NISSAN: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET AND DTC P0605 IS STORED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Nissan Rogue cruise control problems
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Failure mileage
Complaints
30
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
When does it fail?
Of the 30 cruise control complaints filed for the 2010 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 30 cruise control complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 17 model years of Nissan Rogue in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "Comfort & Conv." settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigation system, orthrough the "Combination Meter settings" depending on the vehicle model, year and trim level. NOTE: In some instances this feature may be unintentionally disabled. Please verify the status of this feature before any further diagnostic is performed. Please see this bulletin for further details.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners consistently describe the same core issue: the 2010 Rogue's CVT transmission loses power during highway driving without warning. Typically after 1+ hours of freeway use, or on hills and elevation changes, the vehicle will not accelerate despite the pedal being floored. RPMs either stay flat or climb slowly while speed drops from 70+ mph down to 20-40 mph. The vehicle may slow even further, sometimes to 10 mph, and won't recover until the engine is shut off for 10-30 minutes. Then it works again—until it doesn't, often within 30 miles.
This happens on major interstates, bridges, and mountain passes. One owner got stranded on the Whitestone Bridge in New York; others report barely reaching gas stations. The problem appears after roughly one hour of highway driving, on inclines, and sometimes in hot weather. One owner—with children in the car—had to turn a 12-hour trip into 20 hours due to repeated 20-minute rest stops.
Dealers and private mechanics say they cannot find anything wrong. Nissan extended the CVT warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles but refuses coverage on some vehicles due to title branding or because the vehicle's total mileage exceeds 120K, even though the replacement transmission itself had far fewer miles. One owner had a second transmission installed and experienced the same failure at the same mileage level. No recall has been issued despite over 30 complaints in this cluster alone.
Same Nissan Rogue cruise control reports on nearby years: 2008 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013
Failure modes owners describe
Loss of acceleration / power limp mode on highway driving
Vehicle loses acceleration ability during highway driving, particularly after extended periods (1+ hour), on inclines, or at higher elevations. Engine running but RPMs do not increase despite full throttle. Vehicle decelerates to 20-40 mph, sometimes down to 10 mph. Occurs with or without cruise control engaged. Temporary fix: shutting off engine for 10-30 minutes restores partial function for limited distance before problem recurs.
When: Typically after 1+ hour of highway driving; occurs on hills, inclines, bridges, and during elevation changes. Some reports at specific mileages: 55K, 60K, 71K, 74.5K, 79K, 87K (transmission replacement), 104K.
Symptoms owners cite: Gas pedal pressed to floor with no response; RPMs flat-line at 2000-3000 rpm or fail to increase; Sudden speed loss from 70+ mph down to 35-50 mph; Loss of power when climbing hills or bridges; Problem recurring after short recovery periods; Jerking during acceleration followed by speed loss; No warning light or check engine light (initially); Temporary recovery after engine shutdown and restart
Codes mentioned: Transmission/speed control codes, Check engine light (appears later as condition worsens)
Repairs/costs cited: Two cases mention CVT transmission replacements (one at 87K miles under warranty; another replacement had 75K miles on it but owner denied coverage due to total vehicle mileage exceeding 120K). One case mentions brake switch replacement resolved the problem. Most owners report dealers unable to diagnose or reproduce issue under test conditions.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan extended CVT warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles (mentioned in one complaint). However, owners report Nissan refusing to honor extended warranty due to title brand issues or total vehicle mileage exceeding 120K despite replacement transmission having fewer miles. Dealers unable to replicate issue. One owner states Nissan described whining and vibration as 'normal.'
Inability to accelerate after stopping
After coming to complete stop following highway-speed driving, vehicle accelerates very slowly or not at all. RPMs increase to 2000-3000 but vehicle crawls at 15 mph for 5-8 seconds before 'kicking into gear' and accelerating normally. Occurs virtually every time after highway driving.
When: Occurs after exiting highway or stopping on highway due to traffic congestion following prolonged highway-speed driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Extremely slow acceleration from dead stop (5-8 seconds to reach 15 mph); High RPMs (2000-3000) with minimal vehicle movement; Delayed engagement or 'kicking into gear'; Normal acceleration once vehicle reaches 15 mph; Predictable pattern after highway driving
Repairs/costs cited: No repair costs or parts cited in narratives.
Unintended acceleration / failure to decelerate with brakes
One case reports vehicle suddenly accelerating to 90 mph at highway speed. Owner applied brakes without effect; had to remove key from ignition to stop. Dealer diagnosed powertrain as defective and replaced it, but repair did not resolve issue.
When: At 55,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden uncontrolled acceleration to 90 mph; Brakes ineffective; Unintended speed increase during normal highway driving
Repairs/costs cited: Powertrain replaced, but failure persisted. Owner awaiting further diagnosis.
Synthesized from 30 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
After driving vehicle for about an hour, car would not accelerate. Gas pedal would be pushed all the way to the floor and RPM's would not exceed 3000rpm. When foot was taken off of the accelerator and pushed back to floor board, RPM's would increase to 3000 and then decrease back down to 2500 RPM. Vehicle would start to decrease in speed even though gas pedal was pressed all the way down. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 30 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 24 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 51,000 and 120,000 miles, with the median around 72,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 51,000; a quarter make it past 120,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Nissan/Rogue.
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