2015 Nissan Rogue transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V775000Nov 20, 201533,880 vehicles
  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. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  Risk: If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 3, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   I acquired a 2015 Nissan Rogue, but it seems the transmission has failed. Interestingly, the transmission is identified as a 2014 model within the 2015 vehicle. I reached out to the dealership for clarification on whether the transmission had been replaced, but I received no assistance. Discussions in a Nissan forum reveal that this issue is common among Nissan vehicles, yet there is no official recall. Numerous owners have expressed concerns regarding the transmission's…

   NHTSA complaint #11754485 · source
2. Filed Jun 17, 2026130,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 40–45 MPH, the vehicle began making a whining sound. The "4WD Failure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear differential was not operating properly. The local dealer was contacted for an estimate for the repair; however, the vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11744704 · source
3. Filed Feb 23, 2026NJAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am the original owner of a 2015 Nissan Rogue (VIN: [XXX] ) with approximately 63,000 miles. After driving for about 20–30 minutes, the engine will suddenly rev up but the vehicle will not accelerate or will barely move when I press the gas pedal. This has happened multiple times when trying to merge, climb hills, or cross intersections. The vehicle loses drive power even though the engine is running and revving. When this happens, I have to move over and wait until the…

   NHTSA complaint #11719984 · source
4. Filed Nov 10, 2025ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11698562 · source
5. Filed Jul 17, 2025SCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   It has a CVT transmission and when you try to accelerate quickly, it box down it does not go every now and then when it tries to change gears it shimmy it gives a humping sensation

   NHTSA complaint #11674352 · source
6. Filed Apr 2, 2025153,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11652368 · source
7. Filed Dec 5, 2024130,000 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11629114 · source
8. Filed Jun 17, 2024OKTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated; however, the vehicle independently switched to normal drive mode. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11594799 · source
9. Filed Jun 17, 2024NVAirbagsTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have 2015 Nissan Rouge Select for almost 9 year and I haven’t get in any accident with this car . But my air bag light keep turn off twice within a year . Last year it happened on driver side , I replaced it at dealership and the same issue happened just 10 months later . The passenger air bag is off this time . But the dealership said the reason that I can’t accept it. First the mechanic guy told me that the car is old and the way how we drive with the shaking on the road…

   NHTSA complaint #11594715 · source
10. Filed Jun 16, 2024CAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Car stalled and Shuddering while driving on the freeway, sudden loss of power. Engine started to heat and smoke. Issue was probably the defective CVT transmission as noted in most Nissan.

    NHTSA complaint #11594620 · source
11. Filed May 3, 2024MEOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    This vehicle will fail to accelerate after stopping at stop sign/ red light or in stop/ go traffic. if i hit the gas pedal it won't actually move for seconds and then it will jolt forward. This becomes very dangerous and scary when pulling out onto busy roads. The RPM will start going up while driving for no reason and the car is not actually accelerating. this will happen while driving down the road randomly and the only thing i can do is pull over and shut car off for a…

    NHTSA complaint #11586812 · source
12. Filed Feb 12, 2024ARTransmission & Drivetrain

    The CVT malfunctions after about an hour of driving. There is a failure of power transfer to the drive wheels. The engine rpms increase but there is no forward motion resulting in the vehicle being stranded in traffic. I spoke to the nearest Nissan dealer which is one hour from my home in Mountain Home, AR and was told that this is a known problem and is an indication of imminent CVT failure.

    NHTSA complaint #11571455 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology