

I have a Ford dual clutch auto, and I certainly wouldn't get one again, even though my car is running fine at present because its had a new clutch under warranty.

You may be aware of this already, but the problem isn't confined to the makes you mention. To the OP: dual clutch as a concept doesn't have a great reputation and nobody seems to have got it right, meaning that those manufacturers who have dipped into that technology are busy dipping out again. Kia/ Hyundai DCT Automatic gearbox problems - Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION(DCT) Problem - argybargy Well you clearly have an issue with kia/hyundai, so why not tell us what your requirements are and maybe we can suggest alternatives. Kia/ Hyundai DCT Automatic gearbox problems - Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION(DCT) Problem - badbusdriver

150,000 to 300,000ĪT the moment my thought is AVOID Kia/Hyundai on such a vehicle. I was looking to buy a Kia/Hyundai 1.7 diesel with the Dual Clutch Automatic gearbox.īut having only scratched the surface, I am having very, very serious doubts about the longevity of the vehicle, as I like to get MEGA-miles out of my cars. LOL.no not a member of the legal profession. It was intended as a compliment, you had thought of a likely ulterior motive before I dd. Thanks for the compliment, if compliment it was rather than rather thinly veiled sarcasm. Well spotted, I see the art of intelligent deduction didn't die with Sherlock Holmes. I only ask because class actions have been instigated against manufacturers of some dual clutch electronic gearboxes in other countries. It does seem strange that you haven't said why you want to talk about this 'issue'.Īre you a member of, or linked to the legal profession, CK? Why are you bringing this issue up? Do you personally have problems with your car or know someone who does? If, as argybargy says, your motives are for other, less honourable reasons (and if you're not up-front/honest about about them), then I doubt if you'll get much in the way of help. If there's an issue, then it will always get raised there or on these forum pages by concerned owners.
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I would suggest you read the 'Good & Bad' sections for issues raised by owners of such vehicles (if they do occur) to HJ in their reviews or letters/emails - he and his staff on this site always update them when issues arise, especially if they do so in more than just one or two cases. Kia/ Hyundai DCT Automatic gearbox problems - Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION(DCT) Problem - Engineer Andy There may be other issues with this gearbox as well. It covers 2016 Tucson models with seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions made from to May 31, 2016.
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because a software glitch can stop the vehicles from accelerating. “Hyundai is recalling about 41,000 small SUVs in the U.S.If its bad then say its bad.Īgain the company is FORCED by the authorities to do so, rather than holding its hands up and doing the right thing with their customers. Kia/ Hyundai DCT Automatic gearbox problems - Kia/ Hyundai DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION(DCT) Problem - CK91437ĬK91437 should perhaps watch a few of John Cadogan's vids regarding the reliability of different makes.Īs I stated before, if there are issues with other car makers, then please start a new thread about the issue so that we are all aware of it.
