Is the Nissan Qashqai's Transmission Really Prone to Failure?
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Nissan Qashqai's transmission is not prone to failure. Here is an introduction to the transmission-related content: 6AT Transmission: Except for shifting from P to D when starting and from D to P when parking, the D gear can be used from start to finish. The Sport mode can be used when starting, but on flat roads, the speed increase in Sport mode is not as fast as in D mode. The S gear has excellent acceleration performance and is used for overtaking after reaching a certain speed. When the car is moving, switching to M mode can be done by pulling the gear lever to the left from D, and the gear can be controlled by pushing the lever forward or backward. Classification: Car transmissions can be divided into manual transmissions and automatic transmissions, with AT being the commonly referred to automatic transmission. Generally, automatic transmissions have gears such as P, R, N, D, 2, 1, or L. 6AT indicates six forward gears, meaning there are six sets of gears with different transmission ratios. Others include 4AT, 8AT, 9AT, and even 10AT. Although the preceding numbers differ, they are all derivatives of automatic transmission technology.
I drove a Nissan Qashqai for several years, and the transmission of this car was indeed prone to failure. Many owners around me complained about it. The Qashqai uses a CVT transmission, which might have design issues. Problems like slipping, jerking, or complete failure were particularly common in older models around 2015, mainly due to poor heat dissipation or chain wear. During daily city driving with frequent traffic jams, the transmission tends to overheat, leading to faster wear over time. However, the newer models have seen some improvements, making failures less frequent. My advice is to drive gently, avoid sudden acceleration, and change the transmission oil regularly—checking it every 30,000 kilometers can help reduce issues.
