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 2015 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact continued to experience intermittent hesitation while driving at various speeds without warning. She then took the vehicle to another mechanic who informed her of a TSB on the vehicle for the transmission. The contact declined to have any repairs performed on the vehicle at that time. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle hesitated. The contact took the vehicle back to the mechanic who informed her that the transmission needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond, almost causing the contact to be rear-ended by other vehicles. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed after depressing the accelerator pedal several times. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a handheld scanner was used and diagnostic trouble code: P0187 was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a transmission specialist, where an estimated fee for the repair was provided, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated she would hear abnormal sounds within the driver's side of the vehicle after shifting into drive(D) and while driving the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that she smelled a burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V024000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed with the accelerator depressed. The contact stated that the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after one failure the vehicle failed to restart. The contact smelled an abnormal burning odor and pulled over to allow the vehicle to cool down before continuing to drive. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who advised that the vehicle could not be diagnosed since there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
I own a 2015 Nissan Rogue with 70,000 miles.Pulling into driveway at 2mph, car suddenly accelerated by itself , leaving me with no control over the car and unable to make it stop before hitting a truck in the rear and pushing the truck sideways. The truck had been parked in driveway. Brakes did not stop the acceleration. Skid marks noted for a couple of feet. Had my 3 year old grandson in the back seat in his car seat. Person's truck I hit, saw the whole event happen. Engine rev'd up and jerked forward. No one was hurt but I was hysterical having my grandson in the car with me. Car had to be towed and still needing to be taken to repair shop. Awaiting to hear from insurance agent on which autobody shop it should be taken to. Truck that I hit had a lot of rear damage.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated no failure was found. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and an unknown software was reprogrammed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that two unknown modules might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and jerked before stalling. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality however, the failure became a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 50,000. The consumer stated that half of the cost of repair was initially going to be covered by the manufacturer but that was later denied by them. The vehicle exceeded the allotted time for reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and then stalled. The failure nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear differential failure. The rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that on several occasions, without warning the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that over the years the transmission continued to fail and had been replaced on three separate occasions. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact's son owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle coasted off to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The mechanic related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 15-084 (CVT Judder); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Transmission complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 140 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Nissan Rogue, 25% of the model year's 553 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Nissan Rogue transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-775 (gear position indication (prndl), Nov 20, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Rogue transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries 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.