Nissan Maxima “With Only 77,000 Miles on the Odometer, a Nissan Owner Faces CVT Trouble, Gets Diagnostic code- Is the Repair Worth It?”
Nissan Maxima Driver Hits Limp Mode—Fears CVT Failure, Viewers Say “Brace Yourself”
A Nissan Maxima owner is raising alarms on TikTok after his car suddenly stopped responding to the gas pedal, leading him to suspect a looming Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failure.
TikTok creator Desert Mountain Biker (@desertmountainbiker) posted a video last week explaining the issue. He says his 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum, with roughly 77,000 miles, went into limp mode—a built-in safety feature that limits power when the vehicle detects a serious problem.
“I was driving up the road and the accelerator just stopped responding,” he explains in his video. After some quick research and a trip to the shop, he learned the culprit could be either the transmission control module or the CVT itself.
CVT Concerns Aren’t New
CVTs, unlike traditional gear-based transmissions, constantly adjust ratios on the fly. They’re smooth and fuel-efficient, but Nissan’s versions have a long history of complaints. Past issues were serious enough to spark a class-action lawsuit, ultimately leading to extended warranties, repair reimbursement programs, and even $1,500 vouchers toward new Nissan vehicles.
(The window to file claims closed on July 3.)
When a car drops into limp mode, it often signals a significant mechanical fault—something only a diagnostic scan can narrow down. In this case, the scan pointed toward transmission-related trouble.
Commenters Don’t Hold Back
TikTok viewers flooded the comments, and the consensus wasn’t optimistic.
• “Trade it in, man. That transmission is gone,” one person wrote.
• “That’s about the lifespan of a CVT,” another commented.
• Others pointed out that timely CVT fluid changes are crucial for Nissan models.
• One blunt reply summed it up: “If you got 70k out of it, you did good.”
Dealership Verdict
In a follow-up video, Desert Mountain Biker says the dealership confirmed the worst:
The transmission needs to be replaced.
The silver lining? Nissan offered him a goodwill discount, covering half the cost.
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The central argument appears to be:
The video likely explains that buyers who overly prioritize low mileage when purchasing a used car are often making a financial mistake that unscrupulous dealers can exploit. The core message is likely that:
• Condition Matters More: The maintenance history and overall condition of a vehicle are more important indicators of its long-term reliability than the number on the odometer alone.
• Dealer Markup: Dealers often significantly inflate the price of low-mileage vehicles, even if they have hidden issues (e.g., they sat unused for long periods or were poorly maintained).
• Value is Lost: By focusing only on miles, buyers miss out on better deals for high-mileage cars that have been meticulously maintained, which often represent a better value for the money.
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