Does a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have a CVT transmission?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder doesn’t have a cvt transmission. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
What kind of transmission does the Nissan Pathfinder use?
Pathfinder utilizes a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) transmission made by Jatco; early versions of this CVT have proved to be problematic to the point of requiring replacement by Nissan in some 2013 and 2014 model years due to a hydraulic line size issue.
Are there any changes to the Nissan Pathfinder CVT?
The changes in the CVT that debuted in the 2017 Pathfinder received favorable attention from the automotive media: “…Nissan’s many programming changes to the CVT are so substantial and so mimic a regular gearbox that if you did not know a CVT from a sock drawer, you would never question how the power from the engine is transferred..”- Autotrader
When did the Nissan Pathfinder go on sale?
The current-generation Nissan Pathfinder has been on sale since 2012, and has since been outclassed by its newer three-row SUV competitors like the Kia Telluride, so a replacement is long overdue. Aside from its bland styling, one of our main gripes with the Pathfinder is its terrible continuously variable transmission.
What kind of CVT transmission does Nissan use?
Since the Murano, Nissan has been continually improving and updating their ‘XTRONIC’ CVT. It has since been fitted to most of Nissan’s staple cars. This includes the Altima, Juke, Maxima, Pathfinder, the aforementioned Murano, Qashqai, Rogue, Sentra, X-Trail, and more.
What’s the problem with the Nissan Pathfinder transmission?
2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Issue. 2014 Nissan Pathfinder; Vehicles affected by service bulletin: The problem: Pathfinder SUV drivers may note a judder or shuddering coming from the CVT as it accelerates. This may be due to a defective CVT control valve inside the transmission, or the CVT might need to be replaced.
What does a CVT do on a Nissan Pathfinder?
RPMs build as speed increases providing enhanced drivability with a direct, crisp shift feel – there’s no “hunting” or shift shock. On CVT equipped Nissan SUVs like the Pathfinder, the advanced XTRONIC transmission design also helps keep engine RPM optimized while towing without the typical “hunting for a gear” feel.
The current-generation Nissan Pathfinder has been on sale since 2012, and has since been outclassed by its newer three-row SUV competitors like the Kia Telluride, so a replacement is long overdue. Aside from its bland styling, one of our main gripes with the Pathfinder is its terrible continuously variable transmission.
What kind of engine does the new Nissan Pathfinder have?
Engine options for the new Nissan Pathfinder are still unknown, but it’s likely to use the 2020 Frontier’s new 3.8-liter V6 that produces 310 horsepower. This would be a welcome increase over the current Nissan Pathfinder’s 3.5-liter V6 that produces 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque.