So about 34 months ago my cvt transmission went out on my 2009 nissan altima. Jul 12, 2017 owners of the nissan altima that have faced outofpocket costs or significant problems with their transmission should contact us so that we can proceed with a claim on their behalf. Transmission failure problems of nissan altima part 1. Owners of the nissan altima that have faced outofpocket. Six airbags and antilock brakes are standard on the 2009 altima. While not as prevalent as the other models, the altima has its own cvt issues and very real transmission problems. March 2009 10 publication no om9e0l32u2 printed in u. Nissan altima owners have reported 66 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. To see how frequently nissan altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The most recently reported issues are listed below. No engine warning lights, no performance issues and the diagnostic did not show any trouble codes. Issues with the rogue and altima were even a featured topic on, due to the problems many owners have faced. Complete auto transmissions for 2009 nissan altima ebay. Im driving it this week to try to solve the mystery.
However, only a few come standard or available with a fullymanual transmission. Nissan cvt issues are common among nissan vehicles. In the case of the altima coupe, if a cvt were to kick the bucket, would a person be able to tell the warranty department that they would rather have the altima coupes manual transmission put in rather than another cvt. During the warmer months, my wife and i have both experienced times while driving usually for more than 2 hours when the engine would lose power while going up a hill. Is the transmission on this vehicle a cvt tranny or not 2009. Solution the problem could be as simple as low cvt fluid or a failed speed sensor. Nissan altima transmission problems continue to drive consumers crazy. I only smelled it when the engine is still running. A continuously variable transmission cvt, also known as a shiftless transmission, singlespeed transmission, stepless transmission, pulley transmission, is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of effective gear ratios, by use of a steel belt and pulley system that is controlled by your vehicles computer.
Nissan altima transmission problems cash cars buyer. Nissan cvt transmission we are certified to rebuild. First, its acceleration something retarded last week, and now when it accelerates from 0 mile, car body terribly vibrates. Nissan altima questions 2010 altima cvt transmission. I was wondering about the warranty coverage that nissan has for the cvt transmissions.
Basically there is a burning smell that seems to come from the engine bay. Nissan altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. Manual transmissions on nissan vehicles just about every model in nissans lineup comes with an available automanual transmission. Nissan owners complain of transmission troubles, despite warranty extension. After doing some reading we learned that this was common in sentra and rogue models with cvt tranmissions. From 2012 to 2018, several models of nissan vehicles received the transmission, including the sentra, versa, versa note, altima. Continuously variable transmission cvt i have a 2008 nissan altima coupe and i have problems with the transmission when starting.
I own a 2009 nissan sentra with a cvt transmission. Instead of fixed gears, it uses a pair of variablewidth pulleys that are connected by a flexible belt. The worst complaints are shuddering and hesitation while accelerating, whining noise that increases with speed, and. Nissan altima transmission fails third time youtube. And ask him if this problem is why nissan tightened up the transmissions starting in 20 and he acknowledged that was the reason. Is the transmission on this vehicle a cvt tranny or not 2009 nissan altima s 2. The national highway transportation and safety administration gives your nissan altima sedan the highest safety ratings, and you wouldnt trust your loved ones security to any other car.
Most altima models are equipped with a continuously variable transmission, or cvt, which works like an automatic. Complete auto transmissions for 2009 nissan altima for. Dont let a damaged transmission jeopardize that safety when affordable nissan altima automatic transmission parts are available today from your local autozone. A transmission system in a nissan altima connects to the engines crankshaft and adapts the altima engines output to the drive wheels via the shifting of gear ratios. Rather than working like simply a manual or an automatic transmission, cvt can determine the best gear ration without going through various steps. The worst complaints are shuddering and hesitation while accelerating, whining. A little clarification, nissan does not actually build the continuously variable transmission. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, doityourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Nissan altima owners have reported 107 problems related to transmission failure under the power train category. Nissan owners complain of transmission troubles, despite.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan altima based on all problems reported for the altima. I never recieve a recall letter from nissan so i went to my dealer. Eventually they ended up putting this style of transmission in their nissan cube, nissan altima, nissan juke, nissan maxima, nissan sentra, nissan rogue, nissan versa, nissan pathfinder, nissan pulsar, nissan quest, nissan nv200 and infinity qx60. Allion 2009 onwards, toyota premio 2009 onwards, toyota avalon, toyota mark x. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. Pros and cons of continuously variable transmissions carfax. This type of transmission provides what is known as a seamless operation.
The engine in your 2009 nissan altima should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Dec 11, 2017 manual transmissions on nissan vehicles just about every model in nissans lineup comes with an available automanual transmission. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan altima based on all problems reported for the a. Automatic transmission problems of nissan altima part 1. The 2009 nissan altima meets my expectations in a car great performance on the road, comfortable during longdistance trips, interior and exterior appearances are great. Oct 28, 2009 okay so i got an 08 nissan altima coupe 2. This transmission is installed on multiple cars, including nissan altima, cube. For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. Nissan altima questions transmission failure cargurus. Jul 01, 2018 the first two summers they basically told me i was crazy because they could not reproduce the issue. A cvt is a type of automatic transmission that delivers seamless acceleration without interruption for gear shifts. Nissan acknowledges complaints from a small percentage of owners of cvt transmissions. For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of nissan altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering, vibration, not shifting properly, and even complete transmission failure. Im having a transmission problem i think, i was driving 2 the store when my car statred to shake but then it stop, then a couple miles down the road, it started to shake again, then it jus wouldnt accelerate, pulled 2 the side and turned it off, then turned it back on, now it stop revening completely, so i check the tansmission fluid and come to find out i have no fluid in thecar and i have a.
While a geared transmission will typically burst off the line, a cvt has a. Nissan addressed the root cause of those problems and upgraded the transmission. Nissan cvt problems continue ricks free auto repair advice. Whether falling into limp mode or failing entirely, these transmissions can be problematic and costly. Transmission fluid level check nissan altima 200720. Though it has had less reported cvt issues than the other vehicles mentioned here, there have been other issues reported with the maxima as well. Sorry to her that problem again to all nissan altima that have a cvt transmission. I didnt want to put aftermarket fluid in the transmission but also didnt want to drive 1. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
This issue seems common with other owners of the cvt transmission and should have its powertrain cvt transmission warranty extended on newer models to 10 years, 120,000. Nissan altima transmission systems can develop problems that you can resolved via some basic troubleshooting techniques. The issue with cvts, especially for gear heads and car guys and gals, is they are generally considered soulless. Nissan 2014 73,000 km and failed, left me stuck 600km from home. The 2009 nissan altima has 12 problems reported for transmission failure. The transmission issues involve the power train, with both automatic. The frontwheel drive nissan altima has either a fourcylinder or v6 engine. Here is the parts list, prices and information that ive gathered so far. Otherwise known as a continuously variable transmission, the feature was intended to increase the performance of vehicles by creating smoother gear shift capability. Complete auto transmissions for nissan altima for sale ebay. Jan 14, 2018 08 nissian altima cvt transmission problems p1778 stuck in low gear. Mar 14, 2016 nissan altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. My 2009 nissan cube with a cvt transmission needed a transmission service and it requires ns2 fluid. Jul 15, 2010 2008 2009 altima cvt to manual transmission swap knowledge thread posted in import cars.
Transmission trouble is one of the most significant and common car problems you can experience. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your altima and how to check the transmission fluid level. The 2009 nissan altima meets my expectations in a car great performance on the road, comfortable during longdistance. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and especially the. Symptoms of a damaged automatic transmission for nissan altima can be as obvious as the transmission slipping when it shifts in and out of gears or as obscure as color changes to the. Truedelta 2009 nissan altima transmission problems. Sep 08, 2017 nissan owners complain of transmission troubles, despite warranty extension. I had a 07 altima with just under 35,000 miles on it when the transmission started making a loud whining noise when accelerating. Nissan altima automatic cvt 20072014 re0f10a jf011e 2wd and awd transmission fits. Need advice about a specific nissan altima problem. However it can also be failed transmission pump or forward clutch.
A continuously variable transmission cvt is available on all sedan and coupe models, while a sixspeed manual can be found on the altima coupe and 2. Genuine nissan part very good condition 152k miles 1year warranty located at sacremento, california 95742 estimated 4day delivery. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names. Cvts on their own are very efficient but like most things that are very efficient in life they are boring. Nissan altima automatic cvt transmission with jatco jf010e transmission 2009, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Nissan cvt transmission continuously variable transmission.
Engine 19% transmission and drivetrain 4% brakes and traction control 9% suspension and steering 14% electrical and air conditioning 35% paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim % other 6%. The purpose of any transmission is connect the engine to the wheels and help. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2009 nissan altima 4dr sdn i4 cvt 2. The continuously variable transmission, or cvt, is another type of transmission that you can find for your nissan on ebay. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2009 nissan altima. I live in the north ga mountains and there are no nissan dealers in the area. According to the manual, i am eligible for a replacement based on mileage but. I researching problems for the 2009 nissan altima cvt transmission problems i am not alone with similar complaints and lack of dealership remedy to the problem. To see how frequently 2009 nissan altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. This formulation has been specifically engineered to provide maximum performance and. Nissan altima transmission problems nissan cvt transmission. As one of the few transmission rebuild shops in the country that is certified to.
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