Honda Freed+ common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Honda Freed+ is known for (2015–2017), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
Known problems on the Honda Freed+
Brake pedal sinks or fluid loss
Safety risk
2015–2018 · Brakes
What to look for: Feel for the brake pedal sinking under a steady 30-second press, and look for low or leaking brake fluid.
Why it matters: The Japanese notification records 142 cases and two property-damage incidents. The secondary cup seal swells from plasticiser leaching out of the reservoir hose and expands further with engine heat, so it deforms, the seal leaks when the pedal is pressed slowly, and at worst the stopping distance grows. The remedy is a complete master cylinder assembly.
What to look for: Ask a Honda dealer to check the chassis number for the front seatbelt recall, and look for recall stickers.
Why it matters: The notification says the igniter charge that drives the belt retraction mechanism was mixed to the wrong specification, so in a crash it may not ignite and the pretensioner will not pull the belt in. Honda Japan's remedy is a complete front seat belt assembly, one or both sides. There is no way to detect this from the driver's seat.
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Also check on every car
On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.