Cars with the most gearbox and clutch problems

Ranking of the cars we have analysed by the severity and frequency of their documented gearbox and clutch faults. Each fault links to its page: symptoms, cost, how to check it and sources.

Of the 555 cars we have analysed, 269 have documented gearbox and clutch faults. The one with the most accumulated risk is the Ford Fiesta VII, because of “judder and clutch slip in the powershift (dps6) automatic gearbox”; it is followed by the Hyundai Kona I and the Infiniti Q50. For 286 we have found no documented gearbox and clutch faults.

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Rank 1
Ford Fiesta VII
Small family car · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
5.7 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentGearbox and clutchJudder and clutch slip in the Powershift (DPS6) automatic gearboxThe Powershift (DPS6) automatic gearbox, a dry dual-clutch unit, has attracted many complaints of judder when pulling away, hesitation and clutch slip. Ford revised the clutch and software several times, and in 2020 a US court settlement also covered the Fiesta (2011-2016) alongside the Focus. In Spain it was sold with the 1.0 EcoBoost engine.
Rank 2
Hyundai Kona I
Small SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
5.7 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchDCT7 dual-clutch gearbox: jerkiness and cases of premature failureThe Kona's 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox (DCT7) has a reputation for jerky pull-aways and premature clutch wear, especially in town; a compilation of owner testimonies even records a case of total failure after barely 800 km.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchDCT gearbox goes into limp mode due to false warning messages (2020-2022)A Safety Gate alert from May 2024 covers a recall of the Kona built between June 2020 and May 2022: incorrect error messages can cause the dual-clutch gearbox to switch to limp mode and lose traction.
Rank 3
Infiniti Q50
Saloon · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
5.7 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchDriveshaft (propeller shaft) with insufficient fatigue strength: risk of fractureYes: Infiniti is recalling the driveshafts of Q50s (type V37) built up to 19 May 2022 because the universal joints are not inserted deeply enough into the tubes, and the shaft can crack and break in use. Safety Gate classes it as serious and cites 12,953 vehicles worldwide.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchQ50 hybrid transmission housing cracked: sudden loss of the traction motorYes: a 2015 campaign affects the Q50 hybrid because the transmission housing can crack due to a casting problem; according to Safety Gate it could break and the traction motor could stop working suddenly, and the DVSA adds that, in an extreme case, the transmission could detach. Very few units are affected.
Rank 4
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2
Mid-size SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
6.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchConfusing automatic gear selector: risk of leaving the car without Park engagedYes: in 2016 FCA recalled about 1.13 million vehicles with the ZF 8-speed gearbox because the selector always returns to its central position and confuses the driver, who can get out without having engaged Park and let the car roll away. In Europe it only affects the Grand Cherokee; the remedy is a software update and it is free.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature wear of the five-speed automatic gearbox (up to 2013)AUTO BILD says the Mercedes five-speed automatic gearbox fitted to the Grand Cherokee up to 2013 ages prematurely with fast driving and heavy towing use, and that for that reason quite a few gearboxes had to be replaced. Since 2013 the car has a ZF eight-speed gearbox.
Rank 5
Seat Toledo III
Compact · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
6.4 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPossible dual-mass flywheel damage caused by the clutch pressure line restrictorThe DVSA lists a Seat recall (13S2) covering the Toledo, Altea and León built between February 2004 and June 2005: a poorly designed restrictor in the clutch pressure line could damage the dual-mass flywheel and, in unfavourable circumstances, cause a fire. The DVSA does not distinguish between Toledo generations.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchDamaged driveshaft gaiters that no longer seal the jointIn Dutch MOT inspection data (APK), a damaged driveshaft gaiter that does not seal properly appears in 7% of Toledo III cars from model years 2005, 2006 and 2008 and in 5% from 2007, and the source classes it as a major defect. These figures are for the Netherlands.
Rank 6
Alfa Romeo 147
Compact · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
6.6 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchHydraulic pump and actuator failures on the Selespeed robotised gearboxAlfa Romeo 147 versions with the Selespeed robotised gearbox occasionally suffer failures of the hydraulic pump and actuator that control the clutch and gears, with jerky shifts or difficulty engaging gear.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchPremature clutch wearAccording to fiches-auto.fr, the clutch is the Alfa Romeo 147's weakest point: it wears out sooner than expected on a large share of cars, with the pedal losing firmness and difficulty selecting gears.Appears at around 50,000 km
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchVague gearchange with slack: gear cables and selector mechanism on manual gearboxesMotori Magazine lists among the common problems of the Alfa 147 a vague manual gearchange, with the gear lever very loose even in neutral and gears that are hard to engage; it points to the gear cables or the selector mechanism and, if the fault is mainly in first and reverse, to the clutch.
Rank 7
Audi A6 C6
Saloon · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchWear and failures of the Multitronic automatic gearbox on front-wheel-drive versionsYes: on front-wheel-drive versions with the Multitronic (CVT) gearbox, gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents jerking when pulling away that can progress to complete failure, especially on older cars; fiches-auto.fr adds selector lock-ups and torque converter breakages. The quattro versions, with the Tiptronic gearbox, do not share this problem.Repair (garage): €1,000Appears at around 120,000 km
Rank 8
Audi Q5 I
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchAudi Q5 S tronic gearbox faults: jerking, vibrations and mechatronicsThe S tronic gearbox and the transmission account for 65 and 48 testimonies out of 322 on fiches-auto.fr, with jerking, vibrations and gear selection faults; there are cases of mechatronic unit replacement at 105,000 km. No official campaign found.Appears at around 48,000 km
Rank 9
BMW X3 E83
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFragile xDrive transfer case, with jerking under accelerationThe xDrive transfer case on the X3 E83 has gears that are not very robust and can fail if mismatched tyres, uneven pressures between axles or old oil are combined, causing jerking under acceleration; fiches-auto.fr lists around 43 cases among its owner testimonies.
Rank 10
Citroën Xsara Picasso
MPV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchPremature wear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutch on diesel versions (especially the 1.6 HDi)On diesel versions of the Xsara Picasso, and in particular the 1.6 HDi 110, the dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear prematurely (in documented cases between 36,000 and 110,000 km), with vibration as the first symptom; fiches-auto.fr identifies this engine as one of the most problematic in the model on this point.Repair (garage): €1,300–€1,800Appears at around 36,000 km
Rank 11
Ford B-Max
MPV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchClutch wear and gearbox faults, including the Powershift automaticfiches-auto.fr records 13 cases of gearbox failure and 11 of clutch failure among 127 Ford B-Max owner testimonials, concentrated mainly in the 1.6 Duratec 105 hp and 1.0 EcoBoost 125 hp versions; Auto Express adds that the Powershift automatic gearbox can suffer persistent judder.
Rank 12
Ford Mondeo V
Saloon · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchClutch wear in the PowerShift automatic gearbox (6DCT450)The PowerShift dual-clutch automatic gearbox (6DCT450, of Getrag/Magna origin) fitted to the automatic diesel versions of the Mondeo V has a reputation for giving trouble: its clutches wear, and the oil should be changed every 50,000-60,000 km to extend its life.
Rank 13
MINI Cooper R56
City car · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchNoise and premature wear of the manual gearbox and clutchIt is the most frequently cited non-engine fault of the Cooper R56: the manual gearbox can become noisy, whine or be hard to get into gear through wear of the bearings and synchromesh, sometimes with an oil leak; the clutch and, on diesels, the dual-mass flywheel also wear out early.
Rank 14
Opel Astra J
Compact · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchGear lever shudder and risk of M32 manual gearbox failureBefore the 2012 redesign, the Astra J's M32 manual gearbox (petrol turbos from the 1.4T and diesels) could signal an impending failure with a gear lever shudder when accelerating or braking; fiches-auto.fr records gearbox and clutch/flywheel faults in a noticeable proportion of its respondents.
Rank 15
Opel Astra L
Compact · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFaults with the e-DCS6 hybrid dual-clutch gearboxThe Hybrid version of the Astra L has the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox, for which fiches-auto.fr documents jerking, hesitant gear changes, mechanical noises and lock-ups in an analysis dedicated to this transmission, which is shared by several models in the Stellantis group.
Rank 16
Peugeot 3008 III
Compact SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFailures of the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox of the 48V hybrid (Hybrid 136)Owners of the Peugeot 3008 III Hybrid 136 (e-DCS6) describe jerks, noises and selector lock-ups on the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox, with complete gearbox replacements documented from 9,000 km; an analysis by fiches-auto.fr of this transmission, used in several Stellantis models, points to wear of the gear selection mechanism shaft as the main cause.
Rank 17
Peugeot 308 III
Compact · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFaults in the hybrid's e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearboxAn analysis by fiches-auto.fr of the e-DCS6 hybrid gearbox - also fitted to the Peugeot 308 Hybrid - documents jerks, noises and selector lock-ups, with the gear selection mechanism as the most-cited cause; of 75 owner ratings across several Stellantis group models, 17 mention a transmission problem.
Rank 18
Peugeot 408
Compact · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFaults with the e-DCS6 hybrid dual-clutch gearboxThe Hybrid (48V mild-hybrid) version of the Peugeot 408 uses the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox, for which a fiches-auto.fr analysis covering several Stellantis Group models documents jerking, noises and selector lock-ups; 408 owners also describe unexpected downshifts when overtaking.
Rank 19
Porsche Cayenne II
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchTransfer case wear (all-wheel drive) and oil leaks from the transmissionYes: the transfer case, which splits torque between the axles, is the best-documented weak point in the Cayenne II's transmission. It causes judder when manoeuvring or pulling away gently, and CarWiki cites oil leaks from the transmission already showing up at the first MOT, at three years old.
Rank 20
Suzuki Grand Vitara II
Compact SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchStiff or non-engaging manual gearbox (synchros and bearings)The Grand Vitara's manual gearbox can stiffen or fail to engage gears because of worn bearings and synchros; AUTO BILD adds that the gear lever feels imprecise.
Rank 21
Volkswagen Touran I
MPV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchNot very robust 5-speed manual gearboxYes: fiches-auto.fr describes the Touran I's 5-speed manual gearbox as not very robust, with 44 owner reports, and gebrauchtwagenberater.de independently documents grinding noises in 3rd and 4th and a 6th gear (on 6-speed versions) that tends to jump out or is hard to engage.
Rank 22
Porsche Cayenne I
Mid-size SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchAutomatic gearbox selector cable sleeve broken (recall)The British DVSA lists a recall (R/2019/204) for Cayenne models built between July 2002 and February 2010 because the plastic sleeve of the selector cable is not durable enough and can break. CarWiki adds that the gear may then not engage and the car may roll.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchWorn centre bearing of the propshaft: vibration and knockingYes: the centre bearing of the propshaft is a known weak point on the Cayenne I. When it wears, it causes strong vibration when accelerating or at low revs, and a dull knocking under the centre tunnel; the sources attribute it to a rubber mount that does not last long.
Rank 23
Volvo S40 II
Compact · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchCracks and possible breakage of the right driveshaft on 2011-2012 Volvo S40sYes: a Safety Gate alert (A12/0501/13) covers the 2011-2012 C30, S40 and V50 because the right driveshaft can crack over time and, in the worst case, break and leave the car suddenly without drive. The UK register limits it to cars built between April 2011 and May 2012.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchBreakage of the plastic rod in the Volvo S40's clutch master cylinderThe rod connecting the clutch master cylinder to the pedal can snap suddenly and without warning, after which the clutch no longer disengages. UK campaign R/2011/127 (C30, S40, V50 and C70) replaces the cylinder with one that has a metal rod instead of a plastic one.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGear selector ball joint working loose and able to jam the Volvo S40's gear leverA part of the gear selection mechanism can work loose over time and jam the lever, so that you cannot change gear or select neutral. UK campaign R/2010/071, which includes the S40, V50 and C30, checks that the selector ball joint is properly secured.
Rank 24
Volvo V50
Compact · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
6.8 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchCracks and possible breakage of the right driveshaft on 2011-2012 Volvo V50sYes: a Safety Gate alert (A12/0501/13) covers the 2011-2012 C30, S40 and V50 because the right driveshaft can crack over time and, in the worst case, break and leave the car suddenly without drive. The UK register limits it to cars built between April 2011 and May 2012.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchBreakage of the plastic rod in the Volvo V50's clutch master cylinderThe rod connecting the clutch master cylinder to the pedal can snap suddenly and without warning, after which the clutch no longer disengages. UK campaign R/2011/127 (C30, S40, V50 and C70) replaces the cylinder with one that has a metal rod instead of a plastic one.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGear selector ball joint working loose and able to jam the Volvo V50's gear leverA part of the gear selection mechanism can work loose over time and jam the lever, so that you cannot change gear or select neutral. UK campaign R/2010/071, which includes the S40, V50 and C30, checks that the selector ball joint is properly secured.
Rank 25
BMW X1 E84
Small SUV · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
7.0 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchxDrive transfer case failure on the X1 E84According to the fiches-auto.fr reports, the xDrive transfer case on the X1 E84 appears in 26 cases, with jerking and thumps in the drivetrain between 27,000 and 110,000 km. It is an owner reference, not a fault confirmed by the manufacturer.Appears at around 27,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature wear of the clutch and flywheel on the manual X1According to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the clutch is the most cited point on the manual X1 E84: 48 mentions out of 315 reports, with vibrations, noise in first gear and wear between 32,000 and 95,000 km. There is no known official campaign.Appears at around 32,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchDriveshaft flex disc failure on the 2010-2011 X1Gebrauchtwagenberater.de records a campaign for a possible break in the driveshaft's flexible disc on X1 E84s built from December 2010 to June 2011, with a risk of being left stranded.
Rank 26
Fiat 500X
Small SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGearbox faults: internal failures in the automatic and jerky gear changesSeveral reports collected by fiches-auto.fr describe everything from a total failure of the automatic gearbox - a replacement quote of around €11,000 and no reverse gear - to jerky gear changes and noises, on both the manual and automatic gearboxes.Repair: €11,000Appears at around 75,000 km
Rank 27
Ford Ranger
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFailure of the transmission oil pump gears with loss of pressureCampaign 20S10 covers Rangers built from 29 November 2017 to 15 October 2019: the gears of the transmission fluid pump can fail while driving, pressure drops and drive power is cut, and the control units may not log the error properly.
Rank 28
Ford Transit
Van and combi · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchRear propshaft bearing support without the intended bushesRecall 20S70 covers Transits built from 24 September 2019 to 25 August 2020: the rear propshaft bearing support may have been fitted without the intended bushes, so the shaft could come loose and touch the ground.
Rank 29
Honda Civic VIII
Compact · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchSoftware fault in the i-Shift automated gearbox that can prevent starting or make the car roll backwardsYes: Honda recalled Civics with the i-Shift automated gearbox built between May 2008 and December 2011 because a software error could stop the car from moving, cause the engine to stall abruptly or make the car roll backwards unintentionally when restarting after using reverse.
Rank 30
Kia Sorento III
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchAutomatic gear selector lever that can leave position P without the brake being pressedKia recalled a batch of Sorentos (UM) built between April and July 2015 (campaign 221103): the automatic gear selector lever lock may not hold position P, and the car could roll away if the parking brake is not also applied. In the United Kingdom it affected 295 vehicles.
Rank 31
Lancia Ypsilon III
City car · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFaulty front right driveshaft that could break while driving (late 2018 cars)Yes: in August 2019 a recall was notified over the Ypsilon's front right driveshaft, which could be faulty and break while the car was moving. It affected cars built in late 2018 (up to 11 December); confirm your chassis number at an authorised dealer.
Rank 32
Mazda MX-5 IV
Saloon · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchUnintended downshift of the automatic gearbox caused by a transmission control unit software faultA 2019 recall affects MX-5 ND models with the automatic gearbox built between October 2016 and November 2018: faulty software could make the gearbox downshift without the driver asking it to and lock the rear wheels. It is corrected by reprogramming the gearbox control unit.
Rank 33
Mercedes-Benz Clase G W463
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFront right driveshaft retaining ring incorrectly fitted or missing, with a risk of wheel lock-up (December 2017 to April 2018)Yes: Safety Gate alert A12/0943/18 affects type 463 G-Class built between December 2017 and April 2018 because the retaining ring of the front right driveshaft may be incorrectly fitted or missing, and the front right wheel could suddenly lock and cause an accident.
Rank 34
Mercedes-Benz EQC N293
Mid-size SUV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFront axle differential gear bolt that can breakIn 2019 Mercedes recalled the first EQCs, built up to November 2019, because a bolt on the front axle differential gear might not meet the required strength and could break. A fragment could lock the differential and the front wheels, or damage the housing and cause an oil leak.
Rank 35
Nissan NV200
Van and combi · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFaulty solder joint on the park lock actuator board of the 2019 e-NV200Yes: Nissan recalled e-NV200s built between July and September 2019 because the solder joint on the park lock actuator board may be poor: when P is selected, the park lock could fail to engage and the vehicle could move unexpectedly. The board is replaced with a corrected part.
Rank 36
Toyota ProAce City
Van and combi · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchTransmission seal on 4x4 versions: oil leak and locking of the rear wheelsToyota opened campaign CI24-002 for Proace City 4x4 built between December 2019 and April 2021: a defective seal can cause an oil leak in the front transmission, which locks its front bearing and, with it, the rear wheels.
Rank 37
Citroën C1 I
City car · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchPremature clutch wear on the Citroën C1 ICommon: it is the most-cited non-engine fault in C1 reports; there are cases of worn-out clutches between 20,000 and 42,000 km and a bill of 800 euros at 36,000 km.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchClutch cable stretched or broken and high biting pointAccording to FixMyCar, the clutch cable on the first-generation C1 can stretch and, at times, break; it shows up as a spongy pedal or one that bites very high, and difficulty engaging the gears.
Rank 38
Citroën C4 Picasso II
MPV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchPremature wear of the clutch master cylinderThe C4 Picasso II's clutch master cylinder can weaken very early, sometimes from 40,000 km, on manual-gearbox versions. It is one of the faults used-car workshops cite most.Appears at around 40,000 km
- Low severityFrequency: Very frequentGearbox and clutchETG6 robotised gearbox with abrupt gear changes (2013-2015)2013-2015 C4 Picasso II models with the ETG6 robotised gearbox change gear less smoothly than a torque-converter automatic, with noticeable head movement; Citroën replaced it with the EAT6 automatic from 2015.
Rank 39
Hyundai Kona II
Small SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGearbox software does not activate emergency mode: risk of sudden decelerationA Safety Gate alert from June 2024 states that on Kona (SX2) vehicles built between April and December 2023, the gearbox software does not activate emergency mode when a fault occurs, which can cause a sudden and strong deceleration.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchHybrid DCT6 automatic gearbox with occasional faults when changing gearOn the Kona II with the 141 hp hybrid engine, reports gathered by a French reliability site describe a dual-clutch automatic gearbox (DCT6) with occasional faults when changing gear, in one case from 110 km/h; there are few documented cases on a model that is still recent.
Rank 40
Jeep Wrangler JL
Mid-size SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchClutch pressure plate breaking from overheating on a manual gearboxYes: between 2021 and 2024 there were several recalls of the Wrangler JL (and Gladiator) with manual gearbox, because the clutch pressure plate can overheat through friction and break. The Safety Gate alert of December 2024 covers vehicles built from 23/08/2017 to 16/02/2023 and flags a fire risk.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGearbox wiring harness with insufficient clearance from the catalytic converterTwo British campaigns from 2020 (V78 and W19) asked for the gearbox wiring harness of 664 and 547 Wranglers built between October 2017 and January 2020 to be checked, because it sat too close to the catalytic converter. It is inspected and repositioned, or replaced if the heat has damaged it.
Rank 41
Kia Cerato I
Compact · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchWear of bearings, synchronisers and differential in the M5CF1 and M5CF2 manual gearboxesThe used Kia Cerato I press review calls the manual gearboxes unreliable, especially the M5CF1 and M5CF2: the bearings tend to start whining at around 100,000 km and the synchronisers to wear at around 150,000 km. The M5BF2 is considered the best, with a life of around 300,000 km, although its seals tend to leak oil.Appears at around 100,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchWear of the CV joints and rust on the driveshaft splinesAccording to the used Cerato I press review, the CV joints tend to last between 100,000 and 200,000 km and many fail near 100,000 km; in addition, the driveshaft splines rust if they are not greased every few years and the shaft can end up spinning freely.Appears at around 100,000 km
Rank 42
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I
Compact SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchAutomatic gearbox: jerky shifts, noises and oil leak (9-speed ZF from 2014)It is one of the weak points owners cite most: the automatic gearbox jerks, slips or does not engage properly. On the 9-speed ZF (from 2014) an oil leak from a poorly made gasket is linked to poor shifting and noises. Several accounts speak of replacing the gearbox.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchFailures of the Haldex coupling, the transfer case and the rear differentialEvoque I owners cite failures of the Haldex coupling of the four-wheel drive (a system-not-available warning, loss of power, a failed pump), of the transfer case bearing and of the rear axle. A workshop source attributes it in part to Haldex oil not being changed in time.
Rank 43
Nissan Qashqai II
Compact SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchJerking and oil leaks in the Xtronic CVT automatic gearboxYes: the specialist press describes jerking while driving and oil leaks in the Qashqai's Xtronic CVT automatic gearbox, with internal wear that forces parts to be replaced; in a compilation of owner accounts, gearbox problems are among the most repeated.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature gearbox wear on all-wheel-drive (AWD) versionsOn all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions, Autopista describes faster-than-usual deterioration of the transmission, and recommends more frequent gearbox oil changes than on the two-wheel-drive version.
Rank 44
Peugeot 407
Saloon · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchJerking and slipping of the AL4/BVA automatic gearboxOn versions with the AL4/BVA automatic gearbox, shifts between 1st and 2nd can feel harsh or slip, especially when the gearbox is hot, due to degraded oil or hydraulic solenoids.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchClutch and dual-mass flywheel wear (diesel versions)On diesel versions, the clutch and dual-mass flywheel can wear out sooner than expected, causing vibration, judder when pulling away or difficulty engaging gears; it is one of the most-cited faults of the 407 outside the engine.
Rank 45
Suzuki S-Cross I
Compact SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.1 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchInsufficient oil level in the rear differential of the four-wheel drive (4x4 versions)On the first S-Cross 4x4 vehicles (2013-2014), Suzuki issued a recall over a possible insufficient oil level in the rear differential: because of a fault in the factory fill, around half could be missing, and with too little oil the differential could become noisy and end up locking.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchManual gearbox linkage problems on 2013 and 2014 vehiclesAccording to the ADAC breakdown statistics reported by dpa, the S-Cross's only weak point on the road is the gear linkage on 2013 and 2014 cars; otherwise its reliability is "very good". Caradisiac adds that some noisy manual gearboxes have been replaced.
Rank 46
MINI Countryman R60
Compact SUV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.3 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature wear of the clutch and flywheelThis is the most cited non-engine fault on the Countryman R60: according to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the clutch and flywheel wear out from around 22,000 km. Wikipedia notes that Mini changed the clutch material and the software in November 2012.
- High severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchNoises and faults in the ALL4 four-wheel-drive system (driveshaft, transfer case, differential)According to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, ALL4 versions of the Countryman show, in specific cases, driveshaft noises and transfer case or differential faults, between about 46,000 and 168,000 km. It is a minority pattern.
Rank 47
BMW Serie 5 F10
Saloon · 2 gearbox and clutch faults
7.5 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchxDrive transfer case fault on the 5 Series F10Gebrauchtwagenberater.de notes that the xDrive transfer case can cause faults that are expensive to repair; fiches-auto.fr cites it with very few cases. Mixed tyres and not changing the oil accelerate wear.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchFlexible disc failure on the propshaft of the 2010-2011 5 SeriesGebrauchtwagenberater.de reports a recall for a possible failure of the flexible disc on the propshaft of F10/F11s built from December 2010 to June 2011, with a risk of the car being immobilised.
Rank 48
Volvo XC90 I
Mid-size SUV · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
7.5 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchHarsh shifts from the Aisin (Geartronic) automatic gearbox at around 100,000 kmA German buying guide ranks the Aisin automatic gearbox among the biggest weak points of the XC90 I: harsh gear changes appear at around 100,000 km. Total Renting blames ATF fluid that Volvo did not schedule for replacement and which degrades between 60,000 and 80,000 km; changing it costs €120-200 in Spain.Repair (garage): €120–€200Appears at around 60,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchHaldex coupling or transfer case failure that leaves you without all-wheel driveAccording to a German buying guide, on the XC90 I the Haldex coupling can fail and leave the all-wheel drive inoperative; a faulty transfer case can also be the cause. It mainly affects cars built before the May 2006 facelift.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchGear lever ball joint that can come loose due to incorrect tightening torqueA German buying guide reports a recall of XC90s from the 2009 and 2010 model years: due to an incorrect tightening torque, a gear lever ball joint could come loose and leave the driver unable to change gear.
Rank 49
Suzuki Swift III
Small family car · 3 gearbox and clutch faults
7.7 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature clutch wearAccording to testimonies collected by fiches-auto.fr, the clutch fails earlier than expected for several owners (47,500 km in one case and 120,000 km with the gearbox included in another). There is no official campaign: it is a pattern in testimonies.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchPremature manual gearbox failureAccording to the fiches-auto.fr testimonies, some manual gearboxes fail at low mileage (a broken gearbox at 25,000 km in one case), with bearing noise or difficulty engaging gears. There is no official campaign.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchFaulty clutch hydraulic master cylinder hoses (recall, Swift built in 2005)The KBA ordered a check of Swifts built in 2005 for faulty hoses in the clutch hydraulic master cylinder, which could affect how it works.
Rank 50
Ford C-Max II
MPV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault
7.9 out of 10gearbox and clutch score
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentGearbox and clutchClutch pressure plate breakage in the PowerShift automatic gearboxThe PowerShift automatic gearbox, a dry dual-clutch unit with no torque converter, had two successive Ford campaigns on the C-MAX II for the risk of the clutch pressure plate breaking, which between them cover vehicles built from 2012 to 2018. Owners also document numerous clutch replacements out of warranty, some before 100,000 km.
Rank 51Ford Focus III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 52Hyundai Tucson III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 53Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 54Audi A3 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 55Audi A4 B7 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 56Audi Q5 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 57Audi Q7 4M · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 58Audi Q8 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 59BMW Serie 1 F20 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 60BMW Serie 2 Active Tourer F45 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 61BMW Serie 3 F30 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 62BMW Serie 5 E60 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 63BMW X3 F25 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 64BMW X5 E70 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 65Citroën Berlingo I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 66Citroën C-Elysée · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 67Citroën C5 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 68Dacia Duster I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 69Dacia Jogger · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 70Dacia Sandero III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 71Fiat 600 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 72Ford EcoSport · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 73Ford Fiesta V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 74Ford Fiesta VIII · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 75Ford Focus II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 76Ford Kuga III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 77Ford Mondeo IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 78Ford S-Max II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 79Hyundai i20 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 80Hyundai i40 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 81Hyundai Santa Fe IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 82Hyundai Tucson IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 83Jeep Compass MP · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 84Kia Ceed I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 85Kia Rio III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 86Kia Sportage III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 87Kia Sportage V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 88Mazda CX-60 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 89Mercedes-Benz Clase A W177 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 90Mercedes-Benz Clase B W245 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 91Mercedes-Benz Clase E W213 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 92Mercedes-Benz Clase M W164 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 93Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 94Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 95Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 96Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 97MINI Cooper F56 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 98MINI Countryman F60 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 99Mitsubishi Outlander III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 100Nissan Juke I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 101Nissan Qashqai I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 102Opel Astra H · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 103Opel Vectra B · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 104Opel Vectra C · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 105Opel Zafira B · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 106Peugeot 107 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 107Peugeot 301 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 108Peugeot 307 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 109Peugeot 308 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 110Peugeot Partner I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 111Renault Arkana · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 112Renault Austral · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 113Renault Captur I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 114Renault Clio IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 115Renault Kangoo II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 116Renault Laguna III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 117Renault Master III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 118Renault Scénic II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 119Smart Forfour · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 120Smart Fortwo · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 121Toyota Auris I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 122Toyota Aygo I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 123Volkswagen Golf IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 124Volkswagen Golf V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 125Volkswagen Polo IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 126Volkswagen Touareg III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 127Volkswagen up! · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 128Volvo XC60 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 129Ford Kuga I · 2 gearbox and clutch faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 130Opel Mokka A · 2 gearbox and clutch faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 131Suzuki Swift IV · 2 gearbox and clutch faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 132BMW X1 F48 · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 133Fiat 500 · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 134Honda Jazz II · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.0 out of 10
Rank 135Hyundai i10 II · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 136Volvo V70 II · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 137Volvo XC70 II · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 138Seat León I · 2 gearbox and clutch faults8.4 out of 10
Rank 139Alfa Romeo MiTo · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 140BMW Serie 6 F12/F13 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 141BMW X2 F39 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 142Citroën Berlingo II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 143Citroën Berlingo III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 144Citroën C3 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 145Citroën C3 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 146Citroën C3 Picasso · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 147Citroën C4 Cactus · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 148Citroën C4 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 149Dacia Duster II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 150Dacia Lodgy · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 151Dacia Logan I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 152Dacia Logan II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 153Dacia Sandero I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 154Fiat Ducato III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 155Fiat Punto III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 156Ford S-Max I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 157Honda CR-V IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 158Hyundai Elantra I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 159Hyundai i20 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 160Hyundai i30 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 161Hyundai Trajet · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 162Jeep Avenger · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 163Jeep Renegade · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 164Kia Carens II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 165Kia Carens IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 166Kia Ceed II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 167Kia Ceed III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 168Kia Niro I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 169Kia Picanto I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 170Kia Picanto II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 171Kia Rio IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 172Kia Stonic · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 173Kia XCeed · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 174Lancia Ypsilon II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 175Lotus Elise S2 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 176Mazda 6 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 177Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 178Mercedes-Benz Clase A W168 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 179Mercedes-Benz Clase A W169 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 180Mercedes-Benz Clase A W176 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 181Mercedes-Benz Clase B W246 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 182Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 183Mercedes-Benz Clase C W204 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 184Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 185Mercedes-Benz Clase E W212 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 186Mercedes-Benz Clase G W463A · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 187Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 188Mitsubishi Lancer · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 189Nissan Leaf II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 190Nissan Micra IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 191Nissan Qashqai III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 192Nissan X-Trail II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 193Opel Astra K · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 194Opel Cascada · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 195Opel Combo E · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 196Opel Meriva A · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 197Opel Meriva B · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 198Opel Zafira Tourer C · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 199Peugeot 108 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 200Peugeot 206 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 201Peugeot 207 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 202Peugeot 3008 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 203Peugeot 406 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 204Peugeot Partner II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 205Porsche Macan I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 206Porsche Panamera I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 207Renault Clio II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 208Renault Mégane II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 209Renault Modus · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 210Renault Twingo I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 211Renault Twingo II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 212Renault Twingo III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 213Seat Ibiza IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 214Seat León III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 215Škoda Fabia II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 216Škoda Kodiaq I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 217Škoda Octavia III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 218Suzuki Ignis I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 219Volkswagen Bora · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 220Volkswagen Golf VI · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 221Volkswagen Polo V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 222Volkswagen Tiguan I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 223Volvo S60 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 224Volvo S80 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 225Volvo V70 III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 226Volvo XC60 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 227Volvo XC70 III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 228BMW Serie 5 G30 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 229BMW X5 F15 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 230Citroën C3 Aircross II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 231Citroën C3 IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 232Fiat 500e · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 233Fiat Tipo · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 234Ford Kuga II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 235Hyundai Ioniq · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 236Lancia Thema II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 237Land Rover Discovery 3 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 238Land Rover Discovery Sport · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 239Mazda CX-5 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 240Peugeot 2008 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 241Renault Clio V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 242Renault Mégane III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 243Renault Mégane IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 244Renault Scénic IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 245Seat Altea · 1 gearbox and clutch fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 246Audi A8 D5 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 247BMW X3 G01 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 248Citroën C1 II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 249Fiat Sedici · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 250Honda CR-V III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 251Hyundai i20 III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 252Lancia Musa · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 253Land Rover Range Rover Sport II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 254Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 255Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 256Mitsubishi Colt VI · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 257Nissan Note II · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 258Nissan Primastar · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 259Peugeot 208 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 260Peugeot 508 I · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 261Peugeot Partner III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 262Renault Clio III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 263Renault Scénic III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 264Škoda Fabia III · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 265Škoda Yeti · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 266Subaru Outback V · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 267Toyota RAV4 IV · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 268Toyota Verso · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 269Suzuki SX4 · 1 gearbox and clutch fault9.6 out of 10

No documented gearbox and clutch faults

We have found no reliable sources reporting gearbox and clutch faults on these cars. That does not mean they never fail: maintenance and use count as much as design.