1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,223 miles

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2009 Nissan Rogue drivetrain problems

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2009 Nissan Rogue Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #57

Apr 012016

Rogue

  • 149,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cvt continues to fail. It was replaced at 73K miles after failing; it now is going into fail safe mode due to overheating issues. This seems to be very common Rogue problem. I was told that the 100K warranty would be for the replacement cvt but am now being told by dealer that repairs were 12K or 12 months. Cvt is showing signs of poor shifting and power loss on hills. Frequently won't start moving for few seconds at traffic light. Please help with resolving the problem with all of us Rogue customers/owners. This has been happening now for months and I am worried for my families safety. Thanks

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #56

Jun 182016

Rogue

  • 122,000 miles
The cvt transmission failed in June 2016 with 122K miles, just 7 years old. I was on the highway with 4 others in the SUV when the vehicle jerked made a howling noise and failed to accelerate. Lucky I was able to coast onto the shoulder without getting into an accident. I went to the dealer for a diagnostic check and they informed me that the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost will be $3600. I have reached out to my local dealership, Nissan North american, and BBB because they know that the cvt transmissions are faulty and may not break until the vehicle is out of the warranty period. Nissan does not want to cover the cost nor acknowledge that there is a problem with their cvt transmissions. There are many customers on various websites reporting transmission failures and all complaints are similar- failed transmissions and Nissan refusing to fix the problem without being paid $3000+. it's shocking that a recall hasn't been done for these transmissions. I've already read dozens of horror stories online over this. I'm shocked that there hasn't been a fatality. It's just a matter of time before all these customers get together and file a class-action lawsuit against Nissan.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #55

Jun 252016

Rogue

  • 114,000 miles
The cvt transmission oil overheats at long driving periods and the transmission / car goes into limp mode and the speed drops immediately and significantly and will not be driveable until the oil cools down. Very dangerous because this only happens on the highways at high speeds. Also, after the vehicle enters this "limp mode", if you exit the highway and stop at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle will then not accelerate past 5 mph for a period of 30-45 seconds. Nissan knows that this happens and extended the warranty on the transmission. But they will do no work on the warranty because the issue cannot be duplicated by the dealer when the car is brought in, which will always be the case because the issue happens on the highway after being driven for a while. This sudden deceleration almost got me killed by a semi that was behind me when my car went into this limp mode without warning.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #54

Jul 202010

Rogue

  • 15,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission was replaced on three separate occasions. In 2015, the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed that a transmission oil cooler needed to be installed. The failure only occurred in warm weather. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

- Truckee, CA, USA

problem #53

May 242016

Rogue

  • 165,000 miles
Transmission failed in August 2013 with 86K and was repaired by Nissan dealership. This problem existed on 2 occasions with me and I was almost struck by another vehicle since it failed as I was driving on highway. The vehicle jerked made a howling noise and failed to accelerate. I was able to coast onto the shoulder. Dealership informed me that originals parts were installed in vehicle. Now transmission failure is occurring once again and quite recently after getting off the highway the car failed to accelerate after stopping for a light. This has occurred many times within the month of may and as a long distance driver to and from work everyday, I am petrified of what can happen if it stop suddenly. I went to the dealer for a diagnostic check and once again they informed me that the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost will be $4100. Nissan does not want to bear some of the cost nor acknowledge that there is a problem with their cars/rollovers that has the cvt (continuous variable transmissions) many customers on various websites are reporting transmission failures in Nissan as well as on the BBB site.. all complaints reported from customers are similar- failed transmissions. The problem is that the transmission belt breaks with caused a sudden stop. I have reached out to Nissan North american, BBB, and the district attorney office in my state because Nissan knows that the cvt at times may not break until the vehicle is out of the warranty period. Although, they has been no recalls the evidence to date suggests that cvt transmission has become a nightmare for me as well as for other car owners. Since my transmission failed in 2013, it is my belief that the whole transmission didn't not come out but was overhauled due to the cost of replacement. I can't afford to replace the transmission at the moment and I am afraid of my safety.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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problem #52

Dec 152015

Rogue

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. While driving at any speed, there was a strong vibration. The independent mechanic was notified, but could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had a service campaign, but the contact was not notified. The contact was informed that the statute had expired due to the mileage on the vehicle. The manufacturer provided no repair solution other than stating to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was not available.

- Pilot Grove, MO, USA

problem #51

Dec 012009

Rogue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a safety issue! - over the past few years, I filed a complaint to the NHTSA and made numerous complaints to the dealer service center about this ongoing problem with the cvt. I commute everyday on the NJ turnpike. I have to make stops 'to let the engine/cvt cool off' both going and coming home from work because the car will not accelerate. I barely get over to the shoulder in high speed traffic. Sometimes if there isn't an immediate shoulder, I have to go at a speed of 5-10 mph in high speed turnpike traffic of 60-80 mph to finally get to a shoulder. I already replaced one cvt in this car. This problem has been going on since 2009 when I purchased this car. Now I see in 2014 Nissan came up with a 'fix' to replace/install a cooler kit and a trans oil cooler. The two kits cost about $860 without installation. Why is this cost passed on to us the consumers" this is a problem with the Nissan cvt design. Nissan should make good on their promise to the customer and recall the vehicles with this cvt issue to replace/install the needed parts without making us pay for their defective vehicle design. Oh and I I said earlier, I have been complaining to the dealer service center for years including 2014 and none of the service techs ever mentioned the cooler kit fixes to me. Their response was that they could not duplicate the problem I was having with the car. I will never buy another Nissan and I tell everyone I know about these cvt issues. There are at least 100+ complaints on this site about the cvt. What will it take to get a recall? why do the consumers have to pay for Nissan's faulty cvt design"

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #50

Apr 202016

Rogue

  • 91,000 miles
The cvt transmission in the Rogue is known for failing. When the fluid temperature gets too hot the vehicle will go into a limp mode limiting all power. My Rogue has had 4 transmissions in 85K miles. I have had my replacement transmission for two weeks and it is already having signs of failing. I have nearly been in multiple major wrecks because the transmission will cut out when trying to enter a highway or pull out across traffic. There are multiple reports of accidents from this issue but Nissan has not said a word. It has the exact type of failure the Nissan pathfinder had, which just had a class action passed against it.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #49

Apr 152016

Rogue

  • 115,000 miles
Driving car to work on a busy road, when it revved and then lost power. Was able to drift to the shoulder.

- Fallston, MD, USA

problem #48

Feb 242016

Rogue

  • 76,200 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Rogue. The contact performed regular maintenance on the vehicle and noticed that the front drive side axle leaked grease and the cb boot was cracked on both sides. In addition, the inner ball joint had premature wear and the transmission operated in high gear when driving. The wheels were difficult to turn as well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front driver side axle was replaced. The manufactuer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 76,200.

- Elk Groove Village, IL, USA

problem #47

Feb 132016

Rogue

  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Passenger air bag sensor has failed. Air bag light blinks. Sensor is in seat. Cvt transmissions fail without warning. Research indicates this occurs at highway speeds and causes a hazard in traveled lanes.

- Clarendon Springs, VT, USA

problem #46

Sep 012015

Rogue

  • 115,000 miles
My car would not accelerate after driving on the highway (75 mph) for more than 2 hours no matter how hard I stepped on the gas. It only happened when driving after 2 hours on the highway and did not have an issue again since I usually do not take long trips. This happened twice for my road trip to and from houston and dallas. A few months later, the car jerks when coming to a stop and accelerating from a stop. This was on regular roads about 40 mph. Noticed many complaints online with the same issue and was told it's due to the transmission. I believe that this should be investigated as it is a safety hazard and unfair for car owners to pay for repair since many 2008 & 2009 Rogue owners reported the same issue.

- Bacliff, TX, USA

problem #45

Oct 242015

Rogue

  • 139,432 miles
Vehicle loses power while driving at highway speeds.very dangerous situation causing vehicles to swerve around us, and nearly causing a collision.

- Decatur, IN, USA

problem #44

May 172014

Rogue

  • 113,500 miles
Driving on the highway my transmission seems to have trouble shifting gears when traveling over 50 mph, I was driving and had my gas pedal to the floor and my car seemed to have no power. I exited the highway for safety purposes and once I came to a stop off the interstate I tried to make a left turn towards a gas station and my car stalled in the middle of the road. I let off the gas and tried to accelerate, finally successful after a few tries. This has happened several times and while I have had children in the car making it very unsafe. I have been doing research and found that there are problems with the cvt transmission. The warranty was extended to 120K miles by Nissan and since I never received a letter informing me of this I just recently passed 120K miles. In the beginning of this problem everyone diagnosed it as fuel pump/injection issues and now it's too late to have it fixed. This needs to be recalled immediately with as many people like myself having this same issue. Since may of 2014 I have had numerous problems and now that I have gotten the proper diagnosis I feel like Nissan is putting people like myself and others that were not properly notified in time of this extended warranty on serious danger. I have been lucky that no one has hit me when I take off from a stop sign and my transmission won't shift into gear leaving me stalled. This is not ok and they shouldn't be able to get away with putting a limit on when to fix or replace damaged parts!

- Mustang , OK, USA

problem #43

Jun 192015

Rogue

  • 115,000 miles
In June of this year my family and I was on our way to myrtle beach for a family vacation in my 2009 Nissan rouge. While on the highway my car started making a loud whinny noise and then completely lost power. With the gas peddle to the floor it would only go 40mph. We pulled over and it would not go at all. It was like it was stuck in neutral. We sat for a while and it drove like nothing was wrong. We decided not to take it on vacation but leave it to have someone look at it. They found nothing wrong. It hashappend on two more separate occasions now both times on the highway after driving for about 45mins. I made appointment and sent it to a certified Nissan dealership to be looked at. They are unable to help because they could not duplicate the problem. Although I was told by them that they have see it many times before and what is happening is the transmission is getting hot the fluid is bubbling and sending signals to the vehicle to shut down.nissian will not authorize the dealership to be able to fix the problem without being able to duplicate. The problem is they can not duplicate the problem because it takes a while of driving for it to occur. I called consumer afairs and they un willing help stating the same thing the dealership told me.

- Franklin, OH, USA

problem #42

Jul 192015

Rogue

  • 95,400 miles
When I was traveling on the highway for over an hour going 80 mph, the vechicle quickly deccelerated and when I stepped on the pedal for gas all the way to the floor it did not accelerate. It was very scary since there were are traveling behind me and I was afraid they would crash into me. This has happened every time I take my vehicle on the highway traveling for over an hour for the past year. I am terrified I am going to cause a crash while traveling with my child, this is definitely a safety hazard.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #41

Jun 212015

Rogue

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan rouge. After driving consistently over 100 miles and at highway speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. After restarting the vehicle, it would resume normal operation for approximately one hour and then fail again. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #40

May 062015

Rogue

  • miles
I have a Nissan Rogue S 2009, I have a banging noise from underneath the floor boards. I was made check by a mechanic and he said is the drive shaft and U joint is completely covered is rust with the drive shaft and can broke in any moment and the I have to repair not only that other parts too like the transmission, directional and so on. I went to the Nissan dealer part service and the person who work there he said that part is very expensive and for the low of mileage shouldn't happened. Is very expensive to replace is a fault of Nissan on a bad parts that they install on my truck. They need to make a recall and fix this big problem in the same way they charge for the truck and we paid, they need to replace at not cost is there responsibility for use bad parts and this is urgent I don't wants my mother, my nephew (3 Y) and my nice (2 Y) get into an accident and myself please help me this is urgent to bring my car for repair.

- Shrub Oak, NY, USA

problem #39

May 142015

Rogue

  • 138,000 miles
Transmission froze, no forward gear, no reverse gear. Luckily it happened when pulling into the coalfield rest stop northbound on I-55. As I slowed to pull off on the exit ramp, the Rogue jerked twice and came to sudden stop. With the transmission locking up it may have caused a serious accident if I were to be on the interstate (I-55 northbound) at approximately 6:30pm on May 14, 2015. Traffic at the time was average but steady in flow.

- Lexington, IL, USA

problem #38

Apr 232015

Rogue

  • 125,968 miles
My transmission got stuck in 1st gear when pulling out onto a busy road, causing me to have pull over and almost getting hit by other vehicles, when I took it to my mechanic and then a licensed Nissan dealership I was informed it was the transmission and furthermore informed that on the Consumer Affairs Nissan website it states they have had many problems with this transmission and doubled the warranty from 60,000 miles to 120,000 miles due to this defective transmission, on not just my model and year but over 8 years and 3 different models of Nissan however because I was 5000 miles over the warranty they would not help me pay for the $3586 I had to pay to make the vehicle driveable and secondly what if this transmission would have gotten stuck or went out on a hwy where I was doing 65 mph Nissan should also be responsible for the cost for getting this defective product fixed I call them several times at Consumer Affairs and they will not assist me at all because I am 5000 miles over the warranty the public needs to know how terrible of a company this is and how dangerous this could be for others who own these vehicles.

- Depere , WI, USA

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