2012 Nissan Rogue Power Train Problems
- 99
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- transmission failed · 11 records
- side road · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
- lost power · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
2012 nissan rogue has approximately 113,000 miles and transmission is completely broken. Confirmed the need for a new transmission by aamco.
ODI 11301162
Power Train
After having the car for a few months in jan 2018 the engine light came on and the dealer said the car needed a new transmission. On dec 6th, 2018 i paid $3667.16 for a new transmission. It was not covered under a warranty due to the miles i drive. Now in nov of 2019. When at traffic i step on the gas and the car will not go. Its a matter of time before i get rear-ended at a light. Asf 11/29/19 this has happened at…
ODI 11282941
Power Train
I have been driving my car to work and school, but it will not accelerate when i need to. It will accelerate 3 or 4 seconds after pushing the gas. Sometimes it will not accelerate even after pushing the gas for 10 seconds.
ODI 11253902
Power Train
Cvt; bought used; had a transmission which had overheated in excess of 50 times per the dealer. Transmission fluid exchange performed after vehicle purchase and burned up within two weeks. Cvt was diagnosed and was replaced at a cost of 5698 dollars. Nissan failed to place an oil cooler on the 2012 nissan transmissions which has lead to these transmissions experiencing failure due to overheating. Nissan refuses to…
ODI 11256403
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In november 2017, while driving in one of the passing lanes on qew driving from buffalo, ny to toronto, canada, at appx 70 mph, the car started losing power and speed. The rpm started revving alot but the car speed decreased rapidly. The cars behind me almost rear ended me at this speed. I was on a 4 lane thruway and it was difficult to pull to the right side of the road to the shoulder because all of the cars were…
ODI 11298121
Power Train
I have had nothing but issues lately with my transmission and now,it's sitting in a parking lot with me having to leave it there as it lost its power to even move!! I had service completed & have always kept this vehicle up and even had the transmission fluid checked this time and now that it's not drivable,i did a little research on car complaints.com and edwards.com and see so many complaints,it's sickening. This…
ODI 11235415
Power Train
My cars transmission is making a weird sound when i turn it in and while me driving it. I was driving on the highway at about 60 mph when suddenly the acceleration dropped down to 20-25 mph in traffic with other cars speeding toward me but when i try and accelerate, the rpm go up, but nothing happens. This is a serious safety issue, as my transmission failed in the middle of traffic, with no warning putting myself,…
ODI 11234342
Power Train
Continuously variable transmission)cvt failed for the second time since purchasing the vehicle brand new. I was driving on an interstate highway when my engine suddenly lost power. The engine rpms shot up but my car started slowing down. I took the car to a nearby nissan dealer to be inspected. The service person there said the cvt fluid was overheating causing the transmission to basically start slipping. He…
ODI 11222832
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan rogue. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to nissan of lawton [redacted], located at 201 w gore blvd, lawton, ok 73501) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
ODI 11252207
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The cvt transmission failed at 113,000 miles while we were driving on the freeway which resulted in us almost getting into multiple accidents. We had gotten the engine serviced every 3,000 miles for the past five years so the failure was not due to neglect.
ODI 11220194
Engine · Power Train
Labor day last year, we were driving down an old rural road, just got done passing a car and then our rogue sounded like it revving the engine, then next thing we know it died at 65 mph with only 102,000 miles on it. $1000 engine later we fixed it. Now, last week on my way to work, trying to get up to 60 mph on highway and it revs up to 4 grand and will not shift. We limp it home. Thought needed tranny fluid so we…
ODI 11218103
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My cars transmission is making a weird raining sound when i turn it in and drive it, i know there is a recall for nissan cars for the cvt transmission wondering if mine is covered.
ODI 11204127
Power Train
I was hearing a strange noise when i would take my foot off the excelerator i would hear any loud fluttering sound. Brought it into nissan service. I was told it was the front differential case. As a researched i found that this is a common problem in my vehicle that ended up as a dangerous problem. Although mine was caught before i had a serious accident they cost for a repair is over $3500. If this is a common…
ODI 11194974
Power Train
This happened backing onto a public street. The vehicle wouldn't move in a continuous movement forward or backward. The vehicle moved as though the transmission was slipping.
ODI 11197256
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan rogue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to rockland nissan (608 ny-303, blauvelt, ny 10913, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the continuously variable transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 11194202
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the interstate between 70-80mph my vehicle dropped to 60mph and would not accelerate past 60mph, then when pulling off an exit scared it wouldn't go past 20mph. This put my son and i's safety at serious risk with having no control over acceleration. I got to a mechanic which did a diagnostic and told me it was torque converter with transmission. The car only has 65k miles. This is insane to have…
ODI 11192571
Engine · Power Train
When running make a big raddling noise and gets loud when driving. So stopped driving it
ODI 11191059
Power Train
Nissan installed defective cvt transmissions in several vehicles between 2010-2016. My 2012 nissan rogue is included in that. I am now being told that i need a new transmission, and nissan is refusing to replace. It. My vehicle starts fine, but the transmission has failed. After looking online, i've found numerous other complaints of the same issue, and i feel there needs to be a further investigation, and recall on…
ODI 11186828
Power Train
I was driving on the highway at about 60 mph when suddenly the acceleration dropped down to 10-20 mph in traffic with other cars speeding toward me. I tried to accelerate but could not -- putting myself and fellow motorists in grave danger. I could barely make the car go 10 to 20 mph to make it to an off ramp to try to get to safety. My 2012 nissan rogue transmission failed. There is a repeated history of…
ODI 11155512
Power Train
Without prior warning, including absence of dashboard warning/trouble lights, the car with ~86k miles lost power while accelerating through a traffic light per "limp mode" response to transmission (cvt) failure.
ODI 11154061
Power Train
Transmission failed after only 88000 miles on a city street
ODI 11143531
Power Train
This car is notorious for cvt transmission problems. Nissan has already extended warranties for rogues prior to 2010, but of course mine is a newer 2012 model. On multiple occasions when attempting to accelerate, the car has basically shut off. Once, after getting off the ramp from [redacted], i attempted to accelerate up a slight hill and the car just would not go to the point where i had my foot floored and…
ODI 11141885
Power Train
In 2016 i purchased a 2012 nissan rogue from a dealership with 80,000 miles. After three years (107,000 miles)the transmission blew out. My wife was driving on to the ramp of i85 in ga, vehicle in motion, when the transmission failed. I contacted nissan to resolve this issue as they told me that unless it showed neglect on my behalf, they would they be willing to help. They explained to me to bring the rogue to he…
ODI 11150411
Power Train
The vehicle at 76k miles started to experience slipping while driving and the check engine light came on. The car additionally struggled to obtain speed when starting from idle, stopped at red lights, stop signs, etc. And would jolt forwarded. The car sent back a p0700 code for transmission issues with additional codes for shifting errors. After taking it to two mechanics and being 2 years outside of the models with…
ODI 11142343
Power Train
I own a 2012 nissan rogue. I purchased it used in 2015 with approximately 60,000 miles on it. In about april of 2018 i started experiencing the car not accelerating after driving on the expressway. I would be driving 65-75 mph and suddenly the car would slow down and not accelerate. This is in heavy traffic mind you. I would pull over and sit for about 15-20 minutes. After that time i would restart the car and the…
ODI 11142481