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Nissan Tiida: CVT RE0F08A Valve Body Solenoid Failure

CVT RE0F08A Valve Body Solenoid Failure is a common transmission fault on the Nissan Tiida on the 2004–2013 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $1,800 to $5,500 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 20 documented faults on the Nissan Tiida.

Vehicle: Nissan Tiida
Years: 2004–2013
Fuel: petrol
Gearbox: cvt
System: Transmission

This page covers the Nissan Tiida 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 Tiida faults20 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Mechatronic / valve body yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

Beyond fluid-related judder, the RE0F08A valve body contains electronically controlled solenoids that regulate line pressure and ratio selection. Sludge accumulation or solenoid electrical failure causes the CVT to enter limp-home mode (locked to a single ratio), produce harsh ratio changes, or lose forward drive entirely. This is a distinct failure mode from belt/pulley slip and typically requires valve body replacement or full transmission rebuild. Failure rate increases sharply past 160,000 km on unserviced units.

What you would notice

Vehicle locked into a single gear ratio with no upshift or downshift (limp mode)
Harsh, clunking ratio changes replacing previously smooth transitions
CVT or AT warning lamp illuminated with stored fault codes
Complete loss of drive in D while Reverse still functions
Erratic engine revving with no vehicle response

How to check it

Where to look. Inside CVT housing, valve body on lower sump side

Scan for CVT-specific fault codes (P0740, P0744, P0868, P0869, U1000 series).
Check whether the transmission holds all ratios smoothly across the full speed range.
Look for signs of transmission fluid leakage at the sump pan gasket.
A sudden 'stuck in ratio' feel at highway speed is a key indicator.

Parts involved: Mechatronic / valve body.

What it costs to put right

$1,800 to $5,500 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 car ever entered limp mode or refused to accelerate normally?”
“Has any workshop scanned the transmission module for fault codes?”
“Has any CVT repair or rebuild work been carried out?”

Now check the Nissan Tiida 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 Tiida buyer questions

Is cvt re0f08a valve body solenoid failure serious on a Nissan Tiida?

We rate it major and common on the Nissan Tiida. Beyond fluid-related judder, the RE0F08A valve body contains electronically controlled solenoids that regulate line pressure and ratio selection. Sludge accumulation or solenoid electrical failure causes the CVT to enter limp-home mode (locked to a single ratio), produce harsh ratio changes, or lose forward drive entirely. This is a distinct failure mode from belt/pulley slip and typically requires valve body replacement or full transmission rebuild. Failure rate increases sharply past 160,000 km on unserviced units.

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

$1,800 to $5,500 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 Tiida years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2004–2013 Nissan Tiida. 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?

Scan for CVT-specific fault codes (P0740, P0744, P0868, P0869, U1000 series). Check whether the transmission holds all ratios smoothly across the full speed range. Look for signs of transmission fluid leakage at the sump pan gasket. A sudden 'stuck in ratio' feel at highway speed is a key indicator. Look here: Inside CVT housing, valve body on lower sump side