Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
23 NHTSA complaints about power train:manual transmission:lubricant issues across 15 makes and 21 models.
The power train:manual transmission:lubricant is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 23 filings from 15 manufacturers and 21 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 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA CRF450X with 2 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and VOLVO 770. 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA CRF450X | 2 |
| 2 | FORD EXPLORER | 2 |
| 3 | VOLVO 770 | 1 |
| 4 | VOLKSWAGEN FOX | 1 |
| 5 | TOYOTA TACOMA | 1 |
| 6 | SUBARU FORESTER | 1 |
| 7 | PONTIAC FIREBIRD | 1 |
| 8 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER | 1 |
| 9 | JEEP LAREDO | 1 |
| 10 | HYUNDAI EXCEL | 1 |
| 11 | HONDA CIVIC | 1 |
| 12 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 13 | FORD PROBE | 1 |
| 14 | FORD F-250 | 1 |
| 15 | FORD F-150 | 1 |
| 16 | FORD ASPIRE | 1 |
| 17 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 1 |
| 18 | CHRYSLER PT CRUISER | 1 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET COBALT | 1 |
| 20 | BUICK CENTURY | 1 |
| 21 | BMW K1200 GT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
MY 2006 HONDA CIVIC SI HAS AN ISSUE WITH "HANGING REVS" THAT EVEN AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SEEMS TO STAY STEADY FOR 1-2 SECONDS. THE INABILITY OF THE DBW SYSTEM WILL EVENTUALLY LEA
THE 2003 HAS A NUMBER OF ISSUES. 1. THE LIGHTS TURN OFF AT RANDOM IN THE DARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. 2. THE BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED ROUGHLY EVERY 8 MONTHS. MY MECHANIC SAID
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT A LARGE ROCK-CAUSING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. NO LIGHTS OR WARNING SOUNDS WENT OFF NOTIFYING ME THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN AND THAT OIL WAS LEAKING OUT. VEHICLE
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
AFTER MY 30,000 MILE MAJOR MAINTENANCE, I NOTICED A LEAK ON THE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. IT WAS UNDER THE $100 DEDUC
MY '05 HONDA CRF450X IS A GREEN STICKER MOTORCYCLE WHICH IN CALIFORNIA IS STREET LICENSABLE WITH ADDITIONS TO MEET THE LIGHTING STATUES AND DOT LEGAL TIRES. MY BIKE WAS INSPECTED BY DMV AND ISSUED A
ON DEC 17TH I RECEIVE THE LICENSE PLATE FOR MY MOTORCYCLE HONDA CRF450X IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE DUAL SPORT KIT AND BE ROAD LEGAL. ON THIS SAME DAY I HAD CHANGED BOTH THE TRANSMISSION OIL AND ENGINE
MY TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED (42K) WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER (PRESENT OR PAST) WHILE DRIVING ALONG A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SUDDENLY & RAPIDLY SLOW DOWN AND BEGAN TO SURGE (
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD MANUAL WITH 800 MILES DEVELOP A MAJOR OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CRANK SHAFT. GEAR SHIFT NOT SMOOTH. *AK
TRANSMISSION MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER, IS LEAKING OIL INTO THE FUSE BOX, CAUSING DASHBOARD LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING. *AK
MULTIPLE MAJOR AND COSTLY REPAIRS TO A VEHICLE THAT IS DRIVEN ON HARD ROAD SERVICES ONLY, AND IN A SAFE MANNER. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. REPAIRS INCLUDE REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR & E
F-150 1997 FORD FILL LINE TO TRANSMISSION BROKE, ALLOWING LOSS OF FLUID. *AK
I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE 1995 FORD PROBE GT . FROM THE START THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO A FORD DEALER OVER 25 TIMES ! FORD HAS MANY SERVICE NOTICE DEFECTS OUT ON THIS CAR ! WATER GETS INSIDE THE CAR WHE
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING. ALSO STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALL THE PANEL LIGHTS TURN ON AND THE VEHICLE STOPS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STA
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS
HAS EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE HOSES TO THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LEAKED. *JG
THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE LIFTERS. 5 DAYS LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. VEHICLE HAS HAD 4 ENGINES IN LAST TWO YEARS. *A
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED DUE TO 80-90 WEIGHT FLUID THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SPECS CALL FOR 30 WEIGHT MERCON.
RECALL ON TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF GRINDING, REPLACED TRANSMISSION OIL.
TRIED TO SHIFT GEAR, WOULDN'T SHIFT, TOOK TO DEALER WHOFOUND THAT THE SEAL WAS LEAKING . *AK
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.