Honda Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Honda in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $82-$163 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $100-$250 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $102-$306 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $132-$382 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $153-$408 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $153-$306 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $153-$408 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $204-$510 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $204-$612 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $306-$714 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $306-$734 |
| Radiator Replacement | $306-$918 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $331-$535 |
| Alternator Replacement | $408-$918 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $408-$816 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $510-$714 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $612-$1224 |
| Clutch Replacement | $816-$1530 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1530-$3060 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $1836-$2856 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $2100-$5250 |
Common Repairs for Honda
Mechanic's Verdict: Honda
Buy used Honda: look at the CVT fluid change record before anything else — pass on any car that missed the 40,000 km change. The $199 capped service is the best deal in the industry, but indie-shop costs rise once you're out of warranty.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Honda ownership & common problems
What is Honda's warranty in Australia?
5 years / unlimited km — and importantly, Honda has offered this since 2017, not a recent addition. Since moving to the direct Agency Model in July 2021, Honda positions itself as premium-mainstream: sticker prices are higher than rivals, but the cheap $199 capped service is used to lock in owners. Wear items are excluded.
How much does Honda service cost?
Under the post-2021 Agency Model, the first 5 years of capped-price servicing are a flat $199 per visit — the most competitive rate in the Australian market. After warranty, expect $250-$450 per service at an independent Honda specialist. CVT fluid changes (every 40,000 km) add ~$180-$280.
What are the most common Honda repairs?
CVT failure is the big one: the steel drive belt snaps if the fluid isn't changed every 40,000 km, and a replacement is $4,000+. The 2015-2019 CR-V 2.4L is the worst offender. The 1.5L turbo (Civic, CR-V) has an oil-dilution issue in short-trip use. Infotainment reboots round out the common complaints.
Honda service price list Australia — what does each model cost?
At the flat $199 capped rate (first 5 years): Civic, Jazz and HR-V are $199 per visit; CR-V and Accord $199 but with slightly higher parts on the turbo models. Post-warranty at an independent: Civic minor $250-$320, CR-V minor $280-$380, major (transmission fluid + plugs) $550-$800. The CR-V 2.4L CVT fluid change is $180-$280 every 40,000 km — the single most important preventative item. A 60,000 km major on a Civic runs ~$600-$750 indie vs ~$900 dealer.