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Nissan Murano: CVT RE0F10D Belt Wear and Shudder

CVT RE0F10D Belt Wear and Shudder is a common transmission fault on the Nissan Murano on the 2015 onward cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $4,000 to $8,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 21 documented faults on the Nissan Murano.

Vehicle: Nissan Murano
Years: 2015 onward
Fuel: petrol
Gearbox: cvt
System: Transmission

This page covers the Nissan Murano as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Nissan Murano faults21 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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We do not hold a verified photograph of the CVT belt and pulleys yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The Z52 Murano uses the updated Jatco RE0F10D CVT which, while improved over the Z51 unit, still exhibits belt wear and shudder on higher-mileage examples. Symptoms typically develop from around 100,000 km, particularly in vehicles without regular CVT fluid changes. The variator steel belt can develop micro-slip against pulley surfaces causing vibration through the drivetrain under moderate to heavy throttle application. Early fluid changes greatly extend service life but do not fully eliminate the underlying wear pattern.

What you would notice

Vibration or shudder during acceleration from low speeds
Subtle surging at steady highway speeds
Hesitation or delay when pulling away from standstill
Slight RPM flare under moderate load
Transmission warning light appearing on dash

How to check it

Where to look. CVT transmission unit, centre underfloor between front and rear axles

Inspect CVT fluid — should be clear reddish, never dark brown or burnt smelling.
Perform a sustained moderate-throttle acceleration on a highway on-ramp to detect shudder.
Scan for P0700 or CVT-specific codes.
Verify fluid change history in service records.

Parts involved: CVT belt and pulleys.

What it costs to put right

$4,000 to $8,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Has the CVT fluid been serviced and at what intervals?”
“Have you noticed any shudder or vibration under acceleration?”
“Has any transmission warning light ever appeared?”
“Is the vehicle still within any powertrain warranty period?”

Now check the Nissan Murano you are actually looking at

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Nissan Murano buyer questions

Is cvt re0f10d belt wear and shudder serious on a Nissan Murano?

We rate it major and common on the Nissan Murano. The Z52 Murano uses the updated Jatco RE0F10D CVT which, while improved over the Z51 unit, still exhibits belt wear and shudder on higher-mileage examples. Symptoms typically develop from around 100,000 km, particularly in vehicles without regular CVT fluid changes. The variator steel belt can develop micro-slip against pulley surfaces causing vibration through the drivetrain under moderate to heavy throttle application. Early fluid changes greatly extend service life but do not fully eliminate the underlying wear pattern.

How much does it cost to fix on a Nissan Murano?

$4,000 to $8,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Nissan Murano years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2015 onward Nissan Murano. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Inspect CVT fluid — should be clear reddish, never dark brown or burnt smelling. Perform a sustained moderate-throttle acceleration on a highway on-ramp to detect shudder. Scan for P0700 or CVT-specific codes. Verify fluid change history in service records. Look here: CVT transmission unit, centre underfloor between front and rear axles