2013 Honda City

2013 Honda City

The 2013 Honda City is a subcompact sedan. It is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 118 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The City achieves an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway with the CVT.

The City is praised for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and affordability. However, some owners have reported issues with the vehicle, including:

Engine

• 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine

  • Oil leaks: A leak can occur from the valve cover gasket.
    • Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Spark plug failure: Premature spark plug failure can occur.
  • Solution: Replace the spark plugs.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain rattle: A rattling noise can be heard from the timing chain.
  • Solution: Replace the timing chain and related components.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 5-speed manual transmission

  • Grinding gears: The transmission may grind when shifting gears.
    • Solution: Replace the transmission synchronizers.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

• CVT

  • Hesitation during acceleration: The transmission may hesitate when accelerating.
    • Solution: Reprogram the transmission control module (TCM) or replace the TCM.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut mount failure: The strut mount can fail, causing a clunking noise and poor handling.
  • Solution: Replace the strut mount.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain: The battery can drain prematurely due to a parasitic draw.
  • Solution: Identify and fix the parasitic draw.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Headlight switch failure: The headlight switch can fail, causing the headlights to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the headlight switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door lock failure: The door locks may fail, preventing the doors from being opened or closed.
  • Solution: Replace the door lock actuator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Trunk lid latch failure: The trunk lid latch may fail, causing the trunk to not open or close properly.
  • Solution: Replace the trunk lid latch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control knob failure: The climate control knob may fail, preventing the user from adjusting the temperature.
  • Solution: Replace the climate control knob.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2013 Honda City is a reliable and fuel-efficient vehicle. However, some owners have reported issues with the engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, exterior, and interior components. The severity and cost of the issues can vary, but many of them can be resolved for under $1,000.