2019 Nissan Rogue transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 17, 2026AZElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   While the vehicle was being driven on a busy city street, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate. The vehicle displayed multiple warning messages, including “Warning Low Oil Pressure — Stop Vehicle” and a collision warning. The accelerator no longer operated the vehicle normally. After the vehicle was shut off, it would not restart. The vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealership. The dealership initially could not communicate with the vehicle’s CAN system. After…

   NHTSA complaint #11764883 · source
2. Filed Jan 21, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving and smelled a strong odor of burning rubber and engine started to make a strange noise, causing engine to stop then hesitate and jump .

   NHTSA complaint #11712467 · source
3. Filed Jan 12, 2026111,000 miMOTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started lurching forward and hesitating as if the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH. The vehicle was pulled off the highway, and the gear shifter…

   NHTSA complaint #11710358 · source
4. Filed Dec 10, 202547,358 miNVTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was a slight hesitation while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the ABS warning light intermittently flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while accelerating up an incline, the hesitation was more noticeable while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that during the failure, the contact felt heat and an electrical surge in her right foot and felt heat on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11704221 · source
5. Filed Nov 6, 2025CATransmission & Drivetrain

   My car has about 61,000 miles and gas been properly maintained with routine oil changes and such. At around 60,000 miles the car started jerking up on the freeway when I was driving at 20mph due to traffic. The accelerator would also jump up from 1 to 2 quickly. The issue became worse and now there's problems with the car driving forward when I turn it on and select D. I press the gas and it takes a few seconds for it to start driving. No issues with reverse. A diagnostic…

   NHTSA complaint #11697812 · source
6. Filed Aug 4, 2025LATransmission & Drivetrain

   The CVT transmission in my 2019 Nissan Rogue failed unexpectedly at approximately 45,000 miles, just one year after the factory warranty expired. I first noticed issues on July 4, 2025, when the vehicle began hesitating and jerking in idle and occasionally during acceleration. On Monday, July 7, I drove it to a certified Nissan dealership for inspection, and during that drive, the check engine light came on. The dealership confirmed complete transmission failure. There were…

   NHTSA complaint #11678291 · source
7. Filed Jun 18, 2025MAOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle was issuing a judder feeling, and it had lack of power to the gas pedal at times. The check engine light ended up coming on for P0101 (mass air flow sensor). Dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor and cleared the code. Said they test drove it without any issues. After picking up the vehicle, it was within 10 min, the judder was being felt. Then taking the exit and slowing, I felt the lack of power to the gas pedal. Dealership was called instantly and did a further…

   NHTSA complaint #11667742 · source
8. Filed Dec 18, 202446,200 miNYAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the transmission inadvertently downshifted and the accelerator pedal was inadvertently depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer.…

   NHTSA complaint #11631463 · source
9. Filed Oct 22, 2024NVDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   When driving taking off from a stand still. My Rogue is giving me hesitation. And try’s to stall when accelerating Then it starts to jerk real hard and dies sometimes it doesn’t take off from the light. Also the car starts breaking out of nowhere causing to a sudden stop. I’ve had this car less than 2years now I do not feel safe driving it at all.

   NHTSA complaint #11621169 · source
10. Filed Sep 5, 2024TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was driving my daughter to school and started hearing a crunching noise, mostly when I turned or stopped. It also sounded like rattling. Once I got to my daughters school the noise became extremely loud and there was a loud bang and smoke coming from behind my car. It smelled burnt. A piece of my car had broken from underneath. After my husband looked at the car he found it to be the rear differential that exploded from under my car. I had the vehicle towed to my house…

    NHTSA complaint #11612763 · source
11. Filed Feb 8, 2024OHTransmission & Drivetrain

    The rear differential (carrier assembly) basically exploded through the housing. This happened at a very low speed but not sure what would have happened if it were at highway speeds.

    NHTSA complaint #11570705 · source
12. Filed Dec 15, 202256,000 miMNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that a warning light was illuminated; however, the contact was unable to recall which warning light was illuminated. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The failure had become more constant while accelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was revving however, the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11497572 · 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