Cars That Have Serious Transmission Problems (Do Not Buy)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@carguytoni7180]

Hi Scotty I have a 98 Honda Civic ex 1.6 and stick shift can you rate it

[@brayzon3052]

Hello scott i just got a lil car to go to work with 150k miles nissan versa , when i go over bumps or small holes i hear some type of pac pac sound of the left side, what do you think it can be. Car drives good and only when i hit bumps i hear that sound.

[@tonymontana3742]

Scotty, what about a low mileage 2013 Highlander awd, with mismatched tires? Not good?

[@PedroAntonio-jw7rr]

Scotty Kilmer i have a hyundai sonata , started burned out car shut down while driving , battery worked fine , relay, fuses and replaced a mew started and before tighting everything down tested started and worked fine and after getting everything put together i went and started it again and it wanted to start but then it burned again what can it be ???

[@MasterYota4Runner]

Working at a transmission shop, most of the problems we see with these newer cars is the manufacturers run them too hot. Normal operating temp on an old trans used to be around 160-180 degrees. Nowadays they all seem to run 200-230 degrees because they have bypasses in the coolers lines that limit when fluid can go through the trans cooler. The trans coolers themselves are also undersized and are not very effective.

[@someonethirsty1957]

When did the transition happen?

[@shtupidmate]

@@someonethirsty1957 my guess is around 2012-2014 when the modern car design kicked in and everyone hopped on the planned obsolescence train

[@shlumpgod]

Got an 06 TL with almost 140k. Jerky transmission when coming to stops then quickly accelerate. I do wanna remove it myself and take it to a transmission shop, any tips I guess?

[@mhassouneh]

What would you recommend as an action to counteract this?

[@hippocrates8369]

@@shlumpgod had same problem with a Ford focus before it locked up. Would do that for 30k miles before it finally locked up. Brought it in and people would say couldn't find anything wrong. Then you could feel it more and they wanted to say it was the motor mount. Brought it to another guy before it finally died and he knew it wasn't the motor mount and it looked fine. Turns out it was the transmission all along and nobody wanted to believe me except him. By that point it was too late. Wanted to replace it and it costed the price I paid for the car. Locked up a month later. My advice is to get it looked at for sure.

[@olafelsberry420]

I’ll always remember what my grandparents taught me about cars, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

[@rayhope7957]

ya, i found out the hard way a few times, I'm a big fan of trans coolers!

[@olafelsberry420]

@@rayhope7957 I can see why, I should have got one for my 89 Heep .

[@Fairford2001]

I own a 2018 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5 with the 6-speed manual. It’s a keeper; I love it.

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

Finding manuals are so hard. Great find

[@mkloudsql3285]

I had a 2010 mazda 3 with a manual. Was a great car and ran like new at 122k when i traded it in

[@richsweeney1115]

@@mkloudsql3285but 122k is nothing, my neighbor has a. 2010 Mazda 3 with a six speed standard. it has like 250k and runs like new ,she's had it for years, she put a new clutch in it when she got it, at like 60k miles, that was one issue they had was the clutch going early. but it's fine no almost 200k miles later . I drove it not too long ago.i like it

[@bradleybyrnes9907]

My 2011 Camry here in Australia has a traditional 5 speed auto and it's the best one I have ever driven. It's silky smooth and the shift points are perfect.

[@treyedean]

I hear you on the Jatco CVTs. I had a 2014 Nissan Rogue Select on a lease. Right before the lease was up, the transmission started to vibrate violently when under load. Thankfully it was a lease. I turned it back in and it became someone else’s problem. My next car after that was the Nissan Sentra SR Turbo with a manual transmission. I loved that car. It got great gas mileage and never gave me problems.

[@brileymitchell2632]

What happened to it?

[@tjj5337]

My Nissan dealer gives a 200K 20 year warranty in Massachusetts.

[@tjj5337]

No car is perfect..

[@musicvelle]

I literally just bought a Sentra sr turbo manual a few weeks ago. Good to hear it's reliable

[@binxthekitty54]

@@tjj5337 My gf 1999 toyota camry is perfectly perfect.

[@jamesbenoit5252]

I sold Fords forever. The Escort dual clutch auto from several years ago (I retired in 2016) was a noisy p.o.schiff. Ford sent out a memo on how to "make excuses" for the noisy trannys - which fooled no one. The old Freestyle had a CVT. I like them, from the salesman's stand point - but folks were really wary... not a big seller.

[@randyc8171]

I had an 1987 Escort that had the worst POS automatic I ever drove.

[@binxthekitty54]

Exactly why I don't trust new cars and will never ever buy one.

[@sammyt3514]

The 2.0L engine in the 2007 Sentra S made 140hp, not 128hp. Great car with a manual transmission like Scotty said.

[@joeshmoe8952]

If you want a civic, get a standard transmission, it will last forever.

[@calholli]

Virtually any Japanese car with a standard transmission will take you well over 300k miles easy... Especially if you throw a timing belt change in there somewhere.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

My 08 lx automatic, not cvt, 😂 has 320,000 miles. I'm doing the 3rd timing belt change along with tensioner, head and engine gasket kit and Aisin water pump. Pretty much all OEM. 😂 Just for the heck of it.

[@billyfoster3223]

Don't want a Civic, or any Japanese car!😁

[@calholli]

@@erniecarrasco9107 My 97 Isuzu Rodeo 5spd manual 4x4 has over 300k.. but it finally needs a timing belt. I've taken it off road all over the place and shockingly.. I never broke anything on it--- all while jeeps were falling like flies all around me.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

@@calholli that's a sleeper car!!!! I remember my high school years seeing doctors and lawyers in those preppy looking SUV,s. Man I wish I had one. The 5 speed manual of course.

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

With all these transmission problems, why don't we American just learn how to drive manuals. It really is not that tough to do. I prefer manuals!

[@chrisperrien7055]

Hard to drive a stick while texting or eating on a hamburger or taco. Plus operating a stick-shift implies knowing something about mechanical things, which is far beyond hitting a keyboard or key-pad.. Modern "Americans" can't operate a screwdriver or a rake or shovel, much less a stick-shift.

[@azrael0077]

I will only buy manuals. I won’t own an automatic. The only problem I’ve ran into is when I broke my right arm (minor fracture) skating, and since I drove us there no one else was able to drive us home. That was a painful and unforgettable drive!! I begged the passenger to just shift for me but they were too scared and wouldn’t. Happened years ago, but the memory is like yesterday. Driving a manual is a dying art in the US😣

[@pigglywiggly1969]

@@Bc_2050 If you can't focus well enough to learn manual, you are probably terrifying on the road.

[@therealgeorgegervinjr.2364]

manuals are disappearing... in 5 years you wont be able to find a manual

[@pigglywiggly1969]

@@therealgeorgegervinjr.2364 Just drive older cars lol. You don't need a brand new car.

[@randyc8171]

I really liked the smooth transmission in the 1958 Buick Super that I had a long time ago.

[@vicarious1]

My first car was a 1950 Buick super dynaflow with the straight 8. Loved that car!

[@renkhachatoorian302]

I love it when Scotty confirmed the car with manual transmission is reliable.

[@timm285]

Yeah but most people don’t buy stick shift.

[@hankkingsley9300]

@@timm285 you ain't shiftin you ain't driving

[@patrickmcdonald3427]

As a friend of mine says, "3 pedal it".

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

My personal favorite

[@yoyomo777]

Of the 18% EV owners that switched back to gas, the #1 reason was they did not have 240V home charging. I agree, I wouldn’t even try without that I’d go insane using trickle or only supercharging.

[@bljteach2]

@@youdontknowme2915 Many homes have gas dryers.

[@colinress]

I have a “spare” car I can’t get rid of, a 2007 Honda Accord with a manual 5 speed and 250,000 miles. It works great and I haven’t had any major repairs yet. I still like driving it better than the piece of junk 2020 Ridgeline with 10 speed automatic. My 2017 Ridgeline with 7 speed got 3-4 mpg better than the new one and the transmission was much smoother. My son is driving it and I suspect will do so much longer than I will my new 2020.

[@Fevebblefester]

Honda hopes that the transmissions will last beyond the warranty period.

[@alexhickey5633]

If its a manual though it'll probably last the life of the vehicle, then itll probably live another 5 years in someones beater car and itll still be fine after that too. Ive an old accord with 230k miles on it. Still goes into gear perfectly, doesnt whine or make any noises. RANT OVER. Have a great day!!!

[@timm285]

I’m pretty sure they all hope this.

[@calholli]

I feel like, if you bought a CVT-- it's on you.

[@rubberducky6411]

My old Ford Falcon,3 on the tree,drove like a tractor,it never failed...basic....simple...dropped right into gear everytime...straight 6 motor...people who owned one know this👈

[@smncutler]

Simplicity is next to godliness when it comes to cars. I have an old Volvo that I change the oil on and it just keeps going and going and going...

[@Daavi85]

It may not be the most exciting car but my 1996 Acura 3.5 RL that has just hit 200,000 miles has been the most reliable and solidly built car I've owned, I work on my own cars and I've done some preventative maintenance and replaced normal wear parts over time but no serious problems at all, the computer throws 0 codes, engine just runs extremely quite and smooth and trans still shifts good, everything just works and the car rides great and glides on highways, it was one of those good finds that I bought from the original owner back in early 2015 for the right price in amazing condition and still can't believe it's now an almost 30 year old vehicle.

[@ryanvila1837]

My mom got a 17 versa with cvt, I love it I didn't think a four cylinder could skunk someone

[@NighTimeProductions]

2008 Nissan Maxima SE CVT transmission 160,000 miles and still chuggin 🚂

[@waydel4]

I have a 2015 Nissan Altima S at 53,000 had to replace the transmission.

[@bighank796]

MY neighbor has a Ford escort wagon automatic with a CRACK light 🕯️ it's a 1990 wagon 1.9. It's slow. He always brags about the tachometer in the dash which is unecessary. What a joke this thing is. The water 💦 pump blew off the engine Soo hard at a stoplight that it put a hole in the 🛣️

[@youngbuffness7436]

My mom has a 2011 Kia Soul with a standard transmission and that car withstood two teenage boys learning how to drive and taking there drivers test it has about 110k miles and still runs great she uses it as a daily

[@matthewclark6239]

Their* drivers test.

[@sunlightnsk]

That is why when I was looking for a used Civic, I was looking for 2013 only, with the same nice exterior\interior design as 2014-2015, but with a conventional and reliable automatic tranny. By the way, Aisin u760E (Camry\FWD Rav4 2013-2015) has a mass torque converter shudder issue - some many cars affected. Toyota's solution was to change the software and replace the fluid which mostly did not help. Torque converter assembly needed to be re-built.

[@splat1gamer25]

Why 2013?

[@MustaphaBCham]

Had that issue with my 2013 RAV4, Toyota replaced the torque converter

[@sunlightnsk]

@@MustaphaBCham You were lucky getting your TC replaced.

[@sunlightnsk]

@@splat1gamer25 1. 2013 model has the same exterior and interior details as 2014-2015 models, nicer than 2012 year model. 2. 2013 was the last year when Civics got the conventional automatic transmission, not CVT with its issues, as Scotty explained in this video.

[@ln5747]

Is that the i-shift? Scotty has also said Honda's previous transmissions were weak...

[@philwaller4379]

Ford Taurus 2003-2208. It's not a question of IF, but WHEN your trans will go out. ALuminum sproket inside will shear and send metal bits throughout your engine.

[@IGoProEVERYTHING]

Nissan had a descent CVT until 2017. I had a 2016 Rogue with 117,000 miles running great until it was totaled.

[@rogerpenske2411]

I have a 2016 Honda Civic with the CVT transmission and with a launch gear. I absolutely loved it, ran perfectly, and I got 40 miles to the gallon with the air conditioning blasting, as I live in Phoenix Arizona

[@kaleyeahitsaustin6026]

I went from a manual transmission to automatic, definitely going back to manual once it takes a crap... I really hate it lol

[@daninmi1648]

In 2016 and 2017, my job required a lot of driving. My employer paid for rental cars. I drove, in this order: a Ford Focus, a VW Beetle, a Toyota Corolla (CVT), a Chevy Cruze, two Dodge Darts, and a Nissan Sentra (CVT). Why I was never left on the side of the road, I'll never know.

[@mr.mcbeavy1443]

Rental cars are newer, newer cars rarely leave you stranded in the first two years...not even Beetles or Darts or Sentras.

[@ahampel22]

I have a Focus. The transmission is awful.

[@tsunamis82]

@@ahampel22 mine has just started to shudder in the first two gears.

[@stimuluscheck6345]

Corollas are reliable 🤷‍♂️

[@rayhope7957]

because a car that has had several owners may show problems because most of the time, we don't know what the poor car was put through..

[@lachlan5376]

Hi Scotty great video, there's one very infamous Mercedes 5spd automatic transmission in various C class & E class models from late 1990's to mid 2000's, notorious for a plastic conductor plate cracking and throwing the whole car into 'limp home mode'. A inexpensive part that required drain & removal of the pan, filter and the valve body in these 722.6xx pile of crap slush-o-matics.

[@martinsvensson6884]

Probably the best automatic transmission ever made. By anyone. First one that could take +1000Nm. I have over 250k miles on mine. 0 signs of wear still. And nothing ever done to it in its whole life time except oil change.

[@dont4450]

I'm 70yo.what I've learned in my lifetime about automatic transmissions, is just make sure the fluid is level. I've owned dozens of cars, and on the ones that I had the transmission serviced, they always died within a few months. On the cars that I never changed the fluid, those went over 200,000 miles and were still going when I got rid of them. I do change my engine oil in my daily driver every 5000 miles with full synthetic and k&n filters. My mustang 5.0, I change every 2000 miles with full synthetic and k&n filter.

[@dont4450]

@@user-de4jk8vj4c you have to understand that 2000 miles is what I drive it in a year, and you shouldn't go more than a year without a change

[@thegamingconnoisseur4151]

Scotty at his old house in Houston is a nostalgia trip I'm always down for

[@Avaddon911]

I got a 2005 Ford freestyle with 243k miles. Original CVT still going strong. If you change the fluid in them they seem to last a very long time.

[@lazaroduran6]

Hi Scotty from the Philippines, achilles hill of cvts are the failed key and keyway on the torque or driven pulley. The driven pulley or torque pulley have 2 parts the fixed sheave and the sliding sheave (this allows the steel belt to slide in and out of the sheave), with mating hubs respectively. Fixed sheave - hub [female] is fitted with a key say 10mm steel ball like what i saw in Nissan CVT tear down and the sliding hub [male] is fitted with a keyway. Key and keyway arranged at 120 degree angle apart, this is why the sliding sheave has a limited twist angle. With repeated sliding of the mating hubs both key and keyway wear down eventually, worst case a notch is created along the keyway, the torque gets stuck or the car truck or 4x4s wont reach the band speed. In this case cvt's efficiency delines easier granting fluid cycle change is similar across all types of transmission.

[@guestandsons]

Yep staying with my old Forester with standard manual gearbox. Don't want the boring CVT of the newer Forester's

[@geraldevans2535]

My buddy’s 2015 Forrester’s tranny crapped out recently. Luckily Subaru has extended the transmission warranty as it had to be replaced.

[@jasonmurphy844]

Had an 88 Sentra 20 years ago. The 5 speed manual trans outlasted the whole car. Manuals are super reliable and much less expensive to repair

[@roaddog1493]

I own a 2018 4cyl Camry with the 8 speed automatic transmission. I've heard some things about it, but so far mine is running pretty good.

[@declanbusby6954]

I'm getting an 87 accord auto with the carbureted 4cyl from a friend for $800. I've looked it over and it needs a valve cover gasket. I can rebuild the motor, tans, do the brakes and suspension for around a grand. Seems like a decent deal for a good commuter compared to my 96 mustang gt manual 4.6 especially since my commute is increasing by 60miles

[@msdony308]

I had a honda accord 1988. loved it finally sold it after being the original owner for over 25 years.If I had the money to replace shocks etc, and an electrical problem some where that ran down the battery (I left my window open & water leaked in ) repaire people wanted to ost 2000 just to find where the broken wire was., & rust body from Michigan winters, I would of kept it. but sold it. miss it..

[@csjrogerson2377]

Here in Thailand its really hard to find a manual gearbox. Most brands dont have them at all and those that do (mainly 4x4 trucks), are only in the lowest spec models. 66% of cars are Honda or Toyota, so CVT's (almost exclusively). At least they're good CVTs. Next biggest selling brand is Mazda and they use 6 spd ATs - also very good.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Always an outstanding video and presentation.

[@customs1003]

I just went car shopping for a new Toyota. I skipped over the Corollas because they all had CVTs (there were no manuals available). Went straight to the Camry with a more traditional design, but 8 speeds for efficiency. No rubber band transmission for me!

[@MrFriesz]

I have a 2014 corolla w cvt no launch gear. never had a problem, pulls out quick enough. I've had over a thousand pounds in it(4 big guys) , didn't even notice on take off.

[@sheep4521]

After scouring the internet, I’ve concluded that the Corolla CVT is quite reliable.

[@jeffzekas]

There is a huge lawsuit against Toyota regarding those eight speed automatic transmissions

[@jtlmnts457]

Not all cvts are bad. I’ve seen many Toyota cars with cvts with more than 200k miles and that’s people who don’t even change their cvt oil at all (which is recommended I believe every 60k miles). I’ve never heard of a Toyota cvt failing at all now that I think about it. Now Nissan cvts thats the complete opposite.

[@afriendindeed3660]

I have a 2015 Toyota corolla cvt. No issues at 110000 miles so far. Been changing out oil and upkeep everything g, especially due to high prices of cars. Still going strong.

[@staghorn68]

I have an 07 Dodge Caliber with a cvt. I bought it new and maintained it reasonable well - 210,000 miles and it runs better than when it was new! New it was a little jerky and shift happy-old it is very smooth and clean, cannot feel it shift at all. Who knew - I was doubtful when I bought it that it would make it to 100k, I am literally shocked it is still around providing drama free driving.

[@lars25gdl]

Thats a good thing.. what is more impresive is that your cvt is made by jatco and still works..

[@adamwuest3958]

Don't always assume the engine is blown, 2 weeks after I got my car, mine slipped on startup from being stretched and never changed it sounds like a rubber belt slapping around in plastic, just like it is, turned the car off tore it apart changed my waterpump and a new belt and pulleys and it runs like a brand new car again. Mine is a 6G75M mitsubishi cyclone interference engine with a 6 spd. Manual. Idk if it had to do with how its setup inside or if its because the belt didn't fully snap while driving and I got lucky, idk but its always worth a check it could save you big and you might get lucky too.

[@sdean4816]

I have a 2010 Honda insight I bought new with a CVT transmission. I’ve changed the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles and the car runs great. It has 180,000 miles

[@chrislemaster2695]

Let me guess number 1 is the 2011-2018 Ford Focus Fiesta Escape and Fusion with the horrible DCT (Dual Clutch Automatic) Ford had 7 class actioion lawsuits and had to pay people up to 22k a piece because they new the trans was bad from day one. These make the POS Nissan JATCO transmissions look reliable quality product.

[@racingdreamz8021]

I had a 2013 Civic , That thing was absolutely amazing

[@robertblaney5033]

140,000 miles on my 2015 Honda Civic with the CVT & no problems so far. I religiously change the CVT transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.

[@Perich29]

We had a 2004 honda civic hybrid with CVT, we had that car for 14 years and put 160000 miles on it and no problem with the CVT transmission

[@ericbeltrami2718]

My two cars that I own, a 2001 Chevy Metro with a 3-speed Auto and a 3.97 final drive, the auto transmission is modeled after the turbo hydramatic 350. My other car is a 92 Mazda MX3 Grand Sport with a 5-speed, not exactly sure what the gear ratios are but I know it has a almost 4.4 final drive and a .87 5th gear. It's fun.

[@SNIPEYOPIPE]

You REALLY should've put the GM 4T65E and 4T65E-HD transmissions on here. Absolutely NOTORIOUS for failure. ALL of them fail in the same exact way.

[@kevo9352]

Which vehicles have those transmission? I got a 3.6 6 gear impala

[@ryanclark7391]

@@kevo9352 the 4t65 should be a four speed if they use the same numbering system

[@perfectibility999]

Is that the one used on 2000s Buick LeSabres?

[@kevo9352]

@@perfectibility999 2020 impala 3.6

[@rwieber79]

Absolutely, had mine go out in my 06 Monte Carlo at 125,000 miles, and also an 11 Impala I had went out twice. 1st time around 160,000 mostly hwy miles and the 2nd time around 265,000. I junked the car after the 2nd one even though the engine and everything except the transmission still worked perfect. Just couldn't see putting another $2500 in it.

[@jayfox3065]

I drive a 2008 Chevy colbolt with a stick shift and it runs well. I keep the oil changed, tires filled and don’t drive like I’m on the racetrack. I also drive around all of these Illinois pot holes 🕳

[@texman-gq5cl]

I suggest not driving in Rockford, too many pot holes like Chicago

[@HR-wd6cw]

Ford (when they came out with the 2011 Fiesta and 2012 Focus) tried to do the "software update" thing but ultimately fell prey to class action lawsuits and eventually had to pay out for people to have the clutches repaired. I think they did eventually fix the issues (in the 2014+ model year) but they discontinued the US Focus around 2016, as they did with some other cars -- for other reasons -- a few years after that). But I remember getting a coupon for up to $2000 cash back if I had my Focus's transmission serviced. Too bad I traded it in and lost $3000 on the trade before the lawsuits came about (I couldn't claim it because I wasn't a current owner of a Focus at the time and couldn't prove i had the trans repaired, which I didn't). But for CVTs I still like what Toyota is doing with the higher-end Corollas... with the launch gear (a physical gear and then it shifts over to the CVT transmission, which I think si good because the most torque and stress on a transmission I would think would be during acceleration, and particularly from a dead stop).. However I'm still not sold on them. If they can prove that one can last 200k under normal maintenance, without issues, then I might consider one, but so far, they require a lot of maintenance (fluid changes every 30-60k, and gentle driving, and you might get 150k if you're lucky, regardless of brand). It's still too new of a technology for me to want to adopt, not yet at least. Personally I think though if CVTs do over-take standard (geared) automatic transmissions, they will employ some sort of method like the launch gear that Toyota has as this seems to be the best of both worlds... the gear takes the most stress from starting from a dead stop, but once you get up to cruising speeds, you get the benefits of the CVT.

[@pdejesu2737]

Hi, Scotty. Keep up the good work. Best regards from PR.

[@rob5944]

If it has a belt then you change it in good time, along with quality parts including the water pump and tensioner etc. Surely not that hard?

[@rob5944]

@@hoz49 here in the UK it'd cost you around £400. Once, or perhaps twice if you had the car a long time. I don't think that's a big deal personally seeing as the average cost new is £25,000 plus.

[@pessimisticpasta233]

My 2015 toyota corolla S with a non launch gear cvt, still going strong with over 100k miles., changed the fluid at around 70k.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

I bought a Subaru crosstrek manual 6 speed, I get better mileage then the EPA rating for the manual and even get better then the CVT. I get 34-35 mpg which I think is awesome for an AWD. The manual transmission with a clutch is a viable transmission. Too bad there arent more choices

[@andrewdonohue1853]

Allot of this nonsense is over-engineered garbage

[@raider3164]

Wow u get Scotty as your mechanic. U will be okay. Honest man and very reliable as a human being. Honest.

[@joansmith1195]

I use my 2021 Chevy Spark for city driving. I am happy with it. Paid 14,100 brand new. My 2004 Toyota Scion still runs great but I wanted a second car if the Scion breaks down. My Scion A is the best car that I ever owned.

[@signsofthetimes886]

I like the 2015 scion tc. To me they were one of the best looking car on the road

[@djkenny1202]

I have a manual 15 XB. Best car I gave owned. Not sure why you would need the Spark. I’ve seen base manual ones discounted under 10500 bucks. Worth considering, but I preferred the Scion with 35k 5 years old for slightly mire.

[@NotLikeUs17]

Chevy Spark is ugly as all hell but good gas mileage, especially in this day and age.

[@zaks9919]

Don't really know if this was covered ,but DCT can be wet or dry....honda motorcycles for example are wet , & thus have a longer cooler life. How long ? well the marketing department will probably tell you it's life time , or in fact , beyond most of the owner"s life times and / or their accident free driving miles .!

[@Jhonnyblaze28]

Scotty the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra's 2 liter puts out more than 126 horsepower (2000-2006 models), they actually put out 140 Horsepower at the time. Not that it matters if the transmission is crap.

[@jackd2691]

Brought a new 2022 RX350L for about a month with about 600 miles now. It has growling engine noise and vibration felt on steering wheel from 1mph to about 25mph. Did some search online, that’s a common problem for the RX and dealership won’t have a fix for it. Very disappointed and regret the purchase on the RX.

[@TemperTemper...]

The 2007 Sentras with a manual just went from $2000 to $12,000 after Scotty's video.

[@CBJ2007]

I have a 2014 Honda Civic with 144,000 miles. Drives like it’s brand new! 🤞🤞

[@terran236]

Got a 2013 civic with 50k love my little dependable lawn mower

[@compassandradio6261]

The 2022 Chevy Traverse has something very wrong with its transmission and/or whatever module tells it to shift. We just got back from a road trip, starting in Indiana, out to the NC outer banks and back. We rented one of these with about 6k on the odometer. It would shutter and struggle under load, shifting up the gears too soon, before the vehicle could get up any momentum. Interestingly, if we had slowed down and I hit resume on the cruise control, it had no problem accelerating back to its previous set speed. It was only a problem if I was giving it the gas.

[@shaojieshi47]

my 2013 civic does have trans problem, but once I changed trans fluid, the shaking is gone. So keep in mind.

[@tomsherwood4650]

08 Focus. Replaced trans at 44 k in warranty. Then again around 74k and ate the cost. But I cannot complain about the engine at all. Wonder if the current owner had an issue with #3.

[@Glocktuah]

Blew my 2014 civic CVT trans at 69k miles Warranty for trans expires at 60k 3k dollars later… Since rebuild tho it’s lasted 220k with no problems… Wish Honda woulda covered it tho

[@garybulwinkle82]

Usually, with anything that slips or slides it's going to wear out! Maybe they should design them so the belt can be changed at a certain mileage interval! What would be idea, would be some type of fluid coupling that would mimic the properties of the CVT transmission; this would reduce the wear!

[@geddon436]

I agree about cvts wearing out. I have a difficult time believing even a toyota or honda cvt will make it 300k miles without major maintence.

[@danmarjenka6361]

Toyota somehow designed the Prius CVT transmission with all gears. Lasts 400k easily. Not kidding.

[@Gorilla_cookie]

Steal belts running on steal pulleys is never a good idea. So change your CVT oil first at 30k and then every 20k if you want to lower the wear. Don’t forget to change the paper cartridge filter. Also every oil change.

[@GearsToStreet]

Man he called it, I bought a brand new 2013 sentra Nissan in 2012, cvts were new at the time, and 81,000 miles barely cause I switch between my motorcycle and this, but anyways , keeping on the problem, my sentras transmission died at 76,000 miles, now mind you kept up on everything oil, spark plugs you name it, still have it and going to trade it in, it is deemed unreliable to me .

[@isaac4273]

Oh Nissan's transmission were terrible, they were the worst among other manufacturers which was detrimental for Nissan because they're so much better with a manual, but no one buys them with manual :/

[@GearsToStreet]

@@isaac4273 yeah I wish I had gotten a manual instead , but im gonna get a manual but not from nissan, there customer service was terrible, I've been a loyal member also, its sad no one thinks of helping unless it benefits them, think any other vehicle can make it past 76,000, its almost sad im writing this , but maybe it's just to help people stand clear of getting a CVT, maybe not all but definitely not from nissan, im also not a fan of electric.

[@FPVphilly]

I have a 2017 Nissan Versa note and I change the cvt fluid every 30k miles and the engine oil every 3k religiously. The car is almost 45k and working like a clock without issues.

[@GearsToStreet]

@@FPVphilly that's good except it's a newer model, mine is older however I did the very same thing you did, only difference was my model from 2013 -2016 of Cvt transmissions nissan were bad hence mine fell in that year, but regardless , replacing a CVT is not cheap nor is it reliable in my eyes, manual transmission easy to fix and cheap also better in controlling the gears, I respect what you said even though I said I kept up with everything maintenance wise, I stand by my opinion and experience, they don't make cars like they used to, and electric cars have some ways to go before I even think about purchasing one.

[@FPVphilly]

@@GearsToStreet indeed

[@rossvice3909]

You should look into why the newer Nissan cvts are so good now!

[@mikevick4122]

my father owns a 2007 sentra manuel that was totaled and the car is still running great 120k miles after being rebuilt

[@2bit2strokes38]

We have a 2010 sentra with cvt and has 170k and runs perfectly. Maybe just lucky

[@mikefoehr235]

Both my wife's RAV 4 and my Tundra have 6 speed autos...no problems at all. My Tacoma had a 5 speed...never had a problem with that either. I will never own a CVT.

[@ln5747]

Why not? Toyota CVT are ridiculously reliably.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@ln5747 Well, the two Toyotas we have will outlast us thru retirement. My Tundra has 25 000 kms on it and almost 2 years old. I expect it to last 500 000 plus kms. My wife's RAV has 118 000 kms and that will last to 4 or 500 000 kms as well. We will both be dead by then.

[@weed491]

Most Cvt transmissions, need the oil changed at 30000 miles and the heat exchanger filter, guess what ,the dealer does not change these filters, they just drain and fill . I’m talking all dealers . Even though the manual says to change the filter, theres 2 filters to change at 60000 miles, dealers don’t change those either.

[@benrent6625]

My 06 Nissan Sentra spec v 6spd manual is the best transmission I've ever driven. It's a fun economical lil car and the trans makes the car

[@garybulwinkle82]

As kids in our family our first car to get to school was a Volkswagen Dasher with a non-interference engine. My brother took it to college and of course did no maintenance beside oil changes. When the belt broke they charged him three hundred plus dollars to fix! In other words, he got ripped off!!! It literally takes twenty minutes to change the belt!!!!

[@julianthecarspecialist]

Get a manual and you wont have to worry

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

Have to find one these days

[@cyraxnzed578]

My 1995 vs commodore has 190ks uses no oil or water goes forever good Ole 5.0litre v8

[@Jay-sb2xs]

The old civic had problems before and Honda Fixed everything to make it last

[@Jay-sb2xs]

The Manuel transmission is long lasting

[@johnwright291]

As with all cars it makes a huge difference how you drive them. I have had cars that were thought to be piece of junk lemmons but with my driving habits I got a lot of care free miles out of them. How do I drive ? Well its just common sense. Just dont push them beyond their power limits and with an automatic which I dont like I back off the accelerator right before it shifts. It really makes all the difference in how you drive as any trucking co. Owner will tell you.

[@ddyeo503]

What was the first year of a Honda Accord 4 cylinder that had the first CVT? Since I like Honda's I drive older ones that don't have CVT's,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@victorroman8494]

Scotty I got a 1991 Honda Accord Lx coupe 5/speed with 186,325 thousand miles it burns oil quick & I think the seals are warn out cause I’m seeing fresh oil around the engine & transmission. Haven’t touched the transmission fluid, I don’t know when it was last changed but I’m leaving it alone.

[@lesklower7281]

Can't beat the manual gearbox l had a lot of cars with them and they were good except one believe it not it was a toyota light ace and it used to jump out of first gear and l never bothered to repair it and l sold it to a wrecker but it was a good little van l have chaged

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

I have noticed that several transmission repair businesses have gone out of business and a couple have been around for 50 plus years. are the new transmissions not rebuilding or technicians have no way to learn this new transmission.

[@NotLikeUs17]

It’s not worth rebuilding transmissions anyway. I had a rebuilt one for an impala I use to have and it never drove the same and it still kept throwing transmission codes.

[@shooz4unme]

The best transmissions are standards?

[@cessealbeach]

Jatco-Nissan, Non CVT -4L60E, Govt Motors from 2016 thru 2022

[@greylynnjr]

My honda craps /jerks at idle but I love it to death. 2007 honda fit aria 4wd

[@johnnyq1233]

So why didn't they make these CVT transmissions like a snowmobiles, with an external belt system? You change the belt from time to time and that's it!!! OH wait a minute, that would mean the average owner could do it himself in a 1/2 hour or so.... That would save the owner thousands of dollars when it needed changing!!!!!

[@kyqorioskygo8999]

That is the point. They want to make a lot of money so they design to break not to last.

[@calholli]

A rubber belt won't work for a heavy vehicle. These things work off of a "steel belt" that's really just stacked discs... and instead of "pulling" on a pulley like a snowmobile rubber belt-- these CVT's "Push" the belt forward to drive the pulley. and it needs to be bathed in oil... Go look up CVT's on "Weber Auto" channel.

[@johnnyq1233]

@@calholli Yet there are thousands of vehicles out there with "rubber" timing belts! How can this be?

[@erikboisvert9913]

I'm curious what's your opinion on jiffy lube, midas, Sullivan tire, and vavoline basically all those type of places

[@tolrem]

I remember my mechanic saying that the Nissan timing chains were flimsy and they stretched.Don't know if they've improved them since though.

[@benjy117]

Nissan did improve from 2017 models and up. I just bought a 2017 Maxima knowing that. I wouldn't of purchased any earlier model at all.

[@stevew1851]

Technology is Not Your Friend. KISS..

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Loved my cvt in my mini bikes and snowmobiles 🤷‍♂️ and my golf cart

[@v.r.autorepair242]

The honda City GM6 2017 has plenty problem with the cvt transmission.

[@robbay8610]

Feels good to not see Ford Focus with dual clutch transmission here lol

[@lactusgalacto1174]

Ford out of focus

[@ranggaajibaskara1809]

Wow, that Nissan Sentra manual transmission. Really good for daily commuting. Fun with manual and it's anti-theft. Hehehe

[@andrewlittlejohn3479]

Just bought a 18’ rogue with the 68k on it. Scared me to buy this with the cvt in it but it was a SL platinum and well taken care of. I went straight to nissan and had them change the fluid. Not cheap, $300. Hope the fluid change works down the road. I do have a chance to buy a bumper to bumper 3year/36k warranty if I want. For $2800. Worth it?

[@jtlmnts457]

I wouldn’t get a bumper to bumper. The transmission on those is bad but not as bad is earlier model Nissans so I think you’ll be okay if you take care of it and don’t abuse it. If you want more piece of mind maybe a power train warranty if it’s cheaper but personally I wouldn’t do it.

[@MacTechG4]

Best to return the rogue if possible, Nissan CVT are the worst in the industry, the best transmission is still the manual, the conventional torque converter automatic transmission may be soulless and boring, but it’s reliable Best bet would be for you to get a Honda/Toyota in manual, or if you must, a regular torque converter automatic.

[@brockbaker3able]

Watch some videos and learn to change the fluid yourself. It’s pretty simple actually. Change the fluid at least every 30k miles and you’ll get the best life from it. It definitely won’t last as long as an old automatic but it’ll give you useable life if taken care of. Baby it basically or if you can get more than you paid it might be worth passing it on. As for the warranty, no, waste of money. Most cars won’t break outside of 100k miles and the extra warranty would be gone at that mileage. They know that. They normally don’t cover any wear and tear items so save the money and use it to care for the car

[@benjy117]

I just bought a 2017 Maxima and got the 36,000 mile warranty with it. So I have until 100,000 at least. I believe the 2017 models and up they ironed most problems out of them. I do know Nissan was sued because of the faulty CVTs. Altimas has many problems from early 2007 until mid 2015.( I only drive around 10k or 12k miles a year and 90% of that is hwy miles anyway.) If my 200 Touring lasted me 80k miles so far with 108,000 miles on it I'm sure this Nissan CVT will last at least that long. Those 200s are rated the worse cars ever made and I had it over 8 years now and it hasn't had a problem yet.

[@RPD91]

The transmission isn't bad, the cooling system was really bad on earlier modles. Plus, changing the CVT fluid (has to be the same specification on the your car's manual) alongside both filters will prolong the life of the CVT.

[@thebetamaxman]

Funny you mention the 8 speed toyota transmission Scottie. The transmission in my 019 Camry has to be the worst transmission I have ever experienced. It's rough, shifts erratically, and jerky, once rocking me back and forth in the drivers seat, and once downshifting too soon with a bang sound. Now most of the problems I encounter are when cornering in roundabouts (they have gone crazy here on PEI, Canada),when powering out of the roundabout. The dealer did a magic software adjustment and it has helped, but I have to think all this erratic behavior in my trany has to be shortening it's life.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

These cars don't need 8 or 10 speed automatics...shifting all the time. 6 speed is way more than enough.

[@Thorscauldron]

With a CVT service I don't think all the fluid comes out in 1 go?

[@carlgreisheimer8701]

Scotty, you realize that less than 1% of Cars sold in the USA as of 2022 have manual transmissions. Both my 2001 & 2003 Ford Rangers have them thou.

[@ricardobarron8081]

I've driven a couple of late model Sentras, which I rented. Horrible transmissions!

[@wr8thbeatz322]

2:00 Is that a Toyota Camry TRD in the background 👀 ?? It looks clean

[@NappaDZ]

Yeah he made a video on it about a year ago.