Transmission fails or needs replacement

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (40 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

15 of the 40 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,000 to $5,100.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 50,027 and 80,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“The transmission failed in the middle of a traffic controlled intersection. I was almost hit a few times (flashers engaged). No motion was possible in either direction. Was later replaced at a cost of $6100 by a local transmission shop.”

Filed Sep 28, 2024

“During normal operation of the vehicle the car suddenly would not accelerate or go faster than 12mph. The transmission failed without warning. I have filed a claim with the manufacturer.”

Filed Jul 28, 2024

“Transmission failing. Will not take off from stand still, then jerks and goes after revving. Jerks badly and shudders when accelerating, then refuses to accelerate to highway speeds over 55mph.”

Filed Oct 25, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 85 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 70 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 61 reports
• Headlights too dim or fail 37 reports