10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,351 miles

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problem #74

Jan 022021

Rogue

  • 67,987 miles
I have had problems with this car since the first week I bought it. If it's not one thing it's another. Engine problems, oil leaking problems. Check engine light coming on whenever. Possible oil burning problem. Spark plugs, piston rings, axles, cylinders, mounts. This car is in the shop every other 2-3 weeks. Now it's been in the shop for a month+. it's is crazy that a dealership would sell this vehicle to a customer. There's even this thuddering noise. Things have been fixed and something else went wrong. It's been non stop repairs since day one. It also seems that 2013 Nissan Rogues and had many manufacturer problems and issues. I feel this was damaged car that was never reported and then someone fixed a few fake things and then resold it know this car was no good. When I drive it makes a loud thudder noise, the steering is not smooth. Also one night my car completely stopped when I tried to reverse and red light came on.

- Ft, MD, USA

problem #73

Dec 242020

Rogue

  • 103,000 miles
I have had one problem after another and this started right after purchase. A/C compressor went out first, driving down the road, cost $600 to fix. After that, the blower motor burned up while warming up one morning. I started smelling burned plastic, $300 repair. 6 months later, I am spending $4000 to replace the burned up transmission. I went into fail-safe mode while I was attempting to make a turn against traffic. Then I could smell something burned after driving.now I have just spent another $500 on a new battery and cables and new alternator, only to hear my vehicle still not starting. As I write this, I'm waiting for a call from Firestone to now tell me what's wrong with my car and how much this will cost! it is only February, and I have already used my 2 weeks vacation because my car is undriveable. Meanwhile, I still have 2 yrs left on my auto loan agreement. Please help us 2013 Nissan Rogue victims

- Southaven, MS, USA

problem #72

Jul 142020

Rogue

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitate while accelerating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer a second time with the same result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #71

Oct 082020

Rogue

  • 66,000 miles
On our return trip from miramar beach, fl to our home in vestavia hills, al the car's speed abruptly reduced to approximately 45 mph after driving at approximately 60 mph on a state highway (for approximately 1 1/2 hours) but the vehicle would not respond to the accelerator other than to "vroom" when I pressed it with my foot. The problem with acceleration did not correct itself during the remaining 75 miles of the trip. We also smelled an odor like burned oil when we stopped. Very dangerous as all other cars passed us on this Alabama state highway and the subsequent distance on interstate-65. Based on what we have read on the internet, including settlements of class action law suits and extended warranty awards for earlier model years, we believe the problem is related to the Nissan's cvt transmission and it's factory settings.

- Vestavia Hills, AL, USA

problem #70

Sep 012020

Rogue

  • 138,000 miles
Transmission needs replaced due to cvt problems which Nissan is aware of and has never issued a recall. Some issues include: Loud/whining noises when accelerating, difficulty accelerating, sudden loss of power, and increased RPM even when speed is decelerating.

- Waynesburg, PA, USA

problem #69

Jul 172020

Rogue

  • 77,000 miles
My transmission has started sounding as if I have a manual transmission instead of automatic. It acts as if it is waiting for the gear to be shifted at low speeds and high speeds. Also, driving to austin last week, I notice that I was not able to accelerate past 60 on multiple occasions. I had no idea what the issue was. My mpg also flutters back and forth. After arriving back home I looked up so information and found out that there are numerous other rodgers owners with the same issue. If this is the case, I am confused as to why they are still selling them. And why there has not been a massive recall. Had I known this, I would never have gotten this vehicle. If it is a known manufacturer if issue, the company should be fixing these problems. I will not stop until, I get my car fixed or money back.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #68

Jul 192020

Rogue

  • 102,000 miles
My daughter was driving my car 4 days ago with heat about 90 degrees. The engine light came on and unable to accelerate even with foot on gas pedal. She was able to pull over and let the car rest for several hours and was able to get home safely. My local mechanic said code PO744 torque converter clutch circuit needs repair. I brought to Nissan dealership today and report no recalls (which I know is incorrect) as also 500,000 vehicles are affected. If Nissan does not pay to fix these obvious cvt transmission defects, I will never purchase or recommend anyone waste a penny on this bs company. Never again! why isn't us protecting our consumers against this unacceptable product?!

- East Walpole, MA, USA

problem #67

May 252020

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 141,000 miles
We bought a used Nissan Rogue and had it two days when we had no power at stop lights and the check engine light came on we went to auto zone and the ran the tester on it and came back with lots of issues with the transmission. We live pay check to pay check we can't afford a new transmission. Please tell me how to fix this problem. I'm reading alot about Nissan transmissions. Please fix these there needs to be a recall for the transmissions. I promise I or no one I know will ever buy a Nissan again.

- Oak Hill, WI, USA

problem #66

Jun 232020

Rogue

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact became aware while searching online, of NHTSA campaign number: 15V032000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the code detected showed transmission failure. Curry Nissan (765 memorial dr, chicopee, MA 01020, (413) 474-6800) was contacted and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced due to the code that was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage 115,000.

- Monson, MA, USA

problem #65

May 172019

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 65 miles
After cruising the car at highway speeds (70mph) for around an hour the car begins to slow down on it own and even flooring the gas pedal won't increase the speed, it will just rev at high RPM and start slowing down. The can barely speed up to 30mph after that after continuing to flooring the gas pedal and revving the car at its highest RPM. There are no engine lights. The car has to be turned off for 10-15mins but sometimes even that does not help. When taken to dealership they offer to put a new transmission which cost around $4000. This is a major issue for all Rogue cars.

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #64

Oct 102013

Rogue

  • miles
When I bought this car I report to the dealer that the car have a noise in the front so we drive the car to hear it and they said it's ok don't worry, later I have to change the axels, at the same time when I stop the car start shaking when I connect or turn on the cooling system, two times my car shut down because of it, now I pay off this car and is still shaking, before I told them if they can fix it and they said the car is like that don't worry about it, ,,,so they don't do nothing to try to fix it and just I have to go continue driving my car like that, I was so disappointed about this company Nissan. Also after six months when I had the car I have to change the battery because there's something weird with the electrical system and battery, battery die constantly. I took the car to the dealer to change the whole suspension system because the car feel like I don't have any suspension, well they change it I paid for it and guess what you feel the same I I bring the car back to the dealer and I told them if they can fix it because one of them was leaking oil and I told him if they can fix the other ones because I fill the same like don't have any suspensions and they told me well we fix we change and put a new one if it's like that we cannot do nothing, terrible. So another words the problems in this car is the suspension, ,the electrical system with a battery and the cooling system engine I own this car right now and I still have this problem so Nissan the dealer couldn't fix nothing on this car.......... I bought the car in Nissan of glendale and I pay to fix my suspension at Nissan downtown la and when I get the car in Nissan glendale after six months I took the car to universal city Nissan to check the noise on the front of the car. Only what I pay with my own money is battery and suspension the cooling engine system not yet.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #63

Dec 072019

Rogue

  • miles
The vehicle radio goes on and off, the dash lights and gauges go on and off and the vehicle jerks and then stops this all while driving

- Farmingville, NY, USA

problem #62

Jun 142019

Rogue

  • miles
Similar to other Nissan cvt transmissions our 2013 Rogue has lost power while drive on more than one occasion and often struggles to keep speed. One instancewe were at a red light on a steep incline when the car lost power. The car started to roll back toward the car behind and we nearly avoided a collision. We noticed this issue the day we purchased it. We have taken it in to our local Nissan dealership right away and several times after to report the issue but they kept saying nothing was wrong. We have been following the recommendedmaintenance schedule and other recommendations from Nissan but now after the warranty has endedthey informed us we need to repair the transmission.Nissan has been acting very unethically and are not taking responsibilityfor this issue that could be fatal to other drivers.

- Fruita, CO, USA

problem #61

Jan 012018

Rogue

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph without warning. The vehicle regained speed, but the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to two unknown dealers to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who located failure codes at the alternator and central diagnostic. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- New Castle, PA, USA

problem #60

Aug 202019

Rogue

  • 83,000 miles
Vehicle loses power on occasion after being driven for more than a half an hour

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #59

Oct 202019

Rogue

  • 99,789 miles
My vehicle continues to go into limp mode when driving on the highway. A mechanic states that it the cvt, transmission issue. I just went over my warranty and now I'm going to have to pay out of pocket 3,000-5,000 dollars to have fixed. I have spoke with many others that have the same make and model, 2013-2018 with the same issue. I was in the fast lane and my vehicle would not take the gas and ended up on the side of the rode three times during my trip. Once I turned my vehicle off, it would drive normal until I drove for another hour or more.

- La Crosse, VA, USA

problem #58

May 122019

Rogue

  • 122,000 miles
Vehicle starts running hot after on interstate for approx. 30 min, temp will return to normal if heater is being ran on high. Diagnosis was thermostat needed to be replaced. Vehicle runs hot after thermostat was changed. While on interstate for approx. An hour vehicle still running warm. Temp returns to normal while heater is on high. While on cruise control rpms increased suddenly to 4500 with a speed of 70. Slowed down to 60 and rmps continued to climb to 4500 until I pulled over on the side of the road.torque converter clutch solenoid failing. Temp fix, sprayed connection cleaner on torque converter clutch solenoid, rpms are still slightly elevated from normal, but manageable for now.

- Bridge City, LA, USA

problem #57

Aug 122019

Rogue

  • 100,000 miles
I did a research on the 2013 Nissan Rogue. 2yrs ago on the same truck.well anyway I didn't think I would have any problems with my truck until now. The transmission has now failed in my truck. Its has stalled on me in the middle of the street and highway which is a danger to me and other cars on the street. The electrical in the truck when trying to drive over the speed limit or not the truck will start to overheat and shut down on me in the street. Then I would have to seat and wait around an half hour to an hour. I have been experiencing problems for awhile but didn't expect it to get this bad.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #56

Jun 122018

Rogue

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. While driving 65 mph, the rpms increased and the vehicle stalled on the highway. The contact coasted the vehicle to the road shoulder. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a half an hour. The failure occurred a few times previously and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was driven to jeff wyler Nissan (8680 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 385-1400) and diagnosed, but the contact could not remember the details. The vehicle was then taken to matt castrucci Nissan (3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh 45459, (855) 299-1946) to be diagnosed and they had to "drop the pan". the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that they would pay 60% of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #55

Jun 012017

Rogue

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. While driving at an unknown speed, the rpms increased from 500 to 600 and the vehicle decelerated independently. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact to shift gears. When the contact did so, the vehicle was able to operate normally; however, the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken to nelson Nissan (800 w queens St, broken arrow, ok 74012, (918) 258-9901) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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