{"id":22458,"date":"2021-02-01T03:06:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T11:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=22458"},"modified":"2023-08-15T18:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T01:47:26","slug":"why-the-nissan-cvt-is-quite-possibly-the-worst-transmission-ever-built","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-the-nissan-cvt-is-quite-possibly-the-worst-transmission-ever-built\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Nissan CVT Is Quite Possibly the Worst Transmission Ever Built"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4144bf-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4144bf-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4144bf-a7 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-90cdeb  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-398338\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_362877-25\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_362877-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_362877-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_362877-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_362877-25 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_362877-25\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unlike a standard automatic transmission that uses planetary gearsets, Nissan&rsquo;s CVT employs a steel belt and a pair of adjustable pulleys.<\/li><li>Nissan&rsquo;s CVTs have been known to fail, even when they&rsquo;re brand new. Hence, they&rsquo;re the subject of many lawsuits.<\/li><li>Nissan&rsquo;s CVTs can suffer from a variety of problems, such as overheating, making abnormal noises, and worrying vibrations.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan\">Nissan<\/a> has been using continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in most of its vehicles since the early 2000s. In theory, CVTs are great because they provide a continuous, smooth transition of power for increased fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Nissan&rsquo;s CVTs are also known for failing early on, which is why they&rsquo;re the subject of many lawsuits. The transmissions are notorious for shuddering, making strange noises, overheating&mdash;and forcing the vehicle into a &ldquo;limp&rdquo; mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some would argue that Nissan&rsquo;s CVTs are the worst transmissions ever built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission-1024x356.jpg\" alt=\"continuous variable transmission diagram\" class=\"wp-image-22465\" width=\"1024\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/continuous-variable-transmission.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, which relies on planetary gearsets to get the job done, Nissan&rsquo;s CVT uses a steel belt and a set of adjustable pulleys.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes the Nissan CVT transmission Different From a Traditional Automatic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All internal combustion-powered cars need a transmission to manipulate rotational force from the engine and transfer that force to the drive wheels. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, which relies on planetary gearsets to get the job done, Nissan&rsquo;s CVT uses a steel belt and a set of adjustable pulleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of the pulleys changes its groove width to vary the transmission&rsquo;s &ldquo;gear&rdquo; ratio. The secondary pulley turns a collection of final drive gears that connect to the axle shafts, which, in turn, connect to the drive wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The video below demonstrates how the belt and pulley system works in a typical CVT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Operation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c47caRqbbnE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the belt and pulleys, Nissan&rsquo;s CVT is similar to a traditional automatic transmission in many ways. For example, like a regular automatic, the unit has a torque converter that acts as a fluid coupling device between the engine and transmission. There&rsquo;s also a planetary gearset that allows the driver to switch between forward and reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Nissan CVT Transmission Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nissan&rsquo;s CVT transmissions can suffer from a variety of problems. The most common issues, however, are overheating, abnormal noises, and the infamous &ldquo;judder&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &ldquo;Judder&rdquo;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the belt and pulleys inside a CVT begin to wear&mdash;a problem that happens early on with Nissan transmissions&mdash;the belt may begin to slip, causing a &ldquo;judder&rdquo; sensation. In a technical service bulletin (TSB), Nissan describes the phenomenon as being a &ldquo;shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address the concern, Nissan issued a software update for the transmission control module (TCM). The update allows the module to recognize the judder and set a corresponding diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in its memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two judder codes that can be set: P17F0 and P17F1. Nissan has issued a TSB that tells dealership technicians how to approach each of the two codes when there&rsquo;s a judder. According to the document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>P17F0: Technicians should replace the CVT assembly.<\/li><li>P17F1: Technicians should inspect the CVT belt for wear to determine whether the valve body or the entire transmission requires replacement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"nissan cvt transmission belt\" class=\"wp-image-22466\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-cvt-transmission-belt.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>As the belt and pulleys inside a CVT begin to wear, the belt may begin to slip, causing a &ldquo;judder&rdquo; sensation, which Nissan describes as being a &ldquo;shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration.&rdquo;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abnormal Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many drivers also complain of abnormal noises coming from their Nissan&rsquo;s CVT. The most common is a whining or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/grinding-noise-when-driving-causes-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"grinding sound\">grinding sound<\/a> that coincides with vehicle speed. In most cases, either worn bearings or issues with the transmission&rsquo;s belt system are to blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overheating Resulting in &ldquo;Limp&rdquo; Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nissan CVTs are known to overheat, especially after traveling at highway speeds for a long time or driving up a steep grade. When the transmission overheats, the vehicle often goes into a fail-safe or &ldquo;limp&rdquo; mode, resulting in a loss of power. Obviously, this is a potentially dangerous scenario that can put occupants at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The belt and pulley system inside the transmission creates more heat than Nissan engineers anticipated&mdash;and the cooling system cannot keep up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address the overheating concern, Nissan released a TSB recommending the installation of an external transmission cooler. Dealership technicians often diagnose the overheat condition by using a scan tool to look at the CVT fluid temperature &ldquo;counts&rdquo; registered by the TCM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But adding an external cooler doesn&rsquo;t always fix the overheating problem. In many cases, the entire CVT assembly must be replaced to address the concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did Nissan Extend the Warranty on Its CVT Transmission?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2010&mdash;after several class action lawsuits and countless customer complaints&mdash;Nissan agreed to extend the warranty on its CVTs found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nissanusa.com\/owners\/vehicle-resources\/warranty-view-all.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"select models built between 2003 and 2010\">select models built between 2003 and 2010<\/a>. The extended warranty covered the units for up to 10-years\/120,000-miles. Of course, all of those transmissions are now out of warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few years later, Nissan extended the warranty on select vehicles built between 2012 and 2017. The extension bumped the warranty up from 60 months\/60,000 miles to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tynansnissanaurora.com\/nissan-cvt-transmissions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"84 months\/84,000 miles\">84 months\/84,000 miles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, there are plenty of class-action lawsuits in the works regarding Nissan CVT transmissions that are no longer under warranty. Owners hope to get some form of compensation through these proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"nissan logo\" class=\"wp-image-22468\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nissan-logo.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Nissan agreed to extend the warranty on its CVTs found in select models built between 2003 and 2010, and vehicles built between 2012 and 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nissan Isn&rsquo;t the Only Automaker to Use These Troublesome CVTs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s worth noting that Nissan&rsquo;s CVTs are made by the brand&rsquo;s spinoff company, Jatco. Over the years, Jatco has supplied transmissions to a wide variety of different automakers. As a result, the troublesome CVTs found in Nissan vehicles also appear in some other applications, such as the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Nissan has been using continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in most of its vehicles since the early 2000s. 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