[Beachlife]

I just brought my 2017 NIssan Altima 65,000 miles to the dealer for the same exact problem and was told I need a new transmission. If you research it, you will see that there have been so many class action lawsuits for NIssans CVT transmissions prematurely needing to be replaced.

 

[Beachlife]

This VERY formative Thank you. I was told I need a new transmission but the Code is P0776 - Pressure Control Solenoid? Your guidance and expertise is appreciated.

There could be a problem with the CVT/TCM. First thing to do is perform a TCM code readout. The code readout is essential. P17F0 and P17F1 never turn on the MIL on any Nissan model. P17F0 is the CVT "death code", it means severe belt slippage was detected. There are "judder detection" codes in almost everything 2013 and up that give a quick estimation of the CVT's condition and usually determine what fix is applied. P17F1 generally means a new Valve Body as long as a belt inspection doesn't reveal damage. Minor slippage causing a P17F1 can often be resolved with timely fluid changes; you can still possibly save your CVT by replacing the fluid ASAP but don't do a fluid flush, just a drain/fill only. A flush can possibly introduce fine particles into the system further complicating the issue.