Are there any common problems with a Honda Jazz?
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How often does a Honda Jazz engine need to be rebuilt?
Things have certainly changed from the 1950s when the average car engine needed a rebuilt every 100,000km and what was called a de-coke and valve-grind every 30,000km. Ask your grandfather about it. Should I buy a used Honda Jazz? Well, if you’re looking for a fuel-efficient car, then a Honda Jazz is a very good choice.
Is the Honda Jazz a good city car?
The Honda Jazz is a practical and easy to run city car that is popular amongst the older generation with its comfortable and roomy cabin. Although it’s an expensive purchase new, this car still makes a good second hand run-around and is a good choice for someone who wants both space and urban manoeuvrability.
When did the Honda Jazz GD come out?
There’s a bit of detail missing from your question, Peter, but I’ll take a stab in the dark and guess that you’re talking about the Honda Jazz city car. The MY06 Jazz was, in fact, known as the GD model, while the GE you’re comparing it with was released in 2008. The GE was an all-new model Jazz, so fundamentally they’re entirely different cars.
Are there any problems with the Honda Jazz?
No car is perfect, but we’ve gathered everything relating to the Honda Jazz reliability here to help you decide if it’s a smart buy. Which generation Honda Jazz had a transmission issue related to the CVT? The problem you refer to affected the very first Jazz models sold here up to 2008.
Things have certainly changed from the 1950s when the average car engine needed a rebuilt every 100,000km and what was called a de-coke and valve-grind every 30,000km. Ask your grandfather about it. Should I buy a used Honda Jazz? Well, if you’re looking for a fuel-efficient car, then a Honda Jazz is a very good choice.
There’s a bit of detail missing from your question, Peter, but I’ll take a stab in the dark and guess that you’re talking about the Honda Jazz city car. The MY06 Jazz was, in fact, known as the GD model, while the GE you’re comparing it with was released in 2008. The GE was an all-new model Jazz, so fundamentally they’re entirely different cars.
What to do if your Honda Jazz has a bad transmission?
The solution was to switch to a new, reformulated transmission fluid which was added to the drained CVT, the car driven for a certain distance, the new fluid dumped and refilled and then the ECU reset to recalibrate the transmission. Problem sorted. Honda Jazz 2008: What’s the difference between models?
Why does my Honda Jazz have water in the boot?
Leaks in the wheel arches in the rear of some Jazz models can let water into the boot, which will pool on the boot floor. Check the seals in these areas for damage as these are the culprit, and even though they are fairly cost effective and easy to replace, the contents of your boot may not be so resistant.
Are there any problems with the jazz brake pads?
There are a number of reported faults with brake pads across the range of Jazz models. These usually appear as premature wear and tear on the unit, which can lead to an increased braking distance and the need for early replacement of the pads.
Is the Honda Jazz 1.4 es a good car?
Honda has relented and introduced a CVT as part of a package of mid-term tweaks to the Jazz. The CVT still manages economy figures marginally better than those of the unloved i-Shift. Bigger throttle openings have the little motor screaming though. At a £1000 supplement the CVT looks like good value over the manual 1.4.
Is the Honda Jazz an I Shift Car?
Despite its rev-hungry engine, the Honda is refined at motorway speeds and its composed suspension, predictable handling and light controls make the car as adept in town as it is on the open road. Its i-SHIFT box is the best of the breed and an improvement on the CVT design.
Gearbox bearing problems on manual. 120PS 1.5 iVTEC engine and 5-speed torque converter auto n/a in UK. Cat converter thefts reported. I don’t have to persuade people into buying a Jazz. They love it anyway, for all of the sensible reasons I’d have used in my sales pitch.
What is maximum torque of Honda Jazz 1.4?
In Manual mode, though, the slick set-up comes into its own, as the 1.4-litre i-VTEC thrives on revs. Maximum torque from the 99bhp engine comes in at a heady 4,800rpm, so you need to work the powerplant hard in order to keep the car up with its rivals here.