L15B (pre-2019) vs D-Series

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D-Series BEST 86/100
+21 points over L15B (pre-2019)
0 / 100
CAUTION L15B (pre-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST D-Series Honda

Specifications

L15B (pre-2019)
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
86
Years
2015--2019
1986--2005
Displacement
1498 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
174--182 hp
75--160 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,600
€200--€400

Character

L15B (pre-2019)

"Oil dilution in cold climates — fuel mixes with engine oil. Widespread in northern markets. Software update helps partially."

D-Series

"Civic workhorse. SOHC/DOHC variants. D16 VTEC models are peppy. Simple, cheap, nearly indestructible. Timing belt (interference) — replace on schedule. Millions made worldwide."

Issues Comparison

L15B (pre-2019) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil dilution — fuel in oil (cold/short trips) €0--€2,000 0 km--80,000 km
▲ HIGH
Head gasket failures — 2018-2024 Accords €2,000--€4,000 40,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km

D-Series 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 80,000 km--100,000 km

Models

L15B (pre-2019) 4

Accord 1.5T CV 2017--2019 Sedan CR-V 1.5T RW 2017--2019 SUV Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo FC 2016--2019 Hatchback Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo FC 2015--2019 Hatchback

D-Series 0

No models listed.

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