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Showing 130,940 complaints — component: POWER TRAIN

HONDA PILOT (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 19, 2026
I was taking my kids to school and then suddenly a knocking sound started and then a boom. I found out that at 134,000 miles my engine threw a rod and punched a hole in my block. My [XXX] old was freaking out because there was smoke coming from the engine and her sisters said the car was going to catch fire. The [XXX] old was stuck in her seatbelt and couldn't get out. Then as I was calling a to... Read more
JAGUAR XJ (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
Our 2019 Jaguar XJ only has 41000 miles on it but it has a poorly designed cooling system: Hoses for the cooling system travel directly under the super charger assembly and are not designed to stay intac for anywhere near our 100,000 mile Warranty but are NOT covered by warranty. This, I would argue is a definitive safety issue with the fumes that are produced and the leakage from the pink hybrid... Read more
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact was operating the vehicle, the vehicle came to a stop at a stop sign. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled and failed to move. The contact stated that the transmission failed to operate properly, and the vehicle was unable to shift into gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off with the check engine warning... Read more
BMW X5 (2020) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for routine maintenance and it was discovered that there was a coolant leak and that there was a failure with the front differential failure, and that the A/C unit was leaking. The leaking valve was replaced but the differential was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with th... Read more
FORD F-150 (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
Transmission will jump out of gear. Transmission will shift from 1st to 5th skipping all other gears. Transmission will stay in a high gear even when I’m stopped. transmission will get confused on what gear to be in and jump all around. sometimes the transmission will get stuck in limp mode in fifth gear and I will not be able to move until a loud bang when it shifts back into first. These probl... Read more
FORD F-150 (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
Sudden and harsh downshifts happening at speeds above 40mph in normal drivign conditions. The vehicle now shudders while crusing and clunks into and out of gears. The 6R80 transmission now feels like it is slipping when giving the vehicle gas from a standstill.
BMW X5 (2020) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
Failure of front differential
FORD ESCAPE (2021) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an active recall and the power... Read more
NISSAN LEAF (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Sep 19, 2024
The Nissan safety recall 24V-700 has been languishing for 18 months, and Nissan has not repaired our vehicle. We are unable to drive it safely for distance travel because we are unable to use rapid DC chargers due to risk of fire. We are extremely frustrated with Nissan’s failure to act and address this issue in a timely fashion. It is completely unacceptable to not be able to use a car for its ... Read more
GMC SIERRA 1500 (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle vibrated and felt as if the transmission was going to unexpectedly downshift. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear wheels. The contact stated that it felt like the rear tires were driving in the wrong gear. The vehicle was no... Read more
TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
The power liftgate on my 2024 Toyota Sequoia intermittently fails to close using the automatic function. When pressing the close button (either on the liftgate or key fob), the system beeps twice and does not initiate closing, requiring manual force to shut the liftgate. Additionally, the pinch sensor appears to malfunction, falsely detecting an obstruction when none is present. This creates an i... Read more
HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2023) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM EST, while driving my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited on [XXX] , the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while traveling at approximately 70 mph (posted speed limit). The vehicle would not accelerate or maintain speed and would not move forward when placed in drive, indicating a failure within the powertrain/transmission system. The vehicle is c... Read more
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
i have a 2019 chevy traverse i bouth it 2020 /9/11 2020 i have had problems scense then i right now havb to buy a transmission GMC had me to take it to a chevy dealer and ask for some coast asistant they would not so they baclk out now i am about to sue
KIA TELLURIDE (2023) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
My 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro is experiencing multiple powertrain and safety defects beginning at approximately 48,000 miles. The vehicle is well maintained per the manufacturer schedule. ISSUE 1 - TRANSMISSION SHUDDER: The vehicle has a pronounced shudder and stuttering through the drivetrain during normal driving, especially under acceleration and load. This began at approximately 48,0... Read more
HONDA CR-V (2026) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
While driving at 25 mph in econ mode and accelerating, the drive train partially lost power and the car slowed down for 2 or 3 seconds before accelerating normally.
FORD EDGE (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
Our torque converter has gone out on our vehicle. It has been meticulously maintained with fluid changes and every service when needed at mileage intervals. It started showing symptoms at 63k miles which is unacceptable for a transmission to start dying already. Looking online lots of other drivers have the same issue but ford refuses to acknowledge this transmission sucks and wants us to cover th... Read more
GMC YUKON (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
The 8-speed automatic transmission (Hydra-Matic 8L90) on this 2017 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L V8 has failed. This is a repeat failure — the transmission was previously rebuilt in 2020 under a GM recall/service action for the same known defect affecting this transmission type. The transmission has now failed again in 2026, approximately six years after GM's prior repair. Prior to failure, the vehicle exh... Read more
RAM 1500 (2014) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 19, 2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power steering while in operation, creating a safety concern due to reduced ability to control the vehicle. At the time of failure, multiple electrical and control module faults were present. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership, which diagnosed the issue as requiring rack and pinion replacement. The owner paid out of pocket for this repair. Dealershi... Read more
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2025
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP: While driving down the highway pulling a loaded trailer the rear wheels locked up, GM has an open recall on 2020-2022 models but denies its an issue with the 2024 model, my dealership pushed a “software update” but that does not fix the faulty transmission valve body issue, it just overrides the safety features that were designed to protect the transmission. I have a video... Read more
FORD EDGE (2009) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
This dealership is a scam, my car isn't even safe to drive because the (PSM) needs to be replaced and none of the modules are communicating but somehow they passed the inspection. I bought this car as is 2/24/26 and 2 days later it started overheating. I took to Big Al's like they recommended and Big Al's replaced the coolant assembly the car was still overheating so Big Al's recommended the elect... Read more
KIA CARNIVAL (2025) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2025
The vehicle (2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid) has suffered from a systemic parasitic 12V battery drain since the first month of ownership. The first occurrence was July 20, 2025, requiring a jump-start from Kia Roadside Assistance. On 02/26/2026, the vehicle was presented at Moritz Kia Alliance for the same issue. The dealer diagnosed the 12V battery as defective (Code R04) and replaced it under warrant... Read more
HONDA PILOT (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission unexpectedly shifted to neutral(N) while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a fuel injector replacement. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and ... Read more
FORD F-150 (2021) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the rear axle was fractured... Read more
HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 (2025) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
"While traveling in fast-moving traffic, my 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 suffered a catastrophic electrical system failure and an immediate loss of motive power. The vehicle instantly entered a 'limp mode' and dropped to a maximum speed of 11 mph, creating a life-threatening hazard for myself and surrounding drivers. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to this sudden failure. The vehicle was tow... Read more
JEEP CHEROKEE (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
When going over bumps such as speed bumps or bumps in the road there has been a clunking noise and sometimes a grind, for a few seconds.With this the ABS light also comes on. Then goes off. This has went on for the past 6-7months. Its not every time,it is very random. It will do it and not again for a while. On 3/16/26 the SVC FWD warning light came on while driving. After restarting it it take... Read more
KIA OPTIMA (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Nov 18, 2025
The engine of vehicle repeatedly failed, causing the vehicle to stall while driving, which posed a serious risk to my safety and others on the road. The vehicle had approximately 65,000 miles and was maintained routinely and on schedule. The failure first occurred before November 18, 2025, when I reported stalling issues to Kia authorized service & parts. The vehicle was returned as “fixed” on... Read more
NISSAN ROGUE (2023) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 20, 2026
On two separate occasions, my 2023 Nissan Rogue has experienced major loss of power while driving 80 mph. The first time, all of the dash lights were blinking and there was an awful noise coming from the engine. I could not drive over 10 mph. The vehicle had to be towed 200 miles to the nearest Nissan dealer in Billings, MT. They cleared the codes, test drove it and said everything was fine. The s... Read more
VOLVO XC90 (2020) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the message "Vehicle Not in Park" was displayed intermittently, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that no fail... Read more
RAM 1500 (2022) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 29, 2026
While driving on the 60 East highway (approximately 65-68 mph), the vehicle did not accelarate and became completely non-responsive. Each time I pressed on the gas pedal, the RPM needle started trembling between 600-1100, which is much lower than where it should be while the vehicle was in Drive and traveling at this speed. This was an extremely dangerous situation as I had my wife and 5 month old... Read more
NISSAN ROGUE (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and shut off. The vehicle was restarted but failed to shift into gear. The messages “Engine Malfunction - Reduce Power - Slow Down” and “Shifter Power Malfunction” were displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The... Read more
FORD FUSION (2018) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 23, 2026
Transmission is now not shifting out of park and this is after having issues with the engine allowing coolant to get in and causing damage with the cylinders. Would not pass the pressure test. When calling ford customer service and headquarters telling me there is no way they can help with good will. Find this troublesome when they already know the EcoBoost causing issues to the car and my car is ... Read more
FORD F-150 (2013) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly downshifts to first gear when driving at highway speed causing quick reduction in speed and control. No warning displays. Vehicle had also gone into limp mode about 3 months prior displaying wrench warning sign. In both cases vehicle ran fine after stopping and restarting.
JEEP WRANGLER (2018) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 22, 2026
The vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.6L engine and approximately 124,000 miles. The engine has experienced a failure involving multiple components, including suspected head gasket failure, significant oil loss with no visible external leak, low oil pressure, and engine knocking. Diagnostic trouble codes P0365 and P06DD were present, indicating camshaft position sensor issues and oil press... Read more
CHEVROLET COLORADO (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
2024 Chevrolet Colorado with intermittent safety defect at highway speeds. Vehicle displays P215B along with Service ESC, Service Traction Control, and Reduced Acceleration. Speedometer becomes erratic and the vehicle loses reliable speed signal at highway speed. Dealer kept vehicle for 15 days, stated repairs were made, but the same issue returned within about 2 miles of pickup on the highway. Ve... Read more
FORD F-150 (2015) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
"My 2015 Ford F-150 is experiencing an intermittent, complete loss of the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) signal within the 6R80 transmission lead frame. While driving at speed, the speedometer suddenly drops to zero, the 'wrench' light illuminates, and the vehicle performs an unintended, harsh downshift into a lower gear (Limp Mode/3rd gear). This creates an immediate safety hazard of rear-wheel lockup ... Read more
CHEVROLET MALIBU (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P) and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. While investigating the failure online, the contact became aware that it was a common failure, and there was an ongoing Class Action Lawsuit related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the conta... Read more
NISSAN KICKS (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle but was unable to shift to drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to a dealer for se... Read more
CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the transmission unexpectedly shifted from drive(D) to park(P) and the vehicle shut off. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred once a week. The contact also stated that ... Read more
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2025) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
I own a 2025 Toyota Tundra SR5 non-hybrid. The vehicle has transmission hesitation/delayed throttle response after a rolling stop. When I slow down but do not come to a complete stop, then press the accelerator again, the truck sometimes has a 1–2 second delay before it responds and begins moving/accelerating. After the delay, acceleration can come in suddenly, which makes the vehicle feel unpre... Read more
CHEVROLET COLORADO (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 23, 2026
Torque converter shutter makes vehicle lunge forward while driving. Feels like something pushes you from behind. On a wet road and especially in a curve this could cause rear wheels to slide.
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L (2021) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
At 78,800 my truck started experiencing "stuttering" trying to pick up speed like the transmission wouldn't shift into gear and the Uconnect stopped working simultaneously. Also seems to be burning through more oil. It happens every single time you take off from a stop until the vehicle finally shifts into gear, it's very scary and very dangerous when you're trying to merge onto a beltway and you ... Read more
DODGE DART (2013) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was towed ... Read more
CHEVROLET TAHOE (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Nov 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer 10 times and the dealer retrieved diagnostic trouble codes for the control module, body control module, rear parking assistance, loss of communication, and transmission solenoid. The vehicle was no... Read more
CHEVROLET IMPALA (2017) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
The car will not or is slow to shift into gear. The transmission will not shift into gear..
JEEP CHEROKEE (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2025
About a year ago (2025 at about 65,000 miles) the first warning light that came on was the check engine light, but it only came on once,then went out. The next time we drove the car, the indicator light was the 4 wheel drive was unavailable/needed servicing. We took it to a very respected mechanic who gave us the bad news that it was the Power Transfer Unit, the cost would be upwards of $3,500 and... Read more
GMC YUKON XL (2015) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
Transmission shuttering between 50-65 MPH.
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (2023) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
At cold start vehicle often required several seconds for the transmission to engage before moving. After traveling at highway speed (45+ MPH) vehicle began to make clunking noise as if the transmission were changing gears but it was not and the RPMs on the tachometer did not change. Instances became worse and more frequent over 6 month period, vehicle never displayed any codes and no notifications... Read more
FORD F-150 (2018) — POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
transmission is mis-shift and jerk while shfting. There's a lag between 6 and 8th gear
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (2019) — POWER TRAIN Mar 29, 2026
Incident date: Oct 14, 2025
Transmission. Taken to dealership immediately. Notified that the transmission was going to have to be replaced. Notified there were no transmissions available or re-manufactured transmissions available, that our warranty was up 3 months prior to this date and we would have to spend in the range of $8500-$12,200 to get it fixed when a transmission was available. Warranty company did decide to cover... Read more
VOLVO XC40 (2024) — POWER TRAIN Mar 29, 2026
Incident date: Mar 29, 2026
Brake system failed. I was NOT in one pedal mode. I have up to date software. After break system failed I was unable to put vehicle in park. Parking break could not be applied. Could not turn car off or lock doors. I was driving on interstate when it occurred. I got multiple warnings on display. I was lucky to pull over and not crash.