Replacing a failed CVT typically costs between $3,800 and $5,500 at independent shops, and upwards of $9,000 at dealerships.
Roughly 1 in 3 Altimas from the 2013–2018 range will experience CVT failure by 100,000 miles. 2013 nissan altima reliability
Owners frequently report "shuddering," "juddering," hesitant acceleration, and high-pitched whining noises. Replacing a failed CVT typically costs between $3,800