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I am seeing a lot of discussions about the CVT!
What is a CVT and is this a big problem that the Altima owners are having.
I am looking to buy a 2009 Altima or Accord
I ahve three kids and My 2000 maxima with over 200000 is giving me to much trouble,. time for a new one
I dont want to get another car and have more trouble
does the Accord have similar problems.
Here's a link to the Honda Accord VCM discussion, which covers one of the major annoyances with that vehicle.
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Nissan reduce the engine noise and in cabin noise a bit during the mid life refreshing in 2010. So the 2010-2011 Altimas are a little bit quieter than the 2007-2009s.
I want to buy it from Enterprise or HErtz
I saw a few 2010 with 32000 miles which is a lot but the price was like 15500
The 2008-2009 i see with 28-35000 miles for 14500-15500 as well
What do you think.
You can check them out on
http://www.enterprisecarsales.com/carsales/home.do;jsessionid=NfbQDvcRMTgtG8vJ7n- SLrVDWnqCkvsyr6LGmQDpVLdvFpqbLQL3F!-39648364
http://www.hertzrent2buy.com/Content/SearchResults.aspx?Distance=100mi&Makes=Nis- san&Models=Altima&BodyType=Sedan&PostalCode=33019&
I had been noticeing some jerky-ness on take off from stops and acceleration
but put it off to my not driving the car often and not being used to it
took the car to dealer
they told me that Nissan had a dealer recall on this problem
if whine is heard to replace the transmission pump
dealer opened trans. and pump was ok but said bearing needed replacement
replaced bearing and for last day has been trying to get car to talk to computer again
was also told that Nissan was replaceing full transmission when problem occured
but now replacement of pump is suggested instead
my major worry now is what other problems may arise that when unnoticed
or may arise due to breaking into the transmission to replace parts
not having the warm fuzzy feeling for my Altima recently
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Another poster said about 1 in 7 had cvt problems, and he was fighting Nissan because they had replaced his 3 times and wanted his money returned under the lemon law. I know the Altima is doing work in the rental fleets now, so I'm sure they are being abused (like all rentals).
I go back to talk to them on Thursday about purchase, of the 3.5 SR for about $24k, at this price it seems like the best family sedan with a V6, but the cvt thing worries me a little. The Altima is a big car with a strong V6, and is the cvt going to last 7 or 8 years? I like to drive cars for a couple of years payment free to save for a good down payment.
Any help/information is greatly welcomed.
Thanks, DGM
""Nissan CVT Warranty Extension
Nissan has extended the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to 10 years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for CVT transmission repairs, replacement, and related towing on all 2003-2010 model year Nissan vehicles equipped with the CVT. The remainder of the powertrain warranty coverage for components other than the CVT transmission remains unchanged. All other warranty terms, limitations and conditions otherwise apply.
Please note that this is not a safety recall, and there are no safety issues relating to your Continuously Variable Transmission.""
Not sure when Nissan did it, and they may do it for the '11 models as well, it's on my QTA (questions to ask) list.
I've heard horror stories about the cvt, but on the net the smallest problems get blown out of proportion. It does seem like 3 cvts in 2 years, sounds like a horror story to me.
EDITED You might read the whole thing a few times, it seems every time I read it means different things. :confuse:
Hopefully you will get the extra coverage, I'm pretty sure it will be a major factor in my decision, they might have a '10 still sitting on the lot they want to clear off for a nice discount.
Heather
I've read on other sites about them losing power, and about them having problems after long drives at high speeds. Here in AZ we can run 75 for long stretches, and losing power getting of the highway with my daughter doesn't sound fun.
This car is making me wonder if it's worth the risks....
Thanks again.
Whole trans tho? At 18K mi? Happy it was under the standard warranty AND the powertrain warranty!! Still, I have no prob recommending the Altima, it's been the best car I've had!
I would be hard pressed to recommend a car that tossed it's tranny @ 18k...
Just curious is it a 2.5 or a 3.5?
Link:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/TSB/TSB_xml/nmabstract.aspx?id=56520&model=&model- - year=
Other TSB for the Altima and other Nissan vehicles is listed here. enjoy.
Link:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/TSB/TSB_xml/nmIndex.aspx?tsbType=TSB
I tried yesterday to trade in for a reliable Honda, but I'm about $3k upside down on my car. This wouldn't be an issue if I had to option to keep my car for the remainder of the loan, but I don't see it lasting another year even.
I personally will never buy Nissan again. Their quality is pathetic. I might as well have bought an American car.
They aren't doing enough for you. Pop a few blood vessels on the phone to corporate and let them know.
I have had zero problems with either vehicle including the CVT transmission .
Now I can tell you some horror stories about a brand new 2007 Toyota Rav4 that had 3 transmissions installed in 6 months. Toyota ended up doing a lemon law by-back and that's when I got my Rogue.
Not to mention that its lot of money spent. We own ONE car, the manufacturers have TONS of these and should be able to fix these problems and not give us the run around. I sympathize with folks who have issues with their car.
I too have had it with Nissan. Never again and will never recommend. Good luck with your next vehicle!