For years, automakers were reliant on 6-speed transmissions. However, they began to adopt 8-speed replacements, following pressure from the government to meet new environmental regulations. When the 8 ...

In a perfect world, buying a brand-new vehicle with the latest and greatest technology would mean you've got a problem-free ride for the foreseeable future. However, as we're sure most folks are aware ...

We’ve covered the problems of the eight-speed GM transmission on numerous occasions. In fact, we cover a class action lawsuit brought against GM back in April, complaints from owners, and even a ...

Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.5 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America due to problem with the transmission that could cause an unexpected downshift into first gear. A loss of ...

The agency says it has 44 complaints of rear-wheel speed sensor problems that caused large fluctuations in speed and erratic transmission shifting. Owners also reported the vans went into limp-home ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 with an automatic transmission that was rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago. Now when I drive it, it shifts fine for the first couple of miles, but once it warms ...

Since Fiat Chrysler introduced the ZF nine-speed automatic transmission to the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, owners of that model year have continued to report multiple quality and safety problems stemming from ...

Detroit — Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million pickup trucks in North America because the transmissions can suddenly downshift into first gear. The recall covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through ...

Car and truck buyers looking for a transmission to maximize acceleration and efficiency (without resorting to a droning continuously variable transmission [CVT]) may turn to Ford and GM's 10-speed ...