Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys for oil and oil filter change. The contact stated upon picking up the vehicle and driving 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated inadvertently and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving however, the failure reoccurred increasingly while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to another local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion around the battery and the uncleaned engine oil caused the mechanical failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stopped shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the continuous variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist due to the mileage on the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to honor the class-action lawsuit settlement associated with the transmission failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his son was driving the vehicle at slow speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. His son then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that there was an issue with the transmission; he was then referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where they informed him that his vehicle was not covered under the recall. The contact then called Round Rock Nissan (3050 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78681) where he was instructed to bring the vehicle in for an inspection. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue Select n/a. The contact stated while leaving her driveway, the vehicle began to jerk while shifting into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE CVT CODE, P1740. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE SHOULD BE A RECALL OR BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 45 MPH independently and failed to exceed 45 MPH. The transmission warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road twice to allow the vehicle to cool down and then continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the remanufactured trans-axle and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of an unknown recall, which she associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 65 mph and attempting to change lanes, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact slowed down and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited an hour before restarting the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the local dealer. The local dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure and stated that the CVT cooler and fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,426.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the vehicle started stalling with the accelerator pedal depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 mph. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to pay half of the cost for a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and attempting to shift the gear shifter from park to drive it was very difficult to shift into gear. While the contact was driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and jerked with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
When accelerating usually around 25 to 35 mph the transmission will fail and start jerking loosing all power. Have to let off and try again several times and is super dangerous. Has caused me to swerve to get out of intersection and tear up front clip of the car.
Transmission complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 115 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2014 Nissan Rogue, 26% of the model year's 440 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › internal › cvt (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Nissan Rogue transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2014 Nissan Rogue, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Rogue transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.