Gearbox Faults

2014-20191–80,000 miles£100–£6000

The Discovery Sport shares the 9-speed ZF gearbox with the Evoque — and shares its shudder problem at low speeds. Software updates partially resolve the issue.

Clutch Actuator Failure (Dualogic)

2005-201850,000–120,000 miles£300–£1200

Fiat's Dualogic semi-automatic gearbox uses an electric clutch actuator that fails with age. When it does, the car refuses to pull away — an expensive repair relative to the car's value.

Transfer Box Oil Leak and Failure

2011-201860,000–130,000 miles£200–£2500

The Evoque's 4WD transfer box develops oil leaks from the output shaft seals. Neglected leaks lead to transfer box damage — a significant repair cost.

9-Speed ZF Automatic Gearbox Shudder

2014-20181–80,000 miles£100–£5000

Evoque models with the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffer from shudder and hesitation at low speeds. Software updates helped but did not fully resolve the issue.

Rear Differential and Power Transfer Unit Leak

2014-201960,000–130,000 miles£150–£2500

The Discovery Sport's rear differential and Power Transfer Unit (PTU) develop oil leaks from output seals with age. Neglected leaks lead to expensive component damage.

Haldex Quattro Rear Differential Failure

2008-201760,000–150,000 miles£100–£2000

The Q5 Quattro uses a Haldex rear differential that requires regular oil and filter changes. Neglected units lose rear drive, reducing the car to front-wheel drive in slippery conditions.

CVT Gearbox Failure and Shudder

2013-201960,000–130,000 miles£150–£4000

The CVT automatic gearbox on the Juke DIG-T is known for shudder and failure. Fluid degradation is the root cause — the CVT fluid must be changed every 30,000 miles.

Haldex 4MOTION Rear Differential Failure

2007-201660,000–140,000 miles£100–£1500

4MOTION Tiguans use a Haldex rear differential coupling. Failure of the Haldex pump or fluid contamination causes the rear wheels to lose drive — effectively turning it into a front-wheel drive.

DSG 7-Speed DQ200 Dry Clutch Shudder

2010-201430,000–100,000 miles£100–£2500

The DSG 7-speed DQ200 dry clutch gearbox in the Passat B7 has a well-documented shudder issue from a standing start. VW issued multiple software and mechatronic updates.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201070,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-200970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2013-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201270,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2008-201780,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2009-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2011-201580,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2003-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2012-201780,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2009-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201370,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201470,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2012-201880,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2007-201480,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2009-201680,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2015-202170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2006-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2013-202170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2007-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-202070,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2011-201870,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Automatic Gearbox Valve Body / Mechatronic Solenoids

2012-201680,000–140,000 miles£800–£1500

The solenoids inside the automatic transmission valve body get clogged with clutch material, causing harsh, thumping gear changes.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2005-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2004-201170,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2014-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2012-201970,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2008-201770,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

Clutch Slave Cylinder / Concentric Bearing Leak

2010-201570,000–120,000 miles£400–£800

The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) inside the gearbox bellhousing fails, leaking hydraulic fluid and causing clutch failure.

MMT Actuator and Clutch Failure

2006-201250,000–90,000 miles£800–£1500

The Multi-Mode Transmission (MMT) used on the Auris is an automated manual gearbox. It suffers from premature clutch wear and catastrophic electric actuator failure.

7-Speed DCT Dual Clutch Actuator Wear

2015-202140,000–80,000 miles£1200–£1800

Models fitted with the 7-speed dry Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) suffer from extreme juddering when pulling away, caused by actuator failure.

Transfer Case Spline Failure (AWD models)

2010-201560,000–120,000 miles£1500–£2500

On AWD models of the ix35 and Sportage, the splines connecting the gearbox to the transfer case completely shear off, leaving the car as Front-Wheel Drive only.

Timing Chain Rattle (Rear Mounted)

2013-201870,000–120,000 miles£1200–£1800

The 'Whisper Diesel' 1.6 CDTi has its timing chain mounted at the rear of the engine (gearbox side). It stretches and rattles terribly.

Powershift Dual Clutch Gearbox Failure

2011-201550,000–100,000 miles£1800–£2500

The 6-speed Powershift (MPS6/6DCT450) automatic gearbox is notoriously fragile. Internal plastic parts shatter, clogging the transmission filter.

DSG DQ250 Dual Mass Flywheel Wear

2013-201980,000–140,000 miles£700–£1000

The 6-speed wet DSG gearbox (DQ250) is highly reliable, but the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) attached to it is a consumable item that fails predictably.

ZF 8-Speed Automatic Gearbox Sump Leak

2012-201960,000–110,000 miles£350–£500

The plastic sump pan on the excellent ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox warps over time, causing transmission fluid to leak.

MMT Semi-Automatic Gearbox Actuator Failure

2005-201150,000–90,000 miles£500–£1500

Models fitted with the Multi-Mode Transmission (MMT) — an automated manual — suffer from severe actuator wear, causing the car to drop into neutral while driving.

DSG Mechatronic Unit Failure (DQ200 7-Speed)

2012-201950,000–100,000 miles£500–£1500

If fitted with the 7-speed dry clutch DSG (DQ200), the mechatronic control unit is highly prone to internal pressure leaks and electrical failure.

M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure

2004-201060,000–110,000 miles£400–£1200

If fitted with the 6-speed M32 gearbox, the Astra H suffers from catastrophic end-case bearing failure. A whining noise in 5th and 6th gear is the hallmark sign.

Rear Differential Pinion Bearing Failure

2006-201560,000–110,000 miles£400–£1200

A howling or droning noise from the rear of the car is almost always the rear differential pinion bearing failing. This is incredibly common on all Freelander 2s.

CVT / Automatic Gearbox Failure

2007-201360,000–110,000 miles£1500–£2500

Nissan's X-Tronic CVT gearbox is notoriously fragile. It suffers from belt slippage, bearing failure, and juddering, often requiring a complete replacement.

Gearbox Dogbone Mount Bush Failure

Minor

2004-200970,000–140,000 miles£50–£150

The lower engine pendulum mount (often called the dogbone mount) bushes perish, causing excessive engine movement, clunking, and sloppy gear changes.

Dual Mass Flywheel Failure

2004-200980,000–160,000 miles£700–£1200

DMF failure on the Golf Mk5 2.0 TDI is a rite of passage for high-mileage cars. The flywheel absorbs diesel engine vibrations but wears out — often needing clutch replacement at the same time.

EDC Automated Clutch Actuator Failure