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Why would Nissan warrant them for 10 years/120,000 miles?
It seems to shift a lot when I leave it auto mode. When I up shift manually, it seems to work much more smoothly now.
I have had Zero CVT problems with my 2007 Nissan Rogue and now with my 2010 Nissan Altima coupe. :shades:
Mike
Over the next 30K miles the noise came back for brief, 30 second periods... then, nothing. I guess one could say these sounds resembled those that a tractor might make.
At about 48K miles, the noise evolved into what I would describe as a bearing with a flat-spot on one or more of the rollers. And, it was constant, and speed-sensitive.
At that time, I took it in to the local Nissan dealer, where they immediately diagnosed it as a CVT failure and ordered a replacement. It was late December 2011, so it took a few extra days to get the new one shipped in and installed (8 days, I believe).
End of story: Car drives perfectly, no noises, no impace on mpg.
Zero $$$ out of pocket.
Since I have had auto tranny problems with GM and Chrysler in earlier vehicles during my 57 years, I'm not too worried about Nissan and their CVTs at this point...
Mike :shades:
I am shocked that this topic has so many varied responses to the long term quality. Shame on you Nissan for making us skeptical.
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● Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.
● Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
Mike :shades:
Nissan extended the warranty on both the CVTs that are in Nissan products in my immediate family to 120k miles/10 years.
That sounds like a pretty good level of confidence in their product to me. How many other manufacturers offer such a warranty?
At least you have had a tangible experience (bad) with a Nissan CVT.
Every manufacturer has lemons, and your number apparently came up. Mine came up in the late 1980's on a S10 Blazer. It should have been painted yellow instead of red.
The big difference here was you had actual problems, not just a mis-statement from some service manager.
The OP didn't mention any problems... Only that he was given contradictory information.
Big difference, at least to me.
If mis-statements caused huge concerns to shoppers at places like Best Buy, these places would no longer exists... Besides, in this case, the correct info is clearly printed in the owner's manual.
Mike :shades:
i tried to look for someone who has the same problem as mine, but i couldn't, too much issues to look.
anyways here is my problem, i live in Saudi Arabia, and i drive between the cities too much, my altima after like 1 hour driving within the speed of 160/190 KM it stops moving forward and the speed dropping slowly and you cant speed up the car for more than 100-120 for like 10-15 min, even if try to drop down the transmission number from 6 to 5, nothing happen, its totally stuck.
after like 10-15 min, everything goes back to normal and i can seed up again to 170-190 KM but again after a while the same problem occur again.
i did few researches and i found out it might be with the coolant(radiator) of the Transmission, its not designed to cool very much and that's causing the temperature of CVT oil to increase and then the sensors of the transmission will sense this high temperature which will cause the stuck for a while.
i want a solution please , can i replace the coolant with a different kind, or the oil or anything els that could clearly solve my problem
an urgent advise would be very appreciated.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1079054_2013-honda-accord-attention-to-g-fo- rces-yields-a-better-cvt
"....While that itself impressed us, what's the most noteworthy in the Accord's CVT is how quickly it can respond and bring revs up when needed. For instance, a number of CVTs (including the one in the 2013 Nissan Altima, surprisingly) will feel completely flat-footed and off their game if you roll around a corner at 15 mph with your foot off the gas and then accelerate at full throttle. The time to tap into full thrust is delayed for a surprising time. But in the Accord, it very quickly raises revs all the way up to the Accord's 6,600-rpm redline. Pull off the same test, dipping into half throttle out of the corner, and it very quickly finds the right ratio for the throttle opening—feeling a lot like downshifting and with no slow, muddled ramp-up.
How did Honda achieve this far better (we think) CVT calibration when rivals like Nissan have been working at it for so long? According to the project leader, Honda's CVT isn't much different in the mechanical design, but Honda put a lot of time into oil pressure control and electrical systems, along with the control software...."
While I get that there are many cars out there that have no problems, a major failure so early in the life of a car makes me wonder about the long term reliability of Nissan and the CVT transmissions.
Were you in 'D' or 'Ds' mode (transmission lever setting)?
Sounds to me that you may have unknowingly been set to Ds (manual 'shift' mode - but doing no manual 'shifting' .
I have a 3.5 SL and have not experienced your issue - most of my driving is done in 'D' (not 'Ds).
BTW, setting to Ds mode and stepping on it when the light turns green, the car is like a rocket ship !
Mine is a 2009 Altima sedan with the 2.5S, CVT, 4 doors. I just started during a road trip to Cleveland, from Washington DC...The transmission fluid heats up, the engine cuts power via control signals from computer, car nearly stops. Pull over, shut off for 5-10 minutes, it will probably be back to normal. . . . For a few miles. Anyway, Look in the Altima manual, on page 5-20 it says, (paraphrase) Avoid driving this vehicle for extended distances, or at high or low speeds, for extended periods.... OMFG!!!!! You mean to tell me we bought a vehicle that does not like to be driven?!?!?!? Yes folks, we did. I will be taking mine back to the dealer for replacement (of entire vehicle) this week. This is unacceptable for many reasons, not only or the least of which, is the safety of myself, my wife, my child, and the other drivers on the road! Also, professionally speaking, this issue could cause a number of folks to become extremely unhappy with me.
This issue is touted as a SAFETY FEATURE, to protect the transmission from damage. I feel if the transmission is that "Light Duty", it should be in a smart-car.
If there is a way to deprogram this "Safety Feature", or install a larger and more efficient Transmission Oil Cooler, ( I do not know yet if it even has one, I forgot to look last time under the vehicle), I would love to know.
FOlks, stop wasting your time taking it to and from the dealer, they are going to charge you for diagnostics if they can, and they can do nothing. It is the way it is designed. If you dont belive me, read three paragraphs up or open the manual. IT IS CLEAR AS DAY. Also, do not feel put down by me. It is not my intention. Rmember, I own one too. I have worked on cars. I have seen the best new features and designs, and the worst new features and designs, and this particular " Safety Feature" is mind-bogglingly stupid. Never have I seen such a useless "Feature" in all my years under the hood. In fact, if I had been informed by the dealer of this feature, I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED IT! NO WAY! I feel that if I tell the vheicle what to do, it will do it. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT TELL ME HOW TO DRIVE IT!
I cant really say much else. If any one of you have a second to repost this short diatribe on other sites and forums, that will help the word get out much better. I feel for each of you, I do. Myself as well. I reall, reallly..... REALLY hope I don't have to sue! But my finance company will not get another dime from me on this particular set of wheels!
Join me in the fight to end the rampant stupidity!
Also, please do not feel offended by my response to you. It is not my intention. I promise.
You need to open up the manual again and READ IT MORE CAREFULLY!
The section you reference is prefaced by a bold header saying "BREAK-IN SCHEDULE" (Nissan's caps) and then has this highlighted text:
"During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance."
After this are the following bullets, the first of which you seem to have an issue with:
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
Quite simply, the words you're all riled up about were for a brief break-in period when the car was brand new!
You really need to re-read the manual before you begin ranting at the dealer or trying to return a 4 year old vehicle!
Mike :shades:
Sounds like one of the symptoms mine developed at the end.
"It has 53k on it. I had bought an extended warranty, so it's covered."
According to the 2010 Altima warranty booklet your car has a 60 month, 60K mile powertrain warranty. Nissan should be paying for the replacement, not your extended warranty company.
IF YOU HAVE HAD A FAILED CVT TRANSMISSION OR A FAILING ONE GO TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND GET IT REPLACED FOR FREE!!!!!!! THATS RIGHT. MY 2007 ALTIMA HAD A PROBLEM AND THEY REPLACED THE CVT FOR FREE AND EVEN GAVE ME A RENTED CAR FOR THE ENTIRE TIME THAT THEY HAD MY CAR.
CHECK IT OUT HERE
http://www.nissanassist.com/ProgramDetails.php?menu=2
THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 120000 MILES SO GO GET IT NOW. JUST WANTED TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE.
TIA!