Transmission Noise problems of the 2011 Nissan Rogue

Ten problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2011 Nissan Rogue. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Nissan Rogue based on all problems reported for the 2011 Rogue.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2019

Car started making slight whirring noise when accelerating. Took it in to be looked at and they couldn't find an issue. Went another week and the noise got worse and starting skipping and losing power when I tried to accelerate after it's been sitting for a few hours, mostly just in first gear. Almost got in an accident pulling into traffic and lost complete power for a few seconds, was lucky enough to get into a turn lane before I got hit by oncoming traffic. Took it to another mechanic and determined it was transmission and needs to be replaced. They're telling me my car could turn into a giant paperweight at any moment.

2 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2018

After transmission heats up while driving their is a loud whinging noise. After coming to a stop the vehicle will struggle to start moving again, power hesitating and then overrevving. I took it into the dealer and was told the transmission needed replacement. The vehicle is a 2011 with 100,000 miles - it should not need a new transmission and is currently out of warranty. The cost of replacement is $3,000. The previous model years 2003-2010 warranty's were increased to 10 years 120,000 miles due to issues with the transmission. It appears to me that the issue was not fixed and warranty's again should be extended for owners of model year 2011 and beyond. Nissan should stand by their vehicles and repair and replace when issues arise.

3 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact was driving at 65 mph and heard a grinding noise and pulled off to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who removed the axle to put in more transmission fluid and saw metal shavings from the transmission. The dealer norris Nissan 423 n bridge st, chillicothe, OH 45601 (866) 935-8801 was contacted and quoted a price of $3000 to fix the transmission. No repairs have been done. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 118,699. Tf.

4 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The contact heard a whining noise and the rpm gauge displayed a high reading. The contact also noticed a burning odor and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact did not see any fire or smoke, and the fire department was not contacted. No components were found to have melted. The vehicle was taken to reed Nissan (3776 w colonial dr, orlando, FL 32808), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The contact did have information regarding the necessary repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

5 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2017

This vehicle is a death trap!! completely lost all power when traveling in a highway . As we were heading uphill, the transmission started making a loud whistling noise and acceleration was gone. I almost got hit by an 18 wheeler as I moved to the lane to the right "slow lane " (trucks). I had to move make my way to that lane and even the slowest semi was traveling a lot faster than my vehicle was . I was in the middle of nowhere on the 15 freeway northbound heading towards las vegas and in order for me to safely exit I had no choice but to risk getting hit and killed by big rigs as I moved to the right and got out at the next exit. Upon exiting I went to park to a gas station and when I hit reverse to park properly, the car didn't move at all!! at the gas station a good samaritan ran a diagnostic and said the error "torque clutch coverter". In other words the transmission. I googled 2011 Nissan Rogue and multiple people have reported the same issue ! where they lose all power while traveling in a highway (uphill most of the time). It is unbelievable that Nissan has not yet recalled this vehicle !! with so many. War death experiences. Coincidentally most issues start at 60k miles once the mfg warranty is up. This is bogus and a total theft by a Nissan to the consumer. They should only sell cars that are safe not death traps like the Nissan Rogue. They've previously recalled vehicles for transmission issues from like 2004-2010 and claim the issue was fixed in all 2011 models but that was not the case. Too many people are in danger while driving this car and endangering the lives of others sharing the road with these faulty vehicles.

6 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2016

I was traveling to sacramento from los angeles in oct. 2016. After driving for about 4 hours my car started to lose speed. I pushed the pedal all the way to the floor and I could not accelerate any faster. I pulled off the freeway and waited for a little while and then got back on the road and then warning light came on and never went off. On the way home I was headed up the grapevine (I-5 south) and I lost speed again and pulled over to the truck lane going uphill and my speed dropped as low as 20 mph and that was with me pushing the pedal all the way to the floor. I had several semi-trucks behind me and could not change lanes without possibly causing an accident. I was very scared and once I made it up the hill I was able to gain a little speed going downhill and continued home. Ii took my car to a mechanic and he told me that it was an issue w/my transmission. I called Nissan and since I was barely over my warranty I was told that I would have to pay for my transmission myself and I was very upset as my car had just over 60,000. I started researching my issue and discovered this was a common, known problem with Nissan and Rogue's in particular. This is very dangerous and I hope they do something before someone loses their life. Having your speed drop so dramatically on a busy interstate w/several semi-trucks is very frightening. Since then I have not driven my car on trips over 2 hours away because I don't feel safe. I had this same type of problem months before on a trip to las vegas but just let it go because no warning light came on and I thought it was a fluke. I was completely shocked to see that Nissan knows of this problem w/the transmission and has done nothing to fix it. I now have a rattling noise coming from my car and I'm afraid to see what that is going to cost me. I only drive to/from work and work less than 5 miles from my home. Ugh!!.

7 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2016

My car has 67,000 miles and needs a new transmission. . . Gets hot and fails losing power and makes noises. . . No acceleration almost had accident. This is scary and unfair I had it looked at and the cvt transmission is failing.

8 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 70mph the vehicle decelerated to 40mph. The vehicle emitted a noise in the rear before the failure occurs. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder. The engine light illuminated after the failure ocurr. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed which located a failure code at the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 73,347. Li.

9 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from outside of the vehicle as the transmission failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,106.

10 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2012

On July 5th 2012 our recently purchased (from carmax) Nissan Rogue sv awd was taken in to carmax (where car was purchased) in raleigh nc for unidentifiable noise where we were told the transmission seals were leaking. The transmission seals were replaced by the Nissan dealership in raleigh nc. July 27th, 2012 we noticed an odd whining/grinding when driving at low speeds and then when the accelerator was depressed. The whining/grinding became worse over the next week. On August 6th 2012 the vehicle was taken to the Nissan dealership and we were told the transmission seals were bad again and that the cvt transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was ordered on the 6th of August and on the 13th of August we were notified by the dealership that the Nissan cvt transmissions are on back order and the back order is not scheduled to release until the 17th of August.



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