CVT, automatic & manual for the Civic, Accord, CR-V, Jazz, Ballade and HR-V. Remember a modern Honda "automatic" is usually a CVT — match yours by model, year and engine. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
CVT · Automatic · Manual · Illustrative
Honda CVT (Jazz, Ballade, HR-V, CR-V, Civic 1.5T), torque-converter autos (Civic, Accord, CR-V K24) and manual transaxles. Suppliers cover the full Honda range.
A Jazz auto is a CVT; an old Civic auto is a torque-converter box — different units entirely. On CVTs the case code varies by build plant, so tell us your model, year and engine for an exact match.
Compare used OEM, reconditioned and new options — and ask each supplier about CVT condition and warranty, since the modern CVT is the box most likely to be replaced.
Honda Gearboxes
Indicative SA pricing by model and transmission. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Automatic Popular Code: Honda CVT (verify by case stamp) · CVT automatic
Automatic Popular Code: Honda CVT (verify by case stamp) · CVT automatic
Automatic Popular Code: B7XA · BGRA · BAYA · 4–5 speed automatic
Automatic Code: MCTA / BCLA / MFKA · MRVA / MCVA / MZHA · 4–5 speed automatic
Automatic Code: BMXA / SLXA · SPCA · 4–5 speed automatic
Manual Code: Honda 5/6-speed manual · 5–6 speed manual
Product images are illustrative only — the exact gearbox varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by model and transmission. Actual quotes depend on kilometres, condition, and used vs reconditioned — and the exact unit confirmed by case stamp.
| Model / Gearbox | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Jazz / Ballade / HR-V — Honda CVT | R3,500 – R12,500 |
| CR-V (2017+) / Civic 1.5T — Honda CVT | R8,500 – R16,500 |
| V6 Accord (J30) — TC automatic | R5,500 – R14,000 |
| Accord 2.4 / CR-V K24 — TC automatic | R5,500 – R33,700 |
| Civic D17 / R18 — TC automatic | R2,250 – R6,500 |
| Civic / Jazz / Accord — manual | R1,200 – R9,300 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Honda gearbox comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Stripped, rebuilt with new wear parts and set up to spec.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Honda splits into two families — conventional torque-converter automatics, and the belt-and-pulley CVT plus the manuals. They look similar but share no parts. Find yours below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact unit.
Conventional autos with fixed gears — older Civics, K24 and the V6
The classic Honda failure box — the 1998–2002 4-speed B7XA is notorious for 2nd/3rd-gear clutch failure. Later BAYA units are more robust.
The more robust 4/5-speed auto behind the 2.4 K24 (MCTA/BCLA/MFKA on Accord; MRVA/MZHA on CR-V). Imported units can run high.
The older Civic autos — BMXA/SLXA on the 1.7 (D17) and the 5-speed SPCA on the 1.8 (R18). Among the cheaper Honda autos to source.
The belt-and-pulley CVT plus the plain manual transaxles
A belt-and-pulley CVT — not a torque-converter auto. In SA a Jazz, Ballade or HR-V "automatic" is this box. The 2014–21 unit is shudder-prone.
The newer CR-V and turbo Civic also run a Honda CVT, not a torque-converter auto. Case code varies by build plant — confirm by case stamp.
The 5/6-speed manual across the Civic, Jazz and Accord — the cheapest and simplest Honda box to source and repair.
Honda's CVT is a belt-and-pulley box, not a torque-converter or dual-clutch — and the 2014–15 Civic/Jazz CVT had a recall. Confirm the exact box by case stamp / VIN before you source a unit, because a CVT and a torque-converter auto share no parts.
Still not sure? and suppliers will confirm the exact gearbox for you.
On the CVT especially, some of these can be a fluid or valve-body issue rather than a dead box — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A Honda box — the CVT most of all — lives or dies on clean, correct fluid and gentle heat. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
With Honda the single most important thing is knowing whether your "automatic" is a true automatic or a CVT. On the modern Jazz, Ballade and HR-V it's a CVT (a belt-and-pulley box) — the SA Ballade is CVT-only — while the older Civic (D17/R18), the 2.4 K24 Accord and CR-V, and the V6 Accord all use conventional torque-converter automatics. They look similar but share no internals and won't interchange. If you're weighing up the engine at the same time, it's worth comparing a used Honda engine so you can plan the whole job — see the related-parts links below.
A CVT has no fixed gears; it varies the ratio continuously over a steel belt or chain running on pulleys, which is why a worn pulley or stretched belt shows up as shudder, slip or power loss. The 2014–21 Honda CVT is the box that drives the most replacement demand — and because the exact case code varies by build plant, suppliers match it by the case stamp, your model, year and engine rather than a single part number. The torque-converter autos are coded more reliably (BMXA/SLXA on the 1.7 Civic, SPCA on the 1.8, B7XA/BGRA/BYBA on the V6 Accord, MCTA/BCLA/MFKA on the 2.4 K24).
CVT shudder and harsh shifts can sometimes be a fluid or valve-body issue rather than a dead box, and the V6 Accord auto is famous enough that a proper diagnosis is worth it before committing to a full unit. If the car is older and you're weighing up the spend, it's also worth checking what it's worth for scrap first. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Honda gearbox suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
A used Honda manual starts around R1,200 and runs to about R9,300 for a Jazz 1.5. Older torque-converter autos (Civic D17/R18) are roughly R2,250 – R6,500. The V6 Accord auto runs R5,500 – R14,000, the 2.4 K24 auto up to about R33,700 on imported units, and Honda CVTs (Jazz, Ballade, HR-V, CR-V, Civic 1.5T) roughly R3,500 – R16,500. Prices depend on used vs reconditioned and the exact unit. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your model.
It depends on the model and year. On the modern Jazz, Ballade and HR-V it is a CVT (a belt/pulley transmission), not a conventional torque-converter automatic — in fact the SA Ballade is CVT-only. The older Civic (D17/R18), the 2.4 K24 Accord and CR-V, and the V6 Accord use conventional torque-converter autos. They are completely different gearboxes and do not interchange, so always tell us your exact model, year and engine when you request a quote.
The 2014–21 Honda CVT is prone to shuddering and judder, and some 2014–15 Jazz/Fit and Civic models were recalled for a CVT pulley-shaft issue. CVTs use a steel belt or chain running on pulleys rather than fixed gears, so worn pulleys and a degraded belt cause slipping and power loss. That is why there is strong replacement demand — and why matching the correct CVT unit by case stamp matters.
Two stand out. The V6 Accord (J30) torque-converter automatic — the 1998–2002 4-speed B7XA — is the classic Honda failure box, with the early 2003–04 units also badly affected. And among modern cars the 2014–21 Honda CVT (Jazz, Ballade, HR-V, CR-V, Civic) drives the biggest current demand. Both are commonly replaced, so suppliers see them regularly — match yours by VIN before you buy.
Three things decide it: your model and year, the engine, and whether it is a manual, a torque-converter automatic or a CVT. For example a modern Jazz auto is a CVT while an older Civic auto is a torque-converter box — totally different units. On CVTs the exact case code varies by build plant, so the case stamp matters. Give your VIN and engine when you request a quote and suppliers will confirm the correct unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket boxes usually 6–12 months. On CVT units it is worth asking specifically what is covered, given their failure history. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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