cvt transmission reliability?

I personally would avoid any vehicle that has a CVT transmission. There have been many issues with them from several manufacturers. I you do decide to get one I would strongly suggest extended warranty.

I agree with Bob. I test drove a 2014 Corolla and a 2014 Camry, decided not to buy either, partly because of the CVT. For one thing they are sluggish on acceleration, the Camry was a regular dog from 0-40..but then took off like a rocket. I don't like the idea of a transmission driven by a belt.

After 100k with a 4cyl cvt I wouldn't hesitate with another Honda...A little getting use to but concentrated on the fuel savings and smooth shifting...( I could put into sport mode and have a little fun on the winding roads, very responsive. It is true however, not every manufacturer has a winning formula...check it out.

I have 2016 Accord Sport. Love the cvt trans. Commute 900 miles per week. 85k and only problem was daytime running light particularly burned out. You need the entire headlight assembly. Honda want $1,300.00 for the part. Online # Carid parts , fixed me up for a little over $300. Self install intimidating but not too bad

Just reading this thread 3 years late, but do know that responder FordNut's claim that the 2014 Camry he test drove had a CVT is false. They have 6 speed geared transaxles which had been on the market and proven reliable since 2010 for the I4 equipped U760E and 2007 for the V6 equipped U660E. The 2014 Corolla he drove may have had a CVT (K313) but there was a 4 speed geared transaxle option (U341E) as well depending on trim level.

Have 2015 accord sport and cvt did get a little getting used to but a few seconds warmup cured the hesitation...also I changed transmission oil at 40k mi instead of waiting for dash lite indicator and mileage is 30 mpg overall and as much as 37 hwy if I keep it no more than 70....really! Will change transmission oil again at 65k....live in Dallas so heat is a consideration

My daughters 2015 Accord Sport CVT with just over 90K miles and transmission failed. Honda wants $10K for a new transmission. No re-manufactured transmissions available. I didn't find any transmission shops that have rebuilt this model or that could get parts for them. I wouldn't buy another CVT. I'll let one of you that like them buy this one after a wrecking yard transmission is put in.

You supposed to change transmission fluid every 30000 miles. Putting 90000 miles on fluid change is like putting 20000 miles on a oil change. That why transmission failed. You would have same result u put almost 100000 miles on any transmission without changing the fluid.

I haaaate cvt transmissions, total garbage especially Nissan's. "If" I had to choose a car with a cvt I'd go with Toyota. That being said I'd never buy a car with a cvt. I prefer "standard" transmissions, my every car I've bought has has a manual transmission except for two which I couldn't pass up the deals on them. My current car is a 96 Honda Accord ex 5 spd manual with 313,xxx on it.

I just bought a Honda Civic, 2015, on the advice of TV and YouTube celerity mechanic Scotty Kilmer. He said Honda had the best CVT and presented very few problems. It's true they take getting used to and take time to "wind up" when you first get on the accelerator. Test drive before you buy and see if you can live with it. Remember that the whole idea is you get great fuel economy. You cannot even do a manual transmission and get the MPG you can from a CVT. I get about 39MPG on the expressway at night with no traffic which exceeds its rating.

Scotty isn't going to pay to fix your CVT when it craps out! Internet experts like him are ENTERTAINMENT! You will have to save a LOT of gas to pay for another transmission!

Yes had 2013 Altima with cvt, took the best of care. Cvt failed 74k. Would NEVER BUY CVT again. Total junk. Yeah got great gas mileage but the $ you save on gas you'll have to buy another transmission with it. JUNK!!

Yeah I agree with Jason. I had a 98 Honda Accord that runs like a dream. I bought a preowned 16 Nissan Altima at 72k miles 10 months ago & here I am at 96k with a failed transmission. What a waste of time & money.

2013 Accord EX-L CVT out. under warranty at 73k, I asked Honda when I hit 60k if I needed any additional service and they said NO... WTH Everything is saying I need to change my transmission fluid.. maybe if I just did this then it wouldnt have gone out? But who knows... now getting a replacement with 24k on it... do I sell the car or keep it and Pray that it lasts? I have 27k left on my warranty then keep it or sell it is the question.

Honda Accord 2013 bought it brand new didnt know my had a CVT untill started to fail the transmission at aprox 70k Always changed the motor oil at dealer and they never told me I have to change the CVT oil. Had the extented warranty for nothing because it was my mistake. Changed the CVT oil at 90k miles and is now worst when the car is cold. Im now used to the CVT failing and dont know to wait it break down or get it repair now.

The transmission shop that replaced my CVT at 73k...said even working at a transmission shop he would NEVER by a car that is CVT. My replacement CVT has 24k on it... I'll be replacing my car in a year before I hit 100k. My video if plays is what my car was doing...

so if you know how to drive a manual car is it a better tranny?

CVT is in alot of newer cars. I just bought a 2020 Kia Optima an automatic NON CVT. My accord was the first year honda did CVT..it was on its 3rd transmission at 83k.... if I bought another car worh CVT I would get a newer car with an extended warranty!!

Really wish there was a clear cut answer to this. I have no problem with the way a CVT accelerates. If you put your foot into it the controller figures out what you want and gets with the program. And I like the gas mileage. As for traditional transmission being more reliable. Have owned 3 different cars with them (prefer manual but impossible to get these days). One failed at 70K. The other I sold at about 60K. The latest has 102K without failure but its acting like its going and I replaced the fluid every 30K. Have a Nissan CVT that was working fine at 60K but the dealer found an error code and they insisted on replacing it under warranty. Went in for brakes and came out with a new transmission. Go figure. The idea of 8, 9 and 10 speed traditional transmission scare the H*** out of me. Do you know how many clutches and valves are in them? That can't make them more reliable or cheaper to repair. We owe all of this nonsense to government regulation.

2014 Honda Accord EXL CVT. changed the transmission fluid at 54K, 87K, and now about to change it at 108K. My transmission (knock on wood) performed like a dream. Shifts well. Took it cross country. Never had an issue with it. I have more issue with head lights burning out every year and my car battery dying every 18 months (on 4th battery now)

45,000 miles on a 2015 Accord EX-L. No issues at all. Something to keep in mind is when shifting from drive to reverse and vice-versa, give it a second or two for the transmission to adjust. I'm certain that enough times of not doing this or letting the CVT do its thing has led to lots of issues over time.

I have a 2015 Honda Civic SE with a 170,000 miles on it and have not had any issues with my cvt . I get the trans fluid changed every time the maintenance minder tells me to. Also have a HRV with 80,000 also no issues.

Had a 2015 Accord EX, Sadly it got totaled this year I drove it a lot, 120 000 miles, and never had transmission issues. Changed the fluid first time around 50,000 then around 85,000. I'm in Texas.

Have a 2015 honda accord sport. Performed recommended fluid changes.. The cvt went bad without warning at 210K miles. In my opinion, not bad. Hope to get another 200K off of the replacement.

I'm looking for a used manual.

I have a 2014 Honda Accord LX. Oiled changed on schedule and all maintenance done as scheduled. I just hit 93k miles and the transmission went out. There was no warning, slipping, etc. The car was running smoothly on cruise control and made a sudden sound and the speed decreased. The vehicle wild not move forward or in reverse. The only fix was to replace the transmission. I HIGHLY advise to buy any car without a CVT. Very disappointed in Honda.

Decidi comprar mi accord 2015 con cvt, por que el sentra de mi novia esta equipado con una y lleva 200k milla y todo bien con el auto. Asi que pense el mio deberia durar igual o más pero no ha sido asi se a estropeado a los 60k, creo que esto de las cvt es cuestion de suerte.

I bought a prius. No transmission. Mew battery in 10 years is far cheaper than a whole new trans.

2014 Honda Accord Sport CVT transmission went out with 240k miles. Religiously changed the transmission oil since new and it went out while driving. No warning signs or anything. The engine starts right up but transmission won't engage any gears. Been calling around local transmission shops and two shops already told me they don't touch em. Dealer wants $5k+ to replace. How they heck am I supposed to get my car back on the road if none of the shops will touch it?!?