Hi guys im noticing a whining noise similiar to a low power steering noise when i accelerate. Its a faint whining noise not too loud. Im concerned that its the tranny. I have 96k miles. No engine lights come on. Can anybody tell me what should i check first with a mechanic? Is it even a serious problem to worry about or is it a common noise with these cars.

 

I have noticed at times when I get on it, it sounds like a supercharger. I know I don't have an SC, but it sure sounds close. The other night some guys in a scion were weaving in and out of traffic and I got on it to catch up to them and then blow there doors off getting on the highway, it sure sounds like an sc.

 

My cvt made this sound right before it failed. You have a 2009 so it's covered under the 10yr/120k mile warranty. Just take your car to the dealership and if it is the cvt you will get a new one for free! Good luck!

PS the extended cvt warranty is for the 2009 and 2010 models only.

 

According to page six, the power train is covered 60 months or 60k miles, which ever comes first. I'm only at 45k with a 2012, so it looks like I'm still covered.

https://owners.nissanusa.com/content...2012_N_WIB.pdf

 

I would get that checked out long before the warranty expiration so it can get documented the noise is there.

 

yup do not wait till the last minute

 

Was the fluid changed at 60K?

 

Wait so u guys are saying i should take it to a nissan dealership to get checked? I dont think my car is still under warranty im going to check that out. thanks for all the replys

 

Not sure if transmission fluid was changed at 60k but if it was when should i change it again?
Also i want to change the oil to synthetic can anybody tell me the best synthetic oil for this car

 

Yes, the cvt is still under warranty as its a 2009.

 

Yes that is what we are saying. If it is the transmission making the whining sound, well that is not good. If you have a 2009/10 then the CVT has an extended warranty to 10yr/120,000 miles.

 

The guys are correct. 2009 & 2010 have a 10 year 120k mile CVT warranty. Get it looked at.