ACCEPTABLE Recovery

N22A

Honda · N22A 2.2 i-CTDi/i-DTEC

2004–2018

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Accord/CR-V/Civic diesel. Honda's only European diesel. Injector issues. DPF concerns in city use. Dual-mass flywheel. Fundamentally solid. Less refined than Merc/BMW diesels but reliable."

Layout I4
Displacement 2204 cc
Power 140–180 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €900–€2,400

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

Dual-mass flywheel

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

Judder, rattle

Details

Standard diesel DMF concern.

Greece Note

Βολάν — €500-1,200.

● MODERATE

DPF concerns in city use

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

DPF warning, limp mode

Details

Diesel in city = DPF issue. Highway driving helps.

Greece Note

Αθήνα πόλη = DPF. Εθνική τακτικά.

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Tuning Potential

180hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda N22A reliable?

The Honda N22A scores 72/100 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 N22A?

The most common issues are:

  • Dual-mass flywheel — high, repair cost €500–€1,200, 80,000 km–150,000 km
  • DPF concerns in city use — moderate, repair cost €400–€1,200, 60,000 km–120,000 km
How much does it cost to repair the N22A?

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 N22A produced?

The Honda N22A was produced from 2004 to 2018. It is a 2204cc I4 diesel engine.

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