philipa_240sx wrote:I have never replaced or repaired a transmission in any of my vehicles. This includes 4 Nissan's as well as other vehicles I've cared for... Mazda's and Honda's. Most of these vehicles (except the Rogue) were driven in excess of 150,000mi (250,000km).
Wow... I wish I could make that claim. Either you're really lucky... or I'm unlucky. (or both of us are exceptions to the rule). I've more or less surrendered to the fact that replacing transmissions is a major expense you should plan on if you own a car.
Just went and dug out my auto history: 1967 Chevy Impala - 183,000 mi... (trans replaced)1972 Chevy Nova - 164 mi... (not a type-o, 164 mi, trans replaced)1975 Chevy Monza - 67,000 mi... (manual trans - replaced)1978 Honda Accord - 58,000... (trans replaced)1990 Ford F150 - 141,000 mi... (trans replaced)1990 Ford F150 - 164,000 mi... (replaced again )
I have never abused my cars, done any crazy power shifting, towing, shifted while in motion, etc. I always perform all the recommended maintenance etc. All but one of my transmissions failed the same way. i.e., started loosing power (slipping... high RPMs with nor acceleration)
Ironically I just picked up the Ford F150 "yesterday" after having the transmission reworked for the second time. With only 24,000mi on the replacement it threw the front main seal. Since it only had 24K on it when it failed, the shop that did the original replacement just charged me for labor - $416. I wasn't happy about it since I already paid them $1800 only 24K miles earlier.
FYI: I should point out that I haven't had to replace all my transmissions. The following cars worked flawlessly until I sold or traded them in.
1958 Nash Metropolitan 147,0001962 Ford Falcon 106,0001968 Chevy Caprice 132,0001972 GMC Vandura 161,0001982 Toyota Corolla 274,0001992 Acura Vigor 189,000