JATCO Xtronic CVT, torque-converter auto & manual for the Qashqai, X-Trail, Juke, Micra, Sentra, Navara, Patrol and NP200. Remember: the Qashqai/X-Trail "automatic" is a CVT, not a torque-converter box. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
CVT (Xtronic) · Auto · Manual · Illustrative
JATCO Xtronic CVT (RE0F10A / RE0F11A) on the Qashqai, X-Trail and Micra; RE5R05A torque-converter auto on the Navara and Patrol; RS5F / RS6F manuals. Suppliers cover the full Nissan range.
CVT or torque-converter changes the box entirely. Tell us your model, year and engine and we connect you with suppliers who match the exact unit — including the SA-only NP200.
Compare used OEM, reconditioned and new options — and ask, on a CVT, whether the valve body and adaptation reset are included, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
Nissan Gearboxes
Indicative SA pricing by transmission code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Automatic Popular Code: RE0F10A / JF011E · CVT automatic
Automatic Popular Code: RE0F11A / JF015E · CVT automatic
Automatic Code: RE5R05A · 5-speed automatic
Manual Code: RS5F (5-spd) / RS6F94R (Qashqai/X-Trail 6-spd) / FS6R31A (Navara 6-spd) · 5 / 6-speed manual
Manual Code: JH3 / JR5 · 5-speed manual
Automatic Code: RE4R03A · 4-speed automatic
Product images are illustrative only — the exact gearbox varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by model and transmission. Actual quotes depend on kilometres, condition, and used vs reconditioned — and on a CVT, whether the valve body is included.
| Model / Gearbox | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Qashqai / X-Trail / Juke 2.0 — JATCO Xtronic CVT (RE0F10A) | R1,800 – R34,500 |
| Micra / Note / Sentra — JATCO Xtronic CVT (RE0F11A) | R1,800 – R34,500 |
| Navara / Patrol — RE5R05A 5-speed auto | R3,750 – R45,000 |
| Tiida / X-Trail / Navara — RS5F / RS6F manual | R1,450 – R17,250 |
| NP200 — Renault JH3 / JR5 manual | R1,450 – R9,500 |
| Older Patrol / Pathfinder — RE4R03A 4-speed auto | R3,750 – R13,150 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Nissan gearbox comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Stripped, rebuilt and tested — worn parts and seals replaced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Nissan's "automatic" is usually a JATCO CVT — a belt/chain box — not a torque-converter auto. The bakkies run a true torque-converter auto, and there are manuals across the range. Find your family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact box.
Belt/chain box — heat-sensitive, the "automatic" most SA owners have
The 2.0 belt-and-pulley CVT — the "automatic Qashqai / X-Trail / Juke" and Nissan's most failure-prone box (judder, whine, power loss).
The smaller Xtronic CVT (RE0F11A/JF015E, and the later RE0F10E / JF016-017E chain CVT) on the Micra, Note and Sentra — same belt/chain design, same faults. The Almera (B17) auto is a 4-speed TC box, not this CVT.
Conventional autos on the bakkies, plus manual transaxles
A true torque-converter automatic — the RE5R05A 5-speed (and older RE4R03A 4-speed) on the Navara, Patrol and Pathfinder. No-reverse and valve-body faults are the classics.
The RS5F / RS6F94R manual transaxles across the smaller cars and Qashqai/X-Trail, plus the Navara FS6R31A 6-speed. The NP200 is different — an SA-only Renault JR5 / JH3 manual (no factory automatic).
Nissan's Jatco CVT is a belt/chain box (not a torque-converter or DCT) and is heat-sensitive; the bakkies use a torque-converter auto — very different units, confirm by VIN.
Still not sure? and suppliers will confirm the exact box for you.
On the Xtronic CVT especially, most of these point to overheating or a tired valve body rather than a dead box — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A Nissan CVT lives or dies on fluid condition and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
The single most important thing with a Nissan gearbox is knowing whether you have a CVT or a torque-converter automatic — because they share no parts and won't interchange. In South Africa the "automatic" Qashqai, X-Trail, Juke, Micra and Sentra all use a JATCO Xtronic CVT (a belt-and-pulley box, codes RE0F10A and RE0F11A), while only the Navara, Patrol and Pathfinder use a true torque-converter auto (the RE5R05A 5-speed or older RE4R03A). If you're weighing up an engine at the same time, it's worth comparing a used Nissan engine so you can plan the whole job — see the related-parts links below.
The JATCO Xtronic CVT is by far the most failure-prone Nissan transmission. The belt-and-pulley design is heat-sensitive and overheats under load, so the classic symptoms are shudder, jerking, whining and sudden power loss — often between 80,000 and 140,000 km, and especially on the X-Trail T32 built 2014–2016. That is exactly why there is such strong demand for replacement CVTs, and why matching the correct unit to your model and year is critical. When you get a CVT quote, ask whether the valve body and the software adaptation reset are included.
CVT shudder and power loss are sometimes a valve-body or overheating issue rather than a dead box, and a Navara "no reverse" is often a valve-body fault — so it's worth having the problem properly diagnosed before committing to a full transmission. If the car is older and you're weighing up the spend, it's also worth checking what it's worth for scrap first. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Nissan gearbox suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
A used Nissan manual starts around R1,450, and the NP200 manual runs roughly R1,450 – R9,500. The JATCO Xtronic CVT on the Qashqai, X-Trail, Juke, Micra and Sentra ranges from about R1,800 for a cheap used unit up to around R34,500 reconditioned. The Navara / Patrol torque-converter auto (RE5R05A) runs from about R3,750 used to roughly R45,000 reconditioned. Prices depend heavily on used vs reconditioned, kilometres and condition. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
On a Qashqai, X-Trail or Juke 2.0 the "automatic" is a JATCO Xtronic CVT — a continuously variable belt-and-pulley box — not a conventional torque-converter automatic. Only the Navara, Patrol and Pathfinder use a true torque-converter auto (the RE5R05A 5-speed or older RE4R03A). They share no parts and are not interchangeable, so when you request a quote tell us the exact model, year and engine and suppliers will match the correct unit.
The Juke 2.0 automatic is a JATCO Xtronic CVT (RE0F10A) — the same belt-and-pulley CVT family as the Qashqai and X-Trail, not a torque-converter automatic. It is a known failure unit (judder, whine, sudden power loss), so replacement demand is high: used CVTs start low and a reconditioned unit runs higher depending on condition. Other Juke variants can differ, so confirm by VIN, then request a quote and verified suppliers will match the correct Juke CVT to your year and engine.
The JATCO Xtronic CVT is the most failure-prone Nissan box. The belt-and-pulley design is sensitive to heat and overheats under load or towing, and the classic symptoms are shudder, jerking, whining and sudden power loss — often between 80,000 and 140,000 km, and especially on the X-Trail T32 (2014–2016). That is exactly why there is strong replacement demand, and why matching the correct CVT unit to your model and year matters.
The NP200 is a South-African-built half-tonne bakkie based on the Renault Logan, so it uses a Renault JH3 / JR5 5-speed manual rather than a Nissan-family gearbox — and it is manual only, with no factory automatic. Because the parts overlap with the Renault Sandero and Logan, tell suppliers specifically that it is an NP200 so they source the correct Renault-derived unit.
Three things decide it: your model and year, whether it is manual, CVT or a torque-converter automatic, and the engine. For example a Qashqai automatic uses a JATCO Xtronic CVT while a Navara automatic uses an RE5R05A torque-converter box — totally different units. Give your VIN and engine code when you request a quote and suppliers will confirm the exact gearbox before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket boxes usually 6–12 months. On the Xtronic CVT it is worth asking whether the valve body and any software/adaptation reset are covered. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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