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Xtronic CVT transmission failure

Manufacturer

Nissan

Years

2013–2021

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Xtronic CVT transmission failure** issue — it's a known defect on Nissan Altima/Sentra/Rogue from 2013–2021.

Continuously Variable Transmission shudders, lurches, overheats, and frequently fails before 100k miles. Multiple class settlements have extended warranties and refunded repair costs.

Source: Stringer v. Nissan (M.D. Tenn. 2020).

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Xtronic CVT transmission failure issue — well-documented defect on Nissan 2013–2021, Stringer v. Nissan (M.D. Tenn. 2020). 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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