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POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

177 NHTSA complaints about power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly issues across 30 makes and 106 models.

The power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 177 filings from 30 manufacturers and 106 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the SATURN SL with 16 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and JEEP WRANGLER. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

177
Complaints
106
Models Affected
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 SATURN SL 16
2 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 7
3 JEEP WRANGLER 5
4 BMW K1200LT 4
5 SATURN VUE 3
6 NISSAN MAXIMA 3
7 MINI COOPER 3
8 HONDA CIVIC 3
9 FORD FOCUS 3
10 FORD EXPLORER 3
11 DODGE INTREPID 3
12 BMW X1 3
13 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2
14 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2
15 SUZUKI VITARA 2
16 SATURN SC1 2
17 SATURN SC 2
18 SATURN SATURN 2
19 SATURN ION 2
20 SAAB 9-3 2
21 PONTIAC LEMANS 2
22 NISSAN SENTRA 2
23 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 2
24 MERCURY SABLE 2
25 MERCURY MYSTIQUE 2
26 MAZDA RX-8 2
27 MAZDA !MX-5 2
28 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 2
29 KIA SORENTO 2
30 KIA SEPHIA 2

Recent Complaints

2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

When car is parked and shifted to park, an error message appears (SHIFT TO PARK). The SHIFT TO PART error message does not allow vehicle to exit auxiliary feature. The battery will drain if not comp

2017 BMW X1

I am getting a “secure vehicle from rolling” warning. Online many people report this is a problem with a gear shift ring. Is this being looked at as a recall?

2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK

My husband has trouble getting the key out when in park and turn off. Have to use the E-break every time we park because even in park the vehicle seems to get a mind of its own and start to roll. IT R

2017 BMW X1

Warning light - Secure Vehicle from rolling Car is in Park and Brake is applied but warning light comes up

2017 BMW X1

I am getting a warning when I turn on the car to secure vehicle against rolling.

2013 FORD FUSION

Had been shopping all day, with no indication of a problem. Stopped to gas up vehicle and put the gear shifter in park, then removed the key (No warning or indicator there was a problem). Before exiti

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THE MUFFLER FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS BROKE. THE V

2004 MAZDA RX-8

I OWN A 2004 MAZDA RX-8 AND WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE MANUAL CLUTCH PEDAL SHIFTED FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION SO FAR THAT IT GOT STUCK UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT HOME BUT WHEN LOOKING

2006 SATURN VUE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE GOES TO MOVE FROM ONE SHIFT TO THE NEXT. THE SHIFT GEAR BECAME STIFF AND BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECH

2005 SAAB 9-3

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SAAB 9-3. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CHANGING GEARS, THE PLASTIC SHIFT KNOB FELL OFF INTO THE CONTACT'S HAND. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTS

1997 SATURN SL

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1997 SL1 AND ON THE 3RD DAY OF OWNING IT THE SHIFTER BROKE CAUSING IT TO GO LIMP. AT THE TIME I WAS ON THE 101 FREEWAY STUCK IN TRAFFIC WITH MY THREE CHILDREN. I CALLED MY MECHA

1997 SATURN SL

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1997 SL1 AND ON THE 3RD DAY OF OWNING IT THE SHIFTER BROKE CAUSING IT TO GO LIMP. AT THE TIME I WAS ON THE 101 FREEWAY STUCK IN TRAFFIC WITH MY THREE CHILDREN. I CALLED MY MECHA

1994 SATURN SL

SHIFTER CABLES BROKE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO SHIFTER. *TR

2004 MAZDA RX-8

MY CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET BROKE AT THE WELDS WITH 60K MILES ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS BONE STOCK. *TR

2007 NISSAN SENTRA

2007 NISSAN SPEC-V CLUTCH CHATTER AND STEERING VIBRATIONS LIKE SOMETHING IS RUBBING WHEN MAKING A TURN. CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL REPLACED AT 1700 MILES THEN HAPPENED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL TO CH

2002 DODGE RAM 2500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, IT SEEMS AS IF THE CLUTCH RELEASES AND THE RPMS INCREASE

2006 NISSAN SENTRA

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHE

2004 LAND ROVER NEW RANGE ROVER

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY @ ABOUT 65 MPH A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE JUST CAME OUT OF NO WHERE THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PUTTING YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS & WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE IT

2006 SAAB 9-3

THE SHIFT NOB FLEW OFF - EXPOSING ONLY A SMALL METAL BAR TO HOLD ON TO AND SHIFT- THIS HAPPENED WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT UNTIL PULLING OVER AND RE-ATTACHING THE NOB. *TR

1999 SATURN SATURN S SERIES

BUSHING IN THE SHIFTER BROKE (END OF CLUTCH CABLE). A SMALL, ROUND, PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT GOES AROUND A CENTER BALL PIN SHIFTER. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY 94 EAST CLOSE TO 5 FREEWAY SAN

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly issues?
The NHTSA has received 177 complaints about power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly problems across 106 vehicle models from 30 manufacturers.
How dangerous are power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly defects?
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY issues have been linked to 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly issues is the SATURN SL with 16 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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