If I was going to get a CVT, it would be Toyota. eCVT is proven, but it's not exactly the same thing. Nissan broke everyone's brain about this topic because of horrible manufacturing.
Cheap to build. Costly to repair. Works good for car maker. Not good for buyer. Dont like the way they drive. They will keep making them if u buy them. One was enough for me.
The new Camry doesn't actually have a CVT, it's just a quirk with the naming scheme. It has an engine and a control motor, and both are connected to a planetary gear system which provides power to the wheels. By spinning the control motor at different speeds, the output from the engine is changed as if it were switching gears. It's an incredibly elegant system which is far less prone to failure than traditional CVTs, cuz all of the complicated moving parts are replaced by a single planetary gear that just spins all day and never shifts or adjusts.
My Rav4 equipped with 2.0L Dynamic Force engine mated with DCVT. Whenever changing from launch gear to cvt mode, makes a noticeable jerk. Toyota service guy said this is normal. This is UNACCEPTABLE
That is normal the tech id correct they did this on purpose because too many people complained about not being able to feel shifts in the CVT. Working as intended next?
Brand new 2024 Corolla LE with only 3000 miles on it and the transmission is starting to jerk a lot after change from the launch gear to the CVT in acceleration from 20mph to 40mph looks like a misfire. Is my first Toyota and kinda disappointed with the purchase.
Wait. Toyota claims that their product is reliable. How shocking. Maybe it is. But if that's so, I want to hear it from someone who isn't trying to sell me a Toyota.
I’ve had over 25 vehicles in my life, four of which were Corollas (still currently have two) and they’re hands down the best vehicles I’ve had. My newest is a 2019 with the CVT but it’s pretty early to vouche for it yet. I was very hesitant in buying my wife a CVT, but people seem to have a lot of good to say about them. Kinda neat to accelerate but watching the RPMs remain the same. So far, it feels solid
I hate to break it to your master diagnostic tech the Toyota CVT does have a filter/screen in it since he said it did not have one. Whether it should be changed every service would be up to the individual, but if it were me it would be changed every service interval:P
K114 Aisin trans are junk. No launch gear, went out on my 2018 CH-R at 58000. Toyota won't cover it under 6yr/60000 powertrain warranty, 1 year out of warranty. I now have an expensive paper weight in my garage. $9k for replacement, what a shame.
i'm sorry but ur 1 year outside of your warranty!! it's unreasonable for them to honor it way outside of that warranty period. Come one. Also, CVT trannies are sensative to fluid changes. if you were late or did not change your transmission fluid at all what do you expect? CVT transmissions burn out easy due to old fluid. Also if you are a heavy food on the gas pedel that kills CVT transmissions as well. CVT transmissions are durable only as long as you maintain them. you don't they become expensive paper wieghts. if you haven't already try taking it to a transmission shop for a rebuild. I had CVT rebuilt for $2,700
Yes CVT built by Toyota reliable BUT it is still not reliable than regular transmission. HOWEVER, the hybrid system has eCVT and has very good reliable rating!
2016 Corolla with a cvt made it to 325K miles before it finally took a dump… this was before the launch gear was introduced in the 2018 model Corollas … a neighbor who drives for Uber as a side hustle got that amount of miles out of it… and a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 crapped out at 279k miles… they are not durable as standard,but cvts have come a long way… proper maintenance was done to these vehicles..
The part I dont like about it, on the freeway when I let my foot off the gas to slow down a bit it just keeps going doesn't really slow down much at all
Actually, CVT engages the lock up clutch most of time, engine brake is applied more than the conventional automatic transmission. Especially, with Corolla CVT, I can feel the high level of the engine brake during low speed (10-15mph). I can even feel the lock up clutch disengage timing. Once the lock up clutch is disengaged, car is moving more lightly. It feels more like a manual transmission. During the highway speed it shows the engine brake effect more than the conventional automatic transmission.
@@gillmccuddy And then, try to use Toyota Corolla 12th generation. It mostly depends on your driving style. If you are flooring all the time, CVT is not your option.
If I was going to get a CVT, it would be Toyota. eCVT is proven, but it's not exactly the same thing. Nissan broke everyone's brain about this topic because of horrible manufacturing.
Cheap to build. Costly to repair. Works good for car maker. Not good for buyer. Dont like the way they drive. They will keep making them if u buy them. One was enough for me.
eCVT hybrids are the way to go, no more belts and pulleys and doesn't even feel like a CVT anymore thanks to the hybrid system, very responsive.
23 Corolla se. Great gas mileage but the transmission specifically jerks. Really concerning.
Thanks Adam for the explanation of CVT transmissions. I learned a lot. And, as always, thanks Jeff!
I got a 21 Corolla & love it. I have 76k miles.
Regular fluid exchanges are the key to long life. And a little mechanical sympathy goes a long way too!
Is the CVT on 2025 Camry good?
The new Camry doesn't actually have a CVT, it's just a quirk with the naming scheme. It has an engine and a control motor, and both are connected to a planetary gear system which provides power to the wheels. By spinning the control motor at different speeds, the output from the engine is changed as if it were switching gears. It's an incredibly elegant system which is far less prone to failure than traditional CVTs, cuz all of the complicated moving parts are replaced by a single planetary gear that just spins all day and never shifts or adjusts.
Thanks for the update. I heard the CVT for the Toyota Prius is robust
K120 CVT is a piece of crap transmission.
My Rav4 equipped with 2.0L Dynamic Force engine mated with DCVT. Whenever changing from launch gear to cvt mode, makes a noticeable jerk. Toyota service guy said this is normal. This is UNACCEPTABLE
That is normal the tech id correct they did this on purpose because too many people complained about not being able to feel shifts in the CVT. Working as intended next?
I’ve had that in rentals. I got used to it. Maybe you can too?
Brand new 2024 Corolla LE with only 3000 miles on it and the transmission is starting to jerk a lot after change from the launch gear to the CVT in acceleration from 20mph to 40mph looks like a misfire. Is my first Toyota and kinda disappointed with the purchase.
Here with a 22 corolla with a cvt automatic transmission, last week transmission went out with 43,xxx miles . Transmission was replaced under warranty
No CVT transmission is reliable from any auto brand even Toyota folks.........
"Fluid exchange." What happened to "fluid change?"
Wait. Toyota claims that their product is reliable. How shocking. Maybe it is. But if that's so, I want to hear it from someone who isn't trying to sell me a Toyota.
I’ve had over 25 vehicles in my life, four of which were Corollas (still currently have two) and they’re hands down the best vehicles I’ve had. My newest is a 2019 with the CVT but it’s pretty early to vouche for it yet. I was very hesitant in buying my wife a CVT, but people seem to have a lot of good to say about them. Kinda neat to accelerate but watching the RPMs remain the same. So far, it feels solid
I hate to break it to your master diagnostic tech the Toyota CVT does have a filter/screen in it since he said it did not have one. Whether it should be changed every service would be up to the individual, but if it were me it would be changed every service interval:P
No thanks
Cvt garbage wish i never bought one trash
I heard they are good until they hit just over 100,000 miles now don't know if they are talking about Toyotas.
K114 Aisin trans are junk. No launch gear, went out on my 2018 CH-R at 58000. Toyota won't cover it under 6yr/60000 powertrain warranty, 1 year out of warranty. I now have an expensive paper weight in my garage. $9k for replacement, what a shame.
i'm sorry but ur 1 year outside of your warranty!! it's unreasonable for them to honor it way outside of that warranty period. Come one. Also, CVT trannies are sensative to fluid changes. if you were late or did not change your transmission fluid at all what do you expect? CVT transmissions burn out easy due to old fluid. Also if you are a heavy food on the gas pedel that kills CVT transmissions as well.
CVT transmissions are durable only as long as you maintain them. you don't they become expensive paper wieghts. if you haven't already try taking it to a transmission shop for a rebuild. I had CVT rebuilt for $2,700
My family has had 2 cars with a CVT, one went out after 5 years and the other only lasted 3.
Won't buy another one
Were they Toyotas though?
What brand were they?
@@felipesuarezweb Nissan and Subaru
@@918Mitchell thanks brother.
You can’t re build a cvt
You have to pay out another 7K to replace it
Yes CVT built by Toyota reliable BUT it is still not reliable than regular transmission. HOWEVER, the hybrid system has eCVT and has very good reliable rating!
Hybrid Ecvt uses a planetary gear set. Bulletproof in comparison. 👍
Good luck lasting over 250,000 to 300,000 miles.
2016 Corolla with a cvt made it to 325K miles before it finally took a dump… this was before the launch gear was introduced in the 2018 model Corollas … a neighbor who drives for Uber as a side hustle got that amount of miles out of it… and a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 crapped out at 279k miles… they are not durable as standard,but cvts have come a long way… proper maintenance was done to these vehicles..
@@donovanfahrbach2493 You still can’t rebuild them though
@@waterloo123100 you can’t rebuild most modern automatics today… only the older ones.. modern automatics are also throw aways..
I hate cvt had it in a 2008 Altima 3.5 and boy did it suck and muted the 270 horsepower it was terrible
yes CVT suck, they can't handle high amounts of torque, put too much torque on them they blow
Is the same for Toyota Veloz?
Does the hybrid CVC also need fluid exchange at 30/60 thousand miles?
No, 60-90k miles.
@@hjer731 Thanks
8 speed transmission you change it until 80 to 100,000 MI
If there is a xse hybrid 2023 for 33k with 27k miles should i just go and pay maybe 5k more for a new 2024 same model?
I wouldn't get one.
The part I dont like about it, on the freeway when I let my foot off the gas to slow down a bit it just keeps going doesn't really slow down much at all
Actually, CVT engages the lock up clutch most of time, engine brake is applied more than the conventional automatic transmission.
Especially, with Corolla CVT, I can feel the high level of the engine brake during low speed (10-15mph).
I can even feel the lock up clutch disengage timing.
Once the lock up clutch is disengaged, car is moving more lightly.
It feels more like a manual transmission.
During the highway speed it shows the engine brake effect more than the conventional automatic transmission.
@@swlightn are all the vehicles I've driven I strongly disagree.
@@gillmccuddy And then, try to use Toyota Corolla 12th generation.
It mostly depends on your driving style.
If you are flooring all the time, CVT is not your option.
Thank you.
Its basically a weird feeling transmission that you will grow to hate. Stick shifts don't go wrong.