2016 Nissan Rogue acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 24, 2026COElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   From time to time the accelleration hesitates. I have to press the accelerator very deeply before the car starts moving. Usually it happens when the car reaches a complete stop and takes off. It clears after the engine restarts and works normally until it happens again. It is very random, no correlation to heat/cold or time driving. This has been happening since the car passed thr 50k miles. It never happened before. I have a second nissan rogue 2018 that is doing exactly…

   NHTSA complaint #11759272 · source
2. Filed Sep 23, 2025CAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   With no prior warning or issues while driving on the freeway the rpm’s on my car just went in the redline and the car just lost power and I had to pull to the side of the road and that was that. Had to tow it home and it has not moved on its own since. Had it towed to dealer it’s a transmission failure. Total cost of repair $8500 and I’m at 131000 miles so past any extensions even purchased the extended warranty to 100000 miles when I bought it new for $40000.

   NHTSA complaint #11689283 · source
3. Filed Mar 28, 202525,000 miWICrashTowedAirbagsAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at 2 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle jumped the curb, embankment, bushes, and crashed into the building in front. Parts of the vehicle caught onto the bushes, holding the vehicle while still crashing into the building. The air bags did not deploy. The police were not contacted. No police report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was damaged on the front end.…

   NHTSA complaint #11651286 · source
4. Filed Aug 13, 2024MNEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving home from work, the Nissan went from 50mph, suddenly down to 4mph. (literally 4mph) Pressing the gas down all the way would not allow the car to move any faster. It would occasionally get up to 15mph, but wouldn't stay. I was LUCKY beyond belief that a car or semi didn't hit me at highway speed before I could move over in rush hour traffic. Both the local dealership and Nissan USA executive offices concluded that this does not fall within the extended warranty…

   NHTSA complaint #11608308 · source
5. Filed May 25, 2024MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlSuspension

   In September 2023, my 2016 Nissan started vibrating with noise. It was not shortly after that a warning appeared on the console. The warning, "Chassis Control System Error" caused research as the vehicle worsened. As I was driving, a warning of the brakes shutting down appeared. I returned home in time, and parked the vehicle. The truck was then sent to the mechanic where I was told that the transmission failed. The CVT failed at 83,000 miles. The vehicle is currently at a…

   NHTSA complaint #11590725 · source
6. Filed Feb 26, 2024116,000 miINEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk. The RPM increased, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The RPM decreased, and the RPM went to the correct level. After reaching an approximate speed of 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate further. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed the contact about having a transmission flush and adding…

   NHTSA complaint #11573923 · source
7. Filed Oct 31, 2023FLEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving home from work, my wife was attempting to merge onto the on-ramp to the highway, and the vehicle jerked violently and RPM's skyrocketed but the speed was barely climbing. The speed didn't rise above 20mph until RPM's reached 4k. We had to creep all the way home with the engine whining and juddering and couldn't go above 45mph. This is extremely dangerous and the mechanics are saying there's nothing they can do other than buy an entirely new transmission because…

   NHTSA complaint #11552858 · source
8. Filed Oct 25, 2023ILAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   On July 15, 23 was driving home from Dr appt n my rpm was going crazy, the engine was whining while I was driving rogue and didn't hardly move. I had it towed and mechanic said was totalled. Transmission is out. 3 mechanic said same was totalled. There needs to be recall on 2016 nissan rogue transmission!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11551832 · source
9. Filed Mar 7, 2023119,000 miTXAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while accelerating at an undisclosed speed, the RPM fluctuated and the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The VIN was unavailable.

   NHTSA complaint #11510666 · source
10. Filed Aug 29, 2022OHAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Thankfully i have not been injured yet. But i brought a nissan Rogue 2016 and when driving for a while notice that sometimes i push on gas pedal and RPM goes up but car won"t move. Or sometimes it seems like transmission is slipping.my check engine light can on and will be taking to Nissan to diagnose the issue which according to what i been reading is a common issue for vehicle. i still have a loan on car and feel that its so unfair that this is a common issue for this car…

    NHTSA complaint #11481874 · source
11. Filed Jul 16, 2022CAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Our vehicle uses a CVT transmission and when driving the vehicle it will frequently get stuck in a lower gear that does not allow the vehicle to accelerate. This sometimes can get remedied by pulling over to side of the road if possible and then turning off the vehicle and turning it back on. Unfortunately, this is very dangerous because most of the times it occurs when we are in the middle of traffic or merging to another lane. The vehicle will not accelerate pass 40 mph…

    NHTSA complaint #11474268 · source
12. Filed Mar 4, 2022TXSeats & Seat BeltsAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    At seemingly random times the 2016 Nissan Rogue SUV will jerk or shudder while in motion. I would normally travel at a consistent speed but this issue causes sudden jerking/shuddering. I believe it involves the transmission. This creates a significant safety hazard to myself and others while on the road. If my car suddenly stops or significantly slows down while on the freeway it could cause a crash. Additionally when I turn corners I will periodically hear and feel a creak…

    NHTSA complaint #11455272 · source

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