 I can honestly say that I have not ever had any engine or transmission problems it runs great!  BUT everything is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP that is on it! All 4 of my door handles are broken, it dents very easy, the radio only works when it wants too, just made very cheap.  It would be great for a person just starting to drive but I am 25 with a baby and it is NOT a good family car at all!