2024 TVR GRIFFITH

Typical onset: 15,000-35,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking during hard acceleration or deceleration, Visible transmission oil pooling under car, Burnt smell from trans fluid hitting exhaust, Harsh shifts or slipping under load

Fix: The transmission mount design is inadequate for the Coyote's torque, causing premature tearing and shifting the trans enough to stress oil cooler lines. Requires upgraded aftermarket mount and often replacement of the cooler assembly. 4-6 hours labor depending on cooler damage.

Estimated cost: $1,200-2,400

Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi

Symptoms: Oil temps spiking above 260°F during spirited driving, Weeping oil from cooler fittings or lines, Loss of oil pressure warning intermittently, Coolant in oil or vice versa if internal cooler fails

Fix: TVR's oil cooler spec is undersized for track use and prone to fitting failures from vibration. Many owners upgrade to larger aftermarket units. OEM replacement is 3-4 hours; upgraded setup with proper lines adds another 2 hours. Coolant flush mandatory if cross-contamination occurred.

Estimated cost: $1,800-3,500

Symptoms: Headlights flickering or cutting out completely, Multiple warning lights on dash with no stored codes, Burnt smell from engine bay fuse box, Intermittent starting issues

Fix: Poor weather sealing allows moisture into LED driver modules and the main engine bay fuse box. Requires replacement of affected LED modules and fuse box cleaning/resealing or full replacement. 2-3 hours for LED modules, 3-5 hours if fuse box needs replacement due to access.

Estimated cost: $1,500-4,200

Typical onset: 25,000-60,000 mi

Symptoms: Uneven brake pad wear (one side heavily worn), Pulling to one side under braking, Burning smell after driving, Brake drag causing reduced fuel economy

Fix: The Brembo-style calipers used are prone to piston seal degradation from heat cycling and lack of proper maintenance. Front and rear often need simultaneous rebuild. Requires full disassembly, honing, new seals and pistons. 3-4 hours front, 2-3 hours rear.

Estimated cost: $1,400-2,800

Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: Hesitation or stumbling under hard acceleration, Rough idle after sitting, Difficulty starting when fuel level is low, Limp mode activation during WOT pulls

Fix: Fuel tank manufacturing left debris that slowly clogs the filter. Some early cars have poorly secured tank baffles that shed material. Filter replacement is 1.5 hours, but many techs recommend tank drop and cleaning to prevent recurrence—adds 4-5 hours.

Estimated cost: $300-1,800

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Slipping between gears, especially 3-4 shift, Burnt transmission fluid smell, Delayed engagement when shifting to drive, Limp mode with trans temp warnings

Fix: The automatic transmission (Ford 10R80) isn't adequately cooled in TVR's installation, leading to clutch pack degradation. Rebuild requires R&R, full teardown, clutch replacement, and upgraded cooler install. 18-24 hours total labor. Many owners switch to manual swaps instead.

Estimated cost: $6,500-9,500