failed CVT - Page 37 - Nissan Murano

fenderkb76 · 08-04-2011, 07:28 PM

My wife and I were dead set to buy a 2012 Kia Sorento EX V6 to replace her 2002 Saturn SL2 with 117K that needs a $1200 transmission repair. However, some of the crap reviews on initial quality problems on edmunds.com scared me and her away from the Kia. So we went with choice number 2, the 2011 Nissan Murano SV. Wife is a little upset in missing out on heated seats. The cost is pretty much the same as the Kia, but of course, comes without the crazy long powertrain warranty. I've done lots of research on Consumer Reports, Edmunds, and a few forums. It's a recommended vehicle by Consumer Reports as was the Kia.

Anyway, they had to get our car from another dealership and we should be able to pick it up on Saturday August 6th. We haven't actually paid yet and I declined all the undercoating, paint sealants, warranties, etc. However, it got me thinking and I started searching some more. I see that the CVT is warrantied up to 120K or 10 years on the 03 through 10 models. Does anyone think they'll do the same for the 11 model? Have they made some improvement to the CVT since the 2009 redesign that makes them more confident? I know that extended warranties are sold to make the dealers money, so you're betting against the odds, but I also realize if you get a bad CVT, you're out a lot of money.

What do you guys think about extended warranties on this?

Donaldo · 09-02-2011, 04:34 PM

2003 Mo SL w/70K miles. When it's 80+ degrees outside and I have the AC running the CVT suffers from "limp" problem (mentioned by adavid and Jeff46) in prior messages. Nothing shows-up on the computer, probably because by teh time it is checked the engine has cooled down.
Has anyone solved this problem yet?

Mircanu · 09-20-2011, 05:41 PM

Hi,

I just got a 2011 Murano, AWD. I have a couple of questions:

1. Did Nissan fix the CVT problems for the 2010-2011 models or the transmission is exactly the same?

2. Should I expect that my CVT to fail at some point in the future? is that a must?

I am bit deflated by this CVT matter. I bought the car with the intention to keep it for a few years.

**njjoe** · 09-20-2011, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mircanu

Hi,

I just got a 2011 Murano, AWD. I have a couple of questions:

1. Did Nissan fix the CVT problems for the 2010-2011 models or the transmission is exactly the same?

2. Should I expect that my CVT to fail at some point in the future? is that a must?

I am bit deflated by this CVT matter. I bought the car with the intention to keep it for a few years.

Congrats on your new MO.

1) There are no mechanical problems with the CVT, so there really is nothing to fix.

The big problem with the CVT is Nissan's support. For whatever reason they have decided to treat the CVT as a non-repairable component. So if a $1 connector fails Nissan has instructed their dealers to replace the entire CVT. There are no components nor repair manuals available for the CVT, so there is also no third party support.

2) Yes, your CVT will most definitely fail at some point in the future. Just like conventional automatic transmissions, a component in your JATCO CVT will eventually wear out and the CVT will fail. It is inevitable. All mechanical assemblies eventually fail given enough time and/or cycles. Fortunately, the CVT appears to have an above-average reliability rate so you should be good for a few hundred thousand miles before you really have to worry about it.

Quit worrying and just enjoy the ride.

-njjoe

nipsirc · 09-20-2011, 08:23 PM

CVT is not the problem as it is covered by warranty.
It is the transfer case leaks that is the problem and if your warranty is over, then you're looking at a huge repair bill

Mircanu · 09-21-2011, 02:53 AM

Thank you for the replies.
I hope Nissan's policy changes and they start fix those transmissions rather than replace them. It doesnt make any change as the cost are so high.

anyway Im going to extend my warranty as long as I can.

tnelson · 10-09-2011, 02:47 PM

I had a 2004 SE that I traded in at 151,000 miles and I never had any problem with the CVT.

biggun · 12-19-2011, 09:28 AM

Moderators,

Can we get rid of Katty-"Spammer"-Perry! I count 4 post with possible threatening cookie and they are not the ones that you eat.

Biggun

View Poll Results: when did the CVT fail?
less than 1,000 miles	2	1.23%
1,000 to 5,000 miles	5	3.09%
5,000 to 10,000 miles	11	6.79%
10,000 to 20,000 miles	17	10.49%
20,000 to 40,000 miles	23	14.20%
40,000 to 60,000 miles	22	13.58%
60,000 to 80,000 miles	27	16.67%
80,000 to 100,000 miles	23	14.20%
100,000 to 120,000 miles	15	9.26%
120,000 to 150,000 miles	3	1.85%
150,000 to 200,000 miles	5	3.09%
above 200,000 miles	9	5.56%
Voters: 162. You may not vote on this poll

08-04-2011, 07:28 PM	#541 (permalink)
fenderkb76 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	Extended Warranty? About to Buy 2011 SV My wife and I were dead set to buy a 2012 Kia Sorento EX V6 to replace her 2002 Saturn SL2 with 117K that needs a $1200 transmission repair. However, some of the crap reviews on initial quality problems on edmunds.com scared me and her away from the Kia. So we went with choice number 2, the 2011 Nissan Murano SV. Wife is a little upset in missing out on heated seats. The cost is pretty much the same as the Kia, but of course, comes without the crazy long powertrain warranty. I've done lots of research on Consumer Reports, Edmunds, and a few forums. It's a recommended vehicle by Consumer Reports as was the Kia. Anyway, they had to get our car from another dealership and we should be able to pick it up on Saturday August 6th. We haven't actually paid yet and I declined all the undercoating, paint sealants, warranties, etc. However, it got me thinking and I started searching some more. I see that the CVT is warrantied up to 120K or 10 years on the 03 through 10 models. Does anyone think they'll do the same for the 11 model? Have they made some improvement to the CVT since the 2009 redesign that makes them more confident? I know that extended warranties are sold to make the dealers money, so you're betting against the odds, but I also realize if you get a bad CVT, you're out a lot of money. What do you guys think about extended warranties on this? __________________ 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 6- Speed (70K so far) About to be a 2011 Murano SV Owner

09-02-2011, 04:34 PM	#542 (permalink)
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	"Limp" CVT 2003 Mo SL w/70K miles. When it's 80+ degrees outside and I have the AC running the CVT suffers from "limp" problem (mentioned by adavid and Jeff46) in prior messages. Nothing shows-up on the computer, probably because by teh time it is checked the engine has cooled down. Has anyone solved this problem yet?

10-09-2011, 02:47 PM	#547 (permalink)
tnelson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, oh Posts: 43	I had a 2004 SE that I traded in at 151,000 miles and I never had any problem with the CVT. __________________ 2011 LE AWD, Graphite Blue, Navigation, Leather, Xenon, Fog lights, and a whole lot more

12-19-2011, 09:28 AM	#548 (permalink)
biggun Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Granite State Posts: 1,034	Moderators, Can we get rid of Katty-"Spammer"-Perry! I count 4 post with possible threatening cookie and they are not the ones that you eat. Biggun __________________ 05 Merlot AWD S w/Convenience Package, Tow Package, Sirius Radio Upgrades: - OEM Homelink Mirror, Tweeters, FOG (on with parklight) - 2007 OEM Chrome HVAC Knobs, Alum. Rear Protector, Wheels - Alum. Pedals & LED Lights in Vents Future Upgrades (hopefully some day): - LED Taillight Upgrade (have parts for control board) - OEM HID Headlights (have parts)

09-20-2011, 05:41 PM	#543 (permalink)
Mircanu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Hi, I just got a 2011 Murano, AWD. I have a couple of questions: 1. Did Nissan fix the CVT problems for the 2010-2011 models or the transmission is exactly the same? 2. Should I expect that my CVT to fail at some point in the future? is that a must? I am bit deflated by this CVT matter. I bought the car with the intention to keep it for a few years.

09-20-2011, 08:23 PM	#545 (permalink)
nipsirc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 288	CVT is not the problem as it is covered by warranty. It is the transfer case leaks that is the problem and if your warranty is over, then you're looking at a huge repair bill

09-21-2011, 02:53 AM	#546 (permalink)
Mircanu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Thank you for the replies. I hope Nissan's policy changes and they start fix those transmissions rather than replace them. It doesnt make any change as the cost are so high. anyway Im going to extend my warranty as long as I can.

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