While driving on the highway the car the vehicle shudders/vibrates and the stops accelerating even when the throttle is pressed to the floor. Example: If I am driving at 80 miles an hour with my foot on the throttle, the vehicle will begin to decline in speed (dropping to 70 or 60 miles an hour) and will not accelerate any faster once additional pressure is placed on the throttle. After thorough…
2013 Nissan Rogue powertrain problems
moderate 311 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
311
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
1crash
2fires
When does it fail?
Of the 311 powertrain complaints filed for the 2013 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
Of the 17 model years of Nissan Rogue we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 311.
Powertrain accounts for 51% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
With around 60k miles I noticed that when driving extended distances, my Nissan rogue would not allow me accelerate pass 65mph. I had never experienced this before so I took it to my local dealership to have it evaluated and see if any computer codes popped up. Nothing came up. This issue kept going on so I took it back a year later around 79k miles and suddenly some codes appeared for CVT…
My 2013 Nissan rogue suddenly began losing acceleration ability. The RPM's would rev up high with no increase in speed. This happened on several occasions while driving in traffic with the car behind me having to slam on brakes or swerve to avoid impact. Even more dangerous, the vehicle has done this when turning left across traffic lanes. Even with plenty of time to turn, the vehicle would not…
Transmission stopped working suddenly after pulling onto busy road and I was forced to pull over to shoulder to avoid being hit by other cars
P0744. Torque Converter Clutch Circuit. Intermittent issue, TSB issued back in 2008 but only affected certain models in that year. (NTB09-148a). current vehicle-2013 Nissan Rogue has intermittent code and has issue traveling down highway above 70 mph.
CVT transmission with 117,000 miles. Told by dealer I need a new transmission @ a cost of $4k for a remanufactured transmission. Nissan extended transmission warranty to 120,000 miles for '03-'10 Nissan rogue model years but refuse to pay for or at least partially cover cost to replace transmission. Dealer said Nissan rogue CVT transmissions continues to be an ongoing problem for model years…
At 83,500 miles, the CVT started whining and shifting was occasionally difficult. RPM's fluctuated at all speeds. Diagnosis indicated the CVT was defective and needed to be replaced.
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 311 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 228 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 65,000 and 103,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 65,000; a quarter make it past 103,000. 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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/2013/Nissan/Rogue.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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