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2018 Nissan Rogue Transmission Problems

31 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

31
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (31)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

Check engine light popped on prior to the vehicle stalling and having issues going into gears. Stalls and rolls back, potentially causing an accident, but did not. Pulled to a mechanic who stated that the transmission was failing at 170,000.

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NHTSA #: 11577859
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

Piston rod broke and fell through oil pan causing damage. Ultimately resulting on car shutting down on freeway and having to be towed in the early hours of the morning. This could’ve resulted in major accident putting myself and others lives in danger.

NHTSA #: 11565670
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The vehicle feels like it is bucking or shimmies when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle lags when it accelerates on roads and highways from the time I step on the gas and lasts a few seconds. The vehicle sometimes feels like it's grinding when driving.

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NHTSA #: 11549408
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

I was driving on the highway in fairly heavy traffic, going with the flow of traffic at approx. 65 miles per hour. I was in the passing lane when I felt the vehicle lose power (I initially thought it was a strong headwind as we were experiencing the tail-end of a hurricane here in the northeast).

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NHTSA #: 11431094
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

Vehicle transmission stutters and struggles to shift in higher gears. Occasionally knocks. The transfer case was faulty 3 months ago and broke/fell apart while I was driving down the highway.

NHTSA #: 11384897
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Jun 2020

Dealer found no evidence of malfunctioning of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11329041
criticalPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

When I stop the car in front of a red traffic light signal or get stuck in traffic and the lever in position "d" my back feels vibration. I see the passenger seat swinging. I put my hand on the headrest and feel the vibration.

NHTSA #: 11233881
criticalPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

When I stop the car in front of a red traffic light signal or get stuck in traffic and the lever in position "d" my back feels vibration. I see the passenger seat swinging. I put my hand on the headrest and feel the vibration.

NHTSA #: 11231029
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan rogue. While driving 35 MPH, the collision warning sensor activated and an abnormal popping sound was heard from the transmission. Additionally, there was a grinding, metal-on-metal sound coming from the transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11193989
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact leased a 2018 nissan rogue. The contact stated that the gear independently shifted from park into any other gear without warning. While reversing, the key was in the ignition and the vehicle rolled backward before the contact shifted the gear.

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NHTSA #: 11120674
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The CVT transmission in my 2018 Nissan Rogue failed catastrophically at 92,000 miles, far below industry standards for drivetrain reliability. This failure, tied to known defects and past class-action litigation, caused severe safety risks and financial hardship.

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NHTSA #: 11667075
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

After driving home from an appointment tonight 9/14/2024, my Nissan Rogue 2018 began shuttering, stalling and jerking. I was only 3 miles from home, and it happened all the way home, with times I didn't think the vehicle was going to restart. I was in saturday afternoon traffic and cars where swerving around me avoiding my car, and trying to not hit me.

NHTSA #: 11614640
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change; several hours after the service, the vehicle stalled while driving 35 MPH without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred soon after restarting the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11589070
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side rear tire deflated. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire.

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NHTSA #: 11569448
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 70-80 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11363332
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2019

Twice while driving at 35 MPH the car attempted to shift gears but instead stalled in between gears, causing the car to slow down almost to a stop. Gas pedal would not work. Had to pull over to keep from being hit by traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11205940
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumping while accelerating.

NHTSA #: 11665239
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) started to Jerk on Friday October 27, 2023. Vehicle 2018 Nissan Rogue SV only has 55,871 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11552491
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11514784
mediumPOWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

While slowing down or turning, vehicle is making wearied broken popping noise from rear wheels or axle. I have requested the nissan dealer to diagnose the issue, but they were unable to identify this issue since 3 weeks and then they called nissan engineer for help but still they are also unable to identify the issue so nissan engineer created engineering review request for this issue.

NHTSA #: 11340544
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Transmission constantly jerks. It is constantly feeling like it is fighting itself going down the road. Mechanics have test driven it and can't feel it sometimes or can't diagnose the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11299173
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

Transmission

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NHTSA #: 11679151
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

Vehicle May not Accelerate Several drivers have reported that their vehicle will stop accelerating in traffic. It may shift into neutral, or it may appear to be in gear while the RPMs climb but there is no forward motion.

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NHTSA #: 11557670
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

So the CVT transmission on my 2018 Nissan Rouge has begun to fail. I ask my personal mechanic and took it to Star Nissan in Illinois and both said that the transmission is wearing out quicker than normal, they suggested I see if it had been recalled, and to my surprise, it hasn't and they are guessing that the transmission was worn out before I bought it.

NHTSA #: 11539940
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

Transmission jerks continually when accelerating from a stopped position until 20+ MPH is reached.

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NHTSA #: 11532881
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

Transmission system failure

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NHTSA #: 11472198
lowPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

The vehivle itself locked up and stopped while driving in the middle of traffic.

NHTSA #: 11454335
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2019

Car tends to shut off. This is the 3rd time with no resolution other than, 'perform another diagnostic and get a rental.' I was parked. Was ready to leave at/or about an hour later; wouldn't start.

NHTSA #: 11291080
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Transmission went out at 46,000 miles while at a stop light

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NHTSA #: 11233128
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

Sound from CVT or engine compartment when vehicle is decreasing in speed with brake depressed at about 5 miles per hour. Occurs only when vehicle speed is slowing down similar to downshift when deceleration to a stop.

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NHTSA #: 11220535
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Rpms rising and falling without driver input, without any reason. This is a major hazard! Car fails to respond to gas pedal, causing serious hazardous issues entering traffic.

NHTSA #: 11161838

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