List of Nissan models that have a CVT transmission problem

Here I give you the list of Nissan models that have a CVT transmission.

1) VERSA (Sedan) 2007-2017
S plus, SV, SV Special Edition, and SL

2) VERSA NOTE (Hatchback) 2014-2017
S Plus, SV, SR, and SL

3) SENTRA 2005, 2007, 2008-2017
S (optional), SV, SR, SR Midnight Edition, SR Turbo, SR Midnight Edition Turbo, SL and Nismo
4) ALTIMA 2011-2017
Base, S, SR, SR Midnight Edition, SV, SL and Plutinum
5) MAXIMA 2004-216
S, SV, SL
6) JUKE 2010-2017
S, SV, SL, Nismo (optional), Nismo SR, (optional)
7) ROGUE SPORT 2008-2017
S, SV, SL
8) ROGUE 2008-2017
S, SV, Midnight Edition, SL
9) MURANO 2003-2017
S, SV, SL, Plutinum Midnight Edition

10) CUBE 2009-2013

The CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) starts going out around 40k miles to 140k miles. The most common issues directly related to the transmission going bad is: Loss of power, transmission Jerking, transmission slipping, coolant hose leak, CVT failure, and CVT error message on the cluster or on the navigation screen.
The warranty has been extended on some of these models from 5 years or 60k miles to 10 years or 120k miles.

[woxyroxme]

3 things to keep in mind, 1. Do not try to accelerate hard, be very easy on the gas, especially when taking off from a complete stop. 2. When you park, keep your foot on the brake pedal and use the parking brake before turning the engine off, this will hold the car with the brake and not the CVT belt. 3. Change the fluid every 30, 000 miles.

[shawnfaith]

I love the Nissan CVT information videos. I have a 2012 Rogue S with a CVT. at 128, 000 miles(just beyond the 120, 000 warranty). I started experiencing major issues that you have discussed (whining, limp mode, etc.) I had followed Nissan service recommendations of fluid replacement at every 60K miles. However, when it was deemed that I was S.O.L., I did some research. And I installed an aftermarket oil cooler and replaced the original Transmission preheater with one from an SL Model. I came to find that the SL Models equipped with a tow package have the same transmission except for the pre-heater. The SL pre-heater has 2 extra ports for the installation of an auxiliary transmission cooler. I was able to prolong my transmissions life to 180, 000 miles. I then replaced the trans with a low mileage unit. and I applied the SL pre-heater and a new cooler, as well as now change fluid at every 40, 000 miles (the fluid is disgusting at 40K). And so now I have almost 300, 000 miles on my Rogue. I purchased the pre-heater and cooler for around $150.00 and they are an easy DIY project. (although I'm fairly mechanically inclined, since I did replace my trans myself). Nissan Dealer hates Me, because they can't sell me a new Nissan and I try to share my new found knowledge with everyone. And I have found that when doing a fluid replacement with Genuine Nissan NS2 CVT fluid, the capacity with the cooler installed and operating correctly is 8.25 quarts.

[Blackdragon]

Awesome music. Really takes away from whatever you're talking about.

[todddowney]

Get rid of the music .can't hear what you are saying.

[glennyj]

My 2013 Rogue has been serviced regularly and has close to 200, 000 miles and still runs great and handles like it's on rails.

[najmatalnajah]

I am from Dubai and own a 2014 Nissan Xtrail. Done 125 K kilometers. super happy with the performance. regularly serviced and maintained by the local Nissan dealer. I do not press on Gas and do a max - steady110 Kmph and avoid frequent braking. In the mornings i wait for the RPM to touch 700 and then driver off, switching ON the ac. No major issues, except for flat tyres !!

[sweetpea]

I bought a 2010 Murano off a family member and I got it to over 200, 000 km and it never had a transmission issue. The other owners did proper maintenance and used premium fuel. I did proper maintenance and regular fuel. I drive hard on a vehicle, but never had CVT issues.

[dhobbs]

My 2014 Altima has 215, 000 miles and has never had a problem with the transmission, never changed the fluid and it’s still running fine.

[jamesgodde]

It makes a big difference…driving in 112+ temperatures vs…say 90 degrees. The fluid will boil and become foamy because the transmission housing is so HOT. When cycled like that many times, it degrades the fluid. So, if you drive summers in Phoenix or Las Vegas or similar areas, you should change CVT fluid more frequently. My Altima 2012 2.5 S is at 200, 000 miles now…still going…but, I drive it quite delicately…I’m hoping for another 50, 000 miles…

[MrAnonymous-qqjt]

Have a 2011 Rogue & this was my 1st & last Nissan. Had this vehicle for over a year & only nice thing I have to say about it is it gets good gas mileage.

[efstratiosdiakoniarakis]

I have a 2016 Altima with 28.000 miles, and so far driving is beautiful !!! I drive nice and easy, not crazy speeding actions !!!
3 days ago I receive from NISSAN a letter that they extend FOR CVT, TO 7 YEARS or 84.000 MILES !!!

[timwatson]

I have a 2012 Altima S Sedan with 125000 miles on it. I have had the Transmission fluid changed and the coolant changed. I have had no issues with the CVT yet, but I do realize it is a ticking time bomb.

[Tttggggggg]

You literally just said every Nissan car

[keving]

I do love Nissan vehicles, the CVT does scare me a bit from its construction. However I leased for two years a Nissan Altima 2015 I was driving Uber full-time for 2 years. When I got the car it had fifty five thousand miles on it when I turned it in at the end of the lease it had 181 thousand miles on it. I will put close to 200 miles a day on that car doing Uber, I had absolutely no problems with the transmission at all. The only maintenance was done was a oil change every 3 months.

[richtheahuth]

My Nissan santra 2007, 14 year 180k mile. It still run great no issues, save gas, go up hill not a big deal it fast, snow time no problem. I love my Nissan 🥰

[cg_frm_da_ix]

Am from the Caribbean and I was about to buy a Nissan tida for 15k, thanks to you I just save 15k

[thomasfx]

This is just like listening to someone reading the phone book. We’ve had 8 CVT Nissan cars and zero problems, I’d buy them all again!

[rapidfire_live_online_radi]

THE VIDEO IS GREAT, HOWEVER, THE MUSIC COULD BE TURNED DOWN, SO EVERYONE CAN BE MORE FOCUSED ON WHAT YOU'RE SAYING, THANK YOU.🇹🇹🇹🇹

[Steve-mpmp]

Have driven Nissan vehicles with the CVT for many years and have had no problems at all with the transmission. Current ride is a 2014 Nissan Altima SL with the 4cyl engine and CVT automatic. Bought it brand new. Replaced tires, battery, one rear shock. Other than that, just scheduled maintenance to change fluids and filters. I have used the parking brake maybe three times in 10 years.

[tpridgen]

I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima SV and haven't had any issues yet. Guess it helps that I do my own mechanical work. 😁 I change my fluid every 25k-35k don't forget the filter. NISSAN HAS MADE THAT EASIER TO GET TO and keep an eye on your TCM. Good luck everyone