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I kept getting a vibration when I accelerated (usually more above 40 mph. When I let off the gas pedal & coasted, the vibration went away. The dealer said i had a bad transmission. Turss out it was a bad CV axle (I replaced both and a hub
Front seal of transmission blew on the highway. Clouds of smoke and long trail of tranny fluid. Needed new transmission 2 hours away from home. Tranny was slipping. Had to have it rebuilt.
69000 mi
US $1000
The valve body in the transmission is starting to stick, causing the transmission to shift erratically or not at all.
Chose not to repair and will probably be getting rid of this vehicle.
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