115 complaints reported

2016 Nissan Rogue Power Train

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
115
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Sep 2025

My transmission is slow when I driving and loss power in hills

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2025
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to a gas station, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2025
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the sound was coming from the CVT transmission. The vehicle was later taken to the local Pep Boys Service Center which confirmed that the CVT transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2025
Aug 2025

hesitation during acceleration, jerking, shuddering, and delayed / rough shifting. Constant whirring noise, rattling noise when accelerating. RPM above 1 even when parked. Struggles to gain power when accelerating. Sounds and issues listed above have increasing gotten worse over time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2023
Jul 2025

While driving down the road, the car lost power on an interstate and then would randomly pick up power.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2025
May 2025

The back differential box gave out on me. Audible constant grinding of gears and leakage from the box. Underneath of car feels like it’s jumping around and sounds like a chain in dragging. No prior issues or warning signs/lights beforehand. Had hit a pothole, and this terrible grinding noise started. Took to my local NTB and they didn’t know the problem, thought a drive shaft initially. Took to Nissan for a second opinion and was quoted $4700 for a new back differential. I cannot drive it, as I don’t feel safe, and its apparent gears have either shifted out of place, or broke inside there. Decided not to spend the money to fix, considering the car is 9 years old and isn’t worth even $4700.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2025
May 2025

The transmission began stuttering and making clunking noises as it was being driven normally down the road. This issue put me and my family at risk because we were not sure if we’d make it home and if the transmission would suddenly lock up leading us to an accident. The car has been gone through by a dealership in Jacksonville NC and was declared to have a faulty transmission. The check engine light turned on right when the stuttering started to occur

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2024
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the dealer had performed a CVT transmission replacement under an unknown recall. The contact stated that after the repair, the AWD warning light was intermittently illuminated. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the warning light was an indication of the tire tread wear and tear. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the rear wheels had locked up, and the vehicle was dragging. The driver smelled an abnormal burning rubber odor. A message indicating a high temperature and advising the driver to pull over was displayed. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road and waited for a while until the message cleared. The driver was then able to drive to the nearby residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that gear oil was leaking from the front transfer case and from the AWD housing area. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure had occurred because the dealer failed to replace a gasket during the transmission repair. The contact was referred to the dealer for the repairs. Additionally, the contact stated that the SPORT Mode was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2023
Apr 2025

The Nissan Rogue 2016 transmission failed at 106,853 miles. The entire transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $4,850 6/19/24

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2024
Nov 2024

Have a 2016 Nissan rogue with about 49,000 miles. About two months ago, started experiencing judder when truck got above 50 miles an hour. Took it to a local mechanic where they performed a diagnostic and let us know there was a transmission problem. They advised to speak to the Nissan head office directly because there was a known transmission issue for that particular year, make and model. On 11/12/2024, called Nissan USA, spoke to Ashley in their consumer affairs department where a claim was opened. Ashley took information on the truck and based on the mileage said there was a possibility of a goodwill being offered. The truck had to be taken to one of Nissan’s service locations to have a diagnostics performed which was done on 11/20/2024. Once done and $200 later, Nissan confirmed that the transmission had to be replaced for about $8000. Consumer affairs received the diagnostic report and made the decision that despite the low mileage, they could not extend the warranty as a courtesy to us. I find it unfair that I have a vehicle that was drivable a few weeks ago, and with no fair warning, started having the same transmission problems that Nissan was sued for and settled for the same make and model. Please help me find some justice. Thank you.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2024

Vehicle transmission is shaking, shuddering, bumping.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2024
Sep 2024

Transmission jerks while driving. It started with a few little jumps here and there, and before long rattling violently. Stopped accelerating in traffic.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2024
Sep 2024

Transmission revs and won't shift. At the time I was bringing my husband from VA Hospital. I pulled over and waitedfor a few minutes. I drove to my mechanic and he checked it out and said I need a new transmission. I have had this issue before over the years but this time engine light stayed on.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2024
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked forward, and the RPM increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,200.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2024
May 2024

The vehicle began experiencing difficulties accelerating especially in instances where acceleration was necessary as in merging onto highways. The car began jerking through acceleration and consequently revving sporadically. I took the vehicle in and was informed the entire transmission needs to be replaced. The car is just passed the warranty in both mileage and the year so the dealership offered no assistance.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2024
May 2024

Nissan knows their transmissions aren’t good. They are putting bad transmission into cars and scamming people out of money. My transmission just blew with 92,000 miles on it. There was formally a class action lawsuit. They know they have bad transmissions and don’t care

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2024
May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that when he attempted to shift the gear shifter, the transmission remained in neutral. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2024
Apr 2024

CVT transmission on a 2016 Nissan Rogue SL with 43,800 miles. Its available foe inspection. The vehicle transmission jerks, it hesitates, there is revving, and shudders. The problems was reproduced by a Nissan Dealer and inspected with a diagnosis of a bad transmission needing replacement. No warning or lamps before the 1st incident on April 8, 2024.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2024
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle briefly began to rattle after which it lost all motive power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2024
Feb 2024

Driving in the highway and RPM kept going higher but vehicle was slowing down and it happened during bad traffic. Happened again same day at a traffic light, light turned green and my vehicle didn’t move for a short while

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2024
Dec 2023

Vehicle intermittently drops out of gear/will not engage transmission while in use.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2023
Nov 2023

2015 Nissan Rogue will not accelerate in any gear sporadically. Happens once or twice a day. The motor will run and Rpm's rev up, but the drivetrain seems to disengage, and momentum is lost. Very dangerous situation in traffic, because the car seems to stall out, with no warning to other drivers. We have been to the Nissan dealer several times and they say they cannot find a fix until they can "duplicate the issue". As mentioned previously, it happens sporadically.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2023
Nov 2023

2016 NISSAN ROGUE CONSUMER WROTE IN ABOUT TRANSFER CASE BEING DEFECTIVE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. INCLUDED REPAIR INVOICE AND LETTER TO NISSAN.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2023
Oct 2023

I was driving my car as normal, when I stopped for red light to wait the green light , The car could engage in proper gear . This is automatic transmission I had nothing to do with shift . The vehicle had a delay to engage in the next gear. In order the vehicle to move The RMP had to be raised until 4,000 rpm. on The high way the car couldn't go over 45mph. Each traffic light or stop sign I had to wait and push the acceleration pedal very slow otherwise the car would jump. Taking to the dealership they said it is transmission issue . I had to pay more than $7,000 just for the new transmission.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2022
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with rear differential failure, all-wheel drive failure, and clutch unit failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that she was informed by the warranty company that the part needed to complete the repair was not covered under her warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2016 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jul 2023

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The 2016 Nissan Rogue has 115 Power Train complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.