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3 Types of Cars with the Worst Transmission Problems

rebuilt transmission prices charlotte ncIf your car is in drive and is not moving it is randomly down shifting, there is a problem with its transmission. It is not necessary that the transmission issue arises due to negligence or wear & tear. 

Here at Twin Transmission repair of Charlotte NC, we have over 30 years experience with rebuilt transmissions and all types of transmission repair. There are many different things that can cause your transmission to fail — from improper driving to not maintenancing your vehicle or sometimes, the vehicle itself is known to have transmission problems over time.

Wondering what the rebuilt transmission prices are for your vehicle? Call us today at 704-821-3460 for a free estimate. (We also offer free towing within shop radius and offer 0% financing.)

There are three of the top vehicles known to have transmission problems:

Honda Accord

The Honda Accord has been in production since 1976 and is as a luxury sedan. It has been one of the best selling cars since 1989. The car comes in four-door and two-door models. However, this car has had a problematic transmission since 2000. Even if you religiously change the transmission fluid and filters regularly, the transmission will still require a rebuild after only a few thousand miles. Rebuilt transmission prices in Charlotte NC for the Honda Accord will vary depending on the year of this vehicle. For information on rebuilt transmission prices, please call us at 704-821-3460.

Honda Odyssey 

The Odyssey was manufactured by Honda. The minivan was introduced in 1994 and is the ultimate family vehicle. It excels in comfort, fuel mileage and economical maintenance. The models that were introduced after 1999 had design defects in the transmission. The earlier defects were a weak ball bearing which would break and block the flow of transmission fluid. The later models had a weak third gear which would shave and leave metal fragments, blocking the transmission fluid. The same models also had issued with the third gear over-heating. Rebuilt transmission prices in Charlotte NC for the Honda Odyssey will vary depending on the year of this vehicle. For information on rebuilt transmission prices, please call us at 704-821-3460.

Ford Explorer

The Explorer was introduced by Ford in 1991. It is an SUV or Sports Utility Vehicle. When launched, it turned out to be a very popular choice amount the masses. However, the popular SUV faced a design defect. It was fitted with a 3-speed transmission and overdrive gear. This was not suitable for towing and was not able to handle the high-powered output of its engine. Shifting from park to reverse becomes very hard and there is a grinding noise when you shift from second to third gear. Also, when the gear is shifted down from second to first, there is a thumping sound. Rebuilt transmission prices in Charlotte NC for the Ford Explorer will vary depending on the year of this vehicle. For information on rebuilt transmission prices, please call us at 704-821-3460.

Twin Transmission is known as Charlotte NC’s “Transmission King”. We successfully complete over 1000 rebuilt transmissions every year and take in all types of transmission repairs. We have over 30 years experience with transmission repair, and although your transmission issue may be unique, we have repaired the same type or problem before.

Call us today for a Free Estimate on your transmission repair or rebuilt transmission!