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Honda Fit DCT transmission

  • 11-05-2024 06:14PM
    #1
    Fargham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi,

    I am considering to purchase a Honda fit hybrid (2014) with dct. Reading online they are notorious for gearbox failure.

    Has anyone faced such issue in Ireland and what were repair/ replacement costs?

    Thanks

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  • #2
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,730 ✭✭✭✭User1998


    They aren’t notorious for failure. They are just very expensive and difficult to repair or replace. Buy an older model Fit if you are concerned.



  • #3
    Hellrazer
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    Cvt is good ,Dct is ok as long as you look after it - they use a special Honda oil and no ordinary gearbox oil will work - the problems I see weekly is lack of gearbox oil changes - they are due every 40.000 kms. The other problem is the DCT werent sold in Europe so when they fail its a wait from Honda for parts from Japan - 3-6 months usually and its usually clutch plates that fail but they arent sold separately - only as part of the clutch pack assembly - 2 - 3k so an expensive fix.

    If you do buy - get the gearbox oil changed straight away - usually saves any hassle in the future.

    GP1 is CVT , GP5 is DCT - the first 3 letters of the VIN. The change over was in 2014.

    I currently have a 2014 Insight with the CVT box but am thinking of a change to a Vezel (HRV)- same box as the Fit DCT - Gear box oil change straight away and it should be ok.



  • #4
    Fargham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Fargham


    Thanks for the detailed information. Although I know the risks, yet tempted to get the DCT.



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