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Jatco JF011E / CVT2 (CVT with torque converter) gearbox: faults and reliability

Jatco JF011E / CVT2 (RE0F10A; Xtronic de Nissan, X-Tronic de Renault, INVECS-III de Mitsubishi) version

With caution

Workshops and the technical press describe repeated weak points (pump and valves, bearings, belt), and Renault and Nissan only ask for the oil to be checked during the warranty. Check the gearbox history and do a long test drive before buying.[1][2][3]

Years
since 2002
Power
No data
Faults that affect it
5
3 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
13
in our database

21 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Jatco’s first CVT with the forward and reverse clutch in front of the pulleys and a lock-up torque converter; it was introduced in 2002. The JF015E (CVT7) gradually replaced it in compact cars, while the Alliance’s mid-size SUVs moved later to the JF016E/JF017E, which has its own file on MotorFiable.[2][4]

Engine codes of this version: JF011E, RE0F10A, CVT2.

Faults of the JF011E gearbox

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionPressure loss from pump and valve wearWith use, the valve that regulates oil pressure in the pump wears; pressure falls and the gearbox slips, judders or is slow to engage D and R. Workshops and the technical press identify it as the main cause of faults in this type of CVT.
  2. 2High severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionHum from worn CVT bearingsA characteristic hum that changes with speed usually points to worn bearings on the gearbox shafts; zr.ru cites it as the most common fault of the JF011E, and GEARS Magazine warns that a broken bearing can lock the pulleys.
  3. 3High severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionWear of the metal belt and pulleysAuto.ru places the main weak point of the JF011E in the metal belt: it stretches at around 100,000 km and rarely passes 150,000 km; zr.ru adds that the sideways wear of the belt damages the pulleys. GEARS Magazine, by contrast, says many belts can be reused.Appears at around 100,000 km
  4. 4Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionNissan 2013 campaign for possible belt slip (Qashqai and X-Trail)In November 2013 Nissan launched a service campaign for the Qashqai (2006-2012) and X-Trail (2006-2011) with CVT: under high load and on a slippery or poor surface the belt could slip for an instant and, if it repeated, wear. The fix was to reprogramme the gearbox control unit.
  5. 5Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTransmissionCVT overheating and gearbox oil coolerIf the gearbox’s auxiliary radiator clogs with dirt, or the Qashqai I’s oil cooler starts to leak, the CVT overheats: zr.ru describes a warning on the dashboard and a switch to limp mode, and a German guide warns that the leak can end in gearbox failure.

Cars fitted with the JF011E gearbox

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

Jeep

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Peugeot

Renault

Frequently asked questions

Is the JF011E gearbox reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Workshops and the technical press describe repeated weak points (pump and valves, bearings, belt), and Renault and Nissan only ask for the oil to be checked during the warranty. Check the gearbox history and do a long test drive before buying.[1][2][3]

What faults does the JF011E gearbox have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: pressure loss from pump and valve wear (high severity), hum from worn CVT bearings (high severity), wear of the metal belt and pulleys (high severity), nissan 2013 campaign for possible belt slip (Qashqai and X-Trail) (medium severity) and CVT overheating and gearbox oil cooler (medium severity).

Which cars use the JF011E gearbox?

Nissan Qashqai I (2007–2013), Nissan X-Trail II (2007–2013), Nissan Sentra B16 (2007–2012), Mitsubishi Outlander II (2007–2012), Mitsubishi Lancer (2007–2017), Peugeot 4007 (2007–2010), Citroën C-Crosser (2007–2012), Jeep Compass MK (2007–2010), Renault Koleos I (2008–2016) and Renault Mégane III (2009–2016), among 3 others.[1][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

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Sources

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  1. Пояс долговечности: чем болеют вариаторы Jatco и как их лечитьЗа рулем (zr.ru) · Motoring press · published 2 November 2015 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  2. The JF011E to the JF015EFenderBender · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026
  3. The Jatco CVT: obstacles to the overhaul, with insight from Robert BatemanGEARS Magazine · Motoring press · published 2021 · consulted 2 November 2026
  4. Jatco (historia y lanzamientos de CVT)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  5. Nissan QashqaiWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  6. Nissan Qashqai I: typische Probleme und KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Technical documentation · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  7. Nissan X-TrailWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  8. Nissan Sentra (sexta generación, B16)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  9. JATCO CVT Nissan problems and fixesBlog de diagnóstico de cajas · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  10. Mitsubishi OutlanderWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  11. Пять вариаторов, которые подкинут проблему владельцуAuto.ru · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  12. Mitsubishi Lancer (octava generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Peugeot 4007Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  14. Citroën C-CrosserWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  15. Jeep Compass (primera generación: motores y cajas)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish
  16. Jeep CompassWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  17. Современные вариаторы: приговор обжалованию не подлежит?Drom.ru · Motoring press · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  18. Renault Mégane IIIWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  19. Renault FluenceWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  20. Jeep PatriotWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  21. Jeep PatriotWikipedia (español) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish