frequently than usual is a sensible precaution on this specific engine.
Direct Injection Brings the Usual Carbon Build-Up Consideration
As with most modern direct-injection engines, the 1.5T can develop carbon deposits on the intake valves over time, since fuel no longer washes over them the way it does in older port-injected designs — showing up as reduced performance, rough idle, or occasional misfires. Periodic cleaning (commonly walnut blasting or a chemical treatment) every 50,000-70,000 miles addresses this; it's a known characteristic of the engine type generally rather than a Honda-specific flaw, and using good quality fuel helps slow the build-up.
Overall, Honda's Reputation Is Genuinely Well-Earned
Setting the specific points above in context: Honda routinely ranks above mainstream rivals including the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, and even some Volkswagen Golf variants in UK reliability and owner satisfaction surveys, and the Civic was named What Car?'s Family Car of the Year in 2023. Older, simpler naturally-aspirated and diesel Hondas (the 1.6 i-DTEC diesel is particularly well-regarded among high-mileage owners) carry an especially strong reputation for longevity — if minimising risk matters more than outright performance, these older, mechanically simpler options are worth prioritising over the latest turbocharged, CVT-equipped models.
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Each guide covers a specific part on a specific model, with fitment notes across generations, known failure symptoms, and honest advice on OEM versus aftermarket options.
Honda Civic
- Honda Civic Brake Pads Guide
- Honda Civic Brake Discs Guide
- Honda Civic Battery Guide
- Honda Civic Alternator Guide
- Honda Civic Radiator Guide
- Honda Civic Exhaust System Guide
- Honda Civic Fuel Pump Guide
- Honda Civic Tail Lights Guide
- Honda Civic Headlights Guide
- Honda Civic Fog Lights Guide
- Honda Civic Grille Guide
- Honda Civic Front Bumper Guide
- Honda Civic Rear Bumper Guide
- Honda Civic Wing Mirror Guide
- Honda Civic Front Suspension Guide
- Honda Civic Rear Suspension Guide
- Honda Civic Timing Belt Guide
- Honda Civic Cabin Air Filter Guide
- Honda Civic Spark Plugs Guide
- Honda Civic Engine Mount Guide
Honda Jazz
- Honda Jazz Brake Pads Guide
- Honda Jazz Brake Discs Guide
- Honda Jazz Battery Guide
- Honda Jazz Alternator Guide
- Honda Jazz Radiator Guide
- Honda Jazz Exhaust System Guide
- Honda Jazz Fuel Pump Guide
- Honda Jazz Tail Lights Guide
- Honda Jazz Headlights Guide
- Honda Jazz Fog Lights Guide
- Honda Jazz Grille Guide
- Honda Jazz Front Bumper Guide
- Honda Jazz Rear Bumper Guide
- Honda Jazz Wing Mirror Guide
- Honda Jazz Front Suspension Guide
- Honda Jazz Rear Suspension Guide
- Honda Jazz Timing Belt Guide
- Honda Jazz Cabin Air Filter Guide
- Honda Jazz Spark Plugs Guide
- Honda Jazz Engine Mount Guide
Honda CR-V
- Honda CR-V Brake Pads Guide
- Honda CR-V Brake Discs Guide
- Honda CR-V Battery Guide
- Honda CR-V Alternator Guide
- Honda CR-V Radiator Guide
- Honda CR-V Exhaust System Guide
- Honda CR-V Fuel Pump Guide
- Honda CR-V Tail Lights Guide
- Honda CR-V Headlights Guide
- Honda CR-V Fog Lights Guide
- Honda CR-V Grille Guide
- Honda CR-V Front Bumper Guide
- Honda CR-V Rear Bumper Guide
- Honda CR-V Wing Mirror Guide
- Honda CR-V Front Suspension Guide
- Honda CR-V Rear Suspension Guide
- Honda CR-V Timing Belt Guide
- Honda CR-V Cabin Air Filter Guide
- Honda CR-V Spark Plugs Guide
- Honda CR-V Engine Mount Guide
Honda HR-V
- Honda HR-V Brake Pads Guide
- Honda HR-V Brake Discs Guide
- Honda HR-V Battery Guide
- Honda HR-V Alternator Guide
- Honda HR-V Radiator Guide
- Honda HR-V Exhaust System Guide
- Honda HR-V Fuel Pump Guide
- Honda HR-V Tail Lights Guide
- Honda HR-V Headlights Guide
- Honda HR-V Fog Lights Guide
- Honda HR-V Grille Guide
- Honda HR-V Front Bumper Guide
- Honda HR-V Rear Bumper Guide
- Honda HR-V Wing Mirror Guide
- Honda HR-V Front Suspension Guide
- Honda HR-V Rear Suspension Guide
- Honda HR-V Timing Belt Guide
- Honda HR-V Cabin Air Filter Guide
- Honda HR-V Spark Plugs Guide
- Honda HR-V Engine Mount Guide