10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 45,924 miles
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I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue that is heavily rusted underneath, which makes driving unsafe. Additionally, both the catalytic converter and the transmission are in poor condition. I think Japan should ban Nissan from making more bad cars like this car.
- Collierville, TN, USA
I was driving my car to appointment up a hill and the transmission completely gave out, additionally, since I bought it, It has consistently had problems accelerating, and getting above 45mph. The problem cannot be pinpointed
- Lafayette, CO, USA
Every time you drive on the highway going 70 miles per hour the hood of the car moves and makes noise as if it where to pop open
- Washington, DC, USA
At 156k I'm getting told I have to replace my slipping transmission. I just recently had to replace my lower control arms. Diagnosed to replace my CV axle. Also, last year I had to pay to have my seat belts fixed since the rear passenger belts would not buckle leaving serious safety risks for my children
- Guyton , GA, USA
Driver's door will not unlock at all. It will not unlock manually with the key nor will it unlock by pressing the inside unlock button on drivers door. All other doors will unlock. If involved in accident or need emergency assistance I will be trapped inside the vehicle.
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
Car would tack at 5K-6K RPM and not downshift, would lose power as driving uphill in heat. Wouldn't shift out of gear, making loud buzzing sound. Shutter or lose power after driving for a period of time. This happens on the freeway and while driving on city streets. Vehicle had 40K miles when first started to have the issue. Recently brought to Nissan dealership who stated it was a transmission failure where the transmission doesn't cool. Due to being out of the warranty timeline (5 years) but within the mileage (52000 miles), they were able to get Nissan to cover a cooler kit. However, the transmission is not working properly. Paint chipping from hood and side of car without any reason or any prior damage.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Myself with my 6 year old daughter were driving from new haven, ct to fitchburg, MA. About 1 hour into the drive, my 2013 Nissan Rogue would not accelerate beyond 40mph!!! we were in steady fast moving traffic on a hot July 20th, 2018 afternoon, heatwave weather! it was terrifying!!! I put on my blinkers and slowly veered to the right lane! I had to get off the highway and make it to the nearest gas station. After several frantic calls to family members trying to figure out what to do, I decided to add engine oil, anti-freeze, gas and water hoping something would help. After sitting for an hour, I drove on the local roads to try out the car again but realized I had to get back on the highway and try to accelerate above 60mph again!!!! we made it to our 3 hour trip destination. The next day on the way back, the same problem happened and this time after stopping for a while my car still would not accelerate until we sat with the car off for an hour in the heat in a town that I am not familiar with! we had to use all local roads to get back home and that took double the time because I had to keep pulling over so the car could cool off some!!!! several mechanics have told me that I need a new transmission. It is too expensive to fix right now!!! I'm so disgusted with this car and cannot wait to get rid of it!!!! if a location takes over an hour to get to, I can't drive this car!!! my car is a pearl white color. The paint peeling on the hood and sides of the door is a whole other frustrating problem that gets worse and worse!!!
- New Haven, CT, USA
Paint is chipping off of car
- Birmingham, AL, USA
The paint is pealing everywhere
- Damascus, OR, USA
Pearl white paint is peeling off for no reason. Rust is now visible on some spots. Normal use and I only have 38,500 miles on it. Took it to the dealer 2 years ago when only a quarter size spot was visible. Now it is many more and larger spots.
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Car was stationary in our driveway at home. Passenger door front would not unlock nor open with the key fob. Tried to unlock it physically but it would not open. Got inside and door still would not unlock nor open. The handle of the door would not move into side door outside.
- Summertown, TN, USA
The 2013 Nissan Rogue was stationary in a parking lot and caught on fire a few minutes after the engine was turned off. The vehicle only had about 77,000 miles on it when this happened. The vehicle was looked at by an engineering company and suggested that the fire was caused in the engine area.
- Wentzville, MO, USA
I purchased my car in 2016 which was previously a lease. When I got the car I noticed a whirring sound as I applied the gas and a low pull as it coasted downhill. Several different people I asked about this stated it was normal. I've never driven or owned a Nissan before and I just thought it was the way the car drives. A couple of months ago, after driving to get my son from college, the car barely went above 60 mph as I pressed the gas. I pulled over, thought it was too hot or maybe a bad battery (had it tested, still good) or maybe the fuel injector. I stopped and got some fuel injector cleaner and let my car rest for a bit before heading 2 hours back home. It never happened again until this past Friday. Had the codes read when it became sluggish and was given P1778 code. Ultimately, myself, my daughter and my 2 foster daughters got stuck in traffic B/C my car barely moved at all during stop and go traffic. I had it towed and when the mechanic checked it that Monday morning he confirmed that my transmission was bad and to take it back to the dealer, that Nissan has had several problems w/ it and it should be under an extended warranty, which repairs may otherwise run B/w $3000-$4000. Upon my research, contact w/ Nissan Consumer Affairs and the dealer I've come to understand that my year (2013 Nissan Rogue) is not covered under the extended warranty and this appears to be a burden and danger to consumers that Nissan has been aware of at least since 2003 yet has not been vigilant enough to fix. I also see where there have been and currently are class action law suits against Nissan regarding the cvt transmissions. I have no alternative means of transportation. Please help!!!
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
Lift gate rusted around the emblems and tail lights within one year - they replaced it. Less than 8 months later it started rusting again - they replaced it. Is now rusting again and they will not do anything. Blows heat through the vents when all controls are off and temperature is set to the coolest setting. Latest issue is I was driving my kids home at night and when I tried to accelerate from a stop light the vehicle only moved slowly at the RPM went above 4,000 almost causing me to get rear ended. Eventually I could get to 50 mph but anything over that and the RPM's would race over 4,000. Took it to the dealership and am being told the transmission is shot and it will cost $3,500 and I only have 95,000 miles on it!
- Waterford, WI, USA
The transmission overheats and I experience reduced power on acceleration or driving. The paint on the whole body of the car is pealing off. Updated 09/21/2017
- Dallas, TX, USA
While this is not a safety issue per say, if we can't get you to help with this issue then who can we turn to" a quick online search of "2013 Nissan Rogue paint problems" will reveal a number of consumer complaints related to just one color of the car, pearl white. I too am having this issue now and it seems unreasonable to me that Nissan hasn't acknowledged this problem and issued a voluntary recall. Some people have had the issue fixed, some have not. The difference being their willingness to fight for it. As consumers, we should not have to "fight" for an apparent manufacturer defect to be resolved. Paint chipping in large pieces the way it is, is a lot more than an environmental issue, especially since it is not hard to see that people all over the country are experiencing the same problem. Improper paint leads to rust and rust leads to bigger problems. Won't you be a voice for us and help us get this resolved" thanks!
- Tyndall Afb, FL, USA
The interior handle on the rear passenger door does not allow the door to be opened; the door can only be opened from the outside handle. There is a component on the inside (hidden when looking at the door handle) that is broken. This is a safety issue in an emergency, as the backseat passenger must rely on someone to open their door in order to exit the car. The handle opened until about a year of use; we were in park, the engine was off, and we realized the rear door couldn't be opened from the interior. Ever since, this door can only be opened from the outside handle. The door handle has not been abused; this resulted from normal use.
- Granville, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the front driver's and front passenger's side doors unlock and lock without warning. The contact stated that the rear hatch failed to unlock. The contact mentioned that the failures progressed during rain weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V032000 (electrical system) and that if corrosion was found on the driver side floor near the harness connector that it could be causing the failure for the locks/linkages. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,900.
- Bridgeport, OH, USA
2013 Nissan Rogue caught on fire less than 10 minutes after it was parked in driveway, after a short trip running errands. Vehicle was not running when fire began. Initially, smoke began to escape from under hood then quickly caught on fire. Entire front end of vehicle burned before fire was extinguished.
- Royse City, TX, USA
- Berwind, WV, USA