Honda L15A
The power units of this series are considered very reliable and have no weaknesses.
Honda Freed engines
The Honda Freed is a Japanese compact van from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured since 2008, assembled in Indonesia and Japan. The base for the car is the Honda Jazz model. Since 2011, a hybrid modification of the car has been produced. There are three versions of the model – 5-, 7- and 8-seater. The car is exported mainly to the countries of Southeast Asia. Since 2016, the second generation of the Freed model has been produced in assembly workshops in Japan.
The Honda Freed was offered with 4 engines since 2008 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.5 liters, power output from 90 to 205 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda LEA (about 300,000 km).
Honda Freed engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Freed 1 (GB) 2008–2016 | |||||||
| Honda L15A | 2008–2016 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda LEA | 2011–2016 | 1.5 L R4 | 99–124 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Freed 2 (GB5) 2016–present | |||||||
| Honda L15B | 2016–present | 1.5 L R4 | 132–205 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | chain | 3.7 L | ~275,000 km |
| Honda LEB | 2016–2024 | 1.5 L R4 | 132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
Honda Freed engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Freed?
Honda Freed 1 (GB) (2008–2016): Honda L15A and Honda LEA; Honda Freed 2 (GB5) (2016–present): Honda L15B and Honda LEB.
Which Honda Freed engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Freed engines are: Honda LEA — about 300,000 km; Honda LEB — about 300,000 km; Honda L15A — about 275,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda Freed engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda L15A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15B — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda LEA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda LEB — 3.6 L (5W-20).
Does the Honda Freed have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Honda L15A, Honda L15B, Honda LEA and Honda LEB.
Was the Honda Freed available with a diesel engine?
No, all Honda Freed engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Honda LEA
A very reliable engine: 300,000 km without major repairs is not unusual.
Honda L15B
These motors are still little produced and characteristic malfunctions have not yet been identified.
Honda LEB
There is little information about failures so far; forums mostly discuss minor noises and vibrations.
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