P17F1 on Nissan

The CVT transmission is known for reliability issues including shuddering, jerking, and complete failure. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on some model years to 10 years/120,000 miles due to widespread problems. High-mileage CVTs are particularly at risk.

The Juke CVT (Jatco CVT7/JF015E) paired with the turbocharged engine is stressed beyond its design capacity. The turbo's torque output accelerates CVT wear, leading to shuddering, slipping, and failure often before 100,000 miles. AWD models add additional strain on the CVT.

The Nissan Kicks CVT transmission (Jatco CVT7 W/R) overheats during sustained highway driving, particularly in hot weather or hilly terrain. The transmission enters limp mode to protect itself, limiting speed to 40-50 mph. The small displacement 1.6L engine forces the CVT to work harder at highway speeds, contributing to heat buildup.

The Kicks HR16DE 1.6L engine produces excessive noise and vibration that transmits into the cabin, particularly at highway RPMs where the CVT holds the engine at 3,000-4,000 RPM. The lack of sound insulation and the CVT's tendency to keep RPMs high under load amplifies the issue.

The 2016-2023 Maxima (8th generation) uses the Jatco CVT8 paired with the VQ35DE engine. Despite being a flagship sedan, the CVT suffers from shuddering, hesitation, and premature failure. The high torque output of the 3.5L V6 exacerbates CVT wear. Nissan TSB NTB16-076 addresses CVT judder for these models.

The 2009-2020 Murano equipped with the CVT (Jatco JF010E and later JF016E) is prone to premature failure. Symptoms include shuddering, slipping, and complete loss of drive. The 2009-2014 models with JF010E are particularly problematic. Nissan extended CVT warranties on some model years but many owners face failures outside coverage.

Third-generation Muranos equipped with Nissan's JATCO continuously variable transmission (CVT) commonly develop juddering/shuddering on light acceleration, hesitation, lag, overheating, and outright failure, frequently before 100,000 miles. Nissan acknowledged the judder via TSB and stored DTCs P17F0/P17F1, and a class-action settlement (Beaver v. Nissan North America) extended the CVT warranty to 84 months/84,000 miles for 2015-2018 Muranos with up to $5,000 in repair reimbursement. Earlier 2003-2010 CVT-equipped models also suffered widespread slipping and failure. Full replacement commonly runs $4,000-$8,000.

The 2013-2020 Pathfinder uses the Jatco CVT8 (JF016E) which suffers from premature failure under the heavier loads of the SUV. The transmission overheats during towing, climbing, or sustained highway driving. Nissan issued TSB NTB15-024 for CVT judder and extended the warranty under CSI P8242. A class-action settlement provided additional coverage for some owners.

The R52 Pathfinder equipped with the Jatco CVT (JF016E) experiences judder, shudder, and hesitation particularly during low-speed acceleration and when climbing hills. The CVT belt can slip under heavy loads, causing RPM flare without corresponding acceleration. This issue is distinct from full CVT failure and is often described as the vehicle "stuttering" between 15-40 mph.

The Quest CVT (Jatco JF010E/RE0F09B) paired with the VQ35DE V6 suffers from premature failure, particularly when the vehicle is fully loaded with passengers and cargo. The combination of a heavy minivan with a CVT designed for lighter vehicles leads to overheating and accelerated wear. Failures commonly occur between 60,000-120,000 miles.

The Nissan Rogue's CVT transmission is prone to premature failure, shuddering, and jerky operation. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on many affected vehicles to 10 years/120,000 miles due to widespread issues. High-mileage CVTs are particularly at risk for complete failure.

The second-generation Rogue uses a JATCO continuously variable transmission (RE0F10x family) that is widely documented to judder/shudder during light acceleration (typically 25-45 mph), exhibit a 'rubber band' rubbery hesitation from a stop, overheat into limp mode with sudden loss of power at highway speed, and in many cases fail completely before 100,000 miles. CarComplaints lists 111+ power train complaints for the 2014 model alone (severity 10/10), and Nissan accumulated well over 1,000 transmission-related NHTSA complaints across the generation. A class action (Stringer v. Nissan / related Rogue-Pathfinder-QX60 settlement, final approval March 2022) extended the CVT warranty on 2014-2018 Rogues from 60mo/60k to 84mo/84k miles and provided repair reimbursement.

The 2013-2021 Sentra uses the Jatco CVT7 (JF015E) transmission which is prone to premature failure, shuddering, and overheating. Nissan extended the CVT warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles under Customer Service Initiative P8242. The transmission can fail as early as 60,000 miles. Common failure modes include belt slipping, valve body failure, and bearing wear.

The 2012-2021 Versa CVT (Jatco JF015E) is one of the most failure-prone transmissions in Nissan's lineup. The combination of a budget vehicle with heavy use leads to premature CVT failure, often before 100,000 miles. Nissan extended the CVT warranty on 2012-2017 models to 10 years/120,000 miles due to a class-action settlement (Batista v. Nissan).