Nissan Mechanic Repair & Maintenance
At 360 Automotive and Repair, we help Nissan owners across Kennewick, Richland, and West Richland keep their vehicles dependable with clear maintenance, diagnostics, and repair guidance. From routine service to CVT concerns, warning lights, AC problems, and drivability issues, we’ll help you understand what your Nissan needs and what can wait.
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3 locations across the Tri-Cities. Same-day diagnostics available.
(509) 572-2769
Oil Change & Filter
Nissan oil changes using the correct oil specification, with attention to mileage, service history, and engine performance over time.
CVT Transmission Service
Nissan CVT service using the correct fluid, with diagnostics for shuddering, whining, hesitation, delayed acceleration, or transmission warning lights.
Brake Inspection & Repair
Nissan brake repair for pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid concerns, and electronic parking brake systems that require the right service procedure.
Engine Diagnostics
Nissan engine diagnostics for check engine lights, misfires, rough running, EVAP faults, sensor issues, and drivability concerns.
Cooling System Repair
Nissan cooling system repair for overheating, coolant leaks, radiator issues, thermostat problems, water pump wear, and model-specific coolant concerns.
AC Repair & Recharge
Nissan AC repair for warm air, weak cooling, intermittent AC, refrigerant leaks, compressor issues, and systems that struggle in Tri-Cities summer heat.
Suspension & Steering
Nissan suspension and steering repair for clunks, uneven tire wear, loose handling, struts, tie rods, ball joints, and truck/SUV front-end wear.
Electrical Diagnosis
Nissan electrical diagnostics for no-start issues, batteries, alternators, warning lights, sensors, wiring faults, and transmission-related codes.
6200 W. Clearwater Ave.
Tue–Fri 7AM–6PM
3320 Kennedy Rd.
Tue–Fri 7AM–6PM
1621 Terminal Dr.
Tue–Fri 7AM–6PM
Common Issues with Nissan Vehicles
These are the repairs that actually come through our bays on Nissan vehicles.
High Frequency
Altima and Rogue — CVT Transmission Failure
Nissan's CVT is the most documented failure pattern in the lineup. CVT issues account for over 30% of powertrain complaints on Nissans from 2010–2020. Early symptoms include shuddering on acceleration, delayed throttle response, and a whining noise from the transmission. The 2013–2017 Altima and 2014–2016 Rogue were part of Nissan's own warranty extension. A CVT fluid change using Nissan-spec NS-3 fluid is the most important preventive step — once shudder starts, early diagnosis is the difference between a fluid service and a full replacement.
High Frequency
Nissan CVT — Valve Body Failure
The valve body manages hydraulic pressure inside the CVT. When it fails — which happens with notable frequency in Nissan's CVT design — symptoms include jerky or unpredictable shifts, delayed acceleration, and loss of power. A "check transmission" warning may also appear. Valve body failure requires transmission-specific diagnostics and is distinct from general CVT wear.
Common
Frontier and Pathfinder (2005–2010) — Radiator Coolant Contaminating Transmission Fluid
A known failure in the factory radiator on these models allows engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid. The result is milky fluid inside the transmission that destroys internal components quickly. If you own one of these vehicles and haven't had the radiator inspected, it's worth checking — the repair is much more manageable than replacing a transmission.
Common
Nissan Altima — EVAP System Faults and Check Engine Light
Check engine lights on Altimas frequently trace back to EVAP system faults — typically a failing purge valve or degraded fuel cap seal. These don't affect drivability immediately but will keep the check engine light on and can affect emissions testing. Proper diagnosis identifies the specific component rather than replacing parts by guesswork.
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