Thinking about buying a used Honda Edix (2004–2009) in New Zealand? We've documented 11 known faults for this model spanning engine, electrical, suspension, and transmission. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated major. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
11
Documented faults
Major
Most serious
$300–$900
Typical repair
5
Systems covered
Known Honda Edix faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
01N22A i-CTDi DPF Blockage and Failed Regeneration
MajorCommonEngine $500–$4,500 to fix
The Diesel Particulate Filter fitted to the N22A engine captures soot from combustion and relies on periodic passive regeneration during sustained high-load motorway driving to burn off accumulated particulate matter. Vehicles used predominantly in urban or short-trip driving never reach the exhaust temperatures required for passive regeneration, causing the filter to exceed its safe soot load threshold and triggering forced active regeneration attempts that also fail if the journey is too short.
Symptoms to notice
DPF warning lamp illuminated on the instrument cluster, often accompanied by the engine management light
Engine enters limp mode with power noticeably restricted
Fuel consumption rises sharply as the ECU injects post-combustion fuel to raise exhaust temperature for regeneration
Excessive white or acrid-smelling smoke during attempted regeneration cycles
What to check
Watch for: DPF warning lamp illuminated on the instrument cluster, often accompanied by the engine management light. If a workshop inspection is possible: Read DPF differential pressure sensor values with Honda HDS; check DPF soot and ash loading percentage; attempt a forced active regeneration via scan tool and verify exhaust back-pressure returns to normal; inspect DPF casing for cracks or melt damage from failed regeneration events.
Where to look: Underside of vehicle in the exhaust system, immediately downstream of the catalytic converter beneath the floor
Ask the seller
“Is this vehicle used mainly for short trips or urban driving?”
“Has the DPF warning light ever come on, and was the fault resolved?”
“Has the DPF ever been professionally cleaned or replaced?”
02K20A i-VTEC Throttle Body Carbon Fouling
MinorCommonEngine $100–$900 to fix
The drive-by-wire electronic throttle body on the K20A engine receives oil-laden vapours from the crankcase ventilation system, which condense and combine with combustion blowback to deposit a progressive layer of carbon on the throttle plate edges and the bore wall. As deposits accumulate, the throttle plate is physically prevented from closing to its learned rest position, and the ECU's idle air control strategy cannot compensate adequately, requiring a throttle body relearn procedure after any cleaning.
Symptoms to notice
Rough, hunting, or unstable idle speed, particularly after the engine reaches operating temperature
Hesitation or stumble during light throttle application from rest
Engine management light with idle control or throttle position fault codes stored
What to check
Watch for: Rough, hunting, or unstable idle speed, particularly after the engine reaches operating temperature. If a workshop inspection is possible: Remove the air intake hose and shine a light into the throttle body bore to inspect for carbon coating on the plate and bore walls; check the plate for free and smooth movement; connect Honda HDS and check for P0505, P2101, or P2111 fault codes; after cleaning, perform a mandatory throttle position reset using the scan tool.
Where to look: Intake manifold inlet on the K20A engine, at the front of the engine between the air filter and the intake plenum
Ask the seller
“Has the throttle body ever been cleaned or replaced?”
“Does the engine idle smoothly when fully warmed up?”
“Has the engine management light appeared with any throttle or idle-related codes?”
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9 more documented faults on the Honda Edix
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 11 documented faults for the Honda Edix, the recurring problem areas are engine, electrical, and suspension. A Honda Edix with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
What are the most common problems with a used Honda Edix?
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We've catalogued 11 known faults for the Honda Edix, covering engine, electrical, and suspension. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
How much do repairs cost on a Honda Edix?
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Most single repairs on the Honda Edix fall between $300–$900 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 11 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Honda Edix?
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Yes. A Honda Edix inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.