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moderate Owners of the 2015 Nissan Rogue have filed 132 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 77,109 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
132
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Rogue | 189 |
| 2012 Rogue | 134 |
| 2013 Rogue | 312 |
| 2014 Rogue | 113 |
| 2015 Rogue (this page) | 132 |
| 2016 Rogue | 170 |
| 2017 Rogue | 118 |
| 2018 Rogue | 31 |
| 2019 Rogue | 22 |
4crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 132 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
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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 132 powertrain 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.
Powertrain accounts for 24% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain 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.
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The failure pattern owners describe
The 2015 Nissan Rogue's CVT transmission is the dominant failure pattern across 131 complaints, with owners reporting sudden loss of acceleration, engine revving without forward motion, and complete power loss on highways and at traffic lights. Failures typically occur between 30,000 and 130,000 miles; in hot weather (above 90°F), the transmission loses power after 10–30 minutes of driving and requires extended cool-down periods to restore normal operation. Dealerships quote $4,000–$8,700 for replacement, often citing that Nissan did not install transmission coolers on some Rogue models.
Owners document stalling in snowy conditions, transmission fluid leaks during repair, and one case where the transmission required replacement three times over the vehicle's life. A Nissan class-action settlement exists but excludes many owners whose mileage or vehicle build date falls outside the coverage window. Several owners report dealerships acknowledging CVT issues are "known" but refusing warranty repair once mileage thresholds are exceeded. Secondary failures include fuel pump stalling in winter, rear differential failure, park-to-drive rollaway incidents, and airbag sensor faults. No formal recall has been issued despite Technical Service Bulletins documenting early failure symptoms.
Same Nissan Rogue powertrain reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
CVT Transmission Loss of Drive Power / Reduced Acceleration
The CVT transmission loses drive power or severely reduces acceleration capability during highway driving, merging, climbing hills, and intersection crossings. Drivers report the engine revs high but the vehicle refuses to accelerate or accelerates very slowly, forcing them to pull over and wait for the transmission to cool before normal operation resumes. This failure often occurs without warning after 30-90 minutes of driving, particularly in hot weather (above 90°F). Some vehicles lose power gradually from highway speed (70 mph down to 30-40 mph), while others fail completely at stop lights, creating hazardous situations in traffic.
When: Typically 30,000 to 130,000 miles; failure accelerates in ambient temperatures over 90°F after 10+ minutes of operation; some failures occur without prior symptoms, others after months of intermittent hesitation.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revs high but vehicle refuses to accelerate or accelerates very slowly; Loss of power while attempting to merge, climb hills, or cross intersections; Gradual deceleration on highways from 70 mph down to 30-40 mph; Complete loss of acceleration response at traffic lights; Vehicle requires shutdown and cooling period before normal operation resumes; Hesitation or jerking during acceleration; Shuddering or juddering during low-speed driving and turning; High-pitched whining or squealing noise from transmission; Loud roaring or grinding noise when accelerating; Temperature-dependent failure (worse in hot weather over 90°F)
Codes mentioned: P1740, P0725, P0744, P0187, Check Engine Light (intermittent or persistent)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers quote $4,000–$8,700 for CVT transmission replacement; some estimates include addition of aftermarket transmission cooler ($500–$1,000 additional) because Nissan did not equip some Rogue models with OEM cooling units. Many owners report transmissions replaced at 35,000–40,000 miles under original warranty, then fail again at 85,000–116,000 miles. One owner reports transmission replaced three times within vehicle's lifetime.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Class action lawsuit settlement (NHTSADocket reference: 22V024000 mentioned for electrical system; Nissan 277M settlement for Rogue/Pathfinder CVT noted in narratives). Technical Service Bulletins referenced: SB-10075090-5448 (early CVT failure / trans judder symptoms), 15-084 (CVT Judder). Extended warranty period mentioned in settlement but many owners fall outside eligibility window. Nissan Consumer Affairs denies coverage after factory warranty expires, citing mileage thresholds. One owner reports dealership service bulletins exist but no formal recall issued; dealer admits CVT issues are known but refuses warranty repair once mileage threshold exceeded.
CVT Transmission Stalling and Failure to Restart
Engine stalls suddenly while driving, particularly during highway operation, snow/slippery road conditions, and during extended drive times. Vehicle either fails to restart immediately or requires multiple restart attempts after an extended cool-down period (15–20 minutes reported). One narrative describes stalling in active highway traffic in a snowstorm with children in the vehicle, requiring 20 minutes before the engine would restart.
When: Various mileages; one incident at 84,000 miles (5,000 miles after diagnostic visit); highway stalls in winter/snowy conditions; stalls after 30+ minutes of continuous driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden engine stall while driving at highway speeds; Engine baulking or hesitation before stall; Stalling during snow or slippery road conditions; Stalling in active traffic lanes; Failure to restart immediately after stall; restart requires 15–20 minute cool-down period; Engine starts for 2–3 seconds then stalls again (multiple restart failures); Stalling after 30+ minutes of continuous operation
Codes mentioned: Chassis System Control Warning (displayed on dash), No active diagnostic codes present in some cases (history codes show transmission issues)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships have been unable to diagnose root cause in some cases. One dealership advised turning vehicle off and back on to reset warning, which temporarily removes warning but does not resolve underlying stall condition. Another owner reports transmission fluid leaked completely onto garage floor during repair attempt, requiring hazmat cleanup and additional towing.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership documented 'trans judder' symptoms matching Nissan TSB language but did not proactively address known failure risk. One dealer stated stalls are 'due to slippery road conditions' and advised reset procedure rather than repair. Another dealership admitted CVT issues are known 'condition on this model' and stated 'it keeps them in business.' No proactive recall or customer outreach documented.
Transmission Fluid Leakage and Overflow
Transmission fluid leaks completely from the transmission during repair or operation, pooling on garage floor and creating a hazardous materials cleanup incident. One owner incurred cleanup fees after fluid leaked during a 15-day dealership repair attempt.
When: One incident occurred during dealership repair work (October–November 2022) on vehicle with 85,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Complete transmission fluid leak onto garage floor; Hazardous materials incident requiring professional cleanup; Vehicle unable to operate after fluid loss
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed back to dealership after leak incident and remained there 5 days for repair attempt. Owner incurred hazmat cleanup fees in addition to repair costs. Vehicle still exhibited poor performance and lurching behavior after repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership acknowledged recall/extended warranty existed but repair was ultimately unsuccessful and fluid loss went unaddressed during initial 15-day service period.
Vehicle Rolling in Park / Loss of Park Function
Vehicle rolls backward or forward out of Park position without driver input. In one narrative, a parked vehicle began rolling slowly backward approximately 10 seconds after driver exited and shifted into Park. In another, vehicle accelerated by itself from a stop (2 mph driveway entry) when driver had not depressed accelerator, crashing into a parked truck.
When: One incident at 2015 model year manufacture; another at unknown mileage (vehicle had less than 35,000 miles in one case related to transmission issue).
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle rolling backward out of Park without driver input; Vehicle accelerating by itself from a stop without accelerator depression; Unintended acceleration while shifting or parked; Loss of brake effectiveness when unintended acceleration occurs
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle was scheduled for inspection at dealership after rolling incident. Another vehicle remained unrepaired at time of report. No parts or costs provided.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No documented response from manufacturer in narratives.
High-RPM Brake Pedal Issue (Sport Mode Braking Anomaly)
While in Sport mode and braking, engine RPMs do not decrease as expected when brake pedal is depressed. Instead, engine continues to rev up to 3,000+ RPM while brakes are applied, causing the vehicle to accelerate against the brakes. Driver reports repeating the condition multiple times to confirm it is not a misunderstanding of Sport mode behavior.
When: Incident occurred during evening freeway driving; single narrative report.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine RPM needle shakes and remains steady at 3,000 RPM despite brake pedal depression; Engine continues to rev and accelerate while brakes are applied; Condition repeats consistently across multiple test cycles; Condition eventually resolves when RPM finally drops
Repairs/costs cited: Service department could not or would not address the issue; no repair attempted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership service department dismissed concern as normal Sport mode behavior and did not provide technical explanation or remedy.
Rear Differential Failure
Rear differential fails, causing abnormal sound and unintended deceleration/stalling. In one case, failure occurred 5 days after using a Nissan-supplied spare tire to repair a flat. Vehicle experiences grinding or dragging sound and AWD warning light illuminates.
When: One failure at 93,000 miles; another at 95,000 miles (5 days after spare tire use).
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal grinding or squeaky dragging sound from rear; Unintended deceleration and stalling; AWD light illumination on instrument panel; Nearly caused a collision
Codes mentioned: AWD Light illumination
Repairs/costs cited: Rear differential needed replacement; vehicles not repaired at time of report.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer stated there was no recall associated with the VIN and referred owner to file NHTSA complaint.
Fuel Pump / Engine Stall Issue (Cold Weather Operation)
Vehicle stalls in snow/winter conditions, matches characteristics of fuel pump failure pattern. One narrative specifically references Nissan recall for 2014 and older Rogues for fuel pump failure, notes the recall was supposedly corrected for Rogues manufactured after June 2014, but this vehicle (Feb 2015 manufacture) still exhibited the same stalling behavior in snowy/winter conditions.
When: February 2015 manufacture; incident occurred during snowy highway driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle baulking as if about to stall in snowy/cold conditions; Chassis System Control Warning displayed on dash; Severe baulking followed by complete stall on multi-lane highway in snow storm; Multiple restart failures; vehicle starts for 2–3 seconds then stalls; Stranded in live traffic lane in snow storm for extended period; Intermittent stalling over 5–10 km of driving after restart
Codes mentioned: Chassis System Control Warning (displayed on dash)
Repairs/costs cited: Owner notes Nissan recall for 2014 and older Rogues for fuel pump issue but vehicle manufactured Feb 2015 (after June 2014 cutoff) still exhibits same behavior. No repair documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership advised condition was due to slippery road conditions and recommended turning vehicle off/on to reset warning. No recall issued for 2015 model year despite matching symptoms of earlier fuel pump recalls.
Engine Starting Issues / Key Fob Detection Failure
Vehicle makes repeated clicking sounds when driver attempts to start it, requiring 6–9 restart button presses before engine fires. A/C cycles on and off after startup. In some instances, vehicle does not detect the key fob and car turns off while driver is pulling out of driveway, then immediately turns back on.
When: Multiple occurrences on the same vehicle; one narrative at unknown mileage.
Symptoms owners cite: Repeated clicking sound during startup; Battery and ignition system appear to be functioning normally per mechanic inspection; Requires 6–9 attempts to start engine; A/C compressor cycles on/off immediately after startup; Key fob not detected on multiple occasions; Vehicle turns off while being driven (pulling out of driveway); Vehicle immediately turns back on without driver input
Repairs/costs cited: Two independent mechanics inspected battery, starter, and engine; all found to be in good condition. Key fob battery was replaced. No repair found effective.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No documented manufacturer response.
Airbag Sensor / Indicator Light Intermittent Failures
Airbag warning light illuminates repeatedly and remains on, indicating sensor or wiring issue. Driver-side airbag was replaced at dealership, but passenger-side airbag warning light came on 10 months later. Dealership claims road vibration/shaking from normal driving affects airbag wiring, contradicting owner's experience with older vehicles that do not exhibit the problem.
When: First occurrence within one year; second occurrence 10 months after first repair; vehicle is 2015 model with approximately 63,000 miles (narrative says 'almost 9 years').
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag indicator light illuminates on instrument panel; Warning light remains on continuously; Light has cycled on twice within one-year period; Affects both driver-side and passenger-side circuits
Codes mentioned: Airbag Light / Airbag System Warning
Repairs/costs cited: Driver-side airbag replaced at dealership; passenger-side airbag issue not yet repaired at time of narrative.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership blamed road vibration and driving conditions (normal road shaking affecting sensor wiring), claiming this is expected wear for a 9-year-old vehicle. No recall information provided.
Synthesized from 132 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan rogue. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked without warning. The contact took the vehicle to fuccillo Nissan (3893 ny-31, liverpool, ny 13090) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The diagnosis results were not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure mileage was 87,000.…
I was driving in snowy conditions and vehicle began baulking as if it was going to stall. A chassis system control warning displayed on th dash. I contacted the dealership and they advised it was due to the slippery road conditions. They advised to turn the vehicle off and back on and the warning would disappear/reset. I did this and the warning was removed however, brief moments of random…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and then stalled. The failure nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear differential failure. The rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…
On the highway traveling 70 miles when I felt the the car wasn't pulling and the RPM went to 6 then back to 2. The vehicle slowed down. Exited the highway, checked fluid level which was low added 1/2 quart and resumed driving. No visible leaks noticed on this vehicle. Purchased new in 2016.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH from a stop sign, the engine began to rev and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 10 MPH. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but failed to drive or reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Own a 2015 Nissan rogue with 85k miles on it. Check engine light came on. Took to dealership. They performed diagnostics and gave the code P1740 and P0725. They told me the CVT transmission issue and needed to be replaced. Didn't have issues with the car up to this point and did all my service in Nissan dealer at the right time. Researched and saw that Nissan had issues with their CVT…
Own a 2015 Nissan rogue with 85k miles on it. Check engine light came on. Took to dealership. They performed diagnostics and gave the code P1740 and P0725. They told me the CVT transmission issue and needed to be replaced. Didn't have issues with the car up to this point and did all my service in Nissan dealer at the right time. Researched and saw that Nissan had issues with their CVT…
I was driving on freeway with cruise control on and noticed a couple of 'slips' in the transmission that made the car slow down and 'jerk'. Thinking it might have been a bit of bad gas, I kept driving for about 20 minutes. At one point the car seemed to slip into neutral and the tachometer revved up to about 8000 RPM even though the car was still in drive. I pulled over on the off-ramp and…
Car stops accelerating randomly. Some days it won't go over 60mph while I'm already driving on the thruway. Other days it will drop speed from 70 to 60 and I have no control over acceleration. This always happens on the highway.
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 132 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 79 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 56,000 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 77,109. A quarter of owners report trouble before 56,000; a quarter make it past 100,000. 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.
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