CVT transmission OEM Subaru or OEM Nissan

I drive a 2013 Altima 3.5 SV. Original CVT transmission. Hasn't even had a fluid change. Working well still at 158,000 miles.

Likely the A/C compressor as some previously stated. A mechanic can do a diagnostic to see what is going on. Mine went out at 72K and had to be replaced at the dealer out of warranty, but SoA gave me $400 credit.

CVT has a lag going into reverse/drive. Just remember to stay on the brake when after switching for at least a second before moving.

Don’t listen to all the CVT hate. It’s actually a pretty solid transmission, works well, and shifts fast. Drive modes make it fun as well.

Better than to deal with rev hang, getting gear stuck in 1st gear (TSB on 2015 models, I had this issue in the road twice), and trying to add mods like a short throw shifter and shifter stop to make the shifter actually adequate.

Too bad the current WRX GT costs 45K, but with inflation it is what it is.

Their CVT's are the biggest chunks of garbage ever.

Nissan CVTs are known for having issues and failing prematurely.

Nissan Versa by a long shot. Everything was great until the CVT transmission cooked itself at 110k miles.

ever since about 80k miles I have to reset the car\u2019s computer every few months because the CVT transmission starts making rough \u201cshifts.\u201d

Wife has a 2016 or 17 versa sv. Nearing 100k miles. We've changed the cvt fluid twice and it still functions. That being said I don't trust it. You can feel the transmission get hot in stop and go traffic. It starts to lurch and feels like drivetrain lash. I would bet money that the transmission doesn't make it to 200k even with 2-3 more expensive oem fluid changes.

2009 Nissan Murano…. CVT transmission sucked asscakes. Endless suspension issues Rack and Pinion leaks 4 wheel drive issues

It was good while it lasted, but I would not buy a car with a CVT transmission again. My 2015 3.6R is currently in the shop with 99,700 miles on it and the transmission is toast.

Subaru has great handling, though I'd caution against the later models- the CVT transmissions are awful and fail easily. Tons of posts on those failing under normal use with less than 50k on them.