Honda N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
ACCEPTABLE Recovery

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC

Honda · N16A/N16A2 1.6 i-DTEC

2013–2022

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Civic IX/X, HR-V, CR-V. Honda's Euro diesel. DPF. DMF. EGR. Injector issues on high mileage. Biturbo N16A2 version more powerful but complex. Adequate diesel, not class-leading."

Layout I4
Displacement 1597 cc
Power 120–160 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €900–€2,400

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

DPF in city driving

€400–€1,200 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

DPF warning

Details

Honda diesel + city = DPF.

Greece Note

DPF πόλη — εθνική τακτικά.

▲ HIGH

Dual-mass flywheel

€500–€1,200 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Judder, rattle

Details

Standard diesel DMF.

Greece Note

Βολάν — €500-1,200.

Models with N16A 1.6 i-DTEC 6

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Tuning Potential

140hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda N16A 1.6 i-DTEC reliable?

The Honda N16A 1.6 i-DTEC scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €900 and €2,400.

What are the common problems with the N16A 1.6 i-DTEC?

The most common issues are:

  • DPF in city driving — high, repair cost €400–€1,200, 60,000 km–120,000 km
  • Dual-mass flywheel — high, repair cost €500–€1,200, 80,000 km–150,000 km
What cars use the Honda N16A 1.6 i-DTEC?

The N16A 1.6 i-DTEC is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the N16A 1.6 i-DTEC?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €900 to €2,400. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the N16A 1.6 i-DTEC produced?

The Honda N16A 1.6 i-DTEC was produced from 2013 to 2022. It is a 1597cc I4 diesel engine.

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