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 2017 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and the transmission slipped. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle responded by jolting inadvertently thirty minutes later. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly and the check engine light would illuminate intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and approaching another vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of the occupied vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed to turn off when pressing the Push to Stop button regardless of which gear it was in. The contact stated that while turning off the vehicle while it was in reverse(R), in drive (D), or in neutral (N), the vehicle rolled. The contact stated the failure also occurred when turning off the vehicle while it was in the park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on one occasion, the vehicle rolled and hit his wife while she was attempting to stop the vehicle from rolling. The contact's wife fell on the pavement. The vehicle then hit another unoccupied parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact's wife sustained pain on the left shoulder and left knee, but did not see medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and charged a diagnostic testing fee. …
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was scanned with an OBD2 scanner with a transmission sensor failure. In addition, several days later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road, where an independent mechanic arrived at the scene and diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the driver's side door ajar, the vehicle rolled in reverse. The contact jumped into the vehicle but was hit by the door and dragged approximately 100 feet before stopping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to his back and medical attention was provided. The contact had a prior clavicle injury. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and stopping for a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and then lunged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure continued with the vehicle lunging while depressing the accelerator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, the contact was informed of a CVT failure after a diagnostic test. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and failed to exceed 15 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The Fire Department arrived and pushed the vehicle to the nearest highway exit. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the RPM fluctuated, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the DTC Code for the CVT judder was retrieved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and stalling. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and after restarting, failed to shift gear and became inoperable. The contact stated that various unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it remained awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 22 MPH, the vehicle started to rev independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road for a minute before continuing to drive to her destination. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
Transmission complaints in other Rogue years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA has 123 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2017 Nissan Rogue, 21% of the model year's 600 complaints. The component named most often is transfer case (4-wheel drive) (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Nissan Rogue transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, though it has 5 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 2017 Nissan Rogue transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles, and 28% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 11 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.