When it comes to mechanical issues, there's really no such thing as a good problem to have, except maybe when the cause of your check engine light is just a loose fuel cap. Anything else is likely ...

Is that CVT transmission as bad as they say, or are there model years you can safely buy used?

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is widely used in new cars these days — particularly hybrids — thanks to its reputation for improved fuel efficiency. However, not everyone is on board ...

Do you have a tiny, fuel-efficient car? Most subcompact vehicles are top picks when it comes to gas mileage, in part thanks to their automatic continuously variable transmissions, or CVT. So what is a ...

Discover which SUVs have notoriously bad transmission problems. We list the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford ...