I tried the search function but found only one partial discussion of CVTs. I'm interested because in the not too distant future I can see me and my bride downsizing from our GMC Sierra and getting something smaller with better gas mileage. A lot of our choices would be equipped with CVTs. I've spent the past week reading articles, and watching videos, on how they work. I am a little apprehensive at this time about getting one.
In my research the Jatco CVT in Nissan vehicles seemed to have some major issues. I'm not picking on Nissans. We own one now, although a RWD Frontier, with absolutely no problems. Other manufacturers may have issues as well. I was surprised at the number of failures with these CVTs. Owners lucky enough to be under warranty got them repalced, sometimes more than once after the replacement unit failed as well. Again, not bashing here. I'd just like some opinions on CVT transmissions. Specifically, why so many failures. I can't seem to find a consensus as to why. I've read many guesses, ie. Poor maintenance, heat, improper fluid etc... Maybe I just haven't found the right article or video yet to help explain it to me.
Hoping to hear from some CVT owners on BITOG with their experiences, good and bad. Not really looking for arguments on CVTs vs other transmissions. If you had problems, were you able to fix them? If so, how? Lastly, how many miles do you currently have on your CVT, or the one you might have had and got rid of?
In my research the Jatco CVT in Nissan vehicles seemed to have some major issues. I'm not picking on Nissans. We own one now, although a RWD Frontier, with absolutely no problems. Other manufacturers may have issues as well. I was surprised at the number of failures with these CVTs. Owners lucky enough to be under warranty got them repalced, sometimes more than once after the replacement unit failed as well. Again, not bashing here. I'd just like some opinions on CVT transmissions. Specifically, why so many failures. I can't seem to find a consensus as to why. I've read many guesses, ie. Poor maintenance, heat, improper fluid etc... Maybe I just haven't found the right article or video yet to help explain it to me.
Hoping to hear from some CVT owners on BITOG with their experiences, good and bad. Not really looking for arguments on CVTs vs other transmissions. If you had problems, were you able to fix them? If so, how? Lastly, how many miles do you currently have on your CVT, or the one you might have had and got rid of?