Why is my transmission slipping on my Nissan Versa?

Why is my transmission slipping on my Nissan Versa?

Transmission started slipping when increasing speed with cruise control. Engine RPM would rapidly jump up 300-400 RPM and then the slipping would stop and RPM would slowly go back down. MPG also dropped by 5 MPG. No codes showed up on the Nissan Consult code reader, but I had them to replace the CVT fluid and the problem has gone away for now.

What kind of transmission does Nissan Versa have?

CVT Transmission sounded like a manual trans. when backing up and while in first gear. Transmission replaced. Customer states car lagging no throttle pickup check and advise, found 3 CVT transmission failure codes, per customer request removed and replaced CVT transmission. transmission failed at 156400 miles.

Why is my automatic transmission slipping while driving?

Why Is My Automatic Transmission Slipping? If you have an automatic transmission and it “slips” while you are driving it—that is, the car engine revs without the power going to the wheels—the most common cause (though not the only possible cause) is low transmission fluid.

What should I do if I have a CVT transmission?

In this case, it is suggested that the fluid and filter be changed, and a second application of CVT Transmission Fix be added. Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) are great – until they are not. CVTs are more complex and specialized than a standard automatic transmission, and repair costs often are very expensive.

Are there any transmission problems with Nissan Versa?

The Nissan CVT transmission problems got to be so bad that a group of Versa owners eventually filed a class-action lawsuit against Nissan alleging that the CVT transmissions they put into 2nd generation Versas were defective.

How can I tell if my CVT transmission is bad?

In addition, a very common symptom of a bad CVT transmission is that the transmission is slipping gears. This is a common problem that is a result of structural problems or not enough transmission fluid, which causes the potential of gears to pop out of gear while you are driving.

Why Is My Automatic Transmission Slipping? If you have an automatic transmission and it “slips” while you are driving it—that is, the car engine revs without the power going to the wheels—the most common cause (though not the only possible cause) is low transmission fluid.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Sentras CVT?

The 2013 and 2014 Nissan Sentras, in particular, seemed to give drivers the most fits as far as the Nissan CVT transmission problems go. There was one very prominent problem with 1st generation Nissan Versas released between 2007 and 2011 that earned Nissan a lot of negative press.