Top 10 Vehicles With Major Transmission Problems
Repairing or replacing a car’s transmission can cost a lot of money out of warranty. Unfortunately, some models are known to be significantly more trouble-prone than others.
Nissan has a particularly bad reputation when it comes to transmissions. Want more examples?
Consumer Reports has just compiled issues reported by its members and listed in its database in order to rank the vehicles with the most severe transmission problems based on frequency and cost. The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2012 Buick Enclave, 2013 Cadillac SRX and 2013 Fiat 500 barely missed the top 10.
Can you guess which model the transmission pictured above belongs to?
Affected model years: 2013
Typical mileage: 175,000-225,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Toyota Highlander
9. 2016 Nissan Altima
Affected model years: 2016
Typical mileage: 65,000-125,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat
Affected model years: 2011-2012
Typical mileage: 150,000-240,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4
7. 2014 Infiniti QX60
Affected model years: 2014
Typical mileage: 145,000-155,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Lexus RX
6. 2011 Ford Fiesta
Affected model years: 2011, 2014
Typical mileage: 185,000-235,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent
5. 2013 Nissan Murano
Affected model years: 2011, 2013
Typical mileage: 135,000-190,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Ford Edge, Toyota Highlander
4. 2019 Kia Forte
Affected model years: 2019
Typical mileage: 20,000-40,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Kia Soul
3. 2014 Ford Focus
Affected model years: 2012-2017
Typical mileage: 50,000-100,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3
2. 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
Affected model years: 2013-2014
Typical mileage: 90,000-175,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Toyota Highlander
1. 2013 Nissan Sentra
Affected model years: 2012-2013, 2015
Typical mileage: 120,000-200,000 km
More reliable options according to Consumer Reports : Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3