2011 Nissan Rogue: Loud whining
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Rogue report: loud whining. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 81,600 miles.
NHTSA has 189 owner complaints for the 2011 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11707170 (filed 12/26/2025): “The cvt transmission started to fail. 1 day it started jerking some. 2 or 3 times. the next time was more jerking and harder. the last day the jerking was longer in length of time. then the transmission became a little louder. the jerking was constant with …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11670293 (filed 06/30/2025): “No idea why. my transmission has went up again. after about 55k ish since it was replaced the last time. done at the nissan dealer and everything.…”
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 (6 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 $3,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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