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Honda Transmission by Model Year

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Honda vehicles are known for their reliability and efficiency, and a significant factor in achieving this reputation is the quality of their transmissions. Over the years, Honda has manufactured a variety of transmissions for different models, engines, and years. Whether you’re a Honda owner looking to perform maintenance on your vehicle or a mechanic looking to diagnose a transmission issue, it is important to know what type of transmission your Honda is equipped with. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of Honda transmissions organized by year, model, and engine size to help you easily identify the transmission in your Honda vehicle and ensure you have the information you need to keep it running smoothly.

At a Glance

  • Why the exact code matters: two Honda of the same year and engine can leave the factory with different transmissions. Fluid spec, filter, solenoids and valve body all differ between them, and the parts are not interchangeable.
  • Where to find it on the car: the transmission case label, the VIN plate on the driver door jamb, and the underhood information label. Honda unit codes are typically a letter and number combination cast or stamped on the case.
  • Fastest method: read the transmission identification directly from the transmission control module with a scan tool. That removes the guesswork entirely.
  • The expensive mistake: Honda automatics require Honda ATF DW-1, which replaced Z1. Universal or multi vehicle ATF in a Honda automatic causes shudder in the torque converter lockup and is one of the most common causes of premature failure in these units. Honda CVTs require HCF-2 and nothing else.
  • Typical fluid service cost: $150 to $350 at an independent shop, $250 to $500 at a Honda dealer.
ModelYearType of TransmissionEngineTransmission Model
A-BOX2013CVT FWDL3 0.7LSS-CVT
ACCORD19904 SP FWDL4 2.2LPX4B
ACCORD19914 SP FWDL4 2.2LMPXA
ACCORD19934 SP FWDL4 2.2LAPX4
ACCORD1995 to 19974 SP FWDV-6 2.7LMPZA
ACCORD1994 to 19974 SP FWDL4 2.2LMPOA/AOYA/BOYA
ACCORD1998 to 20024 SP FWDV6 3.0LBAXA/B7XA
ACCORD2003 to 20075 SP FWDL4 2.4LBCLA
ACCORD2000 to 20075 SP FWDL4 2.0L/2.4LMCTA
ACCORD2003 to 20075 SP FWDL4 2.4LMCLA
ACCORD2003 to 20075 SP FWDV6 3.0LBAYA/MAYA
ACCORD2008 to 20125 SP FWDL4 2.4LM91A
ACCORD2008 to 20125 SP FWDL4 2.0L/2.4LB90A
ACCORD2008 to 20125 SP FWDV6 3.5LB97A
ACCORD20105 SP FWDV6 3.5LP79A
ACCORD2013EVT FWDL4 2.0LECVT
ACCORD2012 to 2013EVT FWDL4 2.4LLL-CVT
ACCORD2012 to 2016CVT FWDL4 2.4LBC5A
ACCORD2013 to 20166 SP FWDV6 3.5LBC7A
ACCORD2013 to 2016EVT FWDL4 2.0LMM5E
ACCORD2015 to 20168 SP FWDL4 2.0LMM8E
ACCORD2013 to 2018EVT FWDL4 2.0LMMSE
ACCORD2013 to 201810 SP FWDL4 2.0LXZXA
ACCORD2018CVT FWDL4 1.5LMOWA
ACCORD HYBRID2005 to 20075 SP FWDV6 3.0LMURA
ACCORD WAGON19914 SP FWDL4 2.2LAPXA
ACTY TRUCK2000 to 20123 SP RWDL3 07.LTBD
ACTY TRUCK2000 to 20124 SP RWD/4X4L3 0.7LTBD
AIR WAVE2005 to 201105/novCVT F/AWDL4 1.5L
AVANCIER2000 to 20034 SP F/AWDL4 2.3LTBD
B-CUV20137 SP FWDL4 1.5LSM-DCT
BRIO2011 to 20124 SP FWDL4 1.2LA SER DEFINIDO
BRIO/AMAZE20135 SP FWDL4 1.2LA SER DEFINIDO
BRIO/AMAZE2012 to 2013CVT FWDL4 1.2LSM-DCT
C-HATCH20135 SP FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
C-NPV2013CVT FWDL4 2.4LLL-CVT
C-SEDAN20135 SP FWDL4 1.8LA SER DEFINIDO
CAPA2000 to 20024 SP FWDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
CAPA2000 to 2002CVT FWDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
CITY2007 to 20104 SP FWDL4 1.3/1.5LBMXA
CITY2009 to 20125 SP FWDL4 1.5L/1.8LGD7A
CITY2008 to 20125 SP FWDL4 1.5LMRMA
CITY2000 to 2012CVT FWDL4 1.3/1.5LSLYA
CITY2001 to 2012CVT FWDL4 1.3/1.5LSWRA
CITY2012 to 20135 SP FWD5 SP FWDBRZA/MZ2A
CITY2013 to 2016CVT FWDL3 1.0L L4 1.23/1.5LSUPER CVT
CIVIC1989 to 19904 SP AWDL4 1.6LS5
CIVIC (EXC. HX)19964 SP FWDL4 1.6LA4RA
CIVIC (EXC. HX)1999 to 20004 SP FWDL4 1.6LB4RA, BDRA,S4RA
CIVIC HX/GX2001CVTL4 1.7LMLYA
CIVIC HYBRID2003 to 2005CVTL4 1.3LSZCA
CIVIC HYBRID2006 to 2007CVTL4 1.7LSMLA/SZCA
CIVIC/DX/EX/LX/GX2006 to 20075 SP FWDL4 1.8LSPCA
CIVIC2006 to 2010CVT FWDL4 1.3LSPSA
CIVIC2013CVT FWDL4 1.8LLL-CVT
CIVIC20149 SP FWDL4 1.6LZF9HP48
CIVIC2012 to 2013CVT FWDL4 1.5LSM-CVT
CIVIC2015 to 2016CVT FWDL3 1.0L L4 1.5LSM CVT
CIVIC20167 SP FWDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
CIVIC20166 SP FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
CIVIC20166 SP FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
CIVIC2016CVT FWDL3 1.0L L4 1.5/2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
CIVIC20168 SP FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
CIVIC2016 to 2018CVT FWDL4 2.0LJDJC
CIVIC2017 to 20189 SP FWDL4 1.6LZF9HP48
C RIDER2013 to 20165 SP FWDL4 1.8LA SER DEFINIDO
CROSSROAD2007 to 20115 SP F/AWDL4 1.8L/2.0LTBD
CROSSROAD2007 to 20115 SP F/AWDL4 1.8/2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
CROSSTOUR2010 to 20115 SP FWDV6 3.5LBBSA
CROSSTOUR2010 to 20115 SP AWDV6 3.5LBBTA
CROSSTOUR2013 to 20156 SP F/4WDV6 3.5LBZDA/BY9A
CR-V1997 to 20044 SP AWDL4 2.0L/2.4LM4TA,MDMA,MRVA
CR-V2005 to 20065 SP FWDL4 2.4LMKYA, GPLA
CR-V2005 to 20065 SP AWDL4 2.4LMKZA, GPPA
CR-V20075 SP FWDL4 2.4LMZJA
CR-V20075 SP AWDL4 2.4LMZHA
CR-V2008 to 20105 SP AWDL4 2.4LBZHA
CR-V2008 to 20105 SP FWDL4 2.4LBZJA
CR-V2012 to 2013CVT FWDL4 2.0LM-CVT
CR-V2012 to 20145 SP F/4WDL4 2.4LB5RA/BSSA
CR-V2015 to 20169 SP 4WDL4 1.8LZF9HP48
CR-Z2011 to 2013CVT FWDL4 1.5LSM-CVT
DEL SOL1993 to 19974 SP FWDL4 1.6LM24A,S24A
DOMANI20004 SP FWDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
DOMANI2000CVT FWDL4 1.51.6/1.8LA SER DEFINIDO
EDIX2004 to 20094 SP FWDL4 1.7LA SER DEFINIDO
EDIX2004 to 20095 SP FWDL4 1.8/2.0/2.4LA SER DEFINIDO
ELEMENT2008 to 20114 SP FWDL4 2.4LBZKA
ELEMENT2003 to 20064 SP 4X4L4 2.4LMZKA
ELEMENT2007 to 20115 SP FWDL4 2.4LMNZA
ELEMENT2007 to 20115 SP 4X4L4 2.4LMZKA
ELEMENT2008 to 20115 SP 4X4L4 2.4LBZNA
ELYSION2012 to 20135 SP F/AWDL4 2.4LA SER DEFINIDO
ELYSION2006 to 20125 SP F/AWDV6 3.0L 3.5LA SER DEFINIDO
ELYSION2015 to 2016CVT FWDL4 2.4LA SER DEFINIDO
FIT2007 to 20085 SP FWDL4 1.5LSMMA/MP5A/SP5A
FIT2009 to 20125 SP FWDL4 1.5LGD7A
FIT2009 to 2012CVT FWDL4 1.3LM4VA
FIT2013 to 20167 SP F/4WDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
FIT2014 to 2018EVT FWDL4 1.5LECVT
FIT ARIA2003 to 2012CVT FWDL4 1.6LSLYA
FREED2008 to 20125 SP FWDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
FREED20167 SP F/4WDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
HR-V2000 to 2005CVT F/AWDL4 1.6LA SER DEFINIDO
INSIGHT2001 to 2006CVTL3 1.0LMHTA
INSIGHT2010 to 2012CVTL4 1.3LSBLA
INSPIRE2003 to 20125 SP FWDV6 3.0/3.5LA SER DEFINIDO
JADE2013 to 20165 SP FWDL4 1.8LA SER DEFINIDO
JAZZ2008 to 20124 SP FWDL4 1.5LBMXA
JAZZ2003 to 2008CVT FWDL4 1.5LSLYA
LIFE2000 to 20033 SP FWDL3 0.7LA SER DEFINIDO
LOGO1996 to 20013 SP FWDL4 1.3LA SER DEFINIDO
ODYSSEY1995 to 19984 SP FWDL4 2.2/2.3LMPJA,MDWA
ODYSSEY1999 to 20014 SP FWDV6 3.5LB7YA / B7TA
ODYSSEY2002 to 20045 SP FWDV6 3.5LBYBA
ODYSSEY2005 to 20075 SP FWDV6 3.5LBGRA / PGRA
ODYSSEY2007 to 20125 SP FWDV6 3.5LP36A/B36A
ODYSSEY2011 to 20135 SP FWDV6 3.5LPV1A
ODYSSEY20116 SP FWDV6 3.5LMV2A
ODYSSEY20126 SP FWDV6 3.5LBYKA
ODYSSEY2013 to 20166 SP FWDV6 3.5LPYRA
ODYSSEY2013 to 2016CVT F/4WDL4 2.4LA SER DEFINIDO
ODYSSEY2015 to 2016CVT FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
ODYSSEY20169 SP FWDV6 3.5LZF9HP48
ORTHIA2000 to 20024 SP F/AWDL4 1.8L/2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
PASSPORT1994 to 20024 SP RWDL4 2.6L V6 3.2L4L30E
PILOT2003 to 20065 SP AWDV6 3.5LBVGA
PILOT20065 SP FWDV6 3.5LBVLA
PILOT20075 SP AWDV6 3.5LPVGA
PILOT20075 SP FWDV6 3.5LPVLA
PILOT2009 to 20125 SP FWDV6 3.5LPN4A/PN3A
PILOT2015 to 20169 SP F/4WDV6 3.5LZF9HP48
PRELUDE1990 to 19914 SP FWDL4 2.0/2.1LPY8A,MY8A
PRELUDE1992 to 20014 SP FWDL4 2.2MP1A,M6HA
RIDGELINE2009 to 20125 SP AWDV6 3.5LPSFA
RIDGELINE2006 to 20075 SP AWDV6 3.5LBJFA, MJFA
S6002015 to 2016CVT RWDL3 0.7LA SER DEFINIDO
S-MX2000 to 20024 SP F/4WDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
STEP WAGON2015 to 2016CVT F/4WDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
STEP WAGON2009 to 20155 SP 4WDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
STREAM2002 to 20064 SP F/4WDL4 1.7LBMXA
STREAM2002 to 20145 SP F/4WDL4 1.8L 2.0LMRMA
STREAM2006 to 2014CVT FWDL4 2.0LA SER DEFINIDO
SPIRIOR2009 to 20115 SP FWDL4 2.0L 2.4LA SER DEFINIDO
THATS2002 to 20053 SP F/4WDL3 0.7LA SER DEFINIDO
VEZEL2013 to 2016CVT F/4WDL4 1.5L 1.6LA SER DEFINIDO
VEZEL2013 to 20167 SP F/4WDL4 1.5LA SER DEFINIDO
WR-V2016 to 2018CVT FWDL4 1.2/1.5LSM-CVT
ZEST2006 to 20124 SP F/4WDL3 0.7LA SER DEFINIDO

You can also look up the transmission fitted to your car by VIN using a Honda VIN decoder tool, which is the most reliable method when a vehicle has been through several owners or has had work done.

Find the transmission code on the car itself

The table above covers what was normally fitted, but options, mid year changes and previous repairs mean the only certain answer comes from the vehicle. Honda prints the transmission code on the vehicle information label, usually found in the engine bay or on the driver’s door jamb alongside the paint code and the VIN. It appears as a short alphanumeric code such as BMXA, MDMA or SLXA for automatics.

The code is also stamped or cast into the transmission casing itself, which is the final authority on a car that has had a replacement unit fitted at some point. If you are buying parts for a used Honda with unknown history, that stamping is worth finding before ordering anything, because a swapped transmission will not match what the VIN says should be there.

Never put the wrong fluid in a Honda transmission

This is the single most expensive mistake associated with identifying a Honda transmission, and it is why getting the type right matters beyond simple curiosity.

Honda conventional automatics take Honda ATF, currently sold as DW-1, which replaced the older Z1. Honda continuously variable transmissions take a completely different fluid, Honda HCF-2, which replaced HCF-1. These are not interchangeable in either direction. A CVT uses a steel belt or chain running between pulleys and depends on a fluid formulated to grip rather than to slip. Filling a CVT with automatic transmission fluid causes the belt to slip against the pulleys and destroys the unit, often within a few hundred miles, and the damage is not repairable by draining it out again.

Universal or multi vehicle fluids claiming to cover Honda applications are a false economy on either type. The transmission is one of the most expensive components on the car and the fluid is one of the cheapest, so buy the correct Honda specification.

Change the fluid even when nothing says to

Honda transmissions have a reputation for longevity that owes a great deal to fluid changes, and a surprising number of people never do one because no warning light ever asks for it. A drain and fill every thirty thousand miles or so, more often for towing or heavy stop start use, is among the cheapest insurance available on these cars.

Do a drain and fill rather than a pressure flush. Honda has consistently advised against power flushing its transmissions, and a drain and fill only exchanges part of the volume, so repeating it two or three times at short intervals is the usual approach on a neglected car. If the existing fluid is very dark and burnt smelling on a high mileage transmission that is already slipping, be aware that a change at that point sometimes precedes a failure rather than preventing one, simply because the transmission was already at the end of its life.

If the transmission is already misbehaving, read the codes before assuming the worst. Shift quality problems are often caused by a sensor, a solenoid or an outdated control module calibration rather than by internal wear, and a reflash is a fraction of the cost of a rebuild. A full system scanner that accesses the Honda transmission module will show the stored codes and live data that a generic reader cannot reach.

What This Repair Costs

RepairTypical total cost
Fluid and filter service, DIY$70 to $180
Fluid and filter service, independent shop$180 to $400
Fluid and filter service, dealer$300 to $650
Valve body or solenoid pack$600 to $1,800 installed
Rebuild or replacement$2,500 to $5,500

Rough US estimates for planning, not quotes. Prices vary widely by model, parts brand and region, so get a written quote before committing.

Buying the right parts starts with identifying the right unit. Every row above gets more expensive if the first step is a guess.

When to Stop and Hand It Over

  • The unit is slipping, flaring or shuddering. Identify it, but do not expect a fluid change to cure mechanical wear.
  • You find metal in the pan during a service.
  • The car has no dipstick and the level must be set at a specific fluid temperature.

Reading the Transmission ID From the Car

VIN decoders and parts catalogues get this wrong often enough to cost people money, because mid year production changes are not always reflected. The car itself knows which unit it has, and the transmission control module will tell you.

The YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro reads Honda transmission control module data including the unit identification and software version, along with transmission specific fault codes that a generic OBD2 reader cannot see. If you are about to order a valve body, a solenoid pack or a filter kit, confirming the unit first is worth the few minutes it takes.

Honda recommends drain and fill rather than a high pressure flush on most of these units. Three drain and fills spaced a few hundred miles apart replaces most of the fluid without disturbing deposits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the transmission code on a Honda?

It is stamped on a label on the transmission case, usually near the top or the front. A Honda dealer can also find it from your VIN.

Can I use universal ATF in my Honda?

Honda recommends its own fluids, such as ATF DW-1 for conventional automatics and HCF-2 for many CVTs. Universal fluids have been linked to shift problems in some Hondas.

Which Honda automatics had known problems?

Some early 2000s V6 Accord and Odyssey automatics had a reputation for failures. If you are buying an older Honda, check the service history for regular fluid changes.

Related guides: Troubleshooting Honda Transmission Problems · Check Honda Transmission Fluid | No Dipstick Present

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  1. hi there,does anyone know if a 2008 transmission will fit in a 2006 Honda Odyssey? same motor and everything, just different years.

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