Transmission Problems by Make and Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
We track 139 models with at least 50 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA, 86,170 complaints in all. 53 of them have published U.S. sales, so we can show complaints per 1,000 sold; the median is 0.28. Pick a model for its year-by-year table, the problems owners describe and its recalls.
By brand
- Nissan transmission problems (8)
- Subaru transmission problems (7)
- Chevrolet transmission problems (13)
- Honda transmission problems (8)
- Ford transmission problems (11)
- Toyota transmission problems (9)
- Hyundai transmission problems (8)
- GMC transmission problems (7)
- Cadillac transmission problems (6)
- Jeep transmission problems (6)
- Kia transmission problems (6)
- Buick transmission problems (5)
- Dodge transmission problems (5)
- Volkswagen transmission problems (5)
- Chrysler transmission problems (4)
- Mazda transmission problems (4)
- Mitsubishi transmission problems (4)
- Ram transmission problems (4)
- Acura transmission problems (3)
- BMW transmission problems (3)
- Lincoln transmission problems (3)
- Infiniti transmission problems (2)
- Land Rover transmission problems (2)
- Tesla transmission problems (2)
Every model we track
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 1,784 | 0.22 | 25.5% | 2013, 2011 and 2016 |
| Ford F-150rate: Ford F-Series, all variants | 6,712 | 0.55 | 32.4% | 2013, 2011 and 2018 |
| Ford Escape | 4,236 | — | 18% | 2010 and 2014 |
| Ford Focus | 6,341 | — | 47% | 2014, 2012 and 2013 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 923 | — | 16.8% | 2018, 2019 and 2011 |
| Honda Pilot | 732 | 0.54 | 11.2% | 2016, 2017 and 2019 |
| Ford Fusion | 3,033 | — | 14.2% | 2010, 2017 and 2016 |
| Nissan Altima | 1,770 | 0.34 | 18.1% | 2013, 2016 and 2014 |
| Ford Explorer | 1,526 | 0.6 | 10.1% | 2020, 2016 and 2017 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500rate: Chevrolet Silverado, all variants | 2,153 | 0.42 | 19.7% | 2019, 2017 and 2021 |
| Nissan Sentra | 1,122 | 0.37 | 32.7% | 2013, 2014 and 2015 |
| Toyota Highlander | 777 | 0.38 | 18.2% | 2021, 2019 and 2020 |
| Honda Odyssey | 644 | — | 12.1% | 2018, 2019 and 2014 |
| Ford Ranger | 295 | — | 18.2% | 2019, 2021 and 2020 |
| Ford Edge | 1,981 | — | 15.1% | 2019, 2008 and 2020 |
| Ford Expedition | 1,101 | — | 34.3% | 2020, 2019 and 2018 |
| Toyota Camry | 958 | 0.15 | 12.3% | 2018, 2012 and 2014 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 956 | 0.33 | 30.9% | 2013, 2014 and 2008 |
| Honda CR-V | 830 | 0.17 | 6.8% | 2015, 2017 and 2013 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 486 | — | 19% | 2017, 2016 and 2018 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 465 | 0.07 | 7.5% | 2019 and 2010 |
| Nissan Murano | 313 | 0.17 | 16.5% | 2009, 2015 and 2010 |
| GMC Acadia | 1,180 | 0.94 | 23.1% | 2008, 2017 and 2018 |
| Honda Accord | 740 | 0.15 | 6.3% | 2018, 2013 and 2008 |
| Honda Civic | 622 | 0.14 | 7.6% | 2015, 2014 and 2008 |
| Nissan Versa | 603 | — | 19.4% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
| Nissan Frontier | 203 | — | 22.8% | 2008, 2022 and 2012 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 4,999 | 2.75 | 50.8% | 2014, 2015 and 2019 |
| Kia Sorento | 903 | 0.44 | 10.3% | 2011, 2016 and 2022 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 815 | 0.4 | 14% | 2017, 2010 and 2022 |
| Subaru Outback | 778 | — | 9.7% | 2011, 2012 and 2010 |
| Acura MDX | 407 | 0.88 | 20.4% | 2016, 2022 and 2017 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 881 | 0.13 | 12.8% | 2010, 2011 and 2012 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 599 | 0.18 | 17.2% | 2016, 2009 and 2017 |
| Toyota Tundra | 457 | — | 16% | 2022, 2023 and 2024 |
| Kia Soul | 434 | — | 7.8% | 2020, 2016 and 2015 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,750 | 0.45 | 13.7% | 2014 and 2015 |
| Nissan Titan | 198 | 0.55 | 21.1% | 2016, 2008 and 2021 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 1,834 | 0.42 | 14.7% | 2012, 2013 and 2024 |
| Ram 1500rate: Ram Pickup, all variants | 1,707 | 0.39 | 13.1% | 2015, 2019 and 2016 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 683 | — | 18.3% | 2011, 2012 and 2013 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 459 | 0.16 | 7.1% | 2017, 2013 and 2020 |
| Dodge Journey | 526 | — | 9.6% | 2009, 2016 and 2015 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1,344 | — | 12.9% | 2018, 2016 and 2017 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 446 | 0.42 | 10.2% | 2021, 2015 and 2017 |
| Honda Fit | 166 | — | 9.1% | 2015, 2009 and 2008 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 252 | 0.14 | 11.7% | 2016, 2014 and 2013 |
| Ford Mustang | 726 | — | 17.5% | 2011, 2012 and 2013 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 1,221 | 1.07 | 20.1% | 2016, 2017 and 2018 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 1,150 | — | 27.1% | 2017, 2018 and 2022 |
| GMC Sierra 1500rate: GMC Sierra, all variants | 1,142 | 0.54 | 17.4% | 2017, 2021 and 2018 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 955 | 0.32 | 17.1% | 2013, 2019 and 2009 |
| Chrysler 200 | 936 | 2.96 | 22.4% | 2015 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 884 | 0.38 | 7.1% | 2011, 2015 and 2012 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 683 | — | 9.9% | 2016, 2015 and 2008 |
| Ram 2500 | 505 | — | 8.9% | 2018, 2016 and 2014 |
| Jeep Compass | 504 | — | 14.4% | 2018, 2016 and 2017 |
| GMC Yukon | 500 | — | 11% | 2015, 2017 and 2016 |
| GMC Terrain | 480 | — | 15.1% | 2011, 2019 and 2010 |
| Kia Optima | 475 | 0.34 | 7.1% | 2016, 2013 and 2012 |
| Chrysler Town & Country | 464 | — | 12.8% | 2016 and 2015 |
| Jeep Renegade | 423 | — | 19.4% | 2015, 2017 and 2016 |
| BMW X5 | 393 | — | 15.1% | 2011, 2012 and 2013 |
| Subaru Forester | 389 | 0.22 | 7.4% | 2015, 2016 and 2017 |
| Toyota Corolla | 384 | 0.09 | 6.1% | 2019, 2010 and 2009 |
| Dodge Charger | 371 | 0.13 | 9.3% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
| Buick Enclave | 351 | 0.15 | 14.2% | 2008, 2011 and 2010 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 337 | — | 17.3% | 2014, 2017 and 2024 |
| Chrysler 300 | 328 | 0.24 | 11.8% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
| Dodge Durango | 328 | 0.28 | 7.1% | 2011, 2014 and 2015 |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 317 | — | 5.9% | 2020, 2019 and 2017 |
| Ram 3500 | 317 | — | 14.1% | 2022, 2014 and 2015 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 295 | — | 23.3% | 2015 and 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 291 | — | 33.4% | 2015, 2016 and 2014 |
| Toyota Prius | 268 | — | 3.7% | 2010, 2008 and 2012 |
| Toyota Sienna | 229 | — | 7.3% | 2017, 2008 and 2011 |
| Kia Sportage | 220 | 0.13 | 7.6% | 2017, 2023 and 2011 |
| Cadillac CTS | 219 | — | 25.5% | 2014, 2009 and 2011 |
| Kia Forte | 216 | 0.16 | 8.4% | 2019, 2010 and 2011 |
| Subaru Impreza | 214 | 0.08 | 12% | 2008, 2009 and 2012 |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 206 | — | 7.1% | 2020, 2017 and 2015 |
| Subaru Legacy | 200 | 0.13 | 13.1% | 2010, 2011 and 2012 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 196 | — | 9.1% | 2018, 2022 and 2009 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 193 | — | 17.2% | 2014, 2017 and 2013 |
| Infiniti QX60 | 191 | — | 32.1% | 2014, 2015 and 2017 |
| Subaru Ascent | 191 | — | 18.3% | 2019 and 2020 |
| Honda HR-V | 190 | — | 10.2% | 2016 and 2017 |
| Dodge Challenger | 188 | — | 11.2% | 2010, 2015 and 2009 |
| Mazda3 | 183 | 0.08 | 7.8% | 2010, 2012 and 2013 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 183 | — | 29.3% | 2019, 2008 and 2009 |
| BMW X3 | 182 | — | 10.3% | 2013, 2011 and 2008 |
| Cadillac SRX | 181 | — | 6.5% | 2010, 2011 and 2013 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 176 | — | 14.7% | 2017, 2020 and 2024 |
| Kia Telluride | 175 | — | 8.5% | 2020 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 171 | 0.09 | 6% | 2014, 2010 and 2013 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 165 | — | 11.4% | 2013, 2015 and 2019 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 157 | 0.6 | 16% | 2021 and 2020 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 156 | — | 12.2% | 2021, 2023 and 2022 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 148 | 0.18 | 10.7% | 2008, 2011 and 2010 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 147 | — | 11% | 2016, 2013 and 2012 |
| Subaru WRX | 146 | — | 34.1% | 2008, 2009 and 2015 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 145 | — | 6.1% | 2020 and 2023 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 139 | — | 7.5% | 2008, 2015 and 2016 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 139 | 0.53 | 8.3% | 2017, 2019 and 2021 |
| Tesla Model S | 138 | — | 4.3% | 2013, 2015 and 2014 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 137 | — | 12.6% | 2015, 2016 and 2017 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 137 | — | 29.9% | 2009, 2010 and 2016 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 136 | — | 14.2% | 2015, 2016 and 2017 |
| Acura RDX | 134 | 0.27 | 6.5% | 2019, 2017 and 2020 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 129 | — | 17.8% | 2017, 2020 and 2023 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 119 | — | 10.9% | 2011, 2015 and 2019 |
| Hyundai Kona | 115 | — | 11.9% | 2019, 2020 and 2022 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 114 | — | 16.8% | 2021 and 2022 |
| BMW 328i | 111 | — | 7.8% | 2013 and 2011 |
| Lexus RX350rate: Lexus RX, all variants | 108 | 0.04 | 7.9% | 2023, 2008 and 2016 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 108 | — | 25.9% | 2011, 2012 and 2014 |
| Buick LaCrosse | 104 | — | 8.3% | 2012, 2011 and 2010 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 104 | — | 10.5% | 2015 |
| Lincoln MKX | 103 | — | 9.3% | 2008, 2013 and 2011 |
| Cadillac ATS | 100 | — | 26.2% | 2013 and 2014 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 100 | — | 23.6% | 2018, 2019 and 2020 |
| Ram ProMaster | 100 | — | 17.4% | 2019 and 2016 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 98 | — | 40.8% | 2008 and 2010 |
| Audi Q5 | 92 | — | 7.5% | 2021 and 2011 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 90 | — | 10% | 2021 and 2022 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 90 | — | 12.3% | 2012, 2013 and 2016 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 88 | — | 2.1% | 2018 and 2021 |
| MINI Cooper | 80 | — | 8.6% | 2008, 2011 and 2015 |
| Buick Regal | 79 | — | 12.1% | 2011 |
| Infiniti Q50 | 78 | — | 15.7% | 2015 and 2014 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 78 | — | 9.6% | 2015 |
| Buick Encore | 75 | — | 12.8% | 2015 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 75 | — | 6.3% | 2008 and 2009 |
| Mazda6 | 74 | 0.13 | 5.3% | 2014 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 65 | — | 7.3% | 2015 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 64 | — | 20.5% | 2017 and 2018 |
| Acura TL | 56 | — | 12.2% | 2012 and 2010 |
| Buick Verano | 52 | — | 11.8% | 2014 and 2013 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 52 | — | 24% | 2019 and 2020 |
Owner complaints whose NHTSA component list includes Power Train, data fetched July 2026 to November 2026. These are complaint counts and rates, not failure rates.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration