Power Train Problems of Nissan Rogue - part 2

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.

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This is a supplemental complaint to NHTSA id #11604939. On October 25, 2025, passport Nissan in alexandria, virginia diagnosed my 2016 Nissan Rogue with fault code p17f1, which indicates a known cvt transmission failure. The technician documented drivability issues including hesitation, slipping, and pulsing during acceleration. The diagnostic sheet recommended full cvt replacement. The dealership submitted a warranty request to Nissan’s diagnostic validation team, and internal documentation shows a full transmission job totaling $6,996. 44. Nissan classified the failure as warrantable under goodwill. Despite this, Nissan later offered only a partial valve body repair with a 50/50 cost split and a 3-day deadline. This contradicts Nissan’s own technical service bulletin, which states that if fault code p17f1 returns after reprogramming, the transmission must be replaced. The dealership’s own technician confirmed the failure was warrantable and recommended full replacement. This misrepresentation minimizes a known safety defect and compromises consumer protection. The issue has been confirmed by a dealership technician, documented in service records, and submitted to Nissan’s internal warranty team. The vehicle experienced hesitation and loss of power during acceleration, which posed a safety risk while driving. This reflects a broader pattern of concealment and avoidance of full liability for transmission failures across Nissan vehicles. I request that NHTSA investigate this matter as a potential safety defect and deceptive repair practice. The component is available for inspection upon request, and all documentation has been submitted to the virginia attorney general’s consumer protection section and I am prepping for other filings.

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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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Failed power train part that Nissan knows about( TSB notify to shops ) and is not willing to fix. This item is failing premature and can definitely be a safety hazard. My wife was driving this when it completely failed. She was afraid her car was falling apart, vibrating excessively. It is the left hand side motor mounts. It causes serious vibration throughout the vehicle when driving or stopped. They issued a TSB ntb24-14 for 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues. Looking back I would say there was small vibrations around 30-32k miles but it was just intermitting. I'm not a mechanic nor my wife. We bought a Nissan because we were told they were safe and reliable vehicles. I do not feel this way about it anymore.

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My car has about 61,000 miles and gas been properly maintained with routine oil changes and such. At around 60,000 miles the car started jerking up on the freeway when I was driving at 20mph due to traffic. The accelerator would also jump up from 1 to 2 quickly. The issue became worse and now there's problems with the car driving forward when I turn it on and select d. I press the gas and it takes a few seconds for it to start driving. No issues with reverse. A diagnostic found that the cars transmission overheats quickly.

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Stalling on highway, hesitation at lights. Engine light came on. Signals transmission codes p0776 and judder p17f1. Consider this a defective part by Nissan. This should be covered by Nissan as a transmission recall. Nhtsa, this is unacceptable someone could be seriously hurt, or fatality could happen due to a defective transmission.

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Within the first week of owning my 2023 Nissan Rogue, the vehicle began losing power from highway speeds to around 20 mph, stalling during turns, shaking violently, and displaying warning lights. These issues continued for over a year. Several times I nearly crashed because the vehicle suddenly slowed down or lost power on the highway. Nissan repeatedly told me nothing was wrong, but the vehicle was later included in recall 25v-437 for engine bearing failure. The vehicle became unsafe to drive, and the engine behavior matched the symptoms described by others in the recall.

Car was driving rough, with hesitation with acceleration and mil lamp was flashing. Car with only 25,924 miles ( bought with 24,641miles). Dealership said 3 plugs have melted which is not normal wear and tear. Nissan still trying to figure out if it's under warranty and said it is not part of recall. It's possible that this car has the recalled vct transmission and recall should be expanded because this is a serious safety issue.

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The vehicle enters 'limp mode' without any warning indicators (dash lights or chimes) and it's not immediately clear why the vehicle does so or that the vehicle is, in fact, in limp mode. This has happened several times with the most recent case (October 18th) being extremely dangerous. I was highway driving in the colorado mountains with limited exits available and speed limits that far exceeded my maximum 'limp mode' speed while traveling up hill. In addition to all the trucking traffic and hills, this created an extremely dangerous scenario. I read online that the poor design/manufacture of these Rogues caused them to be potentially prone to overheating, but that poor design shouldn't have precluded warning indicators (at the very least) and potentially a recall. The ambient temps on that Saturday were in the 40-50 degree range. Hardly highway driving conditions that you'd even guess an overheat would happen to 'highway-worthy' vehicle. I felt unsafe between the much faster traveling and accelerating traffic and had to exit the highway as soon as practical for my safety and the safety of other motorists. I have reported this to boulder Nissan & Nissan corporate and they speciously/dubiously told me that I need a new transmission (which effectively totals this vehicle).

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Magnuson-moss warranty act broken by Nissan north America. My 2024 Nissan Rogue has a failed vc turbo engine while I was driving with my family engine shut off while driving no warning just a blink of a eye. Nissan consumer affairs refused to fix this serious safety issue & Nissan north America have multiple times covered up the known manufacturing defect on the vc turbo engine. After independent investigation. Found metal bearings on the vc turbo engine. Nissan consumer affairs have refused to slove this and are still selling manufacturing defective 2023 - 2025 Nissan Rogue with vc turbo engine. When the car shut off suddenly. My fingers got hit hard the steering wheel wheel when it locked & my son felt pain on his right side of the neck in the front seat. As the seat belt did not protect to keep save. The vc turbo engine failed in 1 year, with no warning & no explanation from Nissan consumer affairs on why it happened & they have refused to fix this dangerous safety issue. After independent investigation metal fragments in the oil pain from recall engine bearings were found as the cause of the failure that casued the vc turbo engine to fail on my 2024 Nissan Rogue. Nissan consumer affairs & antwerpen Nissan clarksville have refused to fix the recall warranty repair & have refused to allow me to speak with supervisors or even admit about the one going big recalls on the serious dangerous manufacturing defect on the vc turbo engine on my 2024 Nissan Rogue sv. There were 2 children & 2 adults while driving the car & Nissan negligence to fix this serious safety issue could of cost us our lives. Nissan consumer affairs refused to cover / fix manufacturing defect that caused full engine failure on my 2024 Nissan Rogue sv in 1 year. My vehicle is a lemon & a manufacturing defect. I have asked Nissan consumer affairs for buyback / replacement as my car has not been fixed for more then 40 days at repair shop. Serious safety issue from Nissan!.

2024 Nissan Rogue sv engine light illuminated & the car engine cut off on the road. When the engine locked up almost us causing a serious car accident. While driving the 2024 Nissan Rogue sv. The vc turbo engine completely failed. After 1 year. The vehicle due to manufacturing defect from Nissan the engine needs a full vc turbo engine replacement. Nissan consumer affairs & antwerpen Nissan clarksville have refused to fix the manufacturing recalled defected engine & honor the extended 120,000 mile engine block warranty on the 2024 Nissan Rogue vc turbo engine. That was in result of Nissan manufacturing defect that caused a full engine failure. Nissan north America & antwerpen Nissan clarksville have refused to slove thos serious danagers engine defect from Nissan manufacturer. Putting the lifes of owners of Nissan Rogue in danger. This is negligence in Nissan to fix a serious safety manufacturer issue on the defective vc turbo engine.

No warning light. Going down the freeway at about 70-80 mph then the accelerator stops working. It goes down to about 44 mph with my foot floored in gas pad. I have to get off the road and then let her set to cool . This went on over and over on a recent 15 hour trip I had the transmission sensors evaluated and it was indicated they were no good replaced one but need 2 and one reordered. If was . Waiting on replacement and the outside parts so I'll keep up with the changes we do to if they are wrong. Also replacing outside transmission filter.

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Nissan had a recall on the turbo hose. Neither the dealer (carvana) or the manufacturer (Nissan) told us about the recall until the matter was too late. It is available to inspect upon request. My car stop in the middle of the hwy without notice, warning, caution lights on dash, etc. My fiancés, daughter, and myself lives were all in danger as we were all in the car. Because the turbo hose was not replaced there was insufficient air flow to the engine. It acts as a conduit for air, connecting components like the air intake to the turbocharger, the turbocharger to the intercooler, and the intercooler to the engine's intake manifold. The car has been inspected by 2 mechanical shops whom have both said the exact same thing and auto zone diagnostic tool.

What component failed: the cvt on our 2015 Nissan Rogue failed while in operation. The vehicle is now inoperable. In 12/2024, at 84,000 miles, we brought the car to a Nissan dealership due to stalling and hesitation. The service record noted: “felt trans judder during a slow turn,” which matches early cvt failure symptoms outlined in Nissan technical service bulletin sb?10075090?5448. Despite this, the issue was not flagged, and a transmission flush was performed as a precaution. Safety risk: the failure occurred while my 17?year?old daughter was driving on the expressway. The vehicle suddenly lost power in active traffic and she had to coast to the shoulder. This placed her life, and other drivers around her, at risk of a rear?end collision at highway speed. Sudden loss of propulsion in high?speed traffic is a serious safety hazard. Importantly, this cvt issue has been and is the subject of multiple technical service bulletins. Older vehicles like ours are commonly passed down to first-time drivers, especially teenagers. By refusing to address known transmission defects in these vehicles past arbitrary warranty thresholds, Nissan is knowingly putting thousands of young drivers at daily risk. Has the problem been reproduced / confirmed by dealer: the same drivability symptoms were reported to and documented by a Nissan dealership in December 2024 at 84,000 miles. They performed a transmission flush and stated the vehicle was fine. Less than 5,000 miles later, the cvt failed completely. Has the vehicle been inspected by others: the vehicle has been inspected by a Nissan dealership (12/2024). Nissan consumer affairs was contacted several times, but no remedy or goodwill inspection has been offered. Were there warning symptoms before failure: yes. Stalling / hesitation while driving had been occurring the entire time prior to failure. The Nissan dealership documented “trans judder” in December 2024, which matches Nissan’s own TSB language for cvt failure symptoms.

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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.

Dashboard error: "engine malfunction power reduced service now" the vehicle will suddenly stops in the middle of the road. . .

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.

While driving on the interstate and exiting at normal speed, my 2014 Nissan Rogue suddenly lost all propulsion. The engine continued to rev, but the transmission stopped delivering power to the wheels. This happened in active traffic and created an immediate safety hazard, as vehicles behind me had no warning that my car would lose power. After stopping and restarting the engine, the vehicle regained limited movement, but the power no longer matched the rpms. This indicates internal cvt slip and loss of hydraulic pressure. Shortly after, the check engine light appeared. A diagnostic scan showed a cvt stepper motor fault, a critical component that controls pulley ratio and belt pressure. When this part or the related hydraulic system fails, the transmission cannot maintain pressure, causing slipping, overheating, loss of acceleration, and potential total failure. Many 2014–2016 Rogue owners report the same symptoms: sudden loss of power, delayed engagement, high rpm with no acceleration, and overheating. Transmission specialists consistently point to recurring internal cvt defects, including stepper motor failure, valve body wear, pressure control solenoid issues, and breakdown of the hydraulic system that maintains belt tension. These are not normal wear items but indicators of a systemic design flaw. Nissan has long been aware of widespread cvt problems. Earlier models using the same cvt design received warranty extensions due to high failure rates. Numerous technical service bulletins address cvt slip, judder, overheating, and stepper motor issues. Despite this, Nissan denies responsibility for the 2014 Rogue. My dealer stated the only fix is complete transmission replacement costing thousands of dollars, with no goodwill assistance offered. This failure presents a serious safety risk. Losing propulsion without warning on a highway or while merging can easily lead to a collision. This is part of a repeat pattern of cvt failures, and I request NHTSA investigation.

The vehicle intermittently loses power and displayed “engine malfunction/ service now” warnings beginning several months ago. Diagnostic code u0652 (lost communication with egr system) was recorded. This failure was later confirmed by a Nissan dealer, who identified a faulty egr valve and differential-pressure sensor, with low coolant and internal coolant loss (no external leaks). During review with Nissan’s regional case manager, engine contamination was noted as a factor, yet this information was never disclosed to me by the dealership. The egr valve, cooler, and sensors share coolant and exhaust pathways with the engine, meaning contamination within those circuits can block sensors and cause drivability loss or limp-mode events — exactly what occurred. Despite these findings, Nissan classified the issue as “unrelated” to recall r25a8, which involves internal bearing debris and coolant contamination capable of circulating through those same systems. Nissan offered to cover only 50% of repair costs and refused to provide their decision in writing. Nissan’s recall inspection procedure requires removal of the oil pan and inspection for debris, which was never performed. I was provided an oil sample after diagnosis - proof that the pan was not dropped. This raises concerns that Nissan failed to follow the prescribed recall diagnostic process. Additionally, I have been forced to personally pay hundreds of dollars for a rental vehicle because Nissan stated rental reimbursement would not be provided until the repair is completed, despite the vehicle being undrivable due to the recall-related defect. I do not feel comfortable proceeding with the repair or continuing to drive the vehicle in its current condition, as the underlying recall issue has not been properly addressed or resolved. This defect poses a serious safety risk due to potential engine failure, sudden power loss, and internal coolant contamination that could lead to further mechanical damage or fire.

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.

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.

1. Component failed: engine bearings (main, a-, c-, l-link). The vehicle is available for inspection at the dealership. 2. Safety risk: complete engine failure while driving, causing loss of power and a high risk of a crash. 3. Problem confirmed? yes, by the Nissan dealership. 4. Inspected by manufacturer? yes, indirectly. Nissan issued official safety recall r25a8 for this exact defect. 5. Warning signs? yes. Check engine light, unusual engine noises, rough performance, and warning messages appeared before the repair attempt.

Valves body transmisión.

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".

My vehicle, VIN [xxx] , was operating normally when a check engine light appeared, along with a message indicating engine malfunction and loss of power. I took the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealership, reed Nissan orlando, where I was assisted by service advisor aaron berning. At the dealership, I was informed that the vehicle had an active turbocharger recall, which could be related to the issue. The recall repair was performed; however, the vehicle was returned to me with the check engine light still illuminated and continued loss of power, despite having no such issues prior to the recall service. The dealership documented an engine problem in writing on the service invoice (invoice no. Xxx, dated 09/04/2025) but refused to repair it, stating that the issue was not covered under the recall. Despite the problem arising immediately after the recall repair, I was required to pay out-of-pocket for a diagnostic inspection. Approximately one week later, the vehicle again experienced engine failure and significant loss of power, making it unusable. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs (Nissan north America), but after reviewing the dealership’s position, Nissan chose to uphold the decision not to cover the repairs. Due to the unresolved mechanical issue, the vehicle became inoperable, causing loss of income, as I rely on the vehicle for work with delivery and rideshare services. I was ultimately unable to continue payments on the financed vehicle, resulting in repossession by the lender. I am submitting this complaint as a last resort and respectfully request that this matter be reviewed and investigated, as the vehicle did not present these issues prior to the recall service. Supporting documentation is available upon request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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!.