10 Used-Cars to AVOID for BAD Transmission - as per Consumer Reports

drivers naturally become concerned about reliability as the car ages because the risk of inconvenience and unexpected expenses rises while the miles rack up one major issue no one wants to deal with with their vehicle is transmission failure transmissions can fail due to many reasons including harsh shifting habits and manufacturer defects but consumer reports data shows that some models carry a significantly greater failure rate than other models if you are looking to buy a used car avoid these 10 vehicles with specific model years at any cost before we begin if you are new to the channel please consider subscribing for more content like this now let's go from bad to worse number 10 2012 to 2013 chevrolet traverse the chevrolet traverse has a host of problems hampering the reliability and trustworthiness of chevy specifically the traverse model between the years of 2012 and 2013 have ample reports of transmission issues the three-row mid-sized suv comes with a six-speed automatic transmission paired to a 3.6 liter v6 engine the chevrolet traverse suffered from delayed part throttle downshifts as the transmission clung onto higher gears in order to help fuel economy when the downshift finally arrived it wasn't particularly smooth all of this along with the accompanying engine noise made the suv feel slow and unreliable a 2013 traverse owner reported it's been going on for years today we drove up the mountains the car couldn't shift properly it constantly searches for a gear and when i would go to pass it would lurch and catch when downshifting cr has provided lowest reliability scores for 2012 to 2013 model years primarily due to transmission and drive system issues number nine 2016 nissan altima despite a roomy rear seat and a good fuel economy the nissan altima is not competitive among mid-sized sedans in a segment brimming with better cars the 2016 altima is a lackluster choice it ranks below virtually all of its competitors with a humdrum driving experience and a below power reliability record the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder and optional 3.5 liter v6 engine are paired to continuously variable transmission the cvt transmission was first used to create smoother gear shifts and a higher engine performance capability but it backfired to poor reliability issues in specific models and brands as per cr data the 2016 nissan altima has a defective trend of cvt transmission failure commonly appearing at around the 42 000 to 77 000 mile range and it's not cheap to replace a cvt transmission on an average it can cost four thousand dollars [Music] number eight 2011 nissan rogue [Music] the 2011 nissan rogues 170 horsepower 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine provides decently strong acceleration with the cvt transmission while the cvt allows better fuel economy on the compact suv its rubber band like feel could leave many drivers uneasy according to consumer reports owners started to face transmission failures at around 94 000 miles mark which isn't too bad but in a time where suvs are expected to last 200 000 miles or more this isn't a great mileage to have a major component fail at drivers reported various ongoing issues with rogue transmission including leaks rough shifting slipping transmission and overheating [Music] number 7 2014 infiniti qx60 many car shoppers might consider a used infiniti qx60 to be an excellent luxury family vehicle this may be the case for more recent model years but the further back you go the dicier it gets consumer reports noted a one out of five reliability rating and ownership satisfaction rating for the 2014 infiniti qx60 most of the vehicle's negative feedback was due to its cvt transmission problems and the typical mileage when problem occurs is stated as 90 000 miles one 2014 qx60 owner left a review on consumer reports stating the cvt on the qx60 has already been repaired once and is starting to exhibit the same problems less than 10 thousand miles later this is just unacceptable quality in a fifty thousand dollar or more vehicle if you're looking for a used midsize suv you would do well to steer clear of this obvious flop for the infinity brand specifically the older model years number six 2011 to 2014 ford fiesta for a budget-conscious buyer a used ford fiesta might seem like a smart option but if you plan to buy one you may be better off avoiding 2011 through 2014 model years which had the most complaints owners reported several problems on cr the major problem category for these model years were issues with the fiesta's transmission transmission problems can lead to a range of issues such as overheating slipping gears and holding onto a gear for too long says john ivettsten consumer reports chief mechanic ultimately minor concerns can lead to catastrophic failure leaving the car undrivable this subcompact car got the lowest reliability and owner satisfaction rating on consumer reports number five 2011-2013 nissan murano the murano is a mid-sized premium 5-seater suv with an upscale interior and many high-end features it comes with a strong v6 engine and a continuously variable transmission with front or all-wheel drive murano had few reliability issues compared to other nissan vehicles but 2011 through 2013 murano model years didn't escape from cvt failures consumer reports show transmission is the only major trouble spot that brought murano's overall reliability to three out of five a member reported transmission failed just when the warranty got expired i had to write to the ceo of nissan to get reimbursed approximately sixteen hundred dollars took several months to get reimbursed when test driving a used murano pay attention to the way the cvt transmission operates a whining or wearing noise lack of power or shutter on acceleration or delayed engagement indicate problems often cvt problems show up after driving for some time when the transmission fluid is fully warmed up [Music] number four 2019 kia forte nowadays kia makes some great high quality cars but of course there are some problematic ones that do exist the kia forte is one of the kia's more popular and best-selling cars but it has had its share of issues some of which have plagued the car for years unlike other vehicles we saw so far kia forte's transmission issue started to pop up very early according to cr typical mileage when problem occurs is between twelve thousand and twenty three thousand pain can be felt in comments from kia forte owners in particular who experienced problems with relatively few miles on their vehicles one forte owner said that their transmission went out at just 4 300 miles and it took 44 days for the transmission to be replaced under warranty before we move on to the next vehicle appreciate if you can hit the like button and help youtube to push this video to many other viewers like you number three 2012 to 2017 ford focus ford focus is a good compact car at affordable price points if you can avoid the problematic model years transmission troubles plagued owners of the 2014 ford focus the most although 2012 and 2013 models were also affected most complaints cite severe hesitation and jerking when advancing from a stop these issues aren't isolated either and more concerning was that the problems were surfacing on an average between 30 to 60 thousand miles focus owners didn't take the transmission failures lightly and a flurry of class action lawsuits began to surface and settlements were made to affected owners number two 2013-2014 nissan pathfinder with this iteration the long-running pathfinder was transformed from a truck-based workhorse into a soft gentler car based suv with three rows and seven seats the powertrain combines a 260 horsepower 3.5 liter v6 with a continuously variable transmission consumer reports as given the lowest reliability rating for the 2013 and 2014 model years transmission and drivetrain were the primary trouble spots reported by the owners and the typical mileage when problem occurs indicated as 58 000 miles on top of that the 2014 nissan pathfinder has been recalled 10 times by the nhtsa for various issues if your heart is set on a used nissan pathfinder for your next suv do your research you'll want to ensure you're not buying a model that has multiple costly issues several recalls or safety issues number one 2012-2015 nissan sentra the nissan sentra compact sedan can be found everywhere on the used car market and it seems like a reliable and affordable option for new drivers but the model years from 2012 to 2015 have some of the most frequent automatic transmission problems consumer reports shows poor reliability rating driven by major transmission issues a 2013 centra owner stated transmission failed catastrophically while driving left transmission fluid and little metal transmission bits all over the road the 130 horsepower 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine on the sentra is paired to a cvt transmission the combo is relentlessly noisy and the ride is stiff and rubbery and handling is surprisingly inept for a light and small car 2014 models received a revised cvt steering and suspension tuning but they didn't change the overall impression of the underwhelming sentra hope you like this video if you haven't done so far please hit the subscribe button and ring the bell for more informative automobile videos thank you for watching [Music] you

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Length: 10min 42sec (642 seconds)

Published: Mon Sep 20 2021