What Is a Honda Manual Transmission?

While not as common in Canada as automatic transmissions, several Honda models are equipped with manual transmissions. These stick-shift vehicles require the driver to shift gears with the clutch and gas pedals. In most manual transmission Honda models, the engine, clutch, and gearbox are all connected. Manual transmissions can have three to six gears, with most having five or six, though a manual transmission can have as many as ten.

What are the common problems in a Honda manual transmission?

Hondas have a reputation for being easy to maintain and cost-effective. Manual transmissions can amplify these qualities because manual transmissions tend to require slightly less maintenance and repair than automatic transmissions, and they usually get better mileage. However, they do require more work from the driver and they’re not perfect.

For example, many drivers of Honda manual transmission vehicles complain about their transmissions slipping gears. This seems to happen most often when trying to shift into second gear, especially in cold weather or in stop-and-go-traffic.

How we diagnose transmission problems

The technicians at Mister Transmission can often tell what’s going wrong with a Honda manual transmission just by listening to the driver describe the symptoms. Some common signs of a problem with n Honda manual transmission include:

  • Weak acceleration
  • Grinding when shifting gears
  • Overheating
  • Slipping out of third gear
  • Check engine light turning on
  • Poor synchronization
  • Noisy in neutral

Manual Honda transmissions need regular service and occasional repairs just like any other transmission does. The clutch is a common fail point. The clutch is integral to a manual transmission, and it goes through a lot. If you own your manual transmission Honda for long enough, you’ll likely need to replace the clutch eventually.

Today, Honda vehicles come with onboard computers. Even though manual transmissions must be operated manually, computerization is still key to helping them function. Onboard computers can make transmissions more efficient and help with diagnosing issues. At Mister Transmission, we can connect your Honda’s onboard computer to our diagnostic equipment to determine your transmission problems. This generates a code telling us where to look. A further road test, lift inspection, and/or pan examination may be necessary.

How Mister Transmission Can Help

At Mister Transmission, we are experts at Honda transmission service, repair, and maintenance. With 60 years of institutional experience, Mister Transmission provides up-to-date training to our technicians so they can service any Honda transmission. We can fix a synchronization issue, replace a manual transmission clutch, and perform any other service you need.

Whether you’re experiencing problems with your Honda’s transmission or it just needs some routine maintenance, you can contact Mister Transmission. Our Multi-Check Inspection can find any problem your manual transmission may have.

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Customer service was exceptional, especially the free diagnosis. Alistair was excellent and very knowledgeable at explaining my transmission issue in detail and providing a breakdown of the problem for my vehicle in specific. Transmissions are an unfortunate expensive repair, but I was pleased with the results and my vehicle’s improved performance. My vehicle ended up being a two day fix. I highly recommend visiting Mister Transmission in Burlington instead of taking your vehicle to a dealership that will double the cost of a minor repair, just to have thicker pocket change.
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Mustafa Tawfiq
I recently had the transmission on my Ram 3500 (68RFE) replaced, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Qki and his team were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We had a detailed discussion about the possible issues with the transmission, and Ali took the time to explain everything clearly. After weighing my options, I decided to move forward with the replacement—and I’m so glad I did. The quality of work was outstanding. You can tell right away that these guys are truly experienced and take pride in what they do. They treated my truck with care and respect, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I’m extremely satisfied with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone needing transmission work or general mechanical service. Aki and his team really go above and beyond. Thank you again for the amazing service!
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