Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (10 reports) and the torque converter (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

9 of the 64 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,500 to $4,100.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 58,888 and 95,000 miles, from the 54 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“After a month of purchase this car from a buy here pay here lot they offer no help my transmission slipping going cost about $4000 to get repaired”

Filed Apr 8, 2026

“The vehicle jerks and stutters while accelerating. In some cases it can lose power completely, which is extremely dangerous when driving at any speed, but particularly on the highway. I’ve also researched this issue online and it is a well known transmission defect with Nissan CVT transmissions and many people have experienced the same issue. I’d be shocked if nobody has been injured or killed.”

Filed Sep 16, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Headlights too dim or fail 277 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 178 reports
• Suspension noise, struts or alignment 129 reports
• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 85 reports
• Transmission fails or needs replacement 60 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 31 reports