2019 Nissan Rogue: Fan quits when snow builds up on outside window
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Rogue report: fan quits when snow builds up on outside window. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 5,750 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2019 Rogue in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11568518 (filed 01/29/2024): “The heating/cooling do not operate correctly on the driver side or rear passenger vents. proper temperature comes from the passenger side vents. local mechanic attempted swapping the blend door actuator and then it failed again. my mechanic then said that i …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11529712 (filed 06/30/2023): “The rear automatic braking (rab) indicator came on at the same time as the automatic emergency braking (aeb) with pedestrian detection system warning light "warning", "system fault" message. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) light came on at the same time. t…”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Fan quits when snow builds up on outside window (2019 Rogue)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2019 Rogue
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