Nissan Rogue Transmission / powertrain problems
140 of the 2,991 complaints about the Nissan Rogue (4.7%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (35, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 47 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 25 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “cvt”, “warning”, “units brand” and “operations las”. 16 of these reports (11.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 47 · Previous 12 months: 25
Common terms in reports
- transmission65
- cvt24
- warning57
- units brand4
- operations las4
- managing fleet4
What owners report
The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brakes failed to operate while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into a…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal and shifting into park(P), the vehicle accelerated independently.
Whilst driving my 2023 Rogue the AWD light came on with a warning MALFUNCTION see owner’s manual and the check engine light came on. The start/stop/ idle feature turned off at the same time..
The vehicle DTC was 11A9, they said everything was checked and “fine”. The crash collision/malfunction light came on second day of owning brand new vehicle. 2sensors are bad and need replacement. Vehicle has 437 on it.
My 2023 Nissan Rogue SL FWD began exhibiting a jerking/kicking sensation from the transmission starting in approximately June 2026.
I brought my car to my mechanic for a routine oil change and the drain plug on the oil pain failed. It is made with plastic and melted due to exposure to high engine heat rendering it useless and requiring the oil pan and drain to be replaced.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Nissan Rogue
Related reading
- Transmission problems explained: shudder, harsh shifts, CVTs and what to test on a driveHow the main automatic transmission types fail, why some designs generate far more owner complaints than others, and a practical test-drive checklist built from what owners report.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Nissan Rogue?
140 of the 2,991 complaints about the Nissan Rogue (4.7%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Rogue model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (35, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Nissan Rogue Transmission / powertrain problems?
No recall campaign addresses Transmission / powertrain for the tracked model years.