Judder when pulling away or at low speed (automatic gearbox): what does it mean?

Typical of dual-clutch gearboxes: when pulling away, manoeuvring or in traffic jams, the car jerks, slips or makes metallic noises. It is usually caused by clutch wear or by faults in the control unit (mechatronic unit).

Judder when pulling away or at low speed (automatic gearbox): what should you do?

Ask for the gearbox codes to be read and the clutch wear to be checked. Adapting the parameters can improve things if wear is still low.

Judder when pulling away or at low speed (automatic gearbox): which faults cause it?

The most important among the documented faults: juddering, hesitation and slipping of the dry clutch (DPS6), in the PowerShift; accelerated wear of the wet clutch in the 6DCT450, in the PowerShift; jerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speed, in the 7DCT; premature dry clutch wear and judder when driving, in the DSG7 DQ200; jerking and vibration when pulling away from cold (multi-plate clutch), in the Multitronic; wet clutch pack wear: slipping and vibrations, in the DSG6 DQ250; jerking and hesitation when changing gear, especially when cold, in the EAT6/EAT8; gearbox oil advertised as "lifetime" that is best changed preventively, in the EAT6/EAT8.

Automatic or DSG Jerking When Pulling Away: Causes and Cost

Most common causes

From most to least likely according to the sources. Under each cause, the part and the related OBD codes.

1. Worn gearbox clutch
Common cause
RACE (Spain's motoring club) explains that a DCT has to slip the clutch partially at low speed (as you would with the pedal in a manual), which generates heat and wear; a worn clutch causes jerking, vibration or slipping when accelerating, and dry clutches dissipate heat less well. Totalrenting puts premature wear of the wet clutch as the most common cause and, on the DQ200 (dry clutch), as the origin of the jerk when pulling away uphill and in traffic jams.^[1][2][3]
Faults with with the dual-clutch gearbox Faults with with the clutch
2. Mechatronic unit with solenoids, leaks or loss of pressure
Common cause
RACE describes the mechatronic unit as the electronic, hydraulic and actuator unit that manages the gear changes. Totalrenting estimates that around 80% of DSG faults originate there (solenoids, internal leaks, loss of hydraulic pressure); Motor.es cites oil leaks and loss of hydraulic pressure among the reasons for DSG repairs.^[1][3][4]
Faults with with the mechatronic unit Faults with with the dual-clutch gearbox P0868 P0700
3. Degraded or unserviced oil
Common cause
Totalrenting says that degraded or missing oil overheats the clutch and speeds up its wear, and that poor upkeep lies behind many premature failures; RACE asks for oil that meets the manufacturer's exact specification and for the intervals to be checked. On conventional automatics, RACE recommends changing the ATF and filter at around 100,000 km and links dirty oil to a clogged mechatronic unit.^[1][2][3][5]
Faults with with the dual-clutch gearbox Faults with with the automatic gearbox
4. Out-of-date control unit software
Possible cause
Totalrenting points out that a software update for the mechatronic unit can fix jerking and harsh shifts at low cost and lists it as the first possible solution, and that Volkswagen has published updates for these faults.^[2][3]
Faults with with the mechatronic unit P0700
5. Sensors, wiring, actuators or selector forks
Possible cause
RACE lists sensors and wiring (wrong gear or limp mode), actuators and selector forks (noise or difficulty engaging) and the lubrication circuit (low level, leaks or degraded oil) among the common faults of a DCT.^[1]
Faults with with the dual-clutch gearbox Faults with with the mechatronic unit P0715 P0705
6. Deteriorated dual-mass flywheel
Uncommon
Totalrenting notes that the dual-mass flywheel can deteriorate over time and cause noise and vibration in the Seat León with DSG. RACE warns that its symptoms (shuddering when pulling away, rattling) can be confused with clutch failures or other parts.^[3][6]
Faults with with the dual-mass flywheel
7. Conventional automatic: torque converter or dirty oil
Uncommon
For a torque converter automatic, RACE cites torque converter failure, lack of lubrication, hydraulic leaks and the electrohydraulic unit among the causes of the gearbox working badly, and warns that aged ATF oil causes premature wear.^[5][7]
Faults with with the automatic gearbox Faults with with the mechatronic unit P0741

Depending on what you notice

Jerk or vibration when pulling away from a standstill

Totalrenting describes a jerk or vibration when pulling away from a standstill as the typical DSG symptom, which it attributes to clutch wear. RACE clarifies that the DCT does this by partially slipping the clutch, and that worn clutches cause jerking, vibration or slipping when accelerating.^[1][3]

Shuddering in traffic jams, when parking or on a slow ramp

RACE names these situations (parking, traffic, climbing a slope slowly) as the ones a DCT smooths out least, because it keeps the clutch slipping, with heat and wear. It recommends avoiding holding the car on a hill with the accelerator alone and avoiding creeping forward in bursts of throttle in traffic.^[1]

Harsh, slow or delayed shifts when accelerating

Totalrenting records shifts that thump or are slow, delayed response and slipping, and points to the mechatronic unit or the clutch; a software update can fix jerking and harsh shifts. RACE adds a slow-to-engage gear among the warning signs.^[1][3]

Revs rise and the car doesn't accelerate

RACE associates this with a worn clutch that slips when accelerating; Totalrenting cites it as a symptom of the dual-clutch gearbox, along with delayed response and a dashboard warning light.^[1][3]

Gearbox warning light, unexpected neutral or limp mode

Totalrenting says that limp mode or an unexpected neutral usually points to a mechatronic fault that makes the system protect itself, and that if the transmission warning light comes on you should stop driving and read the fault codes with VAG equipment. RACE adds the dashboard warning light among the DCT warning signs.^[1][3]

What to check first

Note when it happens: pulling away from a standstill, in traffic jams, when parking or on a hill, and whether there is a metallic noise, a smell of oil or slipping.^[1][3]
Ask for the gearbox fault codes to be read (with equipment compatible with the brand) before anything is taken apart; the symptoms alone don't identify the component.^[1][3]
Check the condition and level of the gearbox oil and when it was last changed; Totalrenting lists the oil change as the cheapest maintenance item (€50-150 on a VW, around €190 on the León).^[2][3]
Ask at the official dealer whether there is a software update for the mechatronic unit or an open campaign for your model (Totalrenting mentions a Seat campaign on an internal part of the DQ381).^[2][3]
Go to a garage with VAG equipment and DSG experience: Totalrenting reminds us that the gearbox has to be recalibrated after the repair.^[3]

Can I keep driving?

Urgency: Garage soon

A mild, occasional jerk can be taken to the garage soon, but the sources ask you not to wait. RACE advises dealing with the first symptoms because a fault can spread to other transmission parts, and Totalrenting recommends stopping driving if the transmission warning light comes on and not forcing the car. In the meantime, avoid holding the car on a hill with the accelerator alone and creeping forward in bursts of throttle in traffic, so as not to overheat the clutch.^[1][3]

How much it costs to fix

Indicative prices published by the sources cited; they depend on the car and the garage.

Repair	Price
DSG gearbox oil change according to Totalrenting (Volkswagen)^[2]	€50 – €150
Mechatronic unit software update at a dealership (Totalrenting)^[2]	€200 – €400
Partial DSG clutch repair (Totalrenting)^[2]	€800 – €2,000
Repair or replacement of the mechatronic unit on a Seat León IV, DQ200 or DQ381 (Totalrenting)^[3]	€1,500 – €2,500
Rebuild of a DQ250 DSG according to Motor.es (parts, removal and refitting)^[4]	€1,500 – €4,000
Complete replacement of the DSG gearbox (Totalrenting, without specialist labour or reprogramming)^[2]	€3,000 – €4,500
Repair of a torque converter automatic gearbox, according to RACE^[5]	€2,000 – €3,000

Documented faults that cause it

Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.

- High severityFrequency: Very frequentPowerShiftJuddering, hesitation and slipping of the dry clutch (DPS6)Hesitation and jerking when pulling away from a standstill or manoeuvring at low speed: the most repeated complaint about this gearbox.
Source for the symptom in the PowerShift^[8][9]
- High severityFrequency: CommonPowerShiftAccelerated wear of the wet clutch in the 6DCT450Harsh or unnatural gear changes and hesitation when pulling away from a standstill.Repair (garage): €1,800–€2,800
Source for the symptom in the PowerShift^[10]
- High severityFrequency: Common7DCTJerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speedShudders, jerking or hesitation when pulling away, especially when cold or in stop-start urban traffic.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[11][12][13]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG7 DQ200Premature dry clutch wear and judder when drivingJolts or judder when pulling away, in traffic jams or when manoeuvring at low speed.Repair (garage): €500–€1,100Appears at around 120,000 km
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ200^[14][15]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonMultitronicJerking and vibration when pulling away from cold (multi-plate clutch)Shudders or jerks when setting off, especially with the gearbox oil still cold.
Source for the symptom in the Multitronic^[16]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG6 DQ250Wet clutch pack wear: slipping and vibrationsJerks or shudders when pulling away, especially in traffic jams or when manoeuvring at low speed.Repair (garage): €450–€850
Source for the symptom in the DSG6 DQ250^[17]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEAT6/EAT8Jerking and hesitation when changing gear, especially when coldJolts or jerking when pulling away or on downshifts, for example between 3rd and 2nd.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the EAT6/EAT8^[18]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEAT6/EAT8Gearbox oil advertised as "lifetime" that is best changed preventivelyWith badly degraded oil, the same jerking and hesitation of the related fault can become more pronounced.Repair (garage): €150–€400
Source for the symptom in the EAT6/EAT8^[19]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEDCPremature dry clutch wear and low-speed judder (EDC6/DC4)Judders, jolts or hesitation when pulling away or manoeuvring at low speed, especially when cold.
Source for the symptom in the EDC^[20][21]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common7DCTPremature dry clutch wear in urban useJerking when pulling away gets worse with mileage as the clutch loses friction material.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[11]
- Medium severityFrequency: Common7G-Tronic / 9G-TronicJerks, stiffness when cold and getting stuck in one gearJerks or shudders when pulling away, when moving from D to R, or in the first gears (for example, between 1st and 3rd in the GLC).
Source for the symptom in the 7G-Tronic / 9G-Tronic^[22][23]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG7 DQ381/DQ500Jerking and juddering when pulling away and at low speedJolts or jerking when pulling away, especially in queues or when manoeuvring at low speed.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ381/DQ500^[24][25]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonZF 6HPJerking and harsh shifts from converter wear and ageing oilJolts or jerks when pulling away, downshifting or driving at low revs.Repair (garage): €150–€400Appears at around 80,000 km
Source for the symptom in the ZF 6HP^[26]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonZF 8HPJerking and hesitation when changing gear, sometimes needing reprogrammingShudders or jerking when pulling away or when changing down.
Source for the symptom in the ZF 8HP^[27]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional7G-DCTJerks and hesitation when pulling away or manoeuvring at low speedJerks or judders when pulling away or manoeuvring slowly, more frequent while the engine is still cold.
Source for the symptom in the 7G-DCT^[28][29]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecSlow shifts and clutch actuator wear on the Easytronic gearboxSlow, jerky gear changes, especially when pulling away or at low speed.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec^[30][31]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.33 Dual VVT-iPremature clutch wear and MMT gearbox actuator faultsOn the MMT automated gearbox, jerks or shudders when pulling away or when changing gear automatically.Appears at around 35,000 km
Source for the symptom in the 1.33 Dual VVT-i^[32]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDSG7 DQ381/DQ500Accelerated clutch wear from towing and professional useJerking more pronounced than normal when pulling away with the vehicle loaded or hitched to a trailer.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ381/DQ500^[33]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalZF 6HPOil leaks from the sump or the gearbox sealsWith the oil level already low, the same jerking as in the related fault can appear.Repair (garage): €300–€600Appears at around 180,000 km
Source for the symptom in the ZF 6HP^[34]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalZF 8HPOil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sumpWith the oil level already low, the same jerking or slipping of the related fault may appear.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the ZF 8HP^[35]
- Low severityFrequency: Very frequent1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSICold jerking at low speed ("kangaroo effect") on the 1.5 TSI evoIt has also been described with a DSG gearbox, although less severely than with manuals; it should not be confused with a gearbox fault.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSI^[36][37]
- Low severityFrequency: Rare7G-Tronic / 9G-TronicHarsh shifts in 1st because of a pending electronic adaptation after a repairJerks or stiffness when pulling away in 1st gear after a recent gearbox repair.
Source for the symptom in the 7G-Tronic / 9G-Tronic^[38]

Faults elsewhere in the car that cause it

Suspension, brake, electronics and other faults on specific cars, from most to least important.

- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord C-Max IIClutch pressure plate breakage in the PowerShift automatic gearboxHesitation and jerking when pulling away from a standstill, typical of this dry dual-clutch transmission with no torque converter.
Source for the symptom in the Ford C-Max II^[39]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord Fiesta VIIJudder and clutch slip in the Powershift (DPS6) automatic gearboxHesitation and jerking when pulling away from a standstill or manoeuvring at low speed, the most frequent complaint about this gearbox.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fiesta VII^[9]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentFord Focus IIIJudder and clutch slip in the PowerShift automatic gearboxHesitation and jerking when pulling away from a standstill: this is the most repeated complaint about this gearbox, with 138 reports for the 2014 Focus alone in the complaints database consulted.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Focus III^[8][40]
- High severityFrequency: CommonAudi Q5 IAudi Q5 S tronic gearbox faults: jerking, vibrations and mechatronicsJerking on gear changes, vibrations and selection faults; in some cases limp-home mode.Appears at around 48,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Audi Q5 I^[41][42]
- High severityFrequency: CommonFord B-MaxClutch wear and gearbox faults, including the Powershift automaticOn the Powershift automatic gearbox, Auto Express points to persistent judder that may have no lasting long-term fix.
Source for the symptom in the Ford B-Max^[43]
- High severityFrequency: CommonFord Mondeo VClutch wear in the PowerShift automatic gearbox (6DCT450)Jerking or hesitation when pulling away from a standstill and abrupt or unnatural gear changes.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Mondeo V^[44]
- High severityFrequency: CommonHyundai Tucson IIIJerking and hesitation when pulling away from the 7DCT dual-clutch gearboxJudders, hesitation or jerking when pulling away or manoeuvring at low speed; it was already noticeable as an "abrupt" shift in manoeuvres in a Spanish test in 2016.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Tucson III^[45][46]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAudi Q5 IIJerks and harsh shifts from the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearboxJerks when pulling away or driving at low speed, with harsh or delayed gear changes.
Source for the symptom in the Audi Q5 II^[47][48]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Fiesta VIIIVibrations and clutch wear in the Powershift automatic gearboxVibrations and gear changes that are not smooth, the main sign Auto Express recommends looking for on the test drive.
Source for the symptom in the Ford Fiesta VIII^[49]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonJeep Compass MPAbrupt shifts and jerking in the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox (4x4 versions)Untidy, jerky gear changes at town speeds, especially between the middle gears (4th-5th and 6th-7th), accompanied by a noticeable whine.
Source for the symptom in the Jeep Compass MP^[50][51]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalLand Rover Range Rover Evoque IAutomatic gearbox: jerky shifts, noises and oil leak (9-speed ZF from 2014)Jerks when changing gear, shifts that slip between 1,750 and 2,100 rpm or gears that do not go up, according to several owners.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I^[52]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault ArkanaErratic behaviour of the E-Tech hybrid automatic gearboxHarsh or random gear changes and loss of traction when pulling away, especially on a slope.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Arkana^[53]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Captur IEDC automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox faultsDelay or jerking when changing gear, with the car staying in first gear or losing power.Repair: €1,000–€5,600
Source for the symptom in the Renault Captur I^[54][55]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota RAV4 IIAutomatic gearbox failure on the RAV4 with the 2.0 VVT-i engineAccording to the page, the automatic gearbox may end up being replaced at around 100,000 km in some cases; it does not detail the earlier symptoms.
Source for the symptom in the Toyota RAV4 II^[56]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo S60 IIJerking of the Geartronic automatic gearbox and clutch faults on the Volvo S60Jerks and vibrations at low speed, slow shifts, and a failing clutch.Appears at around 64,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Volvo S60 II^[57]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C3 IIHesitant pull-away, judder and slipping in the automated manual gearbox (BMP6/ETG5)When pulling away or manoeuvring, the car may judder, slip or pull away hesitantly.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C3 II^[58]
- Low severityFrequency: Very frequentCitroën C4 Picasso IIETG6 robotised gearbox with abrupt gear changes (2013-2015)When pulling away or changing gear abruptly, the car passes a jerk or head movement on to the occupants, more pronounced than in a conventional automatic.
Source for the symptom in the Citroën C4 Picasso II^[59]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai i20 IIClutch wear in the automatic dual-clutch gearboxJerking or abrupt pull-aways in town instead of a smooth engagement of gear.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai i20 II^[60]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalKia Ceed IIIClutch wear and jerkiness in the dual-clutch automatic gearbox (DCT7)When setting off or driving slowly in town, the gearbox hesitates or jerks instead of engaging the gear smoothly.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Ceed III^[61]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalKia Niro IHybrid DCT6 dual-clutch gearbox: jerking and hesitation when pulling awayJerky pull-aways and gearbox hesitation, especially when cold or in urban stop-start traffic.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Niro I^[62]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase A W168Gearbox faults and clutch wearOn the automated AKS gearbox (code 421) pulling away can be jerky.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz Clase A W168^[63]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 3008 IJerking from the BMP6 robotised gearbox and clutch wearThe car lurches or hesitates when pulling away from a standstill, typical of a robotised gearbox with a badly calibrated clutch.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 3008 I^[64]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalŠkoda Kodiaq IAbrupt shifts from the 7-speed DSG automatic gearboxWhen pulling away, manoeuvring or crawling in traffic, the gearbox may jerk or shift less smoothly than expected, especially at low speed.
Source for the symptom in the Škoda Kodiaq I^[65]
- High severityFrequency: RareLand Rover Discovery SportAutomatic gearbox failure (ZF 9-speed): jerks, delays and replacementHesitant or jerky shifts, jolts between gears and a delay when pulling away, according to the buying guide.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Discovery Sport^[66]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareKia Niro IIHybrid DCT6 dual-clutch gearbox: jerking and electric parking brakeJerking and hesitation when pulling away at low speed, with gears that are slow to engage smoothly.
Source for the symptom in the Kia Niro II^[67]
- Medium severityFrequency: RareRenault AvantimeAutomatic gearbox jerks on pull-awayAutomatic gearbox jerking when pulling away.
Source for the symptom in the Renault Avantime^[68]

Which cars it appears in

These faults affect 15 engines. We have documented 168 models from 21 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.

Engines

Cars with the affected versions

Citroën

Cupra

Cupra FormentorEngine: 1.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIYears: since 2020

Dacia

Dacia Duster IIEngine: EDCYears: 2021–2024

DS

DS DS 7 CrossbackEngine: EAT6/EAT8Years: 2017–2022

Ford

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Hyundai

Jaguar

Jeep

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2Engine: ZF 8HPYears: 2014–2021

Kia

Land Rover

Mercedes-Benz

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Opel

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Peugeot

Renault

Seat

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Škoda

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Toyota

Volkswagen

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Judder when pulling away: causes in your car

182 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.

Alfa Romeo 1

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Audi 21

BMW 16

Citroën 5

Cupra 1

Cupra Formentor

Dacia 1

Dacia Duster II

DS 1

DS DS 7 Crossback

Ford 11

Hyundai 8

Jaguar 3

Jeep 2

Kia 8

Land Rover 5

Mercedes-Benz 19

Opel 9

Peugeot 7

Renault 9

Seat 11

Škoda 13

Toyota 9

Volkswagen 21

Volvo 1

Volvo S60 II

Judder when pulling away by brand

Fault codes that may go with it

If you have an OBD reader, the code stored by the control unit helps you work out which system is failing.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my DSG jerk when pulling away?

According to Totalrenting and RACE, the most common cause is clutch wear, as the clutch partially slips and heats up at low speed, or a mechatronic unit fault. Degraded oil and out-of-date software also play a part, and only a fault-code scan at a garage will confirm it.^[1][2][3]

Can it be fixed with a software update?

Sometimes. Totalrenting says that updating the mechatronic unit software can fix jerking and harsh shifts and puts it at €200-400 at a Volkswagen dealership in Spain. If the problem is clutch wear, it isn't enough.^[2][3]

How much does it cost to repair a DSG's mechatronic unit or clutch?

Totalrenting puts the partial clutch at €800-2,000, the mechatronic unit of a Seat León IV at €1,500-2,500 and the complete gearbox at €3,000-4,500. Motor.es puts the rebuild of a DQ250 at between €1,500 and €4,000. These are figures from the Spanish press and a leasing company, not official quotes.^[2][3][4]

How often should a DSG's oil be changed?

Totalrenting gives a change every 40,000-60,000 km and mentions that some specialists recommend bringing it forward. For a classic automatic, RACE speaks of around 100,000 km with a filter. Always follow the manufacturer's manual.^[2][3][5]

How should I drive so as not to wear out the gearbox clutch?

RACE recommends not holding the car on a hill with the accelerator alone, not creeping forward in bursts in traffic jams and avoiding prolonged manoeuvring, which heats the clutches; Totalrenting adds avoiding harsh cold starts and not holding the car on a hill with the brake while in Drive.^[1][3]

Other symptoms: gearbox and clutch

All symptoms

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

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Adiós a las reparaciones caras de la DSG, Valeo arruina a los talleres independientes y hace de oro a VolkswagenMotor.es · Motoring press · published 10 October 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
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Volante bimasa: qué es y cómo funcionaRACE · Motoring press · published 16 September 2026 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
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Fiabilité Mercedes GLC: pannes et avisFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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Fiabilité BMW Série 3 (2012-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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Fiabilité Mercedes Classe A (2012-2017) - pannesFiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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Fiabilité Jaguar F-Pace, pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Efecto canguro, el problema de los tirones en frío de los motores 1.5 TSI del Grupo VolkswagenSeis en Línea · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
Juddering VW Group cars: no end in sight for ownersAuto Express · Motoring press · published 31 July 2019 · consulted 26 September 2026
Mercedes 7G-Tronic: Typische Probleme und HaltbarkeitGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Fiabilité Ford C-MAX 2Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Ford Focus 2014 Transmission ProblemsCarComplaints.com · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026
Tous les problèmes sur Audi Q5 2008-2017 (322 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Audi Q5 (8R): Typische Probleme, Schwachstellen & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
Used Ford B-MAX reviewAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
Fiabilité et pannes du Ford Mondeo (2015-2022)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Prueba Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi 141 CV 7DCT Tecno: nacido para ser un best sellerAutonoción · Motoring press · published December 2016 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
2016 Hyundai Tucson problemsCarComplaints.com · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026
Fiabilité Audi Q5 II : pannes, rappels et témoignagesfiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Problemas Audi Q5 | Fallos y averías más frecuentesTotal Renting · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
Used Ford Fiesta (Mk7, 2017-2023) buyers guide: a solid second-hand superminiAuto Express · Motoring press · published 26 June 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026
Jeep Compass MX (seit 2016) – Typische Probleme & SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Jeep Compass : les plus et les moinsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Range Rover Evoque 2011-2018: 187 testimonios de fiabilidadfiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilidad y averías del Renault ArkanaFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Problemón: Embrague-Caja de cambios en EDCClub Foro Renault Captur (solocaptur.com) · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
Revise caja de cambios (Automática)Club Foro Renault Captur (solocaptur.com) · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
Tous les problèmes sur Toyota RAV4 2001-2006 (306 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Volvo S60 2010-2017 : fiabilité et pannes (117 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité Citroën C3 II (2009-2016) : pannes et rappelsfiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Essai Citroën C4 Picasso ETG6 : la boîte auto pour les nulsAUTOcult.fr · Motoring press · published 2 May 2014 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
Hyundai i20 II: Typische Mängel & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published August 2024 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Kia Ceed III: Bekannte Probleme & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published September 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
Tous les problèmes sur Kia Niro 2016-2022Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Mercedes-Benz Baureihe 168Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in German
Peugeot 3008 : pannes et fiabilitéfiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
Used Skoda Kodiaq (Mk1, 2017-2024) reviewAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
Used Land Rover Discovery Sport: Common problems, reliability, and what to look forBreakerLink · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Tous les problèmes sur Kia Niro 2022Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
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