Honda Honda Stream common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Honda Honda Stream is known for (2005–2006), 1 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 Honda Stream
1.7 timing belt due ~100,000km
Costly if missed
2005–2006 · D17A · petrol · Engine
What to look for: Check for a timing-belt sticker or receipt; with no record past 100,000 km, budget for a belt kit.
Why it matters: A belt that jumps or snaps on this engine can bend valves and stop the car outright, and a rushed or badly tensioned DIY belt job can leave the car running poorly even without a full failure - both are reasons to see an actual receipt, not just take the seller's word.
Typical repair: NZ$700–NZ$1,200 in New Zealand · A$720–A$1,240 in Australia
What to look for: Press the carpet in the 2nd/3rd-row footwells and boot for damp, and check the tail lamp lenses for condensation.
Why it matters: A tail-lamp leak left unfixed keeps wetting the carpet and can lead to rust and mould; new clips with packing plus sealant is the fix, but wet carpet, smells and mould add to the cost.
Typical repair: NZ$100–NZ$600 in New Zealand · A$100–A$620 in Australia
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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.