Can Nissan Survive Its Recent Troubles?

Nissan was once regarded as one of the automotive world’s great comeback stories. A scrappy Japanese manufacturer that had earned worldwide respect under the leadership of Carlos Ghosn. But now that man is an international fugitive, and Nissan is struggling once again.
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Can Nissan Survive Its Recent Troubles?

[@leifgiering]

16 minutes, and they never mention the CVT transmissions. THAT is why they are failing.

[@Beansswtf]

Cause the channel has no idea what they're talking about. Just big wigs talking to other big wigs about big wig things. Not actual consumer problems.

[@A7teXan]

Sup w tire fire?

[@maggiejetson7904]

Because this is an advertisement in disguise.

[@annakquinn7084]

I hate cvt

[@Jesus_Christ_loves_you_alot]

@@annakquinn7084 yes, but honda/toyota cvt's are decent

[@gm1258001]

Just here to see how many comments will mention the CVT...

[@riasat001]

For 20 years, customers have been saying that and Nissan still didn't listen, company like that should be bankrupt .

[@Garysmusic1964]

@@riasat001 That's why I'm not a customer any more ... Sadly.

[@jarrodsteve9810]

I’ve been a Nissan fan for years now. To see this brand in this state is hard to swallow. I hope they pick themselves up soon and deliver another Cinderella story for us the fans.

[@davidhorne2326]

I bought Nissan’s exclusively, until the cvt. That killed it for me!

[@kwyacf8631]

i own a nissan and it doesnt give me trouble.. the gtr35 toy model still in mint condition alright

[@domingodeanda233]

Wow, looks like everyone knows about the CVT transmission.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

and if we didnt, now we do. 😂

[@air-headedaviator1805]

No they don’t. They get their information from a random mechanic on youtube

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@@air-headedaviator1805 “Listen to Scotty!”

[@ranevc]

I didn’t

[@spol1622]

I did not comment yet, although I'm driving second car with CVT...in my opinion it has some advantages and some disadvantages compared to standard automatic. While it run every smooth, it can't tow anything....and need fluid replacement more frequently...

[@sonshi12nsp]

Having worked at Nissan for many years, the reduction of costs, streamlining plants and new models were a key to success but power struggles at the top has sapped the co pant.

[@kevinburns1368]

Nissan knowns that their Jatco transmissions (which they've been using for almost 10 years) fail before 100,000 miles and yet they continue to use them. Not a good look.

[@Space.Ghost.]

Cause they are heavily invested in JATCO. Should have stuck with Aisin

[@suaveflavio5278]

@Chris Kozak the 2018 and up cvts arent even bad but atp their reputations have been ruined. hopefully the 400z can help turn nissan around

[@cielazul713]

The Jatco 4 speed automatics are solid bit sadly only available in Latin American variants of the Micra/March which is a budget small car platform. Even those are now harder to get new with the 4-speed auto as Nissan, for whatever reason, is hell-bent on putting CVTs into all their vehicle models.

[@gerrywithaG]

Ours died at 65K -- last Nissan I'll ever own.

[@FrameRot]

I think I got lucky, mine on my 2010 nissan Altima was fine. I had 160,000 miles on mine when I traded it in.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Customers: fix the transmissions!! Nissan: oh you want carbon fiber, got it

[@johnnymichael1804]

Hyundai and Kia basically kicked them in the teeth to add insult to injury.

[@TCreatorO]

Nissans manual transmissions are better than hondas from what ive seen, I cant say the same about their CVT transmissions.

[@hamie577]

@@TCreatorO new Nissan interiors fall apart over 100k miles so compared to new hondas

[@hamie577]

sure nissan better engines but the lack of quality control just ruins the brand.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

I have a 2003 Frontier Desert Runner that is perfect still.

[@vinznearby4315]

Customers: just ditch the goddamn Jatco CVTs Nissan: oh you want a Hybrid with CVT transmission? It will be done.

[@M_Jono]

im sure you never own a nissan , just following other craps comments

[@brentfarvors192]

@@M_Jono That's a testimate to how horrible they are!

[@banner7310]

@@M_Jono ok go buy a 2021 Nissan Maxima and go thorough 3-4 transmissions costing roughly $3000 each before u reach 100K miles. Dont defend garbage and buy a Toyota.

[@kevinW826]

@@banner7310 a guy I work with has a 2019 murano he bought brand new. He has nearly 100,000 kms on the cvt. It’s his third Nissan with a cvt. The other two were Altimas and both made it to 300,000 kms on the original transmissions. He is obsessed with maintenance. Yes they are boring, but they do go the distance.

[@BigWheel.]

@@kevinW826 notice *"obsessed with maintainece" That's why, most car owners DON'T care well for their cars. These Jane's and Joe's go around giving the bare minimum effort to keep their wheels rolling, that being said, Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford all seem to have nice handfuls of cars that'll do perfectly well with much less maintainece, and much worse treatment at that. So if nissan is having trouble matching the standard the market sets, isn't that their own problem? Maybe they should make like dodge and try a more performance oriented approach, since people buying dodges/ other lower to upper end performance tend to have the money to maintain them and are more interested in cars to boot, meaning they'll be more inclined to care for them.

[@erick_bst]

12:38 The Best way for Nissan to get out of the brink of bankruptcy is simple: ELIMINATE THE CVT!!!

[@yamazakishuoh7026]

They need to stop using JATCO transmission. That’s one of the reasons why it’s failing.

[@shadjdm8735]

@@yamazakishuoh7026 we have 2014 sentra with CVT It has reached 140k miles without issues

[@kaelren4120]

how about eliminate the automatic?? weak transmission

[@yamazakishuoh7026]

@@kaelren4120 if automatic transmission is eliminated, there will be lots of problems for luxury cars like the Rolls Royce. Although I love manual over automatic, changing gears in manual transmission have a little bit of jerkiness which is ok for regular and sports cars but, that’s the problem for luxury cars….

[@kaelren4120]

@@yamazakishuoh7026 ok but we talking about nissan here. not RR or other lux brand. automatic in general is too fragile for transmission, its rarely survived after 200.000km, especially for a budget brand like nissan

[@emeyer6963]

Scotty Kilmer enters the chat screaming "Endless Money Pit"

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

And junk jatco transmissions

[@brysonjohnson3140]

Lol NO. He loves the 350z line. Do your research.

[@benchattin]

Their pickups and sports cars, (Frontier, Titan, Armada, GTR, 370Z), are all decent vehicles.

[@Helzyeah99]

😅😂😂

[@djrickyb]

@Chris Hein I would agree with this. The problem is that 98% of NIssan's customers in the past (at leat here in USA) ran those cars into the ground and did not take care of them well. They were all beat to $hit within 8 or 9 years. They were better made vehicles back then though!

[@MrSaxbb]

Jatco CVT transmissions ruined all the Nissan clunkers out there. They shot themselves on the foot with the idiocy of unreliable cvt's.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Explain to me please why Jatco CVT transmissions in Mitsubishi cars have no problems.

[@joshbacon8241]

Jatco = *Crapco*

[@networth8754]

Agree. If you lose a CVT transmission in a Nissan more than a few years old you basically have a total loss on your hands.

[@gasparma2316]

Indeed I had to replace my transmission ans that sucker sure was expensive and also A/c compressor after 65k miles

[@mamadouaziza2536]

@@gasparma2316 Its cheaper than having to spend $6k for a battery and another $3k for labor: older model Nissan Leaf battery replacement.

[@milfordcivic6755]

When your transmission is in the constant state of slippage and the service department declares it as normal....BEWARE!

[@sierrafarrell6897]

Ford dealer trying to convince me about me Ford Fusion. It's definitely not normal

[@specialopsdave]

@@sierrafarrell6897 Yeah, my Fusion's CVT belt has a rock-solid contact, slip is DEFINITELY not normal.

[@brentfarvors192]

@@sierrafarrell6897 You aren't THE Sierra Farrell...by chance?

[@jonathanleitch6176]

Been there.

[@derronjoseph1408]

Imagine being a Nissan tech or any technician and seeing cars come in with the same problem all year long,to the point where you got to tell customers that this is normal and then they ask wym normal and you explain

[@nottiification]

"Nissan was once regarded as one of the worlds great comeback stories" ... and then they started putting CVT's in their cars.

[@K20Alfonzo]

@fawn fairy or honda

[@systemdeadlock]

Even Nissan dealerships don't know how to fix Nissans

[@mikeballs8403]

100% agree

[@dennisdoherty1133]

Completely agree and they screwed up my Titan XD more each time they touched it. I got it repurchased under the lemon law, never will consider another Nissan.

[@solomanwill1]

Not one mention of the CVT they been using. Lol.

[@pinkisforpimps]

Spoiler: dealerships have nothing to do with the manufacturer

[@de_stroyed]

@TLCounsellor Everyone knows that. It's called being a franchise-dealership. Nisan dealerships are still in a sense, under the umbrella of Nissan as they represent the brand. Therefore, Nissan dealerships should be knowledgeable about the vehicles they sell and how to fix them should a problem arise with them.

[@floridashottest2538]

Take a shot everytime you see a *CVT* comment

[@arielatom03]

Pls help i have alcohol poisoning!

[@midnightg3593]

Basically 3k shots 🤪

[@tullamorejameson480]

Ok, but who will i shoot though? Update: Just scrolled down after writing this. Boy are we in for a bloodbath

[@californigirl]

You're advocating blind drunkeness, dude! 🤣

[@leskobrandon538]

CVT= POS

[@darthnatas953]

Best car name ever: "Dat-Go"

[@thirtyonefifty3133]

Their failure is determined by how well they listen to their consumers. obviously they aren't listening which I'm not surprised.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

I think they are listening now. The new models that have come out are very good and the Z will be great.

[@rdukes5779]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but this video didn’t mention Nissans failing reliability.

[@utubecomment21]

That's because Nissan doesn't have any reliability to speak of!

[@jacobyo99]

They did slightly when they said that it gained a reputation for low quality

[@wind016]

The sports cars are very reliable though. Gtrs and Zs are made in Japan

[@bernierosen1220]

There is one problem with Nissan......Renault.

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

Those JATCO CVTs ruined Nissan in my opinion.

[@loloberry5932]

Nissan’s failure can be spelled w three letters: CVT

[@bremCZ]

You misspelled Renault.

[@donovanprice95]

Truth!

[@TacticalPolymer]

What's CVT

[@arandomguy5886]

@@TacticalPolymer rubber band transmission

[@blainepotskin1884]

I would say the fronted to much cars aboard to country’s that obviously can’t pay back them so I turn they have funding shortfalls

[@vidalaguilera7603]

My neighbor used to like his Nissan until his transmission stopped working. We asked him how he likes the CVT transmission and he hates it.

[@leedaniels7196]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chandrachud]

you don't gotta say transmission after CVT

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@@chandrachud CV transmission

[@chandrachud]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName that works

[@tpplatfzft]

My first car, a second hand bluebird, gave me so much trouble when I was a teen, and the scar it left behind prevents me from ever considering another Nissan. Consumer preferences are largely irrational and stubborn, thus long-term quality is vital for a brand, rather than so called cutting edge.

[@jordanj9233]

Just get rid of the damn CVT’s and people will buy them again

[@Boogs114]

📢Say it again for the people in the back!

[@sierratough4934]

We like our CVT in our altima gets great MPG's and it's been going strong 5 years 100k

[@DomGaccioli]

You’d think after several years of fiddling with CVT’s, loosing customer base due to reliability and performance... maybe they would revert to more traditional transmissions until they figured it out in R&D?! Really hoping the new Z car brings some love and respect back to Nissan!!

[@mlr492]

Nissans are for people who see cars as appliances. No passion. No soul. No fun. Just a slab of mediocre design and engineering.

[@PJMontoya]

I rented an Altima for a month. It took me over week to realize that it was a CVT transmission. It was probably the best transmission in a regular car I’ve ever driven

[@terrencechange189]

Never mentioned their reputation for having bad transmissions.

[@GatorEE]

Even their manuals are questionable. Had to replace the manual transmission on my altima. Upside their clutch last forever.

[@cageybee7221]

they did say they were known as low quality vehicle though

[@ivanespinoza5575]

its the Freaking CVT or SVT. They need to turn into " Datson" again !!!

[@kraokingxyz1397]

@@GatorEE I have an 04 Sentra Spec V and an 08 Altima coupe and neither of them gave me any issues. Meanwhile, my 2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo (with less than 43k on it) had to get the transmission replaced cuz third and sixth gear would grind. It was replaced under warranty but still sad cuz I thought that it'd last with no issues like my other cars. At least it's not a CVT though lol

[@celtic125434849]

@@GatorEE thats because Exedy makes the clutch assemblies...

[@gladegoodrich2297]

My first truck was a Datsun then later I bought a Nissan Sentra. They were great cars, then they built Altimas with CVT transmissions and that's whats taking them down.

[@KLune92]

the sentras have cvts too and they are worthless. I"ll never buy another nissan unless I can get it with a normal automatic transmission, I"d say manual but I"m not able to drive manuals due to lack of movement and nerve control in left leg.

[@NateOlson]

I have a 2015 Altima. No issues. What year are you pointing out?

[@dearyvettetn4489]

One of my favorite cars was a ‘95 Nissan Altima 5-speed. It had over 200k miles and was still running great on its original factory power train when I switched up to a larger vehicle in ‘08. After all I’ve learned about the quality of their cars and especially the transmission problems, I wouldn’t spend a dime on one. Damn shame.

[@Midstar95]

Because they are being stubborn keeping the cvt transmission

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Possibly put way too much money into that thing. Same thing happened with GMs POS 700R4/4L60 Transmissions Built since the 70s I believe and loved to cook itself especially when towing and not much. The final version was 4L75E I believe Creating something new will cost a massive amount of money

[@andreidinga7974]

Yeah i have it and it sucks

[@andreidinga7974]

@@user-ko7hh5ly1g1 no they are not good at all, my father has one and it sucks

[@bennydaniel9906]

Where i work i build nissan fuel lines i got a box of rubber bands i wrote nissan transmissions on the box flap lol

[@slowsti0535]

Honda and Subaru ruined their cars with cvt trans too

[@not_real7901]

I think Nissan should bring the skyline and Silvia back.

[@ishshah8695]

The Skyline still exists. It's called the Infiniti Q50 outside of Japan.

[@johnsmith60]

Don’t forget to use the RB26 motor🙌🙌🙌

[@lindsaywilliams6918]

I can't 🤣 "DAT-GO"

[@armoredsaint007]

They failed when they turned the Pathfinder into a sad crossover and the Murano into a convertible, plus those CVTs.

[@Dizzykitty817]

@Jonathan Losito Not before hyping up the IDX concept cars to all hell. Then when all of the Nissan enthusiasts where foaming at the mouth, they announced more crossovers to their line up including a stupid convertible. So, the dream of an inexpensive, cool retro, rwd car died...

[@washedpy4288]

They failed when they turned the Pathfinder into a sad crossover and the Murano into a convertible, plus those CVTs.

[@achmadtaufiqurrohman0282]

And cancel the IDX

[@saddiqjeelani563]

FOR REAL.

[@Pathfinding-earth]

yup, my dad and I have bot r50 pathfinders (both 2000) , his car is almost 600k km and mine is 400k, the new pathfinder isn't even a pathfinder, looks like a fat X-trail

[@hael8680]

I will only consider one of their car when they apologize to their customers for their biodegradable transmission.

[@logancapes]

"biodegradable" cracked me up xD

[@KenshinAE82]

At least its environmental friendly 🤣

[@boydolomite1692]

hahaha

[@omniyambot9876]

Disposable

[@fadhly5192]

but nissan is not the only one who use jatco, so why only nissan getting the bad image?

[@daspicsman]

It’s all about quality. Pretty simple.

[@ronniefranks4351]

I had a 1992 Sentra SE-R. It never failed to put a smile on my face. I bought it over the Honda Prelude. The Prelude was prettier but when it came to driving dynamics, the SE-R won easily. I drove it ten years and loved it.

[@superskullmaster]

My CVT died at 74,000 miles, luckily within the warranty. Last Nissan I’ll buy.

[@DM-vt9xb]

Same thing happened to me. This will be last time anyone in my family buys a nissan.

[@clockwork9825]

Same here! My trans went around 68,000! They replaced it and I drove until 140,000 when the trans went again! I had to pay the car off early! Such a headache! I should’ve done my research b4 buying the Altima in the first place! I’m in a Camry now!

[@superskullmaster]

@@clockwork9825 that’s what I’m worried about.

[@clockwork9825]

@@superskullmaster get ur money together! It will die again! Either pay it off or get a new trans.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Your story matches sooo many people 🙂

[@mattr4650]

Nissans are the Chryslers of Japan

[@carbitch9498]

That’s Mitsubishi

[@isaac4273]

Y'know, Mitsubishi is involved in the Nissan-Renault alliance as well

[@loopwithers]

@@isaac4273 Nissan are also the British Leyland of Japan. Different plot details, same story arc...

[@topspot9417]

@@carbitch9498 Mitsu is way more reliable than Chryslers

[@godlyweirdo]

except Chrysler is actually trying to improve

[@JV_214]

After dealing with the infamous CVT transmission, I wouldn't even buy a used cheap Nissan

[@vicw7761]

My Infiniti FX is the best car I've ever own. It has given me 0 issues. 110k miles and doesn't burn a drop of oil.

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

You think oil burning is the only possible issue that could happen?

[@6210classick]

My goodness this video feels like an hour long documentary when it's just 15 minutes long 😇

[@VinsensiusSitepu]

15 minutes ads

[@revko1nyc]

The editing was all over the place too, in one scene they're talking about 1990's while showing 1960-1970's cars.

[@thegoat3313]

Because it's boring

[@charlieme5150]

I wanted to stop watching it, but I forced myself to finish it since I was like "I might as well finish watching it since I've watched it this far."

[@2steaksandwiches665]

It’s because Nissan isn’t interesting

[@chrisrobco2003]

Take a look at nissan dealerships and see most of their employees drive Toyota or Honda. That should tell you something.

[@trent7080]

There's no credible information to support your claim.

[@larrye]

I was told by a Nissan service manager after having several repairs and then replacing a transmission in a car with 60k miles, I should buy a decent Toyota or Honda to avoid issues. Anecdotal, but not invalid. Their transmissions are total garbage.

[@MrSandChess]

@@larrye Yup although "efficient" their CVTs are complete garbage and expensive to have repaired.

[@syxepop]

@@MegaAminouche - what about that PRIVATE VIDEO? Don't link to videos that can't be reasonably expected to be seen without restrictions, bub... PS; It seems the critter went GHOSN, I mean GONE...

[@wantedx575]

Ohhhh because they can’t afford a Nissan! makes sense!!!

[@aslambhairak]

I changed transmission in my Nissan altima 3.5l three times over the course of 5 years of ownership. Finally scrapped for good.

[@stupoc6715]

They kept giving you the same crapy transaxle.

[@brentfarvors192]

@@stupoc6715 That's all they make!

[@banner7310]

Its a good brother as long u got a toyota, Honda, mazda or hyundai afterwards. All miles better then nissans, and toyotas/Hondas are 250K miles better then nissans, hyundais and mazdas combined.

[@weldon29]

@@banner7310 old Hondas aren't that reliable

[@mikeyd1216]

My 2019 Frontier is still one of the best vehicles I've owned.

[@leogarcia8640]

He looks like a business man version of Mr. Bean

[@Turtleback8024]

😂

[@definitelynotryan2711]

lmao this made me laugh harder than i should have

[@mikebunting7917]

My Bob McCracken

[@instasingingvids3529]

He does omg 😳

[@hopkin2006]

Mr Bean is a rather dishonest man if you think about it. He's probably more cunning than Ghosn.

[@Kevin19700]

I believe Nissan has finally run out of saviors. As a 45 plus year auto mechanic, I am tired of seeing “Jatco” transmission failures on Nissan vehicles. Additionally, when Renault came onboard in 1999 Nissan quality slowly started to deteriorate. This quality issue accelerated by 2005. Today, Nissan is a mere shadow of the quality auto manufacturer it once was.

[@ecentballer1]

Just like over priced garbage JLR

[@Brandon-uy1uv]

@@Dobviews the problem isn't changing the fluid, it's doing a flush. I did a fluid change on an old car o bought because my torque converter was locking up for no reason and it wouldn't downshift when I floored it and it pretty much fixed my problem.

[@jarrettbowman2348]

@@Dobviews you probably have a Titan then, Nissan trucks are the only good thing they make

[@waltchan]

Consumer Reports rated 2000 Pathfinder and 2000 QX4 highest reliability peak in entire Nissan's history. Since 2001, everything has gone downhill on reliability. Were these two the greatest Nissan vehicles on reliability? Both used the 3.3L V6 (VG) engine.

[@xtscarfacem8255]

Personally, I've driven a 05 titan for 15 years with close to 300 thousand miles on it. The most serious mechanic work ive done is the radiator. The transmission's first gear kicks a bit on take off after yielding. Other than than it still feels like a strong truck that im sure can last another 5yrs.

[@saad-px5jg]

Actually their trucks and big SUVs are reliable we here got the patrol you got the Armada if the patrol get to Usa I am convinced that it will be better than any American Suvs in the meadle East we have a lot of patrols it has more power and comfortable than a landcruiser also parts are waaaaay cheaper cheaper than a corolla parts but I have to say although it's reliable but not as landcruisers

[@infiniteblaz3416]

It’s mostly the bottom of the barrel cars that are absolute dogwater. The Maximas, SUVs, pick-ups, and sports cars are stout.

[@rulinghabs]

My first car was a Nissan 240. Loved that car. I saw one on the road the other day. Even my teenage son thought it looked cool.

[@dimitrilax3612]

Don't you just love it when they don't mention the 2 main problem 😏 Renault reliability and the cvt

[@orenzien6039]

11:09 S the nissan execs had enough with Renault, they resort to coup lmao

[@treyhale8063]

They took it away in the new 2022 Pathfinder

[@jalapenovibes]

Not one mention of the CVT they been using. Lol.

[@1985toyotacamry]

That should be number one those CVTs at Nissan are nothing but trouble

[@vvvvel]

Nissan had a small defect BIG DEAL

[@TheSouthwestBoyz]

@@vvvvel The defect lead to thousands of transmission failures and will result in tons more lol. This is a big reason I, who had a 2017 sentra, got out and didn't look for another Nissan.

[@vvvvel]

@@TheSouthwestBoyz Nissan knows exactly when how and where all those cars are and they sent everyone of those owners a letter; my 2017 Versa CVT included 3 year 36 months warranty extension. you're nothing more then a hypocrite .

[@NPAMike]

@@vvvvel i guess you don't know the cost to replace a CTV transmission which is more expensive then a regular transmission or any other non Nissan CTV transmission. Even if you get that warranty the value of your car has depleted because its basically a ticking time bomb of financial ruin for whoever has to replace it.

[@overfiftystartingover]

I had a 240 SX back in the early 90s -- one of my all time favorite cars. High quality and a blast to drive. Always wondered why they quit making it.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

I still have a 1989 240sx. Stone dead reliable, barely any squeaks and rattles, great fun to drive on the highways and the twisties, and still runs as good as the day i drove it off the lot. This car is a warrior. I will never sell it.

[@anydaynow01]

Yep, their sports cars and truck divisions were never the problem, always solid performers for the most part, since the late 90's their commuting appliances have had a steady decline.

[@InvestBetter.]

Nissan is finally headed in the right direction: New Sentra and Rogue are very good. Just need a powertrain upgrade Revised Frontier, Armada and Pathfinder are also solid, if not inspired efforts 400Z should help get the brand some shine. I don't think Infiniti is gonna make it, however.

[@joshmnky]

"DAT-GO" is the most transcendent big brain genius name ever for a car.

[@sebastianwescott6907]

Dat-True

[@brendancarlson1678]

Parked next to a Yugo

[@positively_broad_st3780]

"DAT-GO" rhymes with "JAT-CO" and "UH-OH!"

[@theoriginaleb9616]

As opposed to the Nova. No-va

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@Domen DAT-NIS-SUN

[@youtoobe169]

It's hilarious the percentage of comments about the CVT.

[@inctru]

Well, Nissan allowed themselves to be defined by horrible push-belt CVT's - which they proceeded to double-down on no less.

[@villedocvalle]

How about Subaru buys them out and they instal their own CVT?

[@M_Jono]

because they never own nissan but watch to much scotty kilmer crap

[@villedocvalle]

@@M_Jono Lol Scotty sucks, but Fuji Heavy Industries and Nissan have a long history together. If Nissan is in trouble and vulnerable, Subaru should step in and buy them to keep Nissan around. I see it as a win-win. If not outright bought, then a heavy ownership percentage.

[@marcusnorwood2405]

@@M_Jono so scotty messed up nissan? Or maybe they are shyt compared to their competitors.

[@chriscall3425]

I was told a story about Datsun.. when they were meeting about a new name,, the CEO said,, we have 10 minutes to come with a name. A guy yells out Dat-soon (Datsun) and there you have it!

[@TUHANbukanorangARAB]

That soon?

[@chriscall3425]

@@TUHANbukanorangARAB yes..

[@TUHANbukanorangARAB]

@@chriscall3425 Then CVT breaks soon.

[@Noeman2009]

DATSUN is not a new brand. We have had Datsun since 1975 in Asia.

[@SeLigaBrasilsil]

At this very moment, I'm at Home Depot parking lot, listening to this report, writing this comment, sitting behind the steering wheel looking at the odometer of my 2011 Nissan Titan SL, which reads 308943 thousands miles, it is strong, runs like a dream, looking great still. I'm a huge Nissan product fan and i think it's overly underrated when compared to Toyota or any other car maker. I have on my driveway: 2009 370z, 2011 Titan, 2012 Sentra and a 2017 Rouge, all of them white (talk about a fanatic, right?) If this is not an attempt of CNBC, paid by whoever to tarnish Nissan, if indeed it is true, the world could loose the best auto maker these days. I'm saddened.

[@robertberin4872]

I agree. Toyota Tacoma is no better than a Frontier. No reason it should cost $10k more.

[@MountainsnVallies]

Love our 2011 Titan! Just purchased a 21 rogue.. 🙂

[@rocdaneweracap]

Fix the transmission Lower your damn prices.

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

Skotty Kilmer would say it’s because of their junk cars and junk ctv transmissions

[@paulettewhite4456]

When Renault got involved with Nissan, their quality went down the toilet. I've owned a few of the older models, great cars.

[@jimb8695]

Scotty Kilmer would run you over with his Celica because of the way you spelled his name.

[@bobroberts2371]

@@jimb8695 Scotty needs to learn how to be a mechanic. He is a hack that plays to people that know little about cars. Do some research where he says to use compression fittings on brake lines. Tavarish wrote an article about this. Also go to the Emmy web site and do a search for his claimed Emmy Award ( he never got one, the show he was a minor contributor did . )

[@Honja999]

Me: Laughs in Toyota camry

[@SabineAmethyst]

Me: Laughs in Subaru Outback

[@ag2843]

Me: passing by in my Audi A6

[@sherwoodbaker2714]

Me thinking you are all Nippon Fan boys and need a lesson on Unit 731!

[@AgentSmith911]

They only need to produce two cars: GT-R and Leaf. Both great cars.

[@OGGuy-xb1yk]

Except no one is buying cars these days.

[@BubbalooXRS]

I bought a new 370Z in 2018. Love it.

[@brentfarvors192]

@@BubbalooXRS 2022 called; You need a new transmission...In order to replace, they have to drop the whole motor; That will be $4500.00 please? See you in a year or two, for a new one!

[@BubbalooXRS]

Brent Farvors what??

[@slideways8022]

@@brentfarvors192 The 370z and GT-R don't seem to be the problem when it comes to reliability though, its there more normal cars which is the problem

[@MrSupergee]

I keep on getting calls form the Nissan dealer asking me to bring in my car for an oil change and my service is over due. I drive a Leaf. I've told them many times. They still call.

[@kikomano96]

LMAO ! You cannot be serious

[@jgonsalves22]

Well they’re trying to make quick cash 😂

[@rockingpops]

Why don't you take it to them and ask them to do the "oil change" :D

[@AnasKamran-kc9ds]

Take it to them for an oil change. That may make them stop calling you.🤣🤣

[@zazethe6553]

Yeah it does not need oil replacing. But battery coolant, brake fluids, and certain moving parts need regular maintenance and replacement. You still need to go to service to maintain the car.

[@LB81395]

its the Freaking CVT or SVT. They need to turn into " Datson" again !!!

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

@Jonathan Losito RIP SVT. They were the best

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

@Jonathan Losito everything SVT had soul and character. Some of that was lost when it was changed to ford performance

[@carlosizz89]

Datsun*

[@monkeymenso]

Since nissan got together with reanult, the quality of the car went down, starting with those transmission they are putting in all their cars.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

In the video it is explained how as a strategy to gain 10% of the market the company focused on quantity and value based products at volume. It is that which encouraged questionable choices in quality on components, not any things with Renault. Its silly to think the merger has any influence over that and not the leadership of the strategy, Carlos Ghon

[@monkeymenso]

@@air-headedaviator1805 renault has a reputation of a not quality car. And guess what is the problem with these cars? Yes, transmissions.

[@DinukaD]

Yes, you right, Nissan cars being like toys after merger with Renault..

[@andresbur15]

I bought a 2012 altima. At 80k miles the transmission started messing up.

[@davidtucker3729]

Would not hurt my feelings to see them close up altogether. Their best and most interesting products are decades ago

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Mitsushitty should've been closed down!...the only winner they ever had was the Evo-series

[@ASAPJermz]

@@nathanielbolden5053Mitsubishi > everything else

[@lockonstratos7787]

@@nathanielbolden5053 and eclipse

[@perfectsplit5515]

This is sad. My first favorite car was a Nissan - the ‘86 300ZX. I drooled over that car back when I was in sixth grade. The “eyelid” headlights were the coolest thing ever! It was such a beautiful car in the movie Blind Date with Bruce Willis and John Laroquette.

[@FXIIBeaver]

@@nathanielbolden5053 Evo, Galant VR4, Eclipse GSX, and 3000GT VR4. A lot more than just the evo.

[@TL-wy1nk]

Better products means more sales. Quality is the solution.

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Lmao that's wrong! Just check the history Renault buying Nissan does it tell you anything?? Renaults are garbage that's why they make so much money

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Drop the CVTs. There's your solution.

[@peterlakers1]

I have a Nissan 1994 Pathfinder and still running..👍

[@povertyspec9651]

I own a 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X with over 75,000 miles. Only two minor warranty issues since I've had it. Just drove it on a 4,100 mile round trip from Vegas to Indiana. Blasted through a snowstorm on I-70 in the Rockies (semi trucks were required to pull over and install chains on their tires). Bulletproof and a vastly better value than a Toyota 4Runner. I also own a 2017 Nissan 370Z 6MT with over 30,000 miles. Zero issues so far. Made in Japan with one of the best V6 engines you can get. 362 horsepower with no turbos. Neither has a CVT.

[@ixsmaelable]

Dropping the CVT can be a good start.

[@INTERNATIONALvids]

Weird Honda has good luck with cvt but they started later

[@deamussan1198]

ehh i just got the manual transmission no need to have an auto and manual in one just go for one or the other.... i purchased a 2020 Nissan Versa S which is the base model of this car and it comes in both standard ( manual ) and the CVT. with the manual being roughly 2k less, but still the reliability goes up by a little with out the automatic transmission with the CVT in there with it.

[@marionelson3264]

@@deamussan1198 You're lucky guy because in my country dealers only sell 2020 Versa S with CVT, no manual at all. I'd rather take a Nissan with manual/non-CVT automatic than one with that gross Jatco's disaster.

[@TraceLight]

@Big Smoke it’s a junk transmission by design, Shove it in econoboxes all day, but keep it away from cars that would actually be very good. The CVT can cripple what would be a normally good car

[@deamussan1198]

@@marionelson3264 you can opt in for a manual if you go to a Nissan dealer website. I did that and saw they had them already at my nearest dealership so I didn't need to customize one since I'm going to turn around and sell the car back next year. But the website should allow you to opt-in for a manual. Best of luck though. 👍

[@1Barsamian]

Excellent Nissan, you are one of my favorite manufacturers. I have owned (currently own) numerous Nissan vehicles, including: Maxima SV, Altima LE, and Armada LE. Some of the nicest cars I’ve ever owned in my life. I hope Nissan can stay alive

[@scottfirman]

You must work there huh?

[@joskjj3625]

Id rather drink spoiled milk than be a Nissan fan

[@MSotelo503]

The Armada is reliable and Titan I see so many driving around.

[@l.ls.8890]

I still own a 2001 pathfinder 5speed. Still running strong only one major issue some 10 years ago.

[@kfm908]

we have a 2005 Maxima.It's a great car.Very reliable and comfortable

[@Stay-vigilant]

I worked at a Nissan dealership. One of our mechanics bought a new Rouge for his mom. The CVT locked up on the freeway on their way home from the dealership. We saw many new cvt failures but his was the worst.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

They are DANGEROUS

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@ , he can't even spell the name of the car. Makes you wonder what he did at the dealership. Wash cars?

[@L4Disillusion]

They should be recalled off the road and anyone paying on them should be let out of the debt. They belong in a compactor!!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@L4Disillusion , do you understand what recalls are for and how they work?

[@wethepeopleunitedwestand9381]

The dealership our Titan is at said they had 75 transmissions a week on the average including ours on our Titan pro4x

[@mahmoudshojai431]

Scotty would have been glad to speak on Renault's behalf.

[@crisg7634]

Renault: A big Money Pit..

[@thetad1242]

@@crisg7634 Nah

[@dummyaccount9673]

Forbes Top Global 2000 Nissan Profits: 383m Renault Profits : -157m

[@exucaviera9084]

My favorite Nissan vehicles were the Xterra (discontinued in 2015), the 3rd gen Pathfinder (changed from a truck based SUV to a unibody in 2012), and the 1st gen Armanda (which also got demoted to a car based suv). Because they no longer offered any truck based SUVs i switch over to Toyota. Oh well.

[@donrandle379]

Sorry but the Armada is a truck based SUV based on the Titan and it’s as tuff as any Toyota suv. It’s a fully boxed frame unlike the Toyota SUV’s.

[@VictorRamos-uy2qv]

Nissan, Ghosn but never forgotten!

[@AbelMalcolm]

In my life time, I've owned/driven just about every type of Japanese car on the market, I'm a senior citizen already. But 6 years ago, I bought this old, used, beat up old Nissan Versa, a 2005 model, with over 100,000 miles on it. It's almost 2021 already, and with over 300,000 miles on my Nissan Versa, I can honestly say that this is the most reliable car I've ever owned, I've had absolutely no problems with this vehicle.

[@joshuamast5128]

They still made good cars then now they have tons of problems with they're transmissions expect the manuals

[@FNaFManiac]

did you tryed nissan silvia s15 ? was it good?

[@bryanmower2703]

Having owned several Nissans, in my opinion they've made rubbish since the mid 2000's I wouldn't buy one again

[@priyeshsingh1545]

I have owned over 15 nissans in 2 decades. Currently own 2. Made their best cars till 2000. All my car were 90s models.

[@ivanespinoza1802]

Never mentioned their reputation for having bad transmissions.

[@burnthecandleatbothendz]

I love my 01 altima !! I can go a month on 1 tank of gas and it drives better in the snow and ice than most trucks .its not a looker but it's easy to drive

[@lpg12338]

Good video, thanks for uploading. 👍

[@demodemo5146]

Scotty Kilmer has left the chat.

[@Mark-jd1jx]

Nissan isn't a quality car anymore ever since Renault purchased it. Renaults transmissions are completely garbage.

[@ScrapKing73]

But an electric Nissan, then that won't matter. Renault makes very good quality electric cars, from what I understand.

[@BixbyConsequence]

@@ScrapKing73 It's all about the batteries and so far their batteries have been sub-par with short lifetimes.

[@redwhite_040]

It;s so funny when americans say that, because the Nissans in your country have engines, transmission etc from Nissan itself, compared to Europe where they share parts with renault. CVT for example = 100% Nissan, European Nissan's have a EDC renault transmission.

[@ScrapKing73]

@@BixbyConsequence It's not so much that their batteries are sub-par, it's more that their battery thermal management systems are inadequate for hot climates. Old Leafs and Zoes work great in cool and cold climates. I have a friend with a 2013 Leaf that's still going strong, but I live in Canada. :)

[@-----------------------------]

@@ScrapKing73 This, Nissan thought it was a good idea to ship passive cooled batteries to southern Cali.

[@petersonfamily6223]

Here is my experience: I purchased a 2015 Nissan Murano new in July 2015. We had transmission issues starting week 1! Hesitation and then over acceleration were addressed with multiple software tweaks but never corrected the issue. My CVT transmission failed and was replaced under warranty by Nissan in June 2019 at 52,000 miles. Today 11-29-21, at 62,100 miles, my transmission failed again due to the transmission oil/cooler/radiator assembly failing to cause the cooling fluid and the transmission fluid to mix, resulting in having to replace the Transmission, Radiator, and associated assemblies for a cost to me of approximately $6,700! Based on my research, this is a known issue with Nissan CVTs but was only partially addressed in the Class Action lawsuit because individual owners had to personally sue Nissan and their vehicle models and years were the only ones included in the extended warranty. How a judge does not include all Nissan vehicles with the CVT is beyond me especially when my dealership was replacing three a week when my 2015 Murano's CVT was replaced. All my service was completed at the dealership and we never prevent any work from being done when required. The only upside is Nissan is paying for 80% of the repair but I am still paying out of pocket on something I believe should be fully covered. If I had an Altima with the same issue it would be covered under the class action suit extended warranty coverage but the same CVT with known issues in another Nissan model is not covered!

[@Bradh2504]

I'm in a 2011 maxima with 158,000 miles with no problems at all, alternator went out at around 120,000 miles had it replaced and still driving strong.

[@Bradh2504]

@@EpicDrew15 Well consider yourself lucky because your average alternator last between 100,000 miles and 150,000 miles or about 7 years.

[@kaizen209]

Nissan will live and die with that CVT. They can start their rebuild by getting rid of it!

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Why doesn't Mitsubishi have any problems with the same CVT's?

[@Sabundy]

@@ronaldderooij1774 good question

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Ronald de Rooij their cars barely sells most likely ppl don’t talk bout it cause Is only a few that own them

[@Sabundy]

@@andersonrodriguez8258 that doesn't really make sense. Nissan sold a lot of cars over the last 20 years. It probably depends on where you live, but in most African countries, Asian countries, Australia/New Zealand etc there are no shortage of Nissan cars. It's most likely that the transmission problems are 50/50. Some people experience it, while others do not.

[@kaizen209]

@@ronaldderooij1774 in all honesty Ronald, Nissan has improved on their CVTs and thus, Mitsu as well. however, the stigma is there and I doubt they'll be able to shake it off. especially the debacle of the first gen CVT and Nissan refusing to acknowledge or fix the problem initially. it'll be interesting how the next 10 years unfold, especially with the Koreans coming up like gangbusters...

[@tpop3723]

I once had a Nissan. Lesson learned, never again!

[@maximusvk19]

what happened?

[@T1Oracle]

I had an Altima V6 5 MT, and an Infiniti G37S 6MT. Both were awesome!

[@jeanwong647]

Same! Have a Murano...I babied that thing, but the CVT failed on me around 90,000. Had it replaced for $6K that Nissan would not covered under warranty.

[@daniel41dan]

@@T1Oracle You were smart to get manual transmissions

[@ivandrol4733]

Just like LG washing machines

[@willgarciazapanta]

I hope for the best for Nissan. I believe they can do it move forward and upward. My heart is with you guys because my brother as a Salesman 15 years here in Greenhills, San Juan Philippines.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Nissan has way too much history for it to simply disappear.

[@mitkru16]

Apparently Ghosn threw a party at his house while under arrest, and he snuck out through one of those tour crates with the band. The people who helped him with the plan were Green Berets.

[@TheLightningwrath]

"Claimed" green berets.

[@PeterPan-1]

CVT has left the chat 😂

[@paulettewhite4456]

The Juke was w

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I’ve been a Nissan fan for years now. To see this brand in this state is hard to swallow. I hope they pick themselves up soon and deliver another Cinderella story for us the fans.

[@Noeman2009]

Nissan's gearbox is notoriously unreliable, Xtrail nowadays is like a dead trap, easily cacthes fire.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@Noeman2009 Unfortunately this is true. How old is your X-Trail?

[@klau88873]

hyundai kia and genesis will be joining renault-nissan-mitsubishi in the bad category. ... with abs systems that Catch on FIRE.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@klau88873 ABS catching fire 🔥???

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

Ik . I love Nissan

[@rem145]

I’ve had their cars for quite a few years. I hope it works for the next 5 years

[@brentfarvors192]

That depends on the type of transmission...If it's manual, you are good. IF CVT, start looking for a new one.

[@NateOlson]

I've had 2 Sentras an Altima and a Frontier. Never had an issue

[@flame200]

The Nissan ad right before this video. I'm 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rwhunt99]

They never mentioned the legendary 240-Z that started a whole branch of autos - the small inexpensive sports car.

[@syxepop]

Actually 2 cars NOT MENTIONED from the same era: Ms. Fairlady (240Z, going into the future 400Z) and Mr. Bluebird (started in the mid '60s, but blossomed as the squared 510 in '69, going all the way to today's Altima).

[@rtz549]

Datsun trucks too.

[@rwhunt99]

@@rtz549 Yeah, I had an '82 Datsun King cab, and it was the best thing I ever bought.

[@syxepop]

@@rtz549 - the narrator did shown a Datsun pickup from the '70s (the one based in the Bluebird / 510).

[@LoudGuitar14]

And they flashed the iDX that Nissan refused to build while talking about Nissan's small inexpensive sports cars

[@cloudxhunter]

Carlos Ghosn is like a perfect target for HITMAN lmao

[@trekuhl3966]

I purchased my Nissan Maxima six years ago and I love it. As it nears 200,000 miles, I’m considering a new vehicle and a newer Maxima is high on my list. The Maxima design is dated, it’s a style I do like and enjoy. Other vehicles I’m considering are the Infinity Q60 RedSport and a Toyota Camery TRD. Back to my Maxima, it’s a very reliable car, and other than routine maintenance has been issue free. Despite Nissans issues documented here, they still make amazingly reliable cars and that speaks volumes to me. One final point I’ll be going with an internal combustion engine and will not consider an EV. The necessary supporting infrastructure is not in place.

[@ashleyriverfoot8580]

I have a 2011 Nissan Titan and love the thing

[@1EvilEastSide26]

Nissan is solely saved by the Z’s , Skyline, and sport series .

[@markkrispin6944]

and their pick up trucks too

[@Freedomfighter205]

Mainly the pickups truck

[@badcommentbot8349]

D21s

[@Love2Cruise]

Hmmm.... I see way more SUVs than any cars, let alone sports cars, on the road. Even if Nissan introduces the R36 GT-R tomorrow, it won’t save the company on its own.

[@1EvilEastSide26]

@@Love2Cruise and then you see it more because they are sold for dirt cheap in resales leaving people with unreliable junks

[@randomreviewsAR]

Scotty Kilmer approves this message

[@ThatsMrPencilneck2U]

I used to love the feel on the clutch on a Nissan. I have the choice of the Versa (not the hatchback) S or the 370Z. 1st one is too small with too little engine. The second is even smaller, but with too much engine. I'll buy a car with a CVT sometime after arctic conditions break out in the infernal realm.

[@ProjectDelta1]

My Nissan Murano is awesome but it's hitting 120,000 miles so I did a CVT engine fluid exchange. Cuss once that mileage goes beyond 150,000 your on borrowed time with these engines

[@victorwamae1209]

Nissan: *Falls down* Renault: Did you fall on your knee son? Nissan: *Face palm*

[@PoringPoring951]

I had to read this twice. Good one. *face palm*

[@conradsealy9603]

And now. Nissan is the most profitable of the Nissan renault Mitsubishi allience. Lol.

[@SvenQ45]

@@conradsealy9603 Yes that is funny. But with all the cuts and stuff Nissan has here in Europe. Does Renault think they could make money with so few models, engines and stuff?

[@jameslim3850]

Due to selfishness of Japanese leaders in Nissan to get rid of Carlos, Nissan is falling in popularity like a freefall rock.

[@SvenQ45]

@@jameslim3850 The problem is not the rescue of Nissan but what happened then. The French wanted Nissan tech. Some Renaults have things Nissan had back then. The French never had such technologies. Yeah sure the Citreons had some nice things in the 50s but other than that. Mercedes and Ford also wanted to buy Nissan back then but was too risky for them.

[@sking2173]

Sometimes, this ad-line still plays in my head: “Drive a Datsun, plant a tree” And if you remember that, you’re getting old ...

[@greenblue980]

@whatever iwantittobe 😂😂😂

[@MrDwightsimon]

You're waaaaay past old bud

[@MN12warbird]

Is the render at 14:55 reliable? Or is the z32 rear going to prevail as in the yellow prototype?

[@sjb2471]

The yellow one

[@jeroenjansen2709]

New Xtrail/Rogue is beautiful but why are they sticking to the CVT? Currently driving a manual 2013 model.

[@Thedisastermaster9]

90s Nissan was top tier omg

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

Yes, 100 agree.

[@krazzielaosboi]

Even those were constantly breaking down

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

@@krazzielaosboi Now you are talking crazy. 90's Nissans had better reliability then any on the market. Even better than Toyota. I know because I was a Toyota tech in the early 90's. And I bought a new Nissan Maxima because of that. It's VQ30 engine / V6, had the best rated engine for 7 years straight. I still drive that Maxima and it has over 400k miles on it. 👍🏽

[@mrrolandlawrence]

Well they changed the name from datsun because it was equated with ****box. it's come full circle

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

@@mrrolandlawrence You have No idea of what you are talking about. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ So I will help clarify your uninformed comment. In the late 1960's and early 70's the Datsun 510, Roadster, and Datsun 240Z lead to the success of Datsun in the U.S. market. The Datsun 810 was also introduced in the 1970's. The 810 is the Maxima. The 70's Datsun B210 got 40mpg. I think people would break down dealerships doors today, to buy an inexpensive car that gets 40mpg. 👍🏽 The Datsun name was put on the card so if the cars failed to catch on in the U.S. The Nissan name would be just fine. So you can call all those models crap boxes if you want. True car people know about the 510, Roadster, 240z, 810, and the B210.