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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT

23 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission:internal:cvt issues across 4 makes and 11 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

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ODI category POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT

23 filings · 11 models · 4 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 23 ODI rows
  • MODELS 11 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 4 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #390 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT (this)POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…23FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADARFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:…23POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANTPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISS…23POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/RODPOWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CA…23
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT vs nearest complaint-total peers

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#390 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 11 models). Open Nissan Rogue (category leader) →

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT severity reading

The standout signal for power train:automatic transmission:internal:cvt is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 23 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Nissan Rogue against FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR on filing totals before treating power train:automatic transmission:internal:cvt volume as a purchase signal.

23
Complaints
11
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Nissan Rogue
6
2 Nissan Altima
3
3 Subaru Outback
2
4 Subaru Forester
2
5 Nissan Versa
2
6 Nissan Pathfinder
2
7 Nissan Murano
2
8 Subaru Crosstrek
1
9 Nissan Sentra
1
10 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
1
11 Infiniti Jx35
1

Recent Complaints

2016 Nissan Murano

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Murano. The contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact wa

2013 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered, and cause the vehicle to stall. The check engine warning light remained illum

2023 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM increased quickly, but failed to maintain automotive power. The contact stated that the mes

2016 Nissan Versa

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Versa. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarte

2015 Nissan Altima

AUTOMAKER REFUSED TO COMPLY WITH THE CVT RECALL.

2017 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was not functioning as intended. The contact stated that while depressing th

2015 Nissan Murano

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, she noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that the odor persisted. The vehicle was taken to the

2017 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The Fire Department arrived and pushed the vehicle to the nearest high

2013 Infiniti Jx35

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was ill

2013 Nissan Versa

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Versa. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, t

2017 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal noise under the hood before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The ch

2014 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact's husband owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. Additionally, the steering wheel vibrated

2016 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and was shaking. The contact related the failure to a faulty CVT;

2016 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle w

2015 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made loud abnormal sounds and then lost motive power. The contact related the failure to a

2020 Subaru Outback

Transmission broke while vehicle was in motion. I was unable to move the vehicle any further and drifted to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Transmission was about to fail. Car started making noise at low speeds in drive and reverse about 2-3 weeks ago, so I brought it in and mentioned the noise to the service advisor. There were no warnin

2017 Subaru Outback

while driving Transmission begins making a squeaking noise.. Rpms climb and car does not increase speed RPM climb with no movement. Until RPMs climb higher than normal. the car then launches forward.

2014 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 65 mph and attempting to change lanes, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor however, the vehicle failed to respond. T

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the RPM’s revved up however, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The c

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