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You could also argue it's the technology ( or the implementation):

- e.g. Nissan is infamous for CVT failures
- Honda is well known for slushbox failures in its V6 drivetrains
- Ford's dual clutch autoboxes in the Focus & Fiesta are known to be problematic

Edit... but there's no doubt a certain kind of driver is more likely to expose those transmissions' Achilles heels.