Honda Jade common problems: what to check before you buy
Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Honda Jade is known for (2001–2018), 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 Jade
Mirrors fold by themselves
Costly if missed
2013–2018 · Electrical
What to look for: Check both mirrors fold and adjust properly eight times over, and ask if one has ever folded while driving.
Why it matters: The notification records 122 cases. Poor plating on the moving contact inside the mirror switch generates wear debris; the debris builds up, oxidises, contact resistance rises and the mirror can fold in while the car is moving or standing. A mirror that folds itself at speed takes away the driver's rear view without warning.
What to look for: Look in the driver's door frame near the latch for small numbered recall stickers, and photograph each one.
Why it matters: Every Japanese recall schedule in this overlay ends with the same line: completed vehicles get a sticker bearing the campaign number near the driver's-side door striker. Nothing in a New Zealand recall lookup covers Japanese campaign numbers, so for an import this sticker cluster is often the only outstanding-work evidence physically on the car.
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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.