Topic: Sentra SE R problems again

[gotak]

Just thought I'd see if anyone had similar. This is on a 07 Sentra SE R with the CVT with just over 35k clicks on it.

What would happen is the car would be reluctant to leave 1k rpm. What I mean is you can get it to rev if you push your foot in but if you lightly add more throttle it sticks to 1k and the car vibrates a bit. Maybe CVT getting confused in the cold weather last few days? New problem though since i have driven in cold days preivously without this problem.

Along with the above problem the car would jerk sometimes when accelerating. Sometimes the jerk is very strong and sometimes it's slight that only I can feel it (since I am driving it). Feels like a bad gear change in a manual car which shouldn't be since the CVT has no "gears". Happened total of 6 times over 2 days this past weekend. This morning happen again on the way to dealer and while the previous time I didn't see the RPM drop this time it dropped from 2k to 1k. Got to the dealer and as expected for an intermittent problem they cannot reproduce and since there's no codes they didn't do anything.

Also, previously dealer had to kept car for 1 day and rip apart the rear end at the body shop to fix a creaking noise that happens over bumps or during turns. Was told that a cross member was lose and they had to tighten it all down and repaint. I can tell you the car drives differently, handles better, after they fixed the creak. So, the question is: did my car have a structural problem previously?

Car still has 3 years of extended warranty (thank god) on it but after this set of new problems I will not be testing it's reliability beyond the extended warranty. And Nissan will have to do something over and beyond to get me as a repeat customer.

[vdk]

Just thought I'd see if anyone had similar. This is on a 07 Sentra SE R with the CVT with just over 35k clicks on it.

What would happen is the car would be reluctant to leave 1k rpm. What I mean is you can get it to rev if you push your foot in but if you lightly add more throttle it sticks to 1k and the car vibrates a bit. Maybe CVT getting confused in the cold weather last few days? New problem though since i have driven in cold days preivously without this problem.

Along with the above problem the car would jerk sometimes when accelerating. Sometimes the jerk is very strong and sometimes it's slight that only I can feel it (since I am driving it). Feels like a bad gear change in a manual car which shouldn't be since the CVT has no "gears". Happened total of 6 times over 2 days this past weekend. This morning happen again on the way to dealer and while the previous time I didn't see the RPM drop this time it dropped from 2k to 1k. Got to the dealer and as expected for an intermittent problem they cannot reproduce and since there's no codes they didn't do anything.

Also, previously dealer had to kept car for 1 day and rip apart the rear end at the body shop to fix a creaking noise that happens over bumps or during turns. Was told that a cross member was lose and they had to tighten it all down and repaint. I can tell you the car drives differently, handles better, after they fixed the creak. So, the question is: did my car have a structural problem previously?

Car still has 3 years of extended warranty (thank god) on it but after this set of new problems I will not be testing it's reliability beyond the extended warranty. And Nissan will have to do something over and beyond to get me as a repeat customer.

Dan?
That's EXACTLY what happened to my friend's SE-R. Well that and worn out tires in 20k, new passenger seat and a new axle. I think his has around 50k on it though. Needless to say he's gonna get rid of it once the warranty's done.

[gotak]

No not Dan and my rear axle/twist beam seems ok so far as tires are fine but mind you I run winters and summers so maybe i'll see the problem in a bit.

Think Nissan really needs to do something about their reliability.

Anyone knows how to reach the real decision makers at nissan? I tried calling before but got no where as usually. My car have had 8 problems (I think warranty repair bills to nissan from the dealers is at about 5-6k at this point) with the most ridiculous one being that it came equipped with 1 heated and 1 unheated mirror. That my friends is nissan quality control for you.

[gotak]

An update:

Service engine soon light came on while driving yesterday. Car's making a clicking noise when coasting. Might be the CVT going? Will find out sometime as it's at the dealer's again. 

[Shnak]

All of this just tells me that CVT transmissions are not quite ready to replace traditional automatic transmissions just yet. I'd give it another good 10 years before jumping on the CVT bandwaggon, which pretty much excludes Nissan entirely from next few purchases.

With that said, good thing you have an extended warranty on your car; transmission repair/replacement can be expensive!!

[stodge]

No problems with the CVT in my Sentra 2.0S after 2.5 years. Won't be keeping it at the end of the lease though.

[Juke1]

All of this just tells me that CVT transmissions are not quite ready to replace traditional automatic transmissions just yet. I'd give it another good 10 years before jumping on the CVT bandwaggon, which pretty much excludes Nissan entirely from next few purchases.

With that said, good thing you have an extended warranty on your car; transmission repair/replacement can be expensive!!

Shnak, that's a ridiculous assumption, for starters we don't know if it is the CVT.  The way you talk is like other manufacturers dont ever have defective transmisions!, well they do.  FYI, Nissan CVTs have a 10 year warranty, that's better than what an extended warranty could ever give you.

I'd give it another good 10 years before jumping on the CVT bandwaggon,

Well Subaru just did, a company whose name is synonymous with quality, I doubt they would jeopardize that with these oh so terrible CVTs

You still can fully trust a Honda transmission, after how long?  Camry flaring problems still there? etc etc.

[bridgecity]

Consumer reports shows the Sentra's tranny to be pretty reliable, although they do not differentiate b/w specific trannmissions.

Altima1, why do you always drag Toyota and Honda into a thread when something negative is said towards a Nissan model? 

[Juke1]

Consumer reports shows the Sentra's tranny to be pretty reliable, although they do not differentiate b/w specific trannmissions.

Altima1, why do you always drag Toyota and Honda into a thread when something negative is said towards a Nissan model? 

For comparison sake, you know "the myth", and so what is it to you?

[bridgecity]

Consumer reports shows the Sentra's tranny to be pretty reliable, although they do not differentiate b/w specific trannmissions.

Altima1, why do you always drag Toyota and Honda into a thread when something negative is said towards a Nissan model? 

For comparison sake, you know "the myth", and so what is it to you?

What is it to me? Not much.  Just wondering why you have such a hard on for pointing out the faults of other brands, namely Honda or Toyota.  Maybe you've had a bad experience with them? If its gonna get you ruffled then forget I said anything.

Oh, and I'm confused by your "the myth" quote.  Not following.

[johngenx]

What is it to me? Not much.  Just wondering why you have such a hard on for pointing out the faults of other brands, namely Honda or Toyota.  Maybe you've had a bad experience with them? If its gonna get you ruffled then forget I said anything.

Oh, and I'm confused by your "the myth" quote.  Not following.

90% of his posts are "Toyota sucks" regardless of the topic.

[bridgecity]

What is it to me? Not much.  Just wondering why you have such a hard on for pointing out the faults of other brands, namely Honda or Toyota.  Maybe you've had a bad experience with them? If its gonna get you ruffled then forget I said anything.

Oh, and I'm confused by your "the myth" quote.  Not following.

90% of his posts are "Toyota sucks" regardless of the topic.

Ya, thats what I've been noticing.  I shouldn't have opened my mouth, no point stating the obvious. My bad.

[Juke1]

  I just think it's hilarious when the tables are turned, this site is flooded with stuff with the events of late and I have hardly commented but instead posted links to news stories.  Witch hunt, lies, conspiracy, supplier's fault bla bla bla........

Getting back on topic, next time a poster wants to make a comment that a certain product may not be ready for big times well maybe a link or 2 to something solid would help substantiate the claim.

All of this just tells me that CVT transmissions are not quite ready to replace traditional automatic transmissions just yet.

All, is 1 person that we know that may have a problem.

Gimme a break.............

[bridgecity]

I just think it's hilarious when the tables are turned, this site is flooded with stuff with the events of late and I have hardly commented but instead posted links to news stories.  Witch hunt, lies, conspiracy, supplier's fault bla bla bla........

Getting back on topic, next time a poster wants to make a comment that a certain product may not be ready for big times well maybe a link or 2 to something solid would help substantiate the claim.

All of this just tells me that CVT transmissions are not quite ready to replace traditional automatic transmissions just yet.

All, is 1 person that we know that may have a problem.

Gimme a break.............

So why did you mention Toyota and Honda again? 

[Schmengie]

I know it's got nothing to do with the Sentra or Nissan's CVTs but I think I can comment on Nissan reliability, at least in a general sense. With just under 40K on the clock our '08 Versa S (4sp auto) has been 100% reliable so far, we haven't had a single issue with it in the 30 months we've owned it. I have no regrets buying it and at this point I'd definitely buy another Nissan if I had to replace the Versa.

[dr_spock]

Consumer reports shows the Sentra's tranny to be pretty reliable, although they do not differentiate b/w specific trannmissions.

I wish my Sentra's transmission was reliable.  It left me stranded in Cobourg.  Maybe because I was not a CR subscriber.   Stats and surveys are nice but don't guarantee you won't end up with a bad copy sometimes.

[bridgecity]

Consumer reports shows the Sentra's tranny to be pretty reliable, although they do not differentiate b/w specific trannmissions.

I wish my Sentra's transmission was reliable.  It left me stranded in Cobourg.  Maybe because I was not a CR subscriber.   Stats and surveys are nice but don't guarantee you won't end up with a bad copy sometimes.

Very true, but they provide a source for comparison.

[rrocket]

What is it to me? Not much.  Just wondering why you have such a hard on for pointing out the faults of other brands, namely Honda or Toyota.  Maybe you've had a bad experience with them? If its gonna get you ruffled then forget I said anything.

Oh, and I'm confused by your "the myth" quote.  Not following.

90% of his posts are "Toyota sucks" regardless of the topic.

Ya, thats what I've been noticing.  I shouldn't have opened my mouth, no point stating the obvious. My bad.

Because Nissan owner's don't like admitting they bought the less reliable/quality Japanese import...    

[stodge]

   Hey wait!!!! haha

What is it to me? Not much.  Just wondering why you have such a hard on for pointing out the faults of other brands, namely Honda or Toyota.  Maybe you've had a bad experience with them? If its gonna get you ruffled then forget I said anything.

Oh, and I'm confused by your "the myth" quote.  Not following.

90% of his posts are "Toyota sucks" regardless of the topic.

Ya, thats what I've been noticing.  I shouldn't have opened my mouth, no point stating the obvious. My bad.

Because Nissan owner's don't like admitting they bought the less reliable/quality Japanese import...    

[Angry Chicken]

I know it's got nothing to do with the Sentra or Nissan's CVTs but I think I can comment on Nissan reliability, at least in a general sense. With just under 40K on the clock our '08 Versa S (4sp auto) has been 100% reliable so far, we haven't had a single issue with it in the 30 months we've owned it. I have no regrets buying it and at this point I'd definitely buy another Nissan if I had to replace the Versa.

The owner of the Kal Tire that I visited a couple of days ago said that he got a letter from Nissan Canada saying that they had expanded the warranty on the CVT transmission on his Sentra to 10 years / 200,000 km.  Wondering if this validates the relative reliability of the CVT or rather speaks to Nissan attempting to assuage peoples' fears?