This is actually the second time something similar happened. After normal street driving, stopping at traffic lights and so forth my van was running fine. Then approached and stopped for a traffic jam. After several stop and goes, the CVT transmission did not want to come out of low gear and was riding at high rpms....then switched to high gear. Trying to move in high gear, flooring the gas pedal, started moving and then started switching back and forth from two different gears. I pulled over and waited for a couple of minutes. Started back up and was still in high gear. I was able to get enough momentum and then gradually my van started running as usual, as if nothing ever happened.
The worst 2001 Nissan Serena problems
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- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Nissan Serena 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Radio intermittently reboots during audio playback via bluetooth connected iphone
- Wheel bearing collision damage
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Questions about the 2001 Nissan Serena
Is the 2001 Nissan Serena reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Nissan Serena, close to a typical Serena model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Nissan Serena?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Serena have?
No recalls on record.
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