2014 Nissan Maxima: CVT failure

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Transmission · 50,400 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and displayed symptoms relating to transmission failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the CVT. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 50,400.

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Over the last couple months I've noticed my vehicle delay acceleration after coming to a stop. I've also noticed jerking while driving at a constant speed. First I thought it was bad gas but the problem has persisted for several fill ups now. I thought maybe the transmission fluid needed to be replaced so I paid a couple hundred bucks to have it serviced. The problem continued. I took it to a local car shop to get it scanned. There were no codes present at the time. A few weeks later and after nearly being struck by three different vehicles in one day, I decided to try a different car repair shop. At the tune of another $91.00 for the diagnosis, this time it threw 5 codes all for transmission. The mechanic proceeded to tell me about all of the problems people have been having with Nissan's and their CVT Transmissions. It's $5k to fix the issue and I'm outside of the extended warranty timeframe. I read about the recent lawsuits against Nissan for this issue. Would be nice if they extended that warranty a little further.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Transmission · AZ

CVT transmission suddenly gets stuck on a lower "gear", often going from Drive to 2nd, while driving freeway speeds, causing the engine to rev to very high rpm's and the car to quickly loose power and slow down. The power loss is so dramatic it is difficult to change lanes within traffic in order to pull off the freeway to safety. Often the vehicle speed drops by 30 mph or more. I have taken the car into Nissan on numerous times and they tell me I need a new $7000 transmission even though my car only had 60k miles on her when the issue first started. They know they have an issue with this transmission and they have recalled and replaced transmissions for other vehicles withbthe CVT, Altima and Marano, but not the Maxima. They say because it's a beefier transmission, but it is the same faulty component in all the transmissions despite the size of the transmission. Through my research, this isba widespread problem for Maxima owners within the years of this transmission issue.. It is interesting to note that Nissan decreased the powertrain warranty from 100k mi down to 60k mi for the model years that have this CVT issue, and bumped it back to 100k after the issue was resolved for newer model year cars

Filed Jun 9, 2021 · Driver assistance, Transmission · UT

My cruise control stopped working. I took it to my Nissan dealer where I purchased the car. They advised me I needed a new transmission. However I had just put a new transmission in 3 years prior. I have never had this issue with any other vehicle. I spoke with Nissan consumer affairs who admitted there was an issue with their CVT. But they refused to do anything about it. They stated there is no recall and it’s my responsibility to fix it. The fix is not cheap as the CVT requires a brand new transmission that must be programmed specifically to your vehicle. They were not taking responsibility for the issue that they know is a problem. It is very frustrating to own a vehicle with a company who refuses to fix something they know is wrong. They are not the only ones who mentioned there is an issue. The dealer themselves have seen this numerous times and advised Nissan won’t do anything to make it right with any consumers. This poses a safety hazard in my eyes. Had this gone out at 60 mph it would not shift and could have been a significant safety risk. I am now out over $5,000 to fix the transmission. This is an unacceptable practice and they should be held responsible for continuing the this do nothing and not be forced to make a change in their production and design.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 56,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed prior to first service requirements, CVT transmission. Warranty extended but not for current year. Only year prior. Also vtc retartder kit recalled for 2009-2013, not for 2014. Same problems are happening but not being covered under recall. Took to dealer and was told it is not covered even if the problem was a recall for the year before.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · TN

Cvt transmission needs to be replaced = car was diagnosed at 70,000 miles

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Transmission · 78,789 miles · TX

Nissan CVT transmission on 12/05/2018, about 10:00am- took my vehicle in for oil change and vibrating and shaking of car. Paid about $350.00 for oil change and transmission flush and change (which the service dept. Said I needed for transmission). That same day about 5:00pm while on the freeway my car stopped accelerating, starting shaking and I was able to pull over gradually to the side of the freeway. I got it towed back to the same nissan service center for them to evaluate. On the next day the service representative says the car needs a new transmission and the warranty has expired. Nissan has come back to say that they will pay for a new transmission minus 20%, which will be $800.00 but they are not willing to pay back the 308.00 they charged for the transmission work done the following day. I have just began to realize how widespread a problem this nissan CVT transmission is. I was so very fortunate that I was able to get to the side of the freeway safely.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Transmission · 88,440 miles · CA

My car transmission is unstable. I have a 2014 nissan maxima with 88k miles and check engine soon sensor came up. My car on streets was not shifting properly and eventually would stall. Ran diagnostic, p1778 code for transmission step motor replacement. Replaced this part and transmission still giving issues. My car has stalled on me several times on the highway with my family in the car, very hazardous. The transmission will not shift into gear properly, wont pick up on speed until late , causing rpms to rise dramatically. I've read online in countless posts that the CVT transmission in nissans are terrible. This is a nissan issue and needs to be addressed. Very unsafe for nissan drivers with CVT transmission. I can't afford to pay for a new transmission and I feel that nissan should honor a transmission replacement for all who have come victim to their faulty CVT transmissions. These faulty issues pose a threat to the drivers, passengers, and all who use the roads for driving, pedestrian walking and driving on highways.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 94,000 miles · CT · crash

My 2014 nissan maxima with my family and myself inside were in a near death situation when the car did not have power to cross train tracks that went across the road. We heard the train coming and the only reason we escaped death was because of a man in a pickup truck in back of us observed the situation and quickly pushed the car over the tracks and out of the way just before the train quickly passed through. I later found out from the dealership that the nissan CVT transmission failed and that was why the car didn't have the power to cross the train tracks. They also said that the CVT transmission repair would cost me $5000.00 and that the repair wasn't covered under any CVT transmission warranty. Nissan should cover this repair on there known troublesome CVT transmission. Would nissan cover expenses from the death of my family and myself because of there faulty transmission?