Transmission was not shifting correctly. Had to be replaced. This was the second transmission I had to replace. This repair was covered under an extended warranty.
43000 mi
US $2550
Several problems: Needed rebuilt transmission @ 40,000 miles. Paid for by Nissan under original warranty.
118000 mi
The trans started to jerk around a lot and on the highway, it used to loose power making other cars almost crash into mine. Especially very bad on uphill. Car decelerated very fast putting the passengers in danger.
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