Transmission repairs and replacements can be one of the most expensive parts of car ownership, but automatic transmission problems are not something that most car owners struggle with. However, there are many reasons why vehicle transmissions fail.
Transmissions can fail due to many reasons, including harsh shifting habits and manufacturer defects, but there are some car models that have been noted to be more likely to have transmission problems, and the number of complaints is so high.
In this article, we share car models and years that have higher chances of needing a transmission replacement than the competition, and the problems are so likely that it might be better not to purchase them at all.
These car models include:
- The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is an affordable, less-popular SUV but still has major transmission problems. Equinox owners of this model year experience transmission failures at higher mileages, but you should consider buying a RAV4 of the same model year instead of spending more on the 2010 Chevrolet that will lead you to continuously struggle with repairing the vehicle’s transmission.
- The 2010 Jeep Wrangler
The transmission isn’t the only problem for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, as it also suffered from an issue called death wobble, but it definitely lists why you should avoid this year of the popular SUV altogether.
Because many Wrangler owners intend on their cars being beaten up from off-roading and even rock climbing, having a bad transmission isn’t always the worst problem owners have faced, but it’s better to avoid this model year entirely to avoid constantly dealing with transmission issues.
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima
The 2012 Nissan Maxima is another vehicle you cannot escape transmission issues from. The transmission problems faced by Nissan during this generation by getting a higher-end sedan, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Owners reported having replaced the transmission at as low as 66,000 miles, putting it conveniently outside most warranty restrictions.
- The 2012 Nissan Rogue
Another Nissan you should avoid due to its transmission issues is the 2012 Nissan Rogue. The problem was mostly reported around the 100,000-mile mark, which isn’t as bad as some of the other Nissan transmissions on this list, 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.
Conclusion
Transmission issues are one of the issues most vehicles develop, but not all vehicles are prone to having them easily. As such, avoid purchasing any of these vehicles listed above as their transmission issues will certainly drive you to the mechanic shop every few days.
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