Most transmission complaints by model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026. Counts include NHTSA Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission and Transmission Case entries.
| Model | Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 3500 | 2022 | 10 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2022 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2022 | 3 |
| Ford F-150 | 2023 | 3 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2022 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2023 | 2 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2022 | 2 |
| Ford F-150 | 2022 | 2 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2024 | 2 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 | 2 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2022 | 2 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 | 2 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2022 | 2 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2023 | 2 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2024 | 2 |
Complaint counts come from NHTSA and are unverified owner reports. A high count does not mean every vehicle has the problem or that you have a claim.
NHTSA files many transmission complaints under the broader Power Train category, so this page undercounts transmission issues. See also Power Train problems.
How repeat transmission repairs fit the lemon law thresholds
The lemon laws look at your vehicle's own repair history, not at complaint counts for a model. If the same transmission problem keeps coming back after repairs, these are the thresholds that create a presumption:
- Maryland (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1502): 4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, 30 or more cumulative days out of service, or 1 repair attempt for a brake or steering failure that still fails Maryland safety inspection standards.
- D.C. (D.C. Code § 50-502(d)): 4 or more repairs for the same non-safety problem, 1 or more repairs for a safety-related problem, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service.
Both laws also require the problem to be reported within the coverage period. General information, not legal advice.
