2008 Nissan Altima: CVT failure

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 195,000 miles · KS

The CVT transmission step solenoid and the accelerator paddle not working write it wont go anywhere sometimes only like 20 miles an hour have to pull over and turn it off and wait 5 to 10 min then it's ok for a little bit if I hit a bump it also shuts off can u help please itsbeen doing this since bought from an individual

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · IL

I have put 2 different CVT trannys in my 08 altima coupe and both have failed and stuck having to do a 3rd I was on the freeway at 80 when it went into fail safe with no where to pull off was stranded for a second time

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Transmission · CO

2008 altima coupe. Consumer writes in regards to issue with vehicles continuously variable transmission (CVT). *ld the consumer stated while driving the vehicle would into limp mode. The dealer was notified.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Transmission · OK

2008 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to CVT transmission failure. *ld the consumer stated on more than one occasion while driving the vehicle's engine turned off.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Transmission · 110,492 miles · CA

Cvt problem - whirring noise

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · MI

The car seems to "slip gears" when attempting to accelerate from a stop. The CVT transmission doesn't seem to engage and move the car at times. It seems to be a common issue among nissan altimas of this year. Researching online there were numerous complaints from other owners of similar issues. The car fails to accelerate at times when it is expected.

Filed May 24, 2018 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MD

My nissan 2008 altima started stalling while I pulled into traffic. It was happening for several months and was random. I took my car into nissan, after realizing there was a CVT transmission recall for this car. They examined the car and determined that there was no problem with the car, because the car did not report any diagnostic code. They told me to come back, when the car stalled and they could get the necessary code, since the car was experiencing the problem the code would be in the system. I had reported this problem to nissan corporate and got case number. On may 7, 2018, nissan found the code and the problem was a bad CVT transmission. Nissan determined to pay half the cost of replacing my transmission. On may 18,2018, I picked up my car and experienced the same problem driving away from the dealership. I called back and the manager said the problem was caused by high fluids and to drive the car over the weekend and it should be fine. Well, I stalled while driving into traffic two more times over the weekend. I called nissan corporate to say that the problem is not fixed. They have refused to do anything. I do not feel safe in this car and am terrified to drive it. I'm driving an unsafe car and nissan is not helping ... At least for now

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Transmission · 147,583 miles · MS

Cvt transmission replaced at 82,139 miles. An extension of the warranty was done for a large number of CVT transmissions extending to 120,000 miles. My daughters vehicle is at 147,000 miles and the car just about quit running on the interstate 55 south on her way back to college. We had to have it towed 200 miles home and the transmission must be replaced again at a cost of $3500 and the car is not worth that much money. Nissan did not correct the transmission problem, they just put another CVT transmission in the first time. This was an unsafe and unethical practice. They will not do anything about it nor give any credit because they say there are too many miles on the car. Although there is only 65,000 miles on the transmission itself.

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Transmission · GA

Cvt transmission went out 119,00 miles. Said warranty was out at 10 years on jan. 30 2018 going to have to pay $4,600.00 to have replaced and only giving warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. I will never buy another nissan.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MO

Driving on highway and car lost acceleration and was forced to pull over. Car went into "limp' mode. Nissan dealership claimed the CVT transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Transmission · TX

Cvt recall

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Transmission · TX

On 02/06/2014, the CVT (transmission) failed at 117,240 miles. The CVT was under standard warranty and was replaced by the dealership, mcgavock nissan, lubbock, tx. The replacement CVT failed again. First CVT failed at 117,240 and replaced by standard warranty by nissan. The replacement CVT currently stalls at low speeds, 5-10 MPH, while taking off. On 03/02/2017, 151,551 miles, less than 35,000 miles since the first CVT was replaced, the dealership, mcgavock nissan, lubbock, tx, diagnosed the problem. Their solution is to replace the replacement CVT. I called nissan USA. Nissan USA called back and advised they would not replace the CVT because the replacement CVT warranty was expired, 12 months and/or 12,000 miles. Nissan USA was of no help. This problem is not only annoying, it poses a danger to my family! The vehicle is still running, however, it is hard to cross a busy street because it stalls on takeoff. Dangerous! I am very disappointed in this nissan altima. The CVT is a failure top to bottom. Nissan needs to do the right thing! Don't install this type transmission in their vehicles!