L15B (pre-2019) vs L15A/B

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
L15A/B BEST 88/100
+23 points over L15B (pre-2019)
0 / 100
CAUTION L15B (pre-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST L15A/B Honda

Specifications

L15B (pre-2019)
L15A/B
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
88
Years
2015--2019
2001--2020
Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
174--182 hp
117--131 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,600
€0--€0

Character

L15B (pre-2019)

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

L15A/B

"Jazz/City/Civic engine. Classic Honda reliability. VTEC smooth. 300k+ km documented."

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

L15A/B 0

No documented issues.

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

L15A/B 13

Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EP/EU 2001--2005 Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EP/EU 2001--2005 HR-V GH 1999--2006 Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EP/EU 2001--2005 Jazz GD 2002--2008 Civic FN/FK 2005--2011 Jazz GK/GP 2015--2020 Jazz GE/GG 2008--2015 Civic FK/FB 2012--2017
Full L15B (pre-2019) Report Full L15A/B Report