Mitsubishi Transmission Repair near Fall River, MA

The transmission is a vital component of your Mitsubishi's powertrain. If it malfunctions while you're driving in Fall River, you could find yourself stranded. To prevent this, regular maintenance is crucial, and the service experts at New Bedford Mitsubishi are ready to assist you.

Your Mitsubishi’s Transmission

Without a working transmission, your Outlander or Eclipse would be stuck in your driveway. Your Mitsubishi, particularly if it’s a more recent model year, likely uses a Continuously Variable Transmission, which is a variant of a transmission that uses a system built around a belt or chain to translate that energy into motion. Where a traditional transmission uses a fixed set of gears to distribute power, a CVT uses a constantly changing ratio. Higher ratios generate more torque, helping to get up to speed after a complete stop. Lower ratios come into use at cruising speeds, with the engine working less intensely and consuming less fuel. It’s a simpler construction and often more efficient. Much like a traditional transmission, a problem with your CVT is likely to cascade into an expensive, devastating issue for your Mitsubishi model if left uncorrected.

Possible Repairs

As a complex piece of moving machinery, a CVT is vulnerable to a variety of problems that our Service Department can address. The simpler end of the scale includes routine maintenance issues such as low transmission fluid or a clogged filter. Some are more serious, but if caught, they can prevent escalation. This includes external issues such as a faulty speed sensor or a leaky seal. Unfortunately, more serious failures, such as a broken belt, generally require the entire transmission to be replaced. This is because fixing an internal issue often involves completely disassembling and reassembling the system, sourcing rare parts, and many hours of labor. A one-to-one replacement is generally the more economical choice. This is often the case for a traditional automatic or manual transmission as well!

Warning Signs

A handful of warning signs to look for can alert you to a flagging transmission. With a CVT, you might hear strange whining noises coming from your Outlander Sport or Mirage as you try to accelerate. Worse still, you might notice erratic, unexpected RPM changes as you travel down I-195, or a puddle of strangely colored fluid in your parking spot around John F. Kennedy Park. It also shares common symptoms with a traditional transmission as well, such as slow shifts into Drive mode or a noxious burning smell as you set off. If you observe any of these indicators, don’t hesitate to schedule a service appointment as soon as possible!