# Transmission problems

Every transmission symptom we cover, with its most common cause and how urgent it is.

## 4 transmission symptoms

| Symptom | Most common cause | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Why is my car leaking transmission fluid?](/symptoms/car-leaking-transmission-fluid) | Leaking transmission pan gasket or loose pan bolts | Drive to a shop this week |
| [Why won't my car go into gear?](/symptoms/car-wont-go-into-gear) | Brake light switch or shift interlock fault | Drive to a shop this week |
| [Why is my transmission slipping?](/symptoms/transmission-slipping) | Low or burnt transmission fluid | Drive to a shop this week |
| [Why does my car whine when I accelerate?](/symptoms/whining-noise-when-accelerating) | Low fluid or a failing power steering pump | Drive to a shop this week |

## Other symptom groups

- [Exhaust and smoke](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/exhaust)
- [Engine](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/engine)
- [Brakes](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/brakes)
- [Battery, starting and electrical](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/electrical)
- [Cooling and overheating](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/cooling)
- [Steering and suspension](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/steering)
- [Tires and wheels](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/tires)

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/transmission
General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.