2013 Nissan Rogue: Loss of acceleration
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Rogue report: loss of acceleration. CarComplaints.com lists 67 owner complaints, average mileage 76,600 miles.
NHTSA has 314 owner complaints for the 2013 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744088 (filed 06/15/2026): “The transmission failed while i was driving on the freeway and i couldn’t go more than 30 mph while traffic was going 75-80 mph. just to reach a spot to safely stop myself and my passenger were fearing for our lives of getting struck by another vehicle. upon r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11696937 (filed 11/01/2025): “No warning light. going down the freeway at about 70-80 mph then the accelerator stops working. it goes down to about 44 mph with my foot floored in gas pad. i have to get off the road and then let her set to cool . this went on over and over on a recent 15 …”
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 cvt transmission (25 reports) replace transmission and add external cooler (4 reports) replace r&r valve body (3 reports) cvt transmission flush (2 reports) added a transmission cooler to prevent overheat (1 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 $3,250 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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