Automatic transmission reliability rating by manufacturer
1. ZF
*known for its reliability and durability
* Widely used by luxury car manufacturers such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz
2. Aisin
* Japanese manufacturer, known for its automatic transmissions for Toyota, Lexus and several American automakers
*characterized by smooth gear shifting and durability
3. Getrag
* German manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for various brands, including Ford, Volkswagen and Volvo
*known for its performance and reliability
4. JATCO
* Japanese manufacturer, known for its automatic transmissions for Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi
*characterized by smooth gear shifting and efficiency
5. BorgWarner
* American manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for a wide range of brands, including Chrysler, Dodge and Ford
* known for its inexpensive and reliable automatic transmissions
6. Hyundai
* Korean manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for its own cars, as well as for other Korean and some American brands
*characterized by smooth gear shifting and good economy
7. GM
* American manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for its own cars, as well as for some other brands
* known for its reliable and durable automatic transmissions
8. Ford
* American manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for its own cars
* characterized by reliability and good efficiency
9.Chrysler
* American manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for its own cars
*known for its inexpensive and easy-to-maintain automatic transmissions
10.Volkswagen
* German manufacturer producing automatic transmissions for its own cars
*characterized by smooth gear shifting and good economy