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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Nissan Rogue Sport powertrain problems
severe 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
1crash
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 23 powertrain complaints filed for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, 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 4 model years of Nissan Rogue Sport we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 23.
Powertrain accounts for 32% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 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.
FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease loss, check for REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) availability. ï· If there is a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired, do NOT replace the axle. Install a new boot kit following the procedure in the ESM. o Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT o If the complete axle (drive shaft) is replaced when only a new boot is required, the
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The failure pattern owners describe
The 2017 Rogue Sport CVT shows a clear pattern of failures across multiple modes. Most common is sudden loss of forward motion—engine revs but the vehicle doesn't move, as though the transmission shifted to neutral. Owners report this happening at highway speeds, at traffic lights, and during merging, sometimes stranding them completely. Replacement cost runs $5,000–$5,600.
Hesitation and delayed acceleration is the second major complaint. RPMs shoot up without proportional speed gain, making merging and crossing intersections unsafe. This begins around 75,000 miles in some cases but occurs across the mileage spectrum.
Jerking and juddering occur throughout the power range, especially in low-speed maneuvering and turning. One owner found dark, smelly transmission fluid. Whirling or rubbing sounds accompany the jerking in some cases.
Intermittent unresponsiveness—where the transmission simply won't engage for a few seconds before resuming—happens randomly and cannot be reproduced by dealers or independent shops. No check engine lights accompany these events.
One owner experienced complete brake failure and unintended acceleration on the highway, resulting in a collision. Stalling without warning is also documented, sometimes at startup and sometimes while driving.
Owners cite service bulletins NTB18-077b and NTB20-069, and NHTSA Campaign 23V093000. Manufacturer responses have been inconsistent; some dealers claim no recall exists for the VIN, and coverage has been denied based on transmission manufacturing location.
Same Nissan Rogue Sport powertrain reports on nearby years: 2018
Failure modes owners describe
CVT Transmission Loss of Power / No Forward Motion
Vehicle fails to move when in drive, loses motive power mid-drive, or engine revs without forward motion. Owners report being stranded or unable to accelerate when needed.
When: Between 23,500 and 168,000 miles; occurs at various speeds including highway and stop-light situations
Symptoms owners cite: No forward motion despite accelerator input; Engine revving without vehicle movement; Vehicle stuck as if in neutral; Complete loss of motive power; Inability to reverse
Codes mentioned: P17F0, P17F1, P0776
Repairs/costs cited: CVT transmission replacement required; costs cited: $5,000–$5,600; one owner reported manufacturer offered to pay half
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NTB18-077b (Service Bulletin); NHTSA Campaign 23V093000 (Electrical System); manufacturers have declined coverage citing geographic manufacturing limits; some owners report being told no recall exists
CVT Transmission Hesitation / Delayed Acceleration
Vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate smoothly in response to pedal input. Engine revs without proportional speed increase. Occurs at low and highway speeds, making merging and crossing intersections unsafe.
When: Between 75,000 and 89,600 miles; some owners report onset around 75k miles
Symptoms owners cite: Delayed acceleration response; RPMs increase without speed increase; Hesitation when accelerating from stop; Insufficient power relative to pedal input; Difficulty merging into traffic or crossing intersections
CVT Transmission Jerking / Judder
Vehicle jerks or judders during operation, including after reset procedures and when turning at low speeds. Motion described as bouncing forward and backward. Dark, smelly transmission fluid found in one case.
When: Various speeds; low-speed maneuvering reported as most problematic
Symptoms owners cite: Jerking motion during driving; Bouncing forward and backward sensation; Juddering during acceleration; Jerking when brake pedal depressed; Whirling/rubbing sound while moving
Codes mentioned: P17F1
Repairs/costs cited: AWD coupler replacement estimated at $2,500 (labor and part); transmission fluid dark and smelly in at least one case
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NTB20-069 referenced by owner as similar defect; manufacturer response to coupler replacement not clearly documented in narrative
CVT Transmission Intermittent Unresponsiveness
Transmission randomly fails to respond to accelerator input for seconds at a time before resuming normal operation. Problem cannot be reproduced on demand and throws no diagnostic codes.
When: Occurs intermittently; one owner reports no weekly pattern
Symptoms owners cite: Transmission unresponsive to gas pedal input; Random failures lasting seconds; No check engine light or warning codes; Problem clears spontaneously after seconds
Repairs/costs cited: Cannot be diagnosed by dealer or independent shop; no repair documented
CVT Transmission Erroneous Neutral Shift
Transmission shifts into neutral without driver input while driving, causing sudden loss of acceleration and power.
When: One case at 56,000 miles; one case at 23,500 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden shift to neutral while driving; Loss of acceleration capability; Engine revving while in neutral; Unable to merge into traffic; Warning light illuminated (unspecified)
Repairs/costs cited: One case: engine valves replaced but failure recurred; vehicle not repaired in another case
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer contacted in one case; no documented response
Vehicle Stalling Without Warning
Engine stalls unexpectedly at start-up and while driving at various speeds with no prior symptoms or warning lights.
When: Approximately 150,000 miles reported in one case; timing varies in others
Symptoms owners cite: Unexpected stall at startup; Stalling while driving at undisclosed speeds; No warning lights or prior symptoms
Repairs/costs cited: Code reader diagnostics performed with no results; vehicle not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer and manufacturer notified; manufacturer stated no recall associated with VIN
Loss of Vehicle Control / Brake Failure
Vehicle jerks and surges in speed on highway; brakes become unresponsive and vehicle accelerates unintentionally, causing inability to control vehicle. Resulted in collision with retaining wall in one case.
When: Highway driving at unspecified speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle jerks up and down in speed; Brake does not respond; Unintended acceleration; Complete loss of vehicle control; Brake failure coinciding with acceleration
Repairs/costs cited: Not documented
Synthesized from 23 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that occasionally at start-up and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact used a code reader to diagnose the failure, but no results were found. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle had…
The contact owns a 2017 Nisan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to restart the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
Stalling on Highway, hesitation at lights. Engine Light came on. Signals transmission codes P0776 and Judder P17F1. Consider this a defective part by Nissan. This should be covered by Nissan as a Transmission Recall. NHTSA, this is unacceptable someone could be seriously hurt, or fatality could happen due to a defective transmission.
After I paid for the Reset and pulled out of the CS garage my vehicle started jerking and grabbing. I took the CS representative in my vehicle and Jackie felt this. The issue could not be found. I took the auto back and now I received paperwork saying that the issue could not be duplicated. I took my vehicle then in October 3rd, 2023 with an appointment at 1p. The issue could not be found. I had…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and failed to accelerate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the continuously variable transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 23 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 43,009 and 100,425 miles, with the median around 83,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 43,009; a quarter make it past 100,425. 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/2017/Nissan/Rogue Sport.
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