2016 Nissan Rogue: Transmission slips
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Rogue report: transmission slips. CarComplaints.com lists 11 owner complaints, average mileage 53,500 miles.
NHTSA has 176 owner complaints for the 2016 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762894 (filed 09/08/2026): “While driving the car, it seemed to slip into neutral. we took it to the dealer who does all our maintenance on the car and was told we needed to replace the transmission. the cost would be 6046.45 plus tax. the car is 10 years old, but only has 58,714 miles o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748936 (filed 07/07/2026): “Formal complaint against nissan north america regarding premature cvt transmission failure on a 2016 nissan rogue (vin: [xxx], case #xxx, xxx with under 54,000 original miles. during a routine check-up, an independent mechanic scanned the vehicle and found har…”
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: cvt replacement (7 reports) no (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 $4,300 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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