Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

5,449 NHTSA complaints about power train:manual transmission issues across 51 makes and 632 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

5,449 filings · 632 models · 51 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 5,449 ODI rows
  • MODELS 632 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 51 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.4% 132 crash-flagged
  • RANK #50 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 13 deaths · 71 injuries
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (this)POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISS…5,449FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVE…5,568EQUIPMENT5,289VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELE…5,613
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION vs nearest complaint-total peers

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#50 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (13 reported fatalities across 632 models). Open Ford Mustang (category leader) →

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION filing-volume reading

The standout signal for power train:manual transmission is ODI intake volume: 5,449 filings (HEAVY band · #50 of 696 standardized categories) across 632 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 2.4%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Ford Mustang against FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP on filing totals before treating power train:manual transmission volume as a purchase signal.

5,449
Complaints
632
Models Affected
132
Crashes
47
Fires
13
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Mustang
192
2 Jeep Wrangler
148
3 Ford Taurus
146
4 Honda Civic
137
5 Volkswagen Jetta
109
6 Mazda RX-8
104
7 Ford Windstar
103
8 Ford Explorer
102
9 Ford Ranger
83
10 Mitsubishi 3000gt
77
11 Hyundai Tiburon
76
12 Toyota Matrix
65
13 Mazda 626
63
14 Dodge Caravan
63
15 Ford F-150
61
16 Saturn SL
59
17 Honda Accord
59
18 Ford Focus
59
19 Nissan Altima
58
20 Nissan 350z
58
21 Chevrolet Cavalier
56
22 Mitsubishi Eclipse
52
23 Suzuki Vzr1800
50
24 Dodge Dakota
50
25 Dodge Intrepid
48
26 Jeep Grand Cherokee
46
27 Toyota Tacoma
44
28 Dodge RAM 3500
44
29 Chevrolet Camaro
41
30 Nissan Maxima
40

Recent Complaints

2022 Toyota Corolla

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch in the manual transmission vehicle briefly failed to engage, disabling the ability to

2023 Honda Cbr650r

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CBR650R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact observed that the gear shifter was loose and sliding back and forth. The motorcyc

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the clutch pedal; however, while attempting to relea

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

See attached document for complaint.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. Additionally, the gear shifter had seized. The ve

2014 Nissan Versa

See attached document for complaint

2022 Nissan Versa

See attached document for complaint

2014 Ford Fiesta

This car has a standard transmission and a hydraulic clutch. The synchronizer for low gear lets it pop back out of gear. This is extremely dangerous if you are pulling out into a busy lane of traffic.

2007 Toyota Sequoia

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact st

2022 Ford Bronco

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to shift the manual transmission from first to second gear, the transmission failed, and the cl

2015 Subaru Forester

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that his wife smelled like the b

2016 Hyundai Veloster

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and shifting to a higher gear, he attempted to depress the clutch pedal; however, the pedal was flat aga

2018 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that a relative was driving the vehicle at approximately 55 MPH and the vehicle started losing motive power. The relative noticed an abnormal

2022 Honda Grom125

I have 100 miles on my 2022 Honda Grom motorcycle. At around 50 miles it began making a noise it in 4th and 5th gear. I am worried that the noise in those gears may be causing other issues to my gearb

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Crash

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his garage with the engine off, the contact turned on the accessory switch which caused the engine t

2018 Honda Civic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE GARAGE DOWN A HILL ONTO A DIRT ROAD WHILE HER SON WAS IN THE V

2019 Dodge Challenger

I HAVE A 2019 CHALLENGER R/T WITH THE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT HAS A PROBLEM WHERE IT WILL POP OUT OF FIRST GEAR INTERMITTENTLY AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES IN THE 7 MONTHS I HAVE

2018 Ford Mustang

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANUALLY SHIFT INTO THIRD OR FOURTH GEAR ON A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TH

2005 Infiniti G35

INFINITI G35 SEDAN 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - UP REV - VQ35DE OIL CONSUMPTION IS BEYOND SAFE AND OPERATIONAL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. INITIALLY CAR ENGINE SEIZED AFTER 3000 MILES OF DRI

2016 Honda Civic Crash

THE HONDA CIVIC WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SET WHEN IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. A FEW HOURS LATER THE CAR ALARM WAS GOING OFF AND WHEN I WENT TO LOOK TO SE

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