10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,962 miles

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2016 Nissan Rogue drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Nissan Rogue Owner Comments (Page 8 of 8)

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problem #8

Jun 112018

Rogue

  • 37,000 miles

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

When accelerating on highway or city street, I noticed vehicle began making a loud whining/purring noise. Took vehicle to dealership where I purchased vehicle from and they informed me that transmission would need to be replaced (and I do have powertrain warranty). This was a Wednesday so I was given a loaner vehicle on Thursday while my car would be in the shop over the weekend. Monday morning, never heard anything from dealership. Tuesday, same. Wednesday, still no word late in the afternoon so I had to call and the service coordinator informs me that they were not able to replace my transmission because Nissan states the noise the transmission is making is not "loud" enough. There is a service bulletin out on my vehicle that is titled "information to prevent cvt replacement due to misdiagnosis of noise" that the dealership's shop foreman went through and their conclusion was that this is what was wrong with my vehicle. I called Nissan and opened a case. My case manager spoke with the service manager at the dealership and my case was closed because according to the shop technician and Nissan, there's nothing "mechanically" wrong with my vehicle and it is "working properly" it just makes an unpleasant noise. So I called Nissan and re-opened my case and the assistant of my case manager informs me that my next step would be to take it to a different dealership and have them diagnose it and see if their findings are different. There are no nearby alternate Nissan dealerships that I can easily take my vehicle to. Nissan is forcing me to continue driving my vehicle despite them knowing there is a known failure and expecting me to continue making monthly payments for a vehicle that I do not feel safe driving.

- Bryant, AR, USA

problem #7

Jun 272018

Rogue

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. While accelerating, an abnormal winding noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (causeway Nissan, 435 NJ-72, manahawkin, NJ 08050) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 32050871. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #6

Feb 242018

Rogue

  • miles
I purchased my 2016 Nissan Rogue at the end Oct of 2016. So I've owned it for 17 months and it has approx 24K miles. Up until Feb 24th, 2018, I had no issues save for extra rattle-Y driver's side window. On that date it was taken in for regular maintenence (oil/rotation/balance). Since that time the car is not handling well, at first I thought it was just a windy day or it was slippery road due to rain, but as time went on, the car seemed wobbly/bouncy on it's wheels (40+ mph) and would begin to slip/slide/skip out of the lane (60+ mph) I'm driving in. I am able to correct for it but it's scary to drive and feels like it's getting progressively worse. I have also noticed the car feels like it's struggling to go up small hill (30 mph) and wheels/tires don't seem to be gripping the road evenly. I have taken back to dealership and they have agreed something is wrong and it's not a tire balance or alignment type of issue. Thus far I've only been told it's not safe for me to drive, possibly axle or drivetrain issue. At this time they have provided a subpar loaner and are stating that the repairs will be under warranty. However, I am hugely concerned that something of this magnitude is already become an issue. At this point, I don't wan't the car anymore. Once they have made repairs, I am fortunate that I can probably afford to just trade in and get a new (not Nissan again ever) car. But I feel concerned if someone else were to purchase my trade in as a used car not knowing the potential hidden safety issues that may (likely) arise.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 112017

Rogue

  • 45,000 miles

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

The contact leased a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The driver stated that the transmission failed to function properly. An independent mechanic determined that the vehicle was not safe to drive and suggested that it be serviced by the dealer who sold the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and the gears were difficult to shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hilltop Nissan, 258 NJ-10, East hanover, NJ 07936, (973) 887-5400) where the transmission was replaced twice, but indicated that it needed to be replaced a third time. The dealer was uncertain if they could offer a loaner vehicle until the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- East Hanover, NJ, USA

problem #4

Nov 022017

Rogue

  • 60,000 miles
As I was travelling on a major freeway, my brand new 2016 Nissan Rogue began to feel like it was "jumping." At that point I noticed my rpms were high for the speed I was going. Not even 30 seconds after, my car completely stalled. I was in the fast lane of the freeway and barely had time to react. I ended up stuck on the median of the freeway. I ended up having the car taken to the dealer down the road. They said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I refused to drive it and began seeking further help through Nissan Consumer Affairs. After nearly a month, an engineer from Nissan took 5 minutes to look at it and noticed the transmission was slipping. The previous week before this major incident, the car is stalled a few blocks from my home on a residential street after accelerating from a complete stop. The dealership had told me there was nothing wrong with it and it was safe to drive. Now here we are 2 months later, and it feels as if the transmission is slipping again.

- Concord, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 032017

Rogue

  • 8,800 miles
My wife had the car running in the driveway and returned to the car to push the start/stop button. Without pushing the break the car proceeded to go in reverse. She paniced and as she was getting into the car the door was forced open and damaged to the door.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 272017

Rogue 4-cyl

  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. While driving 20-40 mph, the vehicle experienced moderate constant vibration without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle ran as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500....updated 05/17/17

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #1

Jan 272017

Rogue

  • 8,400 miles
A Nissan dealer had preformed a service campaign PC4900 to my 2016 Nissan Rogue it involved the cvt transmission software and since they did it the car is not driving like before. The shifting is slower and takes longer to shift, the engine is louder and revving higher and the fuel economy got very bad. Contacted the dealer and asked if this service campaign can be reversed and their answer was "no" I will be taking the car back to them have them check it and also contacted Nissan Corp and opened a case. I hope they fix this problem as soon as possible.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

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