Nissan's Jatco-built CVTs (JF010E, JF011E, JF015E, JF017E) have been the subject of multiple class-action lawsuits and a 10-year/120,000-mile extended warranty. Slipping, shuddering, and outright failure between 60,000 and 100,000 miles is well-documented across the Versa, Sentra, Altima, Rogue, Murano, and Pathfinder.
Multiple class actions have been settled against Nissan over Jatco CVT failures. If you own a 2013-2018 Pathfinder, Altima, Rogue, or Sentra, check that the extended warranty (10yr/120K) was applied to your VIN.
The most common failure mode: gradual slipping that progresses to no forward motion. Often appears between 60,000 and 100,000 miles. Replacement is the only fix.
Run free diagnosis →The "torque converter shudder" Nissan owners report - a vibration at 30-50 mph under light throttle. Sometimes a fluid flush helps temporarily, but it usually progresses to full failure.
Run free diagnosis →On hot days or grades the CVT overheats, drops to limp mode, and stays there until cool. A failing valve body or worn pulleys is usually behind it.
Run free diagnosis →Nissan settled multiple class actions and extended the CVT warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles for affected models. Always verify your VIN is covered before paying out of pocket.
Get help with my CVT →A rising whine that tracks with engine RPM is the steel push-belt riding worn pulleys. Once it whines, the failure clock is ticking.
Run free diagnosis →A 1-3 second pause when shifting into Drive or Reverse points to internal pressure loss in the valve body. Fluid changes occasionally buy time.
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2013-2018 Pathfinder, Murano, Altima 4-cyl, Rogue, and Sentra are the worst - if you must buy one, only buy with documented CVT replacement under warranty.
Manual transmission Sentra/Versa where available, or any model with a non-Jatco transmission (e.g. Frontier, Titan, 370Z).
A new or remanufactured CVT installed runs $3,500-$5,500. Used units are a coin flip. Many owners have had Nissan replace under the extended 10yr/120K warranty - always check your VIN with a Nissan dealer first.
If your Nissan Jatco CVT is throwing a check engine light, these codes are most associated with the problems above. Click any code for full diagnosis steps and typical repair costs.
Yes - multiple. Nissan has settled several class actions covering 2013-2018 Pathfinder, Altima, Rogue, Sentra, and Versa, and extended the CVT warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles on affected models.
A new or remanufactured Jatco CVT installed costs $3,500-$5,500 at most independent shops, more at the dealer. Verify your VIN against the extended warranty before paying out of pocket.
Many fail between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, but well-maintained units (with fluid changes every 30,000 miles) regularly cross 150,000. Heat is the killer.
Shuddering at 30-50 mph under light throttle, a rising whine, delayed engagement from Park, and the temperature gauge for the trans climbing on hills.
Sometimes - if the fluid is heat-damaged but the pulleys and belt are still in spec, a fresh charge of NS-3 can quiet a shudder. It will not fix a worn belt or pulleys.