2010 Nissan Rogue: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Rogue report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 133,400 miles.
NHTSA has 124 owner complaints for the 2010 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11607624 (filed 08/09/2024): “I have a 2010 nissan rouge that is having powertrain issues, specifically the cvt, three times, after driving a long distance in very hot weather, and then going on a long uphill grade, the vehicle lost power. it dropped from 70 to about 40mph, this happened o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11535969 (filed 08/02/2023): “The transmission/power train on this vehicle is experiencing common failures as reported by many owners. on my way to work, my nissan rogue began to stall and lose speed while on the highway. the speed decreased from 70 mph down to 50 mph. approximately 5 min…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (9 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,090 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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