Are Honda CVT's Reliable?

We all want to know if Honda will live up to their reputation for reliability. While engines remain strong, CVT's are not their strongest point. In this video we teardown a CVT from a 2017 Honda HRV to see whats inside, how it works and why it failed!

The transmission simple mechanically, with a flexible metal push belt being driven by 2 variators to transfer torque with varying drive ratios. Unfortunately, CVT belt failure is the most common issue with Honda's modern transmissions, even so that Honda extended the warranty on it.

This transmission suffered from a burnt forward reverse clutch, likely due to oil starvation. A blockage was found in the valve body oil pump supply. The fluid smelled burnt and was black, with lots of deposits floating around. While this transmission may have been neglected due to "lifetime transmission fluid", hastening fluid changes may have given it a chance.

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