2018 Nissan Rogue transmission problems

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The vehicle was sold to me 3 months outside of the extended manufacturer's warranty in December of 2025 with known issues with the CVT transmission. Since owning the vehicle for less than one year, the transmission has begun to fail. The vehicle was taken to a different Nissan dealership (Poughkeepsie Nissan in Wappingers Falls, NY) where it has been confirmed that the transmission is failing and will not go into gear correctly. Service records for the vehicle were pulled from the dealership that sold it to me (Romeo Nissan in Kingston, NY) and the transmission had never been serviced or repaired. If the vehicle slips out of gear or will not go into gear correctly, this could cause a major accident including life threatening injuries and potentially death to myself or others in vehicles around me. When I reached out to Nissan consumer affairs, they only offered to cover 50% of the cost to repair or replace the transmission which is a cost of $3200 to myself which would cause a severe, undue hardship to my situation. This vehicle is not safe to be on the roadways, as it can fail at any time. There have not been any warning lights or messages to the transmission issue. The transmission can be felt slipping while driving. The CVT transmission is a known issue with Nissan engines, which is why they offered an extra, extended warranty on these vehicles, but Romeo Nissan let the vehicle sit on the lot until it was outside of the extended warranty before it was sold to me.

NHTSA complaint #11758871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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My 2018 Nissan Rogue CVT transmission has failed to accelerate on two separate occasions while driving. The vehicle would not respond when I pressed the gas pedal. The car was still running but would not accelerate. The issue resolved on its own both times. I currently have approximately 69,000 miles on the vehicle. I am concerned the transmission will fail completely.

NHTSA complaint #11746902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The differential failed and wouldn't drive. My mechanic replaced it Now there is a loud banging noise in the steering and it lurches.

NHTSA complaint #11743740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The brake pedal was depressed, but the engine revved, and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the continuously variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,590.

NHTSA complaint #11742890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Hello: I own a 2018 Nissan Rogue. While on the internet I found an NHTSA announcement that said there were problems with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The vehicle has 80,800 miles on it. The recall states that the warranty covers 7 years/ 84,000 miles. I looked on your website and found there’s no recall for that transmission. Is that correct? I have included the link below. Thank you. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11737495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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While driving, the CVT stalls. The vehicle becomes sluggish and slows to a crawl. During this time, the driver is forced to turn on the hazard lights, place the car in park and restart the engine. Once restarted, the car can be placed into drive mode. This can occur several times while driving. This problems occurs more frequently when traveling in traffic requiring speed changes.

NHTSA complaint #11737623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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around 170,000 miles the vehicle started to feel like it was jerking when you went to pull off. eventually when you put it into reverse and barely press the gas, the engine would rev loud and you can hear the transmission get loud and the car would start to jerk driving backwards. driving down the road after around 30 mins you can feel under the gear shifter and the center console will start to disperse heat to where my leg starts to get real hot. sometimes it jerks and hesitates to take off way more then often. i have got a friend that does mechanical work to look at and drive the vehicle and he says that yes it is a transmission issue.

NHTSA complaint #11728369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I took my Rogue into a mechanic shop for a juddering/grinding noise when turning at low speeds. Upon further investigation, the mechanic found a recall (NTB20-069) for the AWD. This recall is the exact issue I am currently having with my car and they are stating there is no open recall on my VIN. I am writing in to note that the issue applies to more cars than just the ones on the bulletin. They also repaired a recall for the automatic braking system 6 years ago. The system was replaced but only lasted 5 years because that is when they assumed the 100,000 mile warranty would be over and owners would need to pay to replace it.

NHTSA complaint #11721377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The Intake Manifold Control is not working correctly for an unknown reason. It causes a heavy idle and the car to struggle going up hills at times.

NHTSA complaint #11696017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was slightly uncontrollable while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: NTB10-029I. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

NHTSA complaint #11687665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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2018 Nissan Rogue with 110,000 miles transmission has failed and needs to be replaced. Stranded my granddaughter. Vehicle was inspected by a garage and they have confirmed that a new transmission is required. Cannot replace with a used one because there are none available since this has occurred in many vehicles apparently. No warning or signs of this prior to the transmission going out and unable to put into gear. The vehicle is available for inspection.

NHTSA complaint #11687670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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2018 Nissan Rogue AWD: CVT Transmission problem. Grinding at high RPM and Transmission fluid leaks.

NHTSA complaint #11680874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The vehicle has hesitated intermittently for some time. More recently, it becomes stuck in 1st gear, revving to over 4,000 RPM. The only temporary fix for both issues is to turn off the engine and restart. Service Visits: 1. 7/22/2025 – Tacoma Nissan – 77,663 miles - Reported intermittent sluggishness and hesitation when accelerating. - No codes found. - Requested CVT fluid check per TSB. Dealer refused unless I paid for a full fluid change. 2. 7/24/2025 – Korum Nissan – 77,731 miles - Paid for CVT fluid change since Tacoma Nissan refused to inspect without it. - Problem persisted. 3. 7/28/2025 – Korum Nissan – 77,960 miles - Reported hesitation and possible limp mode. - No codes found; no repairs made.I am filing this complaint regarding my 2018 Nissan Rogue S AWD with an ongoing CVT transmission problem. This model is known to be affected by documented transmission issues, and Nissan has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) — specifically NTB15-083b and NTB20-035a — covering situations exactly like mine, where the transmission exhibits hesitation, poor acceleration, or becomes stuck in low gear without storing any diagnostic trouble codes. Relevant TSB Guidance as It Applies to My Case: - NTB15-083b and NTB20-035a instruct that even when no DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) are present, service departments must follow Nissan’s CVT performance diagnostics. - This includes checking CVT fluid condition, inspecting for internal pressure loss, and assessing for mechanical wear that may require replacement. - These TSBs also address repeated hesitation, sluggish acceleration, or limp mode behavior that temporarily resolves when the ignition is cycled — exactly what my vehicle experiences. Despite three documented service visits in July 2025 confirming my complaints and matching these TSB descriptions, the dealerships did not follow the required TSB procedures or replace the transmission. With my factory warranty expiring on August 24, 2025, I am at immediate

NHTSA complaint #11680528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Transmission

NHTSA complaint #11679151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. Despite these issues being well-documented and covered in extended warranties for some vehicles, Nissan never informed me of any potential risk, leaving me unprepared. The failure caused a sudden loss of power, limiting the vehicle to 40mph, creating a dangerous situation, especially on highways where maintaining speed is critical. I had to drive the compromised vehicle to a Nissan dealership for diagnosis, putting myself & other motorists in danger. The issue was confirmed and reproduced during diagnostics, with an estimated repair cost of nearly $10,000. Before this, an independent mechanic had also diagnosed the problem, citing transmission failure with documented codes. However, Nissan refused to accept outside documentation, requiring diagnosis from their service center. No warning lights or dashboard messages appeared before the failure. Symptoms like difficulty accelerating and erratic RPM fluctuations began about a week prior but offered no formal alerts. Nissan’s refusal to provide assistance after the diagnosis cited the vehicle being out of warranty and my failure to use Nissan dealerships for regular service. This ignored challenges such as the rural location of their service centers and COVID-related limitations during my ownership. This failure highlights a broader safety & reliability issue with Nissan’s CVT transmissions, which the company has failed to address adequately through recalls or customer notifications. I urge the NHTSA to investigate these defective transmissions and require Nissan to take necessary actions, including recalls, to protect consumers from safety risks and financial burdens. The faulty transmission remains in my possession and is available for inspection upon request

NHTSA complaint #11667075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over safely and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who determined that there was a malfunction error and CVT judder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 141,832.

NHTSA complaint #11665239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. Vehile mileage is 71,256 miles and only myself as owner in it's entire history. I've had allthe oil and fluid changes necessary for it to operate. I have left a message by contacting Nissan USA, and will be contacting attorney because I am almost certain it's my CVT transmission failing.

NHTSA complaint #11614640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

NHTSA complaint #11589070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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.

NHTSA complaint #11577859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. The contact stated after driving three miles, the contact noticed that the vehicle was driving abnormally. The contact parked the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured rear differential. The contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 83,600.

NHTSA complaint #11569448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. I’m unsure if problem has been reproduced. Vehicle has yet to be inspected by manufacturer. There were no warnings messages or symptoms previous to what happened.

NHTSA complaint #11565670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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.

NHTSA complaint #11557670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Yes, vehicle started jerking and I had to stop the vehicle on a main road and pull over to the side. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No.

NHTSA complaint #11552491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. The issues seemed to start happening around the 89,000 mileage reading. It is frightening to feel, that if need be, the transmission will fail, and cause an accident on roadways and highways. There are currently no warning lamps or indications of a problem when these issues occur.

NHTSA complaint #11549408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. They were recalled for the same problem but were never taken. The bad thing is that there is no error or light that says the transmission is failing. I drive with the car on a daily and risk my life and others just cause the car doesn't move and I need to turn it off and turn it back on so it resets. The car smells like burning metal from the transmission. When I go 20 the rpms hit 5000 which should be normal.

NHTSA complaint #11539940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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

NHTSA complaint #11532881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Car shut off by yourself while we were driving on the highway. The key just kind of fell apart.the key fob thing kinda bent over and the car just turned off. Scared the family came to a halt and called aaa. They saw the key bent over and showed us. Called nissan and they said it was not under warranty. because Called dealer, and they said I had to get a new one. Says it cost $500 for each fob. Crazy!

NHTSA complaint #11529920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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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. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be flushed and an oil change needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been taken to another independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

NHTSA complaint #11514784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Transmission system failure

NHTSA complaint #11472198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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

NHTSA complaint #11454335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.