The Honda SWRA continuously variable transmission was assembled at a Japanese plant from 2001 to 2008 and installed in Jazz and Fit models with the 1.3-liter L13A and 1.5-liter L15A engines. All-wheel drive versions of these cars were equipped with a similar transmission, designated SWSA.
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 | 5.4 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.2 |
| Maintenance | every 40 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda SWRA
Using the example of a 2003 Honda Jazz with a 1.5 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.367 – 0.407 |
| Reverse | 4.226 |
| Final Drive | 5.777 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Fit 1 (GD) in 2001 – 2007;
- Honda Jazz 1 (GD) in 2001 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the Honda SWRA gearbox
- With proper maintenance, such a CVT can easily reach 250,000 km;
- And then it’s much easier to buy a used transmission; it’s cheaper than any repair;
- The main problems are belt wear and chipped steel components;
- The second most common problem is humming bearings, the weakest on the input shaft;
- Also, a common cause of transmission vibrations is the destruction of its left support.
