The Honda SE5A CVT was produced at Honda’s facilities from 2007 to 2014 and was installed in the second-generation Fit, paired with the 1.3-liter L13A and 1.5-liter L15A engines. A modification of this transmission, designated SE7A, is available for the hybrid version of the model.
Multimatic family: MENA, SE5A, SPOA, SLYA, SWRA.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 145 |
| Recommended oil | Honda Multi Matic Fluid |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.6 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.2 |
| Maintenance | every 40 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda SE5A
Using the 2010 Honda Fit with a 1.5-liter engine as an example:
| Forward | 2.419 – 0.421 |
| Reverse | 2.477 |
| Final Drive | 4.908 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Fit 2 (GE) in 2007 – 2014;
- Honda Jazz 2 (GG) in 2011 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the Honda SE5A gearbox
- If you change the transmission oil regularly, it can easily last up to 250,000 km;
- If there are serious problems, a used automatic transmission will cost less than any repair;
- Dirty oil and clogged filters contribute to belt wear, and then to pulley wear;
- After 100,000-150,000 km, bearings may start humming, especially on the input shaft;
- Weak points include short-lived bearings and unreliable electrical components.
