Most Honda Accords with a manual transmission will cost roughly $900 to $1,500 to replace the flywheel and associated clutch components; automatic-equipped models, which rely on a flexplate instead of a traditional flywheel, fall in a similar price range, though the exact cost depends on model year, location, and whether additional work is required.
Manual transmission flywheel replacement costs
This list breaks down the typical price components for replacing a flywheel on a Honda Accord with a manual transmission.
- Parts: Dual-mass flywheel and clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing) typically total about $350–$900.
- Labor: 4–6 hours at a shop rate of roughly $80–$150 per hour, equaling about $320–$900.
- Other costs: Tax, shop fees, fluids, and disposal; resurfacing is less common when a new flywheel is installed, adding around $0–$100 if applicable.
In most cases, manual flywheel and clutch replacements fall in the $900–$1,500 range, though high-cost areas or unusual complications can push the total higher.
Automatic transmission flywheel replacement costs (flexplate)
This list outlines typical price components for replacing the flywheel-equivalent in Honda Accords with automatic transmissions, where a flexplate is used instead of a traditional flywheel.
- Parts: Flexplate and related hardware, generally $150–$550; torque converter is not always replaced unless it shows issues or is required by the shop.
- Labor: 4–6 hours at about $100–$160 per hour, totaling roughly $400–$960.
- Other costs: Transmission fluids, gaskets, seals, disposal fees, and potential diagnostic charges; expect about $50–$180 depending on the shop.
Overall, automatic/flexplate replacements typically run about $1,000–$2,000, with higher-end or particularly labor-intensive jobs sometimes exceeding that range.
Ways to save on flywheel replacement costs
To reduce costs without compromising reliability, consider requesting multiple written quotes, asking if a bundled parts package (flywheel/flexplate plus clutch kit) is available to reduce labor time, comparing OEM versus reputable aftermarket options, and confirming whether resurfacing is permissible or if a new flywheel is required by the shop.
Summary
For a Honda Accord, expect roughly $900–$1,500 for manual-transmission flywheel and clutch work, and about $1,000–$2,000 for automatic-transmission flexplate work. Costs vary by model year, location, labor rates, and whether you replace only parts or also perform additional related services. Always get multiple quotes and confirm exactly what is included in the price.