Avoid These Cars RUINED By Their Junk Transmissions!

[@tom8592]

I always said the biggest problem with car manufacturers is that when they finally build something that works great, they find the need to change it🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Jac735]

Yup like new Hondas mainly got turbos if it was a project car yes I wouldn't mind or a weekend car but not as daily driver they barely make naturally aapirated dint know why

[@MrSupernova111]

The issue is not the turbo. The problem is that Honda is putting turbos on tiny 1.5 L engines. There is no perfect car but I refuse to drive anything with a cvt or a toy engine like the new Hondas.

[@Jac735]

@@MrSupernova111 facts that's why I'm glad I'm not into Hondas anymore and got back to Toyota's their not doing this for now

[@chriskosin472]

Engineers need something to do to stayed employed.

[@lincolnparc8897]

Planned obsolescence

[@mikealicious3848]

It’s always good to service your transmission fluid (drain and fill) to prevent issues. Some transmissions are just junk regardless if you service it or not.

[@chatrkat]

Good information here. From my experiences he is exactly correct too. Not saying all of these are going to fail prematurely, but the odds are not in your favor, especially when buying preowned vehicles.

[@2k2albatross22]

Great information here. I know folks who ended up with CVT issues on the 7th Gen Maxima and also the Murano. They do not seem to be building these cars for the long haul anymore. Maybe they are just targeting the lease crowd who will hopefully not encounter the problem.

[@auaiao9]

It could be that it's a Nissan issue and not necessarily a CVT issue.

[@RPD91]

@@auaiao9 a transmission cooler, sensor and overextended maintenance intervals problem perhaps.

[@IamJay02]

Nissan has shit transmissions and overall reliability is shit

[@leegorman8322]

Something, I've never understood manufacturers installing weak transmissions? 🤔Great vid

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much. Yes it’s a major part of a car and should have some quality built in.

[@arthurspooner36]

Yea why make a tranny of plastic like John Deere does and it fails 30 seconds after the warranty. Their profits are thru the roof?? I could never UNDERSTAND 😅

[@michaelw6277]

The ZF 9HP is solid now. Honda uses them in the Odyssey, Ridgeline, and Pilot and they’re not known to be particularly troublesome. They may have had issues on release but it seems as though they’ve worked out the problems. Maybe it’s how Honda programs them?

[@ECPP]

Nice, the ZF8 is still the most durable

[@leonb2637]

I (nor did my brother) did enough research when we bought our used Ford Focus cars (2014 for me, 2015 for my brother). We both got rid of them due to the garbage Powershi(f)t transmission. It was impossible to get fixed, months to even have a chance to even try to fix, parts were unobtainium. Finally with 59K on it, tired of its terrible behaviors, I traded it in Sept. 2021 it with huge depreciation and bought a Mazda CX-30 as one of the few 'small' vehicles with a real transmission - not a POSCVT. Sad as the rest of the car was fine.

[@cedricjacobs4917]

Honestly the problem starts at the top with all manufacturers,you don't see engineers get elevated to the top only accountants and all they know is to cut costs to safe money not striving sufficiency in design 😊

[@AvengerAngel]

CVT transmissions, the death knell of the vehicle at 60k to 90k miles. The recommendation on CVT is to change the fluid every 30K, but inherently a bad unit. Jatco was once an independent sewage plant in the gear ration arena. Then Nissan, to increase profit by purchasing the company, made no improvements. Toyota, however does use their own CVT in Corolla with reliability still outstanding.

[@ECPP]

That’s true, how Toyota has figured that out is beyond me, but it somehow seems to work. Very few others do like Jeep, Nissan, Subaru, Honda, etc. still a buzzy unit that does not feel natural for the enthusiast.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

My 2002 Toyota Prius had the eCVT, engine, AC and suspension that worked flawlessly for 17 years, 260K miles until totaled because of the winter storm flooding in January 2019.

[@thomashelm6931]

As an aside, the much raved about PDK, from Porsche, is a, generally good transmission. However... As any responsible owner, service and warranty is critical! Otherwise, the cost is that of many of these cars that are featured Good heads up, Mark! We overlook the drivetrain on many "reliable" cars.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

@@seikocitizenwatches The eCVT is not the same as a regular CVT transmission.

[@maga6319]

At the end of the day, Toyota is still junk. Let's not forget about the takata airbag, fuel pump issues, wheels falling off and fires now for toyota. It's getting crazy that toyota reliability is downhill.

[@michaelgorman4229]

I’m original owner of 2015 Dodge Dart SXT with 2.4 liters, 6 speed automatic OD very dependable and now over 342700 miles with and finally the transmission went so it replaced from salvage from original mileage

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I had 2 with the JATCO. 2015 Murano, 2016 Maxima. Both junk. Got rid of them right before they grenaded. 2 new 4Runners now. Couldn’t be happier.

[@dancarlton7973]

Hurray, good choice with the 4runners. Those SUVs last forever.

[@RacerX1971]

So did you give the cars away or sold it to some sucker😂😂

[@jrfish007]

Surprised there he mentioned the Jatco CVT, but didn’t mention that they are unrepairable. You can have them fixed, and when they go bad the whole unit goes to junk, which then causes supply issues which mean high price for new ones. A normal torque converted trans can usually be rebuilt.

[@Bangin0utWest]

anything jatco is junkco

[@ZoneTelevision]

Some people never learn their lessons and continue to buy garbage.

[@trinidad179]

Knucklehead, if you only keep your car 3 or 4 years like I, and many do, it doesn't matter what car you buy.

[@404TRUCKERTV]

😂👌

[@Jac735]

Actually some car brands are money pits I hate when people say if you take care of it nah you can take care of it but some brands are built differently american cars dont last that long let alone in the mid 200,000s if you get lucky than maybe honda and Toyota's are known to last along time maybe old Nissan and maybe Mazda but other than that not too many car brands last along time I had a hyundai I took care of and I'm a car person not a technician but anyway the car blew the motor at 140,810 miles i always got oil changes did proper maintenance and still endless money pit so yeah I don't know what you are talking about but it's facts though

[@YizheQin]

Exactly. Don’t know why people still buy cars with obvious defects

[@eskieman3948]

@@trinidad179 BULL. There are many cars on the market that won't last anywhere near 3 or 4 years without lots of problems.

[@donnelson9283]

Yup, Excellent Topic. The Early Model BMW I Had Caused Me Major Greif. Never Ever, Ever, Ever Have A Transmission Rebuilt ! Fined A Wrecked Or Sightly Damaged Model, Like Yours, & Have It Installed In Your Car. Reason ? Rebuilt Transmissions bleed And Leak Inside, Then Burn Seals & Bands, When That Happens, You're Done. These Transmission Shops Know Exactly How Long A Rebuilt Transmission Will Last, 90 Days, Tops ! Very Informative Review, Mark 💯

[@quyle9483]

I use to be in the transmission refurbishing business. There are lots of updates to rebuilding a transmission to be successful. All my units were backed by a 3 year parts and labor guarantee. I hate to tell you but I think whoever did your rebuild didn't figure your unit out. As the parts you mention are part of replacement and inspection prior to installation into vehicle

[@rayk48]

Valuable information presented here. Video is really a great service during these tough times if you are considering investing hard earned money into a vehicle. Of course, it's prudent to do your own research. Seems spot on to many things I have seen, read or experienced.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing!

[@2lightfoundation721]

Multi-speed transmissions in these new cars used to comply with ever increasingly strict CAFE standards have never been a good idea and almost no modern vehicle has gotten them right. 6pd. autos were likely the limit and those with 7, 8, 9, 10 gears is too much. They have to be programmed well and almost no manufacturer gets it right. When you step on the gas it’s always a battle between probability, programmed fuel economy and what the driver intends to do. Too many moving parts. They’re jerky, only in the right gear maybe 95 percent of the time and gear hunt at low speeds. You’re spot on with Kia Sportage, terrible 6 speed transmission and vehicle. Only the Aisin 6spd. the ZF 8 speed used in the Ram trucks and believe it or not….Ford’s 8 and 10 speed are the best ones I’ve seen.

[@jeffduncan9140]

I know Chrysler products can be horrible, but the NAG1 5 speed that was in the Chargers was, to me, one of the most impressive features of the car. It was an extremely solid design.

[@Alfonsodag]

Speaking of Dodge, I had a 92 Dodge Shadow America, an inexpensive economy car. This car had the best 3 speed automatic transmission I have ever driven. It shifted so smoothly it was hard to tell the shift points. It downshifted at just the right times to gain speed. The car was reliable and good in snow. When I went to buy a new car, I found they no longer made these. Too bad. RIP little Dodge Shadow, you were a great car.

[@natas12rm]

Shadows and acclaims were good. The v6 acclaim had great acceleration as well

[@tamer1773]

You're so right about "Crapco" transmissions!

[@ECPP]

Haha, yes the CVT should not be in a street vehicle. It should go into off road vehicles only

[@dh12.]

Im happy with my 06 matrix 5 spd that currently has about 340k and doesn't burn a drop of oil and everything still works.

[@dh12.]

@Niko-iv4ch you should also know that there are three different settings on the tripometer

[@andrewtodd126]

I own a ten year old Mercedes C class diesel, with a manual six speed , so I don't worry about transmissions.

[@aoksys31]

My 1996 Honda Accord has 389,500 + miles on the original engine and automatic transmission. Hell if I get a new one with one of those rubber band trannies that won't last 60k miles.

[@TheBattleMaster100]

It seems as if there's no vehicle that really will hold up. These auto manufacturers look like they make these things at five 'o clock on a Friday.

[@michaelgrear1979]

Thats why i will keep my 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with the inline 6 had 70k when i bought it and i drive hard and now it has 256k on it motor still dont burn oil transmission still shift smooth i love it

[@stevennevins6643]

The 9 speed in the Jeep is built by FCA under license from ZF. The Honda/Acura 9 spd transmission was made by ZF. The drivability of the Honda 9 spd improved greatly over the years.

[@bugsyboy5323]

You know what I find amazing? As informed as the public is today as to which brands are crap it amazes me that Chrysler, GM and Ford are still around and haven’t gone bankrupt.

[@erikh1041]

They’re not bankrupt yet because they sell more affordable cars than the equivalent japanese car is

[@quyle9483]

​@@erikh1041they are affordable on the used market. But they are overpriced brand new nowadays.

[@jawsgreatwhite9966]

I disagree that the public is informed. Yes the information is out there and us car enthusiasts are privy to it but the vast majority of people are clueless and only buy cars based on interior and looks. So many of my friends, neighbors and coworkers keep buying these crap boxes and I get to watch them replace vehicles every three years or so.

[@bugsyboy5323]

@@jawsgreatwhite9966 People know which car brands are reliable just by word of mouth but they fall into the trap of shopping with their heart and not their heads. If I had the money to lease a vehicle every three years then yes I too would buy a car based on looks as issues would be covered under warranty. But I tend to keep my vehicles until the wheels fall off cuz I take care of my cars but in the end a lemon is still a lemon.

[@erikh1041]

@@quyle9483 they’re cheap on the used market if they got high milage. You could get a chevy or dodge with half the milage and maybe even a year or two newer for 2/3 of the toyota. I think thats where people mainly mess it up lol

[@genekelly8467]

My brother has been leasing ad driving NISSANs with the CVT for the past 18 years -never once had a problem (he always had the tranny fluid changed with the special NISSAN fluid at the receommended intervals.

[@gcovete1642]

I have a Ram 1500 Hemi V8 running a ZF-8 TorqueFlite 8-speed transmission. Changed the transmission and differential fluid at 60k or 40mi and i tow frequently with this across the US and Can. Have zero issue with transmission. Engine works great but i do oil changes more freq than the OEM recommends.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@Igoriann]

One thing that really aucked and ruined a lot of dodge vehicles was their transmissions. However I must admit, the 8 speed was amazing. Always shifted smooth and accordingly, never had a slip or any hiccup. I was truly amazed by it. The worst transmission by far for me is a 10 speed ford transmission. It is horrendous!! It jerks, sometimes shifts earlt, sometimes late, jerks at low speeds sometimes, sometimes it doesnt. Sometimes i hit the gas, nothing.. then it jumps and shoots me into the seat.. downshiftd violently one time, the other time it doesnt downshift early enough.. the biggest pile of garbage ever made. Im glad I bought an EV

[@ECPP]

The ZF8 speed is a solid unit and is used by a lot of euro vehicles and generally has been solid. There have been some programming or wiring issues in certain situations but that’s generLly at the assembly end

[@double_joseph327]

I know it was a while ago, I’d say 2006 time frame. I have 3 family members that all bought dodge ram 1500s. I kid you not I was in one of them and we were driving to Las Vegas from Los Angeles. His transmission went out at 50k miles. The other two family members also had the same problem. One at 70k and the other at 80k. I know it’s a long time ago but after that experience I would never buy a dodge.

[@DarkGrey2IS]

Test drove my friend 2020 GT with the 10 speed. Indeed extreme jerky….

[@LSDdreams808]

​@@ECPPthey never had a good transmission

[@Alan-tr5uj]

@@LSDdreams808-ZF gearboxes are the industry high water mark; specifically the 8sp units- everybody benchmarks ZF transmissions. They’re insanely robust. The 9-speed has had calibration issues in a few different brands vehicles, but that’s not a mechanical issue, and have since all been sorted out. The 9-speed is also very reliable mechanically, and today OEM’s know how to map the software properly so they’re not epileptic any longer. We hardly ever have to tear into ZF units for serious issues, even fewer for rebuilds. 8-speed is light years more reliable than Ford / GM 10-speeds

[@blueSMOX]

I drove that same geenration Kia Sprotage and I have ZERO idea why people buy them. The overall drive quality and feel was very bad IMO. The car was sluggish as hell and would feel like its skipping gears, the car only had 50k KM. The interior was also appalling.... horrible feeling everywhere I looked and touched. money could definitely be spend elsewhere.... thanks for your videos man.

[@ECPP]

Thanks so much Jeffery, I agree, not inspiring and the quality is dicey at best. If they were dirt cheap, the. I get it, but they are not, so I would certainly go elsewhere

[@craigt4467]

Mark bravo again Very well presented research I’m sharing this video with family and friends I know so many people who have been stranded by these problems Thank you for this video My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig Excellent

[@uncleato5553]

Nissan since it’s acquisition or joint venture with Renault has gone down the drain very sad 😮

[@ECPP]

That is a sad state of affairs indeed

[@Blue-moon12]

Without Renault there would be no Nissan

[@robertjohnson3140]

21:00 Nissan has goldmine in the leaf. Shot themselves in the foot with the ariya and everything else.

[@thomascunningham111]

At 19:00, he describes the infamous 3rd generation Ford Focus (2012-2019, north american version). Along with the Ford Fiesta, this Focus equipped with the Ford DPS6 PowerShift transmission has received much criticism due to transmission shuddering, including several lemon law claims. There have been at least 6 revisions of clutch packs and transmission control modules since inception. ----- (I own a 2nd generation 2010 Focus, which has been a good car, with no transmission issues.)

[@johnpopoff7950]

I own a 2008 Focus, same here with 180,000 miles. Runs great use it every day.

[@Marzimus]

Get the ST with a six speed - solved! ☺️

[@newhampshirelifestyle4233]

I have owned 6 Dodge vehicles since 1980. Never had a problem with them. 1974 Dodge Charger, 1994 Dodge Caravan, 1999 Dodge RAM B1500 Van, 2005 Dodge Durango, 2012 RAM 1500, 2015 Dodge Challenger. I still drive my RAM 1500 and my Challenger Daily. People need to learn how to maintain their vehicles better.

[@atgn70]

Out of all of those transmissions you listed,,really only the caravans had issues,,and possibly the 99 Ram van due to chrysler leaving the check balls in the transmission lines...Drill those out and those trannys would last too..The 2012 ram and shockingly the v6s in the challengers were pretty good transmissions....BTW,,I'm from NH as well...lol...

[@chadhaire1711]

BULLSHIT....there is no maintenance on body parts, electrics, computers, fuel system, body hardware, climate...and aside from oil changes nothing to do with the engine, transmission, or brakes for the first 50,000 miles. So when your Chrysler body parts, computers, fuel system, hardware, brakes, climate system, transmission, and engine fails on a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep as they always will, it has NOTHING to do with MAINTAINING the vehicle--it has to do with driving JUNK......so take your bullshit story somewhere else Goober---we are not buying it.....

[@ryancraig2795]

I had a 2011 Murano that I bought used. Good car, smooth drivetrain, drove well, comfy seats. But inevitably, with about 200k km on it, the CVT started to give out. I'd still be driving it otherwise.

[@atgn70]

They solved the problem in the Murano in 2015 as far as the transmission...Some of the early ones had the bugs worked out...I believe the trannys were remedied by putting a first gear in them....This likely ensured the forward clutch packs weren't all getting smoked by 90k from all of the wear.

[@Jim-re3sr]

2006 explorer v8 with 6r60 194k miles well maintained going strong. Great video

[@phillipdale6765]

Thank you so much for this info

[@ECPP]

You are so welcome

[@butlindsayforge5403]

Agree there are many dodgy transmissions out there but most are abused and never get serviced. Most people dont bother stopping before ramming the car into drive while reversing at speed

[@atgn70]

True,but many of them are poorly engineered from the start putting car owners in a no win situation.

[@joelchavez2972]

Thanks god there’s people like you on this hard times trying to wakes us about this auto problems so we don’t waste our money I can’t thank you enough god bless you 🙏 THANK YOU

[@RPD91]

1:04 Ouch, I think it’s the same transmission on the all new Nissan Pathfinder. Just when I thought it’s going to be a hidden gem worth getting. What a let down.

[@davehenderson6125]

For the Toyota Tacoma details are important. The AC60 transmission is only in the Gen 3 Tacoma (2016+), and I heard the problems were only in the first couple or few years of that generation.

[@RD-ce6bb]

Great content . Thanks👍

[@arunta5]

My Ford (Falcon) G6E has a 6 speed ZF transmission which Ford say is sealed for life. Previously I had BA (Falcon) Fairmont also 6 cylinder with the same reliable Barra motor. but a 4 speed BTR transmission. When I had an external transmission cooler fitted they serviced it and then it started playing up. I am leaving the ZF alone. Thanks for the interesting report I guess transmission issues do not effect Tesla drivers. They are everywhere here now with three in my street.

[@hughb5092]

I've got 57K miles on my Honda CVT Mark, although it's been trouble free so far, I know it's a ticking time bomb.

[@ECPP]

It is a bit risky even in the Honda, but if it’s holding then that’s great to hear.

[@newworlddisorder7210]

Honda Accord 2017 with CVT. 208,000 miles on it. No problems at all. I had Subaru Outback 2011 with CVT. Transmission died on 140 K.

[@hughb5092]

@@newworlddisorder7210 That's encouraging.

[@atgn70]

@@ECPP I think you might to do a lil extended research on your years as far as honda transmissions...There are a couple of years in the civic that had issues with the cvt but most of them are bulletproof,,including the accords that aren't a v6...

[@atgn70]

It depends on what year civic....If it's a 2014 or a 2015 I'd be concerned but every other year civic,esp 2016 and newer,those transmissions rarely go bad.

[@marial8235]

The Fiat 500X had a MT at least for some years.

[@vqdriver]

It took a while for me to like ZF transmissions! What’s specifically wrong with the 9HP? Just wiring? Did a 2x ATF drain and fill on a ‘19 MDX a couple months ago. Smooth and fast with that ratio spread!

[@LSDdreams808]

They are only good for 60k

[@reddykilowatt]

worst car I ever owned was a 2001 Acura TL. had to have the transmission replaced TWICE! luckily it was under warranty both times.

[@quyle9483]

Yes that generation had particularly bad transmissions which is ashamed because the rest of the vehicle was pretty nice for a car built in 2001

[@skree_fpv436]

Those early 2000's transmissions gave Acura a bad name. My 2013 TL has 204,000 miles on it and still shifts great. I also take care of it though by changing the fluid and filter.

[@drwisdom1]

I have been driving manual transmission vehicles since 1973 and never had a transmission problem besides having to replace the clutch.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I'm pretty happy with only having only 4 good speeds in my 07 Silverado.

[@quyle9483]

Especially if you have a 4l80e. One of hydraulics best

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Glad almost every car here in Europe is a manual!!! None of that autocrap. Tons of Kias Sportages here on the roads but no issues whatsoever because real gear shifter!!😅

[@roberttassone7676]

Please- drivers in the US are already bad enough without confusing them more with a manual . Can't eat, smoke, slurp on a 44 and talk on the phone at the same time with a manual.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

@@roberttassone7676 Dayum...🤣🤣lol!! But sad too actually...

[@omakis965]

You should add the Cadillacs 9 speed dual clutch. I just got rid of mine and bought a new manual civic. It slips it jerks and when cold doesn’t hit all the gears.

[@jppalm3944]

Look.for union label and run

[@ronmitchl8306]

Why did nissan decided to use CVT transmissions is beyond my comprehension

[@bijanshahidi3933]

Thanks as always. U make us aware and smart. God bless u.

[@markd_aus9809]

Ford "powershift" in Australia here earned another nickname the "power-shit", love your work keep it up

[@ECPP]

Thanks for that!

[@davidlevinson2460]

I'm loving your videos so much that I subscribed. Do you know if the 2015 4-cylinder Accord has the same transmission problem as the 2015 Civic? Thanks for your good work.

[@billfincher8519]

Great coverage

[@klidraik]

We had a 2019 Taco. Great truck, awful transmission. It was very prone to downshifting on the highway for what seemed like no reason at cruise, which made for a very annoying highway experience, but would not downshift when you’d expect.

[@Marzimus]

There's an aftermarket Shift Commander (something like that) which reprograms the shift points and makes the truck what it should have been OEM.

[@jeremyshearer3885]

I was wondering on the Kia Sportage was that transmission problem just for that model or the one before it? And I agree on the last generation of ford focus they made in North America the dct was just nothing more then junk luckily you can by a used dct for about $1,500 in the us not sure how much they are used in Canada!

[@ECPP]

Good Morning Jeremy. Kia and Hyundai do use a lot of common drives throughout many models so many are not great and that Ford is just not good. If a person needs the Focus, the manual is the only way to go

[@moeanthony9308]

Thanks so much Mark great info. I had no idea that the Civic has or had cvt issues. Honda in house Transmissions are generally good.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Early Honda CVTs, From 14-15, These have been completely redesigned with launch Gears instead of solely relying on a Steel belt, But if course as an owner of a 2020 Civic Sport we chose the 6 speed manual with a None turbo charged 2liter engine, It's been all around Great performing Car with almost 50,000 trouble free miles, If this changes You'll be the first to Know, Why because it's the Right thing to do.👍🇺🇸😁

[@trev9168]

That was fairly early on in the cvt introduction. Recent years have been rock solid

[@moeanthony9308]

@@trev9168 ah ok

[@danielcoulter9540]

Frfr- my TSX got 250k on da clock and still asking for more!

[@raymondreiff8170]

@@danielcoulter9540 Absolutely 🇺🇸😁👍.

[@wilsonfernandes1940]

Thank you I love your reviews ❤😂

[@ouis-xv3vp]

As a technician in the US Toyota and Honda makes the best cvt transmission in the automotive industry and I own a 2014 Honda Civic with a cvt transmission and I had no problems with it and it still works fine since the day I bought it.

[@ECPP]

There have been some spotty reliability with some more recently in the Honda arena, ie Accord. Sometimes it works and sometimes not as much

[@quyle9483]

Interesting. Because when those honda cvts ran out of warranty I was repairing alot of them..

[@johnready630]

Don't understand why R&D doesn't catch these issues before the vehicle goes into production . It was rare to see these issues years ago with bad engines , trannys and other things that should not be happening. I was a mechanic from the 70's into the late 80's and I walked away from it , I could see the start of it in the late 80's and knew fixing cars was no longer an enjoyable trade.

[@froyhernandez4577]

Please do a video on “ Cars for tall people” new or used

[@zuhairjanbi1887]

ZF 9HP is now used in nissan pathfinder!!

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@ritawilliams8473]

I just check the list for this lawsuit the 2015 Tahoe is not on the list

[@ruanof7]

Just went to the mail office, saw a towing truck towing a Hyudai getting towed with an elderly couple on the cabin. Right afterseeing a video on this channel regarding Hyundai.. true !

[@Fourrings80]

What a stark difference between the ZF9 and ZF8.

[@auctionmusic]

I have a 2014 Nissan Maxima with a cvt. At 110,000 it started slipping. Solution: change the NS-2 transmission, to the now NS-3. Pull the plug, 6 quarts drains out, put plug back in, put in 6 quarts NS-3. Transmission was fine after that till 30k miles later. Slipping again. Repeat previous process, but this time did it twice. Waited 2 weeks between each change. And....there is an external filter behind the driver side front wheel. Changed that. Transmission is running cherry now. Total cost so far $500.00 for the fluid, $50 for the external filter. A lot cheaper than the 8,000 the repair shop wanted, and the shop declared the slipping transmission not repairable. Hmmmmm.......

[@cerinawoehrley4199]

So far so good for my 2012 nissan sentra it got. 120 000 miles... cvt fluid change oil to the car I. Hade for about 4 years now no big problem with it ....

[@ECPP]

Excellent

[@stevenkerwin4041]

Keep the sarcasm coming. "Here's a little Winner." 😂.

[@TKO350]

This guy is too funny the colostomy bag on the Dodge Caravan did it for me🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmyjoseph51]

Seems to me that the more gears in a transmission, the more apt it is to fail or have major problems. Sometimes "hi-tech" is not the way to go.

[@gustavobarrera4415]

Im not sure about everyone else but ive bought 3 hondas and they always seem to have electrical problems. They just dont make them like they used too. But glad my Toyota no matter what model i get i never have any problems at all.

[@vincentkosik403]

I have a Nissan Sentra drain and fill cvt every year...as easy as an oil change..drive real easy and n troubles..must maintain tge cvt

[@freeman1463]

You’re goat 🎉🎉🎉if you know you know i am caregiver we mostly use these dodges and at 70k mileages on odometer they all shake i mean transmission issues 😂😂😂😂 when you drop off the member you thank God and at every meeting we report the same issue 😂😂😂

[@ECPP]

That is awesome!

[@sandropasquariello224]

Yup I have a 3gen taco. Hate the transmission. Should have got the manual

[@selimpullu420]

This review shows that manual transmission is the KING!

[@ECPP]

true

[@quyle9483]

Great vid!

[@md2k8]

Always look for a vehicle, that has a reliable engine and a reliable transmission.

[@ECPP]

I agree, the 2 most expensive and important part of any car

[@robertjohnson3140]

My 2015 prius has 306k miles aisin cvt no problems I change fluid every 50k miles.

[@davidballoid2118]

Why Has Their not been a Massive Consumer Recall on these units or a upgraded Transmission install offered by the manufactures ? Why do we keep seeing more cars being produced with these "bogus components" in them?

[@GSXSF1k]

GM 3800 V6 is the best but the transmission was built to breakdown at 100k miles. I maintained that 3800 and its transmission religiously… at 99k miles it broke down = $4,000.00!!!

[@robertkeefer1552]

The Ford Power Crunch transmission. The manual gearbox worked perfectly and was fun to drive.

[@quyle9483]

Ford t18 was one of my favorites. Yeah a clunky trans but it worked and was built strong.

[@LSDdreams808]

Don't buy any thing Mopar they have the worst transmission in the whole car industry most of them last around 50k

[@chadhaire1711]

ZF 8-speeds last forever

[@rbiddy5893]

Glad garbage bags for seats 🤣🤣🤣 That was good

[@AnthonyJohnson-py4yh]

Very true about the ford focus 👌

[@Blank00]

After 2016, Honda CVTs have been reliable. Issues with the 1.5t mean engine bad, not CVT bad. Issues with the 2014-2015 CVTs do not represent Honda CVTs today

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@jimbennett3788]

Thanks for the informative video. How do you figure out which transmission is installed in the vehicle you are considering for purchase?

[@ECPP]

Easy

[@dogbounty6399]

So many cab companies run those Dodge Caravans That used to be my indicator of a dependable vehicle?

[@andrewdonohue1853]

it seems there's more junk transmissions then good transmissions. i bought a crosstrek in 2022 and i bought a manual instead of the CVT (it was available with a manual until 2024 MY). im happy with my choice, so far

[@LCculater]

lol you are at the Lexus used lot 😂 I live in Edmonton.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

Looking at a q50s either 3.7 or the newer 3.0 to replace my g80 sport. But! I've been hearing horror stories about their blocks and transmissions(and turbos).might no jump just yet

[@Dangerous_Drivers_of_CA]

Also, any Ford Mustang with the MT-82.

[@arufai]

Gee!what left not to buy?almost all models seems to have transmission problems 😂

[@eldismemushi]

Nothing can beat BMW 8 Speed ZF transmission, I think it’s one of top 3 .

[@PremiumUserUltra]

Nothing wrong with cvt on honda just needs fluid changed at 40 and 80k

[@natas12rm]

Do you own one? Mine some days is smooth all day then some days it jolts

[@Orecatmeatprocessors]

These car companies need to make a change: If they can not build a car that is as dependable and reliable as a Toyota they need to go out of business! I love the R/4, and the Corolla. Nothing is perfect but I had fewer problems maintaining them than other models. I have always been interested in why General Motors builds so much junk for that reason I have never bought a GM product.!

[@lepinearbres5299]

I will never touch a Chrysler car from my two experiences when I was a kid and almost killed by it.: My K car lost maneuver on the highway suddenly, then brake failure on my Turismo.

[@DanielRundellpnw833]

if car manufacturers would stay in house for parts instead of contacting it out it would not be much of a problem like it is now

[@garycoover6070]

Is there anything out there that's worth buying