# Toyota Facing Class-Action Over Transmissions Allegedly 'Plagued' By Defects

> Toyota routinely ranks among the most reliable car brands on the planet, and the Japanese behemoth and Volkswagen have vied for the title of world's best-selling marque in recent years.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2079253/toyota-eight-speed-transmission-class-action-lawsuit/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696ef8d08a436a031dde0378)
- **Published:** 2026-01-20
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #volkswagen #toyota #ford #action #allegedly #buyers #class #defects
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