2015 Nissan Rogue: CVT transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Rogue report: CVT transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 90,100 miles.
NHTSA has 140 owner complaints for the 2015 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754485 (filed 08/03/2026): “I acquired a 2015 nissan rogue, but it seems the transmission has failed. interestingly, the transmission is identified as a 2014 model within the 2015 vehicle. i reached out to the dealership for clarification on whether the transmission had been replaced, bu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744704 (filed 06/17/2026): “The contact's daughter owns a 2015 nissan rogue. the contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 40–45 mph, the vehicle began making a whining sound. the "4wd failure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to…”
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: new transmission (8 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 $4,280 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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