Power Train Problems of Nissan Rogue - part 1

My vehicle makes a rattling sound, especially when accelerating, and it seems to be coming from the engine compartment or front drive train. The recall (25v-437) has something to do with engine bearings. I'm afraid that the engine might shutdown, which is a possible risk cited by Nissan. The pending remedy is 4 months in the making, but still nothing as of this writing. What gives??.

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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and failed to accelerate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

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On [xxx] I was driving out of state on the highway and abruptly I received an engine warning on my dashboard, my car immediately went into "limp" mode. Pulled over on the highway as car was now un operable. The car received 2 diagnostic tests via the closest mechanic on 10/6 which stated my engine has gone. The car than was towed to victory Nissan of mechanicsville who completed the second diagnostic test on 10/13/2025 who stated my engine and transmission needs to be fixed corrected. There are no current remedies so I would have to pay for the cost and when a remedy is provided by Nissan, then I would be able to provide then the invoice for reimbursement. The car is currently still at victory Nissan of mechanicsville. They also had no loaners available so I have been carless thus far. Prior to the failure there were no other symptoms or warning lights before [xxx] on my vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was shifting into reverse but the gear slipped back into drive. I didn't react in time and I drove through a wooden fence. The car was damaged but no one, including myself, was hurt.

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While driving, the engine started making a loud rattling noise, as if there were loose parts inside. The noise increases when accelerating, and the vehicle has noticeably lost power, especially during gear shifts. It feels like the transmission is struggling or the engine isn’t delivering enough power. This issue raised safety concerns because the vehicle doesn’t respond properly when accelerating or merging into traffic.

Dashboard error message: "engine malfunction power reduced service now" and will suddenly stop in the middle of the road or freeway.

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While driving down the interstate, as I exited my vehicle lost power. It would rev up but no movement. I turned the car off and restarted, now the car will drive but the power output to the wheels does not match rpm's. Check engine light came on, went to autozone and ran diagnostics and the code says stepper motor on cvt transmission. Started checking it out, the dealer says only transmission replacement will fix it.

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I was driving in the fast lane on the highway, when the vehicle seemingly lost all power and the instrument cluster displayed a warning stating “engine malfunction, power reduced, service now. ” I was then only able to travel at about 35mph off of the highway to a safe location to pull over. This has happened twice within a week, the second time being on [xxx]. After the first time, mossy Nissan of kearney mesa stated they fixed it (see attached text message). The second occurrence, it was identical circumstances and loss of power. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My vehicle is making this rattling noise so I took it to the dealership and they said I need a subframe. Be advised this vehicle has never been in a accident so why is the subframe needed and I only have 81,000 miles on it.

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Based on driver/operator report, vehicle suddenly stalls on the road/freeway. Dash panel indicates a warning message: "engine malfunction power reduced service now".

Engine started smoking, burning smell, exhaust smoking, stopped working, won't drive anymore, won't start , if do get it started it idles high then crashes. No warning lights. Coolant isn't leaking but it's using all reserve coolant. No longer drivable.

While driving my 2023 Nissan Rogue, the engine suddenly stalled as I approached a stop sign. The dashboard lit up with multiple warning lights, including the oil pressure warning. When I attempted to restart, the vehicle made a loud grinding/knocking sound, failed to start properly, and then shut off again. I was unable to restart the vehicle myself. Later, at the dealership, they reported that they were able to turn it on and drive it, but they could not confirm the stall I experienced. The vehicle has also shown other concerning symptoms: shaking when idling, jerking when stopping or accelerating, and occasional grinding noises. My local Nissan dealer eventually reported a broken transmission mount but did not find engine or transmission codes. I am very concerned that my symptoms (stalling, oil pressure light, grinding on restart) are consistent with the open recall for engine bearings on this model. The dealer admitted they currently have no guidance or remedy from Nissan for this recall, so no proper inspection or fix could be performed. Safety hazard: this is a serious safety issue. The car stalled unexpectedly in traffic, leaving me without power. I was unable to restart it, and I feared the engine could fail completely at higher speeds, which could put me and others at risk. Concern: Nissan has not yet provided dealers with instructions or remedies for this recall, leaving owners with unsafe vehicles on the road. I strongly believe my case should be investigated as part of the bearing recall.

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the vehicle hesitated and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle independently stopped while depressing the accelerator pedal, and an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure and informed the contact to call Toyota for assistance. The contact called Toyota and was informed that the dealer where the vehicle was purchased was out of business and to call Nissan for assistance; however, the contact received no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Based on driver operator report, vehicle suddenly stalls on the road/freeway. Dash panel indicates a warning message: "engine malfunction power reduced service now".

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was depressing the accelerator pedal, the awd warning illuminated, and the vehicle started hesitating. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for tow truck assistance. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced and that the head gasket was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the same diagnostic information was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there warranty on the engine. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 25v437000(engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded as a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,544.

Unknown but it seems like the car is skipping gears, will be running fine then slows to a crawl and if I press on the accelerator harder the car will go wide open and has almost wrecked me across the road in a ditch! it don’t run well the rpm’s jump up and down when I am driving it! I have seen multiple complaints in this same issue! there are accidents reported about this issue why hasn’t it been recalled!.

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The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to a gas station, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Error message: "engine malfunction power reduced service now" this is the second time this vehicle had this problem. It will suddenly stop in the middle of the road or freeway when this error appears. First report NHTSA complain # 11647388 (Feb. 2025).

I believe the issue is with the transmission by online research. I have had the issue multiple times. The vehicle sometimes hesitates to go when pressing on the gas pedal after being stopped at stop lights. This is a problem mostly when it is very hot outside. I have had multiple close calls when trying to take a right at red lights. I will have plenty of time before another car is coming but I try to go and the car hesitates or barely moves before it actually goes almost causing accidents. I have not been able to get the car to the dealer to try and reproduce the issue and I feel it would be hard to reproduce unless the car was driven for a bit in the heat. There are no codes or warning lights populating.

Oil pan plug broke off of oil pan. Will need full replacement of oil pan. I'm seeing online a lot of others having the same issue with this exact model.

I was driving on a highway when my car began to stutter. It felt like the vehicle was struggling to accelerate, so I attempted to pull over to a side street for safety. However, before I could do so, the car completely lost the ability to accelerate and gradually came to a full stop. I managed to get it onto the shoulder just in time, but this occurred on a bend in the road, where visibility was limited and traffic was fast-moving. Multiple vehicles had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting my car. Because the road was narrow, I couldn’t safely exit the vehicle without risking being hit. Police were called to the scene and had to park with emergency lights to protect me and other drivers from a potentially serious crash. A tow truck was dispatched, and the vehicle was transported to a Nissan dealership. The dealership confirmed that the cvt transmission had failed. This failure placed my safety and the safety of other drivers at serious risk, especially due to the sudden and complete loss of power in highway conditions. There were no warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms, the failure was immediate and catastrophic, transitioning directly from stuttering to full power loss. The vehicle has since been inspected by Nissan, and the diagnosis confirmed a total cvt transmission failure.

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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced after retrieving an undisclosed dtc. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed with the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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Vehicle start/stop feature causes the vehicle to “jump” forward and shutter upon engine engagement. Transmission replaced and a rattling occurring.

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started running rough, and the engine was sputtering. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated before upshifting or downshifting while depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v437000 (engine and engine cooling); and related the failure to the recall. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair because the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

From what it sounds like, it’s the transmission, it goes on limp mode, now it doesn’t want to move anymore, the gears move out of place. All the mechanics I have been to have been telling me 6k to place it and charge me 200 out of pocket just to tell me that with a computer to find the codes. My car hasn’t moved in 2 months.

When car is at a stop I need to press the accelerator all the way down for the car to go. It goes very slow (almost slipping) and feels very dangerous (risk of being rear ended). This started 2/3 weeks ago. My mechanic replaced the transmission fluid after finding metal particles in it. Also mentioned over a quart of transmission fluid was missing. They advised me to get a whole new transmission. I contacted Nissan consumer affair since there is a class action law suit for my Nissan Rogue. Mileage as of today it 84,400 miles. Car is being inspected as we speak. They did not find any code and it passed everything so I have to pay $730 for further inspection.

2018 Nissan Rogue awd: cvt transmission problem. Grinding at high rpm and transmission fluid leaks.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly and vibrated abnormally. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked with the check engine and the cvt malfunction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,587.

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While driving down the road, the car lost power on an interstate and then would randomly pick up power.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the sound was coming from the cvt transmission. The vehicle was later taken to the local pep boys service center which confirmed that the cvt transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,000.

When I first received the care it would either be sluggish or delay when accelerating. My cvt power reduced light started to come on at 44,000 miles. This happened for a total of 6 times before the dealership was able to diagnose it. The transmission was finally replaced at 55k miles. My car is now at 59,975 miles and not only has the cvt power reduced light come back on, but now the engine light has also appeared. I also having issues with the screen shutting down in the middle of driving. The dates of all these incidences have been ongoing from 6/2024 to 7/2025.

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.

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.

Error message on dash: "engine malfunction power reduced speed service now" when this happens, the vehicle suddenly stops in the middle of the road or freeway. This is the 14th vehilce in our fleet that suffers the same malfunction.