Nissan Almera 1.5 Manual Gearbox Problems
Another common failing gearbox is fitted to the Nissan Almera 1.5l Petrol. It’s a 5-Speed manual gearbox and we’ve seen these coming in with many faults including input shaft bearings shot and crown wheel damage. When the Nissan Almera gearbox fails, we rebuild it using uprated parts (where possible) to strengthen the box.
Common Nissan Almera Gearbox Faults
- Gears Crunching
- Stuck In Gear
- Not Going Into Gear
- Jumping Out of Gear
- Noisy Gearbox (Whining / Grinding)
- Gear Problems When Hot
- Gear Problems When Cold
Most garages and dealerships will advise on replacing the gearbox. If you manage to find a new replacement gearbox, it will be very expensive and with a limited 12 month warranty. A quick search will find you many second-hand (used) gearboxes available from breakers / scrap yards and will come with a limited 30-90 day warranty. These gearboxes are so weak and such common failures, don’t be surprised if after fitting a second-hand gearbox you find yourself back in the same situation not too far down the line. All Nissan Almera 1.5 gearboxes are failing – you run a higher risk buying from a high mileage or front accident damaged car.
Our Nissan Almera Gearbox Repairs
We offer a gearbox rebuild service where we fully strip & rebuild the unit with new components. We use genuine OEM components when rebuilding gearboxes and uprate components where possible to ensure each and every rebuilt gearbox meets & exceeds OE specifications. All of our reconditioned gearboxes come with a 2 Year unlimited mileage warranty and we offer free fittings at our Gearbox service centre.
If you have a Nissan Almera with a manual gearbox fault, call us on 0203 815 9441.

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I have a 53 almera with 45,000 on the clock. It has started making a loud whining noise when being driven & it is hard to select reverse gear & sometimes 1st. It has only just started doing this. Any idea as to what the problem could be &any ideas on the cost? Thankyou.
Hi Sophie
Thanks for the enquiry,
We have sent you an email with pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I have a Nissan almera 2004 sve 1.5 which keeps jumping out of 5th gear, if I remove gearbox how much will this cost to repair
Hi Michael
Thanks for the enquiry,
I’ve sent over an email with pricing and information on the cost to rebuild and repair the box if you remove it yourself and send it over.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi I can not get into any gears on my almera do I need a new gear box and can you tell me how much please
Hi Mark
Thanks for the enquiry,
Try the gears with the engine off, might be a clutch failure or even just the linkage. I have sent you an email with information and pricing for the repair of your gearbox if that is the failure.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Looking at your website I shouldn’t be surprised my daughter’s 03 1.5 petrol Almera has a whining noise from the gear box!
Any advice, thoughts and of course price?
Regards
Simon
Hi Simon
Thanks for the enquiry,
It’s a common enough fault to suspect the gearbox is the fault but there are other things you can check i.e. wheel bearings + driveshafts etc. I have however sent you an email with full pricing and information to rebuild the gearbox and fitting if required.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I have an Almera 03, 1.5 with 94k and it started making a grinding noise that sems to be increasingly worse. When driving and clutch is pressed, noise ceases. Where could I get it repaired in North Lancs and how much? Cheers
Hi Cris
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi there
I have an 02 plate Almera 1.5 petrol and I think the gearbox has just about had it as it crunches and is hard to get into gear. Could you let me know a price please.
Many thanks
Paul
Hi Paul
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
The gearbox on my almera 1.5 petrol whining alot, it stops when i press the clutch, sounds like the common problem.
It has no problem getting in and out of gear though.
How much for a repair?
Thanks.
Hi Kevin
Thanks for the enquiry,
Could just be a release bearing but we’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information for the gearbox rebuild.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hello. My almera gearbox is whining/rumbling. This gearbox is a replacement I had fitted 6 yrs ago! Its an 02 manual 1.5. Car has done 84000, the gearbox has done about 35000. How much to repair please? Thank you
Hello Keith,
Thank you for your enquiry,
We have sent you over an email with full pricing and further information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi could you tell me price of gear box rebuild as mine Has completely broke
Hi Naomi
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with pricing and information including our fitting service if required.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hello I have a 1.5 2004 107,000 on the clock and when engaging the car in first gear and changing into second, (we live on a steep hill so car requires a bit of acceleration), car makes a wooing, humming noise, clutch engages, the other gears seem to sound fine. How much to repair? And info appreciated, thank you.
Hello Jack,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have sent over an email now with pricing and further information regarding the gearbox repair.
Kind Regards,
Jason
Sinspeed
Hi
I have a 05 almera se 1.5 the gearbox is on its way out and I would like a quote on how much it would cost for repair and also how long this would take.
Thank you