You do realize that you have a 5 year/60,000 mile warranty on the drivetrain right? That includes the transmission. The 3 year/36,000 is for everything else like A/C, electronics, etc.bill875 wrote:I have also experienced the vibration and it starting to irritate me as well. I think I will be going to the dealer within a couple of weeks to get the extended warranty. I just feel that with this being the first model year that there will be other problems coming up. I will hit 36,000 miles before 2 years is up, so I think I will go for the 72/100,000 ext. warranty.
I barely notice it and it doesn't bother me. I have a stick shift car so I know what is being experienced. As long as the power is there when I need it, I'm fine with it.exeunt wrote:Just curious, is anyone not being driven crazy by this? I know the feeling everyone is experiencing, and I can somewhat feel it, but it really doesn't bother me at all. I'm surprised that so many people find this unbearable, because really all the transmission is doing is saving you money by not feeding the engine gas it doesn't need.
I guess I'm just wondering if I'm the only one not bothered by this, or perhaps this is much worse on some Rogues than others.
It's not very loud and it's more of a feel than a sound. Drive at low speed, maybe 35 to 45 mph and look at your tachometer. If it's reading under 1400 RPM then most likely you are experiencing it. It's just a low rumble.Lightforce18 wrote:does the radio being loud drown this out. or does the whole car vibrate?
I have wondered the samething. No problems for me, I guess I feel that the Rogue does get to a high ratio in the CVT quickly and you can barely feel an "over geared sensation" at times. But like you I see $$ signs with this design. Low RPMs equal better fuel economy for the most part. I think mine is working as designed.exeunt wrote:Just curious, is anyone not being driven crazy by this? I know the feeling everyone is experiencing, and I can somewhat feel it, but it really doesn't bother me at all. I'm surprised that so many people find this unbearable, because really all the transmission is doing is saving you money by not feeding the engine gas it doesn't need.
I guess I'm just wondering if I'm the only one not bothered by this, or perhaps this is much worse on some Rogues than others.
The biggest issue I've ever had with anyone and a CVT is their not being used to it NOT shifting. The CVT in the Murano has worked excellent and that's why Nissan decided to use it in all of their cars. I just hope they don't screw up and go CVT in the trucks...as Meathwad would say, "it'll get TORE up!"Palmateer wrote:Nissan has been producing the Murano with CVT since 2003. Have Murano owners been experiencing this also?
CVT torque handling capability is limited by the strength of their transmission medium (usually a belt or chain), and by their ability to withstand friction wear between torque source and transmission medium for friction-driven CVTs. CVTs in production prior to 2005 are predominantly belt or chain driven and therefore typically limited to low powered cars and other light duty applications. More advanced IVT units using advanced lubricants, however, have been proven to support any amount of torque in production vehicles, including that used for buses, heavy trucks, and earth moving equipment.
Yeah, I didn't elaborate on that. The standard CVT wouldn't be able to handle a Caterpillar C-5exeunt wrote:The article mentions IVTs, which are listed as a separate type of CVT versus the toroidal. I'm not sure if that means they're mutually exclusive or not.
Me too. I noticed it just today, after reviewing this thread last night. It occurs between 34 and 39 MPH, and only at steady speed. The poster who guessed that Nissan likely programmed the CVT for gas economy, and that the engine revs are low at this speed as a result, likely hit the nail on the head. So: No, it doesn't bother me a bit.Etch wrote:
I barely notice it and it doesn't bother me. I have a stick shift car so I know what is being experienced. As long as the power is there when I need it, I'm fine with it.