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Pathfinder / QX60 JATCO CF8/9 CVT

Manufacturer

Nissan/Infiniti

Years

2013–2017

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Pathfinder / QX60 JATCO CF8/9 CVT** issue — it's a known defect on Nissan/Infiniti Pathfinder/QX60/JX35 from 2013–2017.

Larger CVT applications suffer the same wear, overheating, and shudder failures as the Xtronic family. Repair commonly $4K–$8K outside warranty.

Source: Madrigal v. Nissan (CD Cal.).

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Pathfinder / QX60 JATCO CF8/9 CVT issue — well-documented defect on Nissan/Infiniti 2013–2017, Madrigal v. Nissan (CD Cal.). If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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