Buy Used Honda Transmissions
A Plus Auto sells inspected, low-mileage used Honda transmissions for the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and more, at a fraction of new or remanufactured prices. Every used Honda transmission is pulled from a carefully sourced donor vehicle, tested against our A+ grade standard, cleaned, photographed, and backed by a one-year warranty.
Shop Used Honda Transmissions by Model
Every Honda model we carry links straight to its live inventory, where you can see the donor vehicles in stock with their year, mileage, and VIN. Because a transmission has to match your Honda’s drivetrain and engine pairing exactly, sending us your VIN is the fastest way to a guaranteed fit.
Honda Accord transmissions
Automatic, CVT, and manual units across four-cylinder and V6 Accords.
Honda Civic transmissions
CVT, conventional automatic, and the sought-after manuals in Si and Sport trims.
Do not see your exact year listed, or shopping an older model?
Browse the full Honda inventory or call with your VIN. Our network reaches well beyond what is on the shelf today.
Why Buy a Used Honda Transmission?
A used Honda transmission costs far less than a new or remanufactured unit, and a rebuild often runs into four figures once labor is added, which makes a low-mileage used transaxle one of the best-value repairs on a Honda. When the rest of the car is sound and only the transmission has failed, dropping in a graded used unit is usually the fastest way back on the road.
The value holds up because a transmission from a low-mileage donor has most of its service life ahead of it. A Honda retired in a collision typically leaves its transmission untouched by whatever ended the car’s life, so a used automatic or CVT from that donor is a strong buy. Compared with a rebuild, whose quality depends entirely on the shop that did the work, a used factory transmission is a complete, Honda-assembled unit that already proved itself on the road.
Weigh the three common paths when a Honda transmission fails:
New transmission from a Honda dealer
Carries full life at the highest price, often more than an older Accord or Civic is worth.
Rebuilt or remanufactured transmission
Depends heavily on the rebuilder and adds significant labor to the bill.
Quality used transmission
Is a complete factory unit at the lowest cost when sourced from a low-mileage, documented donor.
Honda Transmission Types We Stock
Honda uses several transmission types across its lineup, and matching the right one is more involved than matching an engine, because the transmission has to suit your drivetrain, engine, and model year together. Identify your type first, then confirm the interchange. The Honda transmissions you will encounter most:
- CVT (continuously variable transmissions), used in the modern Civic, CR-V, HR-V, and Accord, which deliver smooth, efficient operation and are strong used buys when sourced from a low-mileage, well-maintained donor.
- Conventional automatic transmissions, the multi-speed automatic transaxles in the Pilot, Odyssey, Passport, Ridgeline, and older Accords and Civics.
- Manual transmissions, prized in the Civic Si, Type R, and Sport trims and select Accords, and often among the more forgiving used-transmission purchases since the main wear items are the synchros and the clutch.
- Hybrid transmission components, in the Insight and hybrid Accord and CR-V, where the transmission is integrated with the hybrid system.
What Honda Buyers Ask Us About Transmissions
Buying the right transmission means knowing the questions specific to Honda, and we would rather cover them before you order than have you find out afterward. A few come up regularly:
- Older V6 5-speed automatics. Some early-2000s Accord and Odyssey V6 models developed a reputation for automatic transmission trouble. If you are shopping one of these, donor mileage and history matter even more, and we help you find a sound low-mileage unit or weigh your options.
- Is a used Honda CVT a safe buy? Yes, when it comes from a low-mileage donor and you keep up with Honda’s CVT fluid service. A CVT is more sensitive to fluid condition than a conventional automatic, so we prioritize documented, low-mileage donors for these and share the history with you.
- Matching drivetrain and engine. A CR-V or Pilot transmission must match front-wheel or all-wheel drive and the correct engine pairing, so a unit that looks right for the year can still be wrong for your trim. Matching by VIN and interchange settles it.
Being upfront about these is part of how we earn trust. Every transmission we sell is inspected and graded regardless, and we help you match the unit that fits your Honda and your budget.
How to Match the Right Honda Transmission
Match a used Honda transmission by your VIN and interchange number, confirming the transmission type, drivetrain, and engine pairing all at once, because a near-match that does not interchange will not bolt up or shift correctly. Transmission fitment is less forgiving than engine fitment, which is why this step matters so much.
Here is what we verify with every buyer:
VIN and interchange match
The single most important check, since it accounts for transmission type, model year, and electronics in one number.
Drivetrain layout
Because front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Honda transmissions are not interchangeable, which matters on the CR-V, Pilot, and Passport.
Engine pairing
Since a transmission is engineered to mate to a specific engine, and a four-cylinder unit will not correctly serve a V6 Honda.
Donor mileage and a real photo
A real photo of the actual transmission you will receive, never a stock image.
Warranty terms
Backed by our standard one-year warranty with options to extend coverage and add labor protection, which is especially worth having on a transmission given the heavy install labor.
Why Buy Your Honda Transmission From A Plus Auto?
Every used Honda transmission we sell is graded against our A+ standard, cleaned in-house, photographed from multiple angles, and warrantied for a year, drawn from an inventory of more than 100,000 graded parts and a nationwide sourcing network. What you see online is what lands on your doorstep.
Transmissions are expensive to install, so buying a tested, graded unit rather than an as-is one off a junkyard shelf protects you from the worst outcome: paying labor twice. Our transmissions are inspected, not pulled blind, so condition is known before you pay. Donor mileage and history travel with every unit. Orders ship within 24 hours, cleaned and protected. And a real warranty, with labor-protection options, stands behind each transmission. If you are also facing engine work, our used Honda engines are held to the same standard.
From our warehouse at 2125 Catnip Hill Road in Nicholasville, KY, we are a short drive from Lexington and easy to reach across central Kentucky, from Louisville and Georgetown to Richmond, Danville, and Frankfort. Local buyers can arrange pickup, and we ship used Honda transmissions to owners, mechanics, and shops nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Used Honda Transmissions
How much does a used Honda transmission cost?
The price of a used Honda transmission depends on the model, transmission type, and donor mileage, with a used unit typically costing a fraction of a new or rebuilt transmission. A V6 automatic or an all-wheel-drive unit runs higher than a four-cylinder front-wheel-drive transaxle, and a low-mileage donor commands more than a high-mileage one. Send us your VIN for an exact quote.
Are used Honda transmissions reliable?
Yes, a used Honda transmission from a low-mileage, well-documented donor is reliable, especially when it comes from a vehicle retired by a collision rather than mechanical failure, since the transmission is usually untouched by the crash. Every unit we sell is tested against our A+ grade standard and backed by a one-year warranty.
Is a used Honda CVT a good buy?
Yes, a used Honda CVT is a good buy when it comes from a low-mileage donor and you keep up with Honda’s CVT fluid service. Because a CVT is more sensitive to fluid condition than a conventional automatic, we prioritize documented, low-mileage donors for these units and share the donor history with you.
How do I know which Honda transmission fits my vehicle?
Match the transmission by your VIN and interchange number, which accounts for transmission type, drivetrain, engine pairing, and model year all at once. A CR-V or Pilot transmission must also match front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Give our team your VIN and we confirm the exact interchange before you buy.
Do you sell used Honda manual transmissions?
Yes, we stock and source manual transmissions for Honda models including the Civic Si, Type R, Sport trims, and select Accords. Manuals are often among the more forgiving used-transmission buys, since the main wear items are the synchros and the clutch, and the clutch is typically replaced during the swap anyway.
Can I get a used Honda transmission near Lexington, KY?
Yes. Our warehouse is in Nicholasville, about 15 minutes south of Lexington, so central Kentucky customers can arrange local pickup, and we ship nationwide for everyone else. We serve buyers across Lexington, Louisville, Georgetown, Richmond, Frankfort, and beyond.
Does a used Honda transmission come with a warranty?
Yes, every used Honda transmission includes our standard one-year warranty, with options to extend coverage and add labor protection. Labor protection is especially worth considering on a transmission, since the install labor is significant and it protects you if a unit ever needs to come back out.
Find Your Used Honda Transmission Today
Ready to replace your Honda transmission without overpaying? Find your model above to browse live inventory, or search the full Honda parts inventory by year, model, and part type. Every used Honda transmission is inspected, graded A+, cleaned, photographed, and backed by a one-year warranty. Send us your VIN or submit a part inquiry, and get the right transmission matched to your Honda the first time.