05-12-2015:
Report of sticking parking brake system on new 2015/65 reg Honda Jazz.
13-04-2016:
Complaint of TPMS valve breaking off at a garage airline. Only £10 to replace, but massively time consuming and inconvenient.
20-07-2016:
Complaint of "fierce" clutch take-up and judder from drivetrain of March 2016 Honda Jazz 1.3iVTEC manual.
21-07-2016:
Complaint of problems with Connect radio system of October 2015 Jazz, not resolved by a software update.
01-06-2017:
Complaint of over active power assistance to brakes of ex-demo Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC purchased in February 2017.
10-01-2018:
Complaint of over sensitivity of valve based TPMS on a Jazz that can set off alarms for a disparity of a mere 2PSI.
21-02-2018:
Report of Honda dealer advising owner of Jazz to have manual transmission oil changed at 2 year/13,000 mile service at cost of £75. Probably to ensure no shrapnel gets into the transmission bearings, an old failure problem with Jazz.
05-05-2018:
Report of starter relay failing on 2014 Honda Jazz. Replacement £80.
22-11-2018:
Report of self-dipping headlignts of 2017 Honda Jazz no longer working.
07-01-2019:
Report of parking sensor problems with 2017 Honda Jazz 1.5iVTEC Sport CVT-7 now at 16,000 miles. "Randomly they would switch themselves off and pressing the button had no effect. The only way to get them back on was to stop the car and turn the ignition off then back on, and then the manual switch for the sensors would work. As it was random, Honda initially wouldn’t do anything without proof. So owner had to wait until the fault materialised, then drive straight to the dealer and get them to hook up their computer and get the download whilst the car was in fault mode. They obtained a code and replaced the module. Owner had a couple of repeats since, but nothing like it was, and nothing over the last few months.
24-02-2019:
Report of intermittent failure of front and rear parking sensors, automatic headlight dip and lane deviation sensors. The faults are intermittent working on occasion then switching off sometimes when driving. Owner took it back 5 times, and the dealer has contacted Honda to try and fix the fault but so far nothing has helped and they are waiting to hear from Honda again.
20-05-2019:
Complaint of October 2017 Honda Jazz with 8,000 miles cutting out on four recent occasions while waiting at crossroads or traffic lights. "Just dies completely. After 3 to 4 minutes, it will get going again."
30-05-2019:
Complaint of a/c failure in 2017 Honda Jazz 1.3iVTEC soon after service. Went back to dealer and was re-gassed. Dealer thought losing gas from condenser but wasn't sure and unable to fix. Reader referred to a/c FAQ: /faq/air-conditioning.
18-06-2019:
Report of clutch judder since new in 2018 Honda Jazz 1.3iVTEC, now at 1,500 miles. Dealer unwilling to remedy.
20-07-2019:
Report of failing acceleration in February 2019 Honda Jazz 1.3i-VTEC CVT-7. C annot get above a speed of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Owner took it in to Honda twice, they checked the electronics and cannot find a fault. There is an Adjustable Speed Limiter which the Honda dealer suggested owner must have pressed. But this cannot be activated below 18mph.
21-07-2019:
Report of radio and hands-free phone of May 2018 Honda Jazz "going wrong" after 3 months. Supplying dealer could not fix it. Dealer refused to replace the radio. Dealer claims that he has not witnessed the radio being faulty, but owner says he has. Once dealer had the car for 2 days tryong to fix it. Suggested letter to dealer principal threatening small claims for the cost of repairing/replacing the radio.
09-08-2019:
Report of problem with TPMS of 2015 Honda Jazz crying wolf on a hot day after a tyre had to be replaced with a new one, so about 7mm v/s about 5mm of the other tyre on the same axle. The heat that driving on a hot summers day puts into the air in a tyre can increase its pressure by up to 3PSI and if that takes it over the set disparity in the TPMS, the alarm goes off. Can sometimes by sorted out with a pump, a gauge and some patience. There may be a software fix to make the system less sensitive and only alarm when a greater disparity is detected. (Turned out there is a software fix that de-sensitises the system slightly to allow for the fitting of non standard tyres.)
17-12-2019:
This is one make of clamp: http://www.catsafe.org.uk/ This is the type recommended by Toyota: https://www.vtstore.co.uk/accessories/security/catloc-catalytic-converter-lock This is Toyota's advice: https://blog.toyota.co.uk/catalytic-converter-theft-how-to-protect-your-car
17-12-2019:
Complaint about uncomfortable driver's seat in Honda Jazz. "It feels like a plate or mechanism has been installed just below the upholstery making the seats feel like I’m sitting on cinder blocks." That will be the fuel tank that is located beneath the front seats. No solution to this.
24-04-2023:
Report of a 2017 Honda Jazz breaking down in the live lane of a motorway. Police got the car started but dealer couldn't diagnose the issue. Thought it could be the EGR valve. This has now been replaced and car is running fine.
February 2015
Specification for Honda Jazz announced
The Jazz will be fitted with an efficient 102PS 1.3-litre i-VTEC petrol engine. A refined ride is allied to more responsive and engaging handling, thanks to a new, more rigid and lighter chassis and re-engineered suspension.
High-quality soft-touch materials and thoughtful interior design provide a sophisticated ambience. With a seven-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dash, Honda Connect is a new in-car infotainment system that offers internet browsing and access to real-time news, traffic and weather and numerous internet music stations.
The Advanced Driver Assist System package, which employs a camera and mid-range radar, underpins a comprehensive suite of new advanced safety technologies introduced across Honda's new product line-up during 2015.
Longer by 95mm on the outside and with a 30mm longer wheelbase, new Jazz is endowed with astonishing interior passenger space: leg, shoulder and headroom in the front and rear are unrivalled in the class.
Boot space has been increased to 354 litres with the rear seats in use and 884 litres with the rear seats down. Each of the 60/40 split Magic Seats in the rear can adopt numerous configurations to maximise the versatility of the spacious interior.
In ‘Utility' mode, the rear seat back folds forward as the seat base lowers to create a long, flat floor. In ‘Tall' mode, the rear seat base is locked in a vertical position to leave space from floor to ceiling. ‘Long' mode sees front and rear passenger seat backs fold forward to a horizontal position.
At launch, the Jazz will be available with the highly efficient, highly responsive 1.3 litre i-VTEC petrol engine from Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series. Delivering 102 PS of power at 6,000 rpm, the new engine is mated to a six-speed manual (replacing the previous five-speed unit) or a semi-automatic CVT transmission.
July 2015
UK prices of 2015 Honda Jazz announced
From £13,495 in S trim, £14,595 in SE trim and £15,715 in EX trim. CVT Automatic versions are priced from £14,595 in S trim, £15,695 in SE trim and £16,815 in EX trim.
January 2018
Revised Honda Jazz introduced
Priced at £14,115 for the entry level S grade, the range tops out at £17,155 for the new Sport edition, which features the new 130PS 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine.
With customer deliveries expected to start from February, the new line-up will also include Skyride Blue Metallic as a new colour option.
The 102PS 1.3 i-VTEC engine range will start off at £14,115 on-the-road for the entry-level S model. Specifications are generous across the range, with base-grade S models fitted as standard with convenience features such as air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter and dusk sensing auto lights.
The mid-grade SE model, priced from £15,615 on-the-road, adds front and rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and 15” alloy wheels.
Those opting for the top-grade EX model (from £17,115) will appreciate smart entry and start, automatic climate control and reversing camera. Styling is enhanced with 16-inch alloy wheels and front fog lamps, while LED headlights are now standard addition on the EX.
Brand new to the line-up is the Jazz Sport which features a 130PS 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine. Based on the SE grade the Sport features; a thinner front splitter beneath the lower grille, and triple-strake diffuser to the rear bumper – both finished with a sporty red accent line similar to the Civic Type R, LED headlights, front fog lamps, side sill skirts, a tailgate spoiler and gloss-black 16-inch alloy wheels. The interior features a unique pinstripe pattern on the upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, all of which are enhanced by orange stitching.
May 2019
Reader report when attempting to order a Honda Jazz Sport that the Jazz Sport has been discontinued. Confirmed by Honda that Jazz Sport discontinued due to next gen Jazz with hybrid drivetrain making debut late 2019. Still "a few" Jazz 1.5iVTEC Sports in UK stock.