Used Honda Civic Transmissions
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Transmission Options
Which transmission does your Civic have?
Automatic Civics have gone from the semi-automatic Hondamatic of 1980 through three-, four- and five-speed automatics to, since 2014, a CVT. Every Si since 1988 and every Type R has been manual only, and the hybrid CVTs and drive units are not shared with other Civics.
Within those groups the versions differ by year and engine, so a transmission has to be matched to the car, not just to the name. Each Civic generation, and what it came with, is listed below.
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Four-speed manual | Base models. |
| Five-speed manual | DX and higher trims. |
| Hondamatic semi-automatic | The driver selects the gear; there is no clutch pedal. |
| Three-speed automatic | Fully automatic. Replaced the semi-automatic Hondamatic during this generation, so match it by model year or VIN. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Four-speed manual | Base 1.3L hatchback. |
| Five-speed manual | 1.5L cars, including the Si. |
| Six-speed manual | 4WD wagon, 1985–1987. A five-speed with an extra Super Low gear below first. |
| Three-speed automatic | 1984–1985. |
| Four-speed automatic | 1986–1987. Replaced the three-speed. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Four-speed manual | Base hatchback. |
| Five-speed manual | Most models, and the only transmission in the Si. |
| Six-speed manual | Real Time 4WD wagon. A five-speed with an extra Super Low gear below first. |
| Four-speed automatic | Every model except the Si, including the 4WD wagon. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Five-speed manual | Every model, and the only transmission in the CX, VX and Si. |
| Four-speed automatic | DX, LX and EX. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Five-speed manual, D-series | CX, DX, HX, LX and EX. |
| Five-speed manual, B-series | Si coupe, 1999–2000, which came with nothing else. It does not interchange with the D-series manual. |
| Four-speed automatic | DX, LX, EX and VP, and the only transmission in the GX. |
| CVT | HX coupe. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Four-speed automatic | Gasoline 1.7L cars except the HX coupe. |
| Five-speed manual | DX, LX, EX, HX and the 2003–2005 Civic Hybrid, and the only transmission in the Si. |
| CVT | HX coupe and Civic Hybrid, and the only transmission in the GX. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Five-speed automatic | 1.8L cars and the GX. |
| Five-speed manual | 1.8L cars. |
| Six-speed manual | Si only. |
| Hybrid CVT | Civic Hybrid. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Five-speed automatic | 1.8L cars in 2012–2013; Civic Natural Gas to 2015. |
| CVT | Gasoline 1.8L cars, 2014–2015. |
| Five-speed manual | 1.8L cars. |
| Six-speed manual | Si only. |
| Hybrid CVT | Civic Hybrid. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| CVT | 2.0L and 1.5L turbo cars, all trims except Si and Type R. |
| Six-speed manual | Some 2.0L and hatchback trims, and the only transmission in the Si and Type R. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| CVT | All trims except the Si, Type R and hybrids. |
| Six-speed manual | Some 2022–2024 hatchback trims, and the only transmission in the Si and Type R. |
| Two-motor hybrid drive | Civic Hybrid, 2025 on. It has no conventional gearbox. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Automatic, CVT or manual
Leaving the hybrids aside, the automatic Civic has been a CVT since 2014, apart from the Civic Natural Gas, which kept a five-speed automatic to 2015. 2006–2013 cars have a five-speed automatic, and 1986–2005 cars a four-speed, except the HX coupe and the 2001–2005 GX, which use a CVT. Earlier cars have a three-speed or a Hondamatic. None of these types interchanges with another.
Si and Type R are manual only
Since 1988 the Si has come only with a manual: a five-speed through 2005 and a six-speed from 2006. The Type R has a six-speed. From 1999 on, the Si’s gearbox and the Type R’s are not the same as a manual in a regular Civic.
Four-wheel-drive wagons
The 1985–1991 4WD wagons use transmissions of their own, with an output that drives the rear wheels, and their manual has an extra Super Low gear. A unit from a front-drive Civic is not a substitute.
Have your VIN ready
Generation, trim, engine and body style all decide which unit a Civic takes. Your VIN settles all four, so we quote the transmission that bolts in.
Common Problems
Common Civic transmission problems
Worn synchros — high-mileage manuals
As a manual Civic piles on miles, its synchronizers wear and the gearbox crunches on quick shifts, usually into second or third. Fresh fluid will not cure worn synchros; the gearbox needs a rebuild or replacing.
Four-speed automatic failure — 2001–2005
The 2001–2005 four-speed automatic is prone to slipping, flaring between gears and then failing outright. Once it slips or loses drive, a fluid change will not save it; the unit needs rebuilding or replacing.
CVT drive-shaft recall — 2014–2015
The control software could put too much pressure on the drive pulley shaft, which could break and lock the front wheels. Honda recalled these cars in 2015 with a software update; check by VIN that it was done.
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FAQ
Civic transmission questions, answered
Which transmission does my Civic have?
Broadly: a Hondamatic or a three-speed automatic, or a four- or five-speed manual, on 1980–1985 cars; a four-speed automatic or a manual from 1986 to 2005, with a CVT in the HX and the 2001–2005 GX; a five-speed automatic or manual from 2006 to 2013; and from 2014 a CVT, with a five-speed manual through 2015 and a six-speed manual on some later trims. The Si from 1988 on and the Type R are manual only, and hybrids have their own units. Your VIN pins down which one your car has.
My 1990s automatic Civic is blinking its D4 light. Do I need a new transmission?
Not necessarily. On the 1992–2000 four-speed automatic, a blinking D4 light means the transmission computer has logged a fault, and a failed shift or lock-up solenoid is a frequent cause. Get the stored code read first.
Can I replace the CVT with a conventional automatic?
No. A CVT Civic’s engine computer and wiring are set up for that transmission, so the replacement has to be a CVT of the same version.
What fluid goes in a Civic CVT?
Honda CVT fluid. Ordinary automatic transmission fluid is not a substitute, so make sure the replacement unit is filled with the right one when it goes in.
Which transmission does the Civic Hybrid use?
The 2003–2015 hybrids use a CVT of their own, and some 2003–2005 cars have a five-speed manual. The 2025-on Civic Hybrid has a two-motor drive with no conventional gearbox. Give us the VIN of any Civic Hybrid and we’ll identify the unit it needs.
Is the transmission covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every transmission we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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