10 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
42 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1996 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
10 of 42 complaints match this topic (23.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. (QCAW)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 529250 at NHTSA ↗
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STOP PULLING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 780568 at NHTSA ↗
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501831 at NHTSA ↗
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 516918 at NHTSA ↗
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 529241 at NHTSA ↗
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
42 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1982 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 116.7%ODI 780568TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STOP PULLING. | 583.3% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 502755ALLISON TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVE AXLE. (1ST VEHICLE ON 502756 & 502757) *SD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 571.4% | 440.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 528784SCHOOL BUS DESTROYED BY UNEXPLAINED FIRE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 489520WATER PUMP REPLACED DUE TO SHAFT BREAKING OFF ALLOWING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLE TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR. *SD | 116.7%ODI 601430WATER PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503980) *DH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 543956TRANS AIR AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, WAS REPAIRED AND FAILED AGAIN. | 110.0%ODI 543945TRANS AIR AIR CONDITIONER FAILED RESUTING IN LEAKS AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 220.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 2100.0%ODI 481101DIP STICK BACKS OUT OF FILLER TUBE AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING DIRT/WATER FROM LEFT TIRE TO FLOW DOWN FILLER TUBE INTO TRANSMISSION PAN. *SKD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 977832ENGINE T444E W/AUTOMATED ENGINE MONITOR SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN. CAUSE OF SYSTEMS SAFETY IS QUESTIONED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1995: 10 complaints · 1996: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Electrical System:Ignition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
3 patterns with matching reports.
2 mentions · 4.8% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ALLISON TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVE AXLE. (1ST VEHICLE ON 502756 & 502757) *SD
FLEET OF TEN (10) SCHOOL BUSES ARE EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEM DUE TO INJECTOR MOTOR FAILING. TT
\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b1 mentions · 2.4% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ROUTE OF SERPENTINE BELT CAUSES IT TO CUT HOLES IN VARIOUS HOSES, CAUSING ENGINE TO BURN OIL AND LOSS OF TURBO BOOST. *DSH
\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b1 mentions · 2.4% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WITHOUT AN EXISTING FAILURE. (RECALL 94V-234) (FIRST VEHICLE IN A FLEET OF 1989-1994 MODELS) *AW
\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b