Is the Nissan Primera fitted with a CVT?
As part of the journey towards this technology however, Nissan, like a lot of other manufactures, have fitted CVT into other models, vehicles such as the Primera in Nissan’s case. Many of these vehicles have arrived into NZ as used imports and this is where problems have started to surface.
How much does a Nissan Primera cost in New Zealand?
The costs mentioned around the industry was at one stage around the $9,000 mark, which in many cases is equal to, or more than, the cars total worth as these vehicles get older. I suspect the earlier NZ new models were also prone to problems however, many of these would have been handled by Nissan NZ while the vehicles were under new car warranty.
Is the Nissan Maxima fitted with a CVT?
The CVT units currently fitted to the Maxima, X-Trail and Murano are superb from our experience as the mating of the engine to the CVT itself complement each other perfectly. We have not heard of any premature failures whilst the vehicles are under warranty so going forward things sound pretty good.
As part of the journey towards this technology however, Nissan, like a lot of other manufactures, have fitted CVT into other models, vehicles such as the Primera in Nissan’s case. Many of these vehicles have arrived into NZ as used imports and this is where problems have started to surface.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Primera?
It is common for the Primera to have problems with the gearbox. The main problem is for the 5th gear to slip out as soon as you press your foot on the accelerator. It is also known for difficulties to occur when engaging reverse. The 5th gear problem seems to be the main gearbox concern for the Primera.
When did Nissan Primera STCC edition come out?
Production ended in June 2002. The Primera STCC Edition (named for the Swedish Touring Car Championship) is a limited production model based on the Primera Sport. One hundred examples were made. It had the same engine as the Primera Sport, but it was lowered 25 mm (1.0 in), had headlight “goggles” and had a bigger wing.
When did the Nissan Primera Camino come out?
Estate began production from September 1997. Alongside the original Primera, the Nissan Primera Camino was launched as a badge engineered model for different dealer networks.
How long can a Nissan Primera be repaired in New Zealand?
Of course nothing seems to be un-repairable in NZ for very long, and in recent times there have been a number of transmission specialists who claim to be able to repair these units at a more affordable cost. How long these repairs last, who knows, most guarantees for this type of work are for a maximum of 1 year.
How did Nissan come up with the CVT transmission?
Nissan quite literally bought into CVT technology at one point by purchasing a stake in JATCO, a company that has been responsible for building many of the CVT transmissions found in cars all throughout the world.
When did the Nissan Primera go out of production?
The Nissan Primera was in production between 1990 and 2007 as a mid-size family car in the series P10 up to P12, also sold with the letter W. All series were available as saloon and hatchback. Temporarily, also an estate version was on offer.
How much does a 2002 Nissan Primera cost?
Make sure that diesel sellers aren’t valuing a 2.2-litre TD as a superior 2.2-litre dCi version. (approx. based on a 2002 Primera 1.8S) A full exhaust will be around £320 and an exchange alternator is about £160. A radiator is around £150 and a starter motor around £130.