2021 Nissan Rogue Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  1
• Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  436%
• 25k–50k
  218%
• 50k–75k
  218%
• 75k–100k
  19%
• 100k–150k
  218%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2021 Nissan Rogue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a popping sound detected. The vehicle veered to the left, lost control, and crashed into an unknown Jeep. The warning system failure message was displayed. The vehicle failed to shift out of gear. The contact noticed that the tire was detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number PE24020 (steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who determined that the failure was due to the crash and impact. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front inner tie rod needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed him there was no warranty coverage. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500.

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently accelerated and the brakes failed to operate while the brake pedal was depressed, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into a tree. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags deployed as needed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss at the scene. Neither a Police report nor Fire Department report was filed. The contact was seated in the driver's seat, and her husband was seated in the front passenger seat and sustained several injuries, including seat belt bruises and cuts on both arms and hands. The contact and her husband both sought medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving into a parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle abruptly accelerated crashing into a pole. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The air bags deployed as needed. There was smoke coming from the engine. The contact and his wife were injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. There was a police report filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle launched forward and shifted into reverse at high speed without any warning, causing the vehicle to rear-ended a truck behind the contact and causing damages to the rear of the vehicle. The truck had minor damages, and no one was injured. No air bags deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 11,000.

The contact's husband owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at 45-50 MPH, the vehicle was going at a slower speed than the speed displayed on the speedometer. The warning message "Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced/Service Now" was illuminated. The contact continued to drive at a slower speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter, the battery, and unknown sensors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure; however, one of her keypads was replaced and reprogrammed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and inquired about a buy back. …

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that his daughter depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle continued to lose motive power. The contact stated that his daughter pulled over to the side of the highway and turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and was able to regain normal vehicle functionality. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: C1210-97 (AWD systems failure); however, when the dealer rescanned the vehicle, the code was not showing on the test results. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started bucking while changing gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the coolant level was low, and the safety system had engaged. There was no coolant leak found. After taking possession of the vehicle, the heat became inoperable. The contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was determined that the failure was possibly related to the EGR cooler. There was no indication of a leak. The part was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after shifting from drive(D) and back, the failure had self-corrected; however, the failure later reoccurred. The contact stated that on several occasions during the failure, the vehicle was nearly crashed into. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure, and no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after shifting into drive(D), the gear shifter independently shifted back to park(P). Additionally, the vehicle sometimes failed to remain in park(P); because of the failure, the parking brake had to be engaged to prevent the vehicle from rolling away. The failure progressed and the vehicle had since failed to start. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

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.

Transmission complaints in other Rogue years