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.

Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
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I got a Nissan almera1.5 did not have 1and 2 gear only 3 4 5 now its stuck in2nd what do u think is wrong with it thanks
Hi Mike
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent you an email now with pricing and further information, and if you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to respond to the email.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
i have 04 plate Nissan almera 1.5 which has covered126k.Have got Whirring/whining noise on acceleration(more noticeable in 1st&2nd gears) but tends to get louder when held at speed especially in 5th gear at approx 50/60mph and got a grinding noise on deceleration at any speed and and in any gear but both noises cease when either the clutch pedal is depressed or left to freewheel.i have no trouble selecting any of the gears but 1st gear can sometimes be difficult to select suspect internal gearbox fault.
Hi Stuart,
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent you an email now with pricing and further information, and if you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to respond to the email.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I got nissan almera 1.5 2006 plate. All gear works fine apart from 5th gear. It makes big noise and it does not work. Is that falty gear box problem. Thanks for your help
Hi Dpak
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
I have a Nissan almera 1.5 2005, and the gear shaft is extremely loose and am sure oil is leaking from the gearbox wat should i do ?
Hi Lee
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
My Nissan almera 2006 1.6 not taking gears
Please advise what is the problem and solutions
Hi Zandisile
Thanks for your query, we have sent you an email in regards to your gears.
Kind regards
Sophie
SINSPEED
Hi, I’ve got a 2002 nissan Almera which has a noisy gearbox. It makes a grinding noise while driving along, and the noise disappears when the clutch is depressed or when freewheeling. Also, it sometimes refuses to go into gear
Hi
Thanks for getting in touch,
We have sent you an email with more information in regards to your enquiry.
Kind Regards
Sophie
SINSPEED
Good day Sir, within the space of three month i have change gearbox three time for my nissan almera.
the problem will always start in gear one not freely select and now my vehicle is packed down what do i do now?
again i really what to know what is the real problem that is killing the gearbox?
Hi Dan
Thanks for getting in touch,
We have sent you an email with more information in regards to your query.
Kind Regards
Sophie
SINSPEED
i have a 2005 Nissan almera and i cant get it to get into reverse gear. It Is grinding as im trying to get it into reverse.
Hello David
Thank you for your enquiry,
We have sent you an email with more details.
Kind Regards
Sophie
SINSPEED