2013 Nissan Rogue: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 314 owner complaints for the 2013 Nissan Rogue that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 researching it we found that this is typi…”
- 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 hour trip i had the transmission sensor…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11680726 (filed 08/14/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 nissan rogue. the contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. no warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmis…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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