I believe they are. I'm having trouble with mine too. The mechanic at the dealership said a lot of people have complained.
Transmission problems can result in costly repair costs. The most common transmission problems are leaks and problems with the torque converter, solenoid or clutch.
There are several things that can cause your Cadillac Deville to have transmission problems. The most common transmission problems are worn transmission gears.
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I had one. I had to have the transmission rebuilt. Nightmare!!
There are several indicators of problems with a cars transmission. Examples of these include lack of response while driving and leaking transmission fluid.
There are several things that can cause shifting problems in your 1989 Chevrolet Blazer transmission. The most common cause of shifting problems is a lack of transmission fluid. Broken shifting forks can also cause transmission shifting problems.
A flashing transmission warning light can indicate a number of transmission problems. The most common problem is low transmission fluid.
From my knowledge the most common problems with the toyota highlander is visability and speed control.I suggest if you are considering a purchase test these areas while you are going for a test drive.Do things like reverse out of the car yard,drive on a freeway and reverse park.
The most current safety issue with the Rav4 is the acceration problem. This is common with almost all toyota models.
Mechanical problems in a used van could be similar to mechanical problems in all used vehicles. Common issues would be alternators, transmission, worn out belts, egine trouble.
The most common reason for this problem is the bad C0 clutch (located in overdrive unit under the side transmission cover. In Such case the transmission does not have to be pulled from the car. The Toyota issued the TSB about this problem.
Several things can cause Chevrolet Corvette gear shifting problems. Broken gear shift linkage is the most common problem. Worn gears in the transmission is also common.