2014 Nissan Altima: CVT failure

Filed Jul 20, 2025 · Engine · ME

My son purchased a used 2014 Nissan Altima 4 months ago from a dealership. He noticed it shuttering, delayed acceleration and not having power as well as a noise from the transmission. It had no check engine light but the code P17F1 CVT Judder came up. We looked for recalls and there have been so many on 2014 Nissan Altima's. His VIN number didn't come up for a recall. He paid $6000 for the car and only had it for 4 months, now he is out of a car. The dealership basically said its out of our hands. We can't afford to take it to a transmission shop and have them work hours on it. It is very unsafe to drive and I am concerned what he is going to do. Is there a chance that NIssan would help in this case? It is unfair that he has the issue that so many were recalled but for some reason not his. If you have advise please help. Thanks

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · FL

My Nissan Altima would not accelerate properly. I was told that to drive the car could put me at risk as the car might totally stop. The dealer diagnosed that the CVT transmission failed. It cost over $5,000 to replace the transmission. 1. Is there any recourse as a consumer? 2. I understand that Nissan has been involved in several class action lawsuits, but I don't know what happened. Is there agency that can help me with information?

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Transmission · MO

The vehicle jerks and stutters while accelerating. In some cases it can lose power completely, which is extremely dangerous when driving at any speed, but particularly on the highway. I’ve also researched this issue online and it is a well known transmission defect with Nissan CVT transmissions and many people have experienced the same issue. I’d be shocked if nobody has been injured or killed.

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Bought car last year no warning lights or any issues a year and some months later check engine light comes got oil changed they told me transmission issue came on their computer . Check engine light dissappear then reappear got diagnostics done again its bein read as a CVT judder got sent to another repair shop for transmission issues multiple repair shops all saying CVT judder I search online and its saying its a common issue with nissans from 2013 to 2017 why is there no recall im being told total to replace transmission is 6,000 dollars is rediculous

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · MS

The contact's fiancée owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making abnormal roaring and whining sounds. An unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Engine · CA

CVT failed Car struggled to move if you go to 0 stop in signal or in freeway due to heavy traffic. Engine warning sign appeared in dashboard.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 74,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the independent mechanic informed her that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the independent mechanic hard reset the code; however, while she was driving the vehicle, the ABS warning light, the brake warning light, TPMS warning light, traction warning light, check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle’s computer was not communicating as designed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the CVT transmission and ECM needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would only cover 50% of the transmission repair under an unknown recall as the vehicle had been out of warranty for 5 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · MN

transmission felt as if it was slipping into different gears while driving forward. pulled vehicle over put it in park and then put it in reverse- at that time the vehicle went forward instead of reverse. at that time the vehicle was put into park and turned off. Waited a few minutes and then turned vehicle back on, put it into drive and it took 10 sec to drive forward I then put the vehicle in reverse and the same thing happened, it took 10 seconds to move in reverse. took the vehicle in and the repair man said it was the CVT- I have 93K miles on the car. It has been in storage since July 2020.

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Transmission · MA

I bought my used branded 2014 Nissan Altima 1-2 years ago and did not have any issues with it until recently. Earlier this summer I received 2 notifications for my vehicle 1.) Recall notice to Reprogram Transmission Control Module and the 2nd doc. I received was a doc. which stated Nissan had extended their CVT Transmission warranty for their 2013-2016 Nissan Altimas. Some weeks ago later I started to have issues with my vehicle as it was not driving properly. I then started contacting both my local Nissan and Corporate. Nissan confirmed my vehicle VIN was one of the vehicles with transmissions issues and that I needed a transmission replacement for a cost of $4,324.11. I then opened a case and Corporate as there have multiple complaints/class actions for the same reason and they came back and stated they could not assist because I was out of the warranty year/milage. Nissan delivered a faulty transmission which they were very aware of at some point after delivery and although my transmission held off before it completely needed to be replaced I am looking for Nissan to assist financially for a new transmission which they quoted me $4,324.11 as they manufactured and delivered a faulty transmission which is a common issue with these vehicles. There have been class-action suits regarding the Continuously Variable Transmissions (“CVTs”) in model year 2013–2016 Nissan Altima vehicles.

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Transmission · 63,665 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced random issues while attempting to accelerate from a stop. The vehicle would fail to exceed 2 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle shuddered with an abnormal sound. The vehicle was turned off and restarted for the computer to reboot. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer citing a known issue with the CVT transmission. The manufacturer extended the warranty coverage to 7 years or 84,000 miles. O'neil nissan (849 street rd, warminster, pa 189740) was made aware of the failure however, there was no dtc codes retrieved. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take it to another dealer for a second opinion. A field technician was sent to diagnose the failure however, the field technician had not shown up to diagnose the vehicle. Montgomeryville nissan (991 bethlehem pike, montgomeryville, pa 18936) was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no failure codes were retrieved. Both dealers informed the contact that other nissan vehicle owners had reported the same issues however, the manufacturer had no remedy for the repair since the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,665.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · TX

My nissan is a 2014 and only had 59,000 miles on it. My transmission is completely shot and this is unheard of. It's a CVT made from nissan and they are very aware of this situation so now I am out $2600-$4100 because nissan has decided it does not want to do the right thing and create a recall.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MS

I was driving when my car started to jerk and a slip indicator light appears on the dashboard but I continued driving on city street. I got to a light about to turn and the car would not go forward but only roll back. It?s the CVT transmission car was lost power p0776 code was found