2008 Nissan Rogue: CVT failure

Filed Apr 25, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

On February 6, 2025, while driving at highway speed, the lower radiator hose ruptured, causing complete coolant loss. The CVT transmission overheated, seized, and the engine was destroyed. Vehicle lost motive power at speed without warning. Repair estimate: $20,356.16. Vehicle declared total loss and sold for salvage at $400. Nissan Technical Service Bulletin NTB14-002b acknowledges this identical failure chain in 2008-2012 Rogues and prescribes a supplemental cooler kit (cost under $85) as the fix. Nissan has not included this VIN in any recall despite the identical mechanism. Loss of power at highway speed constitutes a safety-related defect under 49 U.S.C. § 30118.

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Transmission · UT

My CVT transmission is having major problems and I need to check if there is a recall please email [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Airbags, Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle would jerk uncontrollably upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics who all linked her failure to the CVT transmission. The contact also stated that the driver's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to several unknown dealers however, each dealer asked for a diagnostic fee which she declined each time. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2018 · Acceleration · 9,300 miles · CO

I am having CVT transmission issues. It stops accelerating when on the highway and I'm not able to go faster that 60 MPH. When I try to accelerate the RPM meter goes up, which isn't good. I am no longer within 10 year frame of nissan's extended warranty so I have to come out of pocket for a transmission that nissan knows isn't reliable and will fail again. I'm hoping that a recall comes from them instead of an extended warranty that leaves a lot of consumers out in the cold. I'm glad this happened to me cause I know, never, to buy a nissan vehicle.

Filed Sep 15, 2018 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · KS

Cvt transmission failure. At 86000 miles. I was on street and heard a grinding noise and it just popped. It lost power no acceleration. I luckily coasted to a dirt road where as soon as I turned it stopped. Would not go. Had it towed to dealership where they've had for 7 days so far. I'm out 445$ on rental car so far. They pay for transmission but 300+ other stuff I have to pay. So I'm out 800+ $ frankly I dont really have. I know could be worse but this is unexpected $ I had to pay plus keep up on regular bill's. Not right.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 90,449 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly failed to accelerate. While driving at a high rate of speed, the vehicle slowed down without warning. The dealer (faulkner nissan, 3925 paxton street, harrisburg, pa 17111, (717) 558-8220) performed several diagnostic tests and repairs per tsb: 0918a, such as replaced the valve body assembly per a consumer affairs case, replaced the continuously variable transmission (CVT) control valve assembly, one coolant ring, one gasket, the oil pan seal lip, reset the fluid level, and other repairs; however, they failed to provide a permanent remedy. In addition, it was stated that the tsb: 14002a repair of the oil cooler kit and the accelerator pedal assembly needed to be replaced. The contact informed the dealer that the vehicle was included in the CVT warranty extension; however, the dealer indicated that the repairs were not related. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the dealer failed to provide a permanent remedy. The manufacturer had not issued a transmission recall, but issued eight tsbs for the power train. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,449.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

Nissan rogue 2008 was bought in 2008 since beginning during uphill drive in summer car starts stalling on freeway. This prompted nissan to change CVT on 10/15/2013 and again on 10/10/15. It looks like CVT is getting heated with no cooling support. On a highway , vehicle starts loosing power and putting occupant of the vehicle in danger.

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · 103,000 miles · NY

Takata recall, the nissan I purchased from fuccillo nissan in latham, new york, was defective with every issue, however nissan refuse to honor any recalls. Their most recent extended warranty, indicates a replacement of the evap canister and tubing, however upon arriving at the nissan dealer he told e my car was old and it only covers the tube. The nissan manufacturer is a joke, I dealt with a woman who literally failed to inform me that nissan never reported that I was the new owner of the car. Hence last year my car literally rolled backwards while I attempted to drive up hill, right into traffic , potential to be a deadly accident , noting the variety of complaints I believe that their waiting for someone to die. Fucillo nissan refused to replace the transmission, instead the sealed it . Two weeks later the same thing happened on the highway, and of course they refused to fix it trying to explain, how a CVT transmission works, and then he went as far as saying I have to get used to it. Nissan is a joke and as long as they could get away with selling defective cars and not honoring their very own recalls they will, billy fucillo needs his licence snatched, their a bunch of crooks, whom are dangerous to the public.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

Itakata recall:bought the car in july 2016, and everything that can go wrong has, of course it's trial by error, this car had and still has every defect there is. I bought this car from I was not notified of any problems or was my VIN number posted in any event we were on our way to lake george, traveling at a speed of 70 when all of a sudden my car decelerated, flooring got us know where, literally there was traffic everywhere, I put my hazardous lights on and was finally able to get over to right side of road. On another occasion I attempted to go up a hill and while in drive the car just rolled backwards, service engine light came on, perhaps a week after getting my car serviced and multi car inspection. I took the car back ,lady at the desk informed me there was a crack in the CVT, they sealed it and replace transmission fluid , she also went to say if it still gives you problems then we will replace transmission while a few weeks later it decelerated again. I have brought the car back to fucillonissan three times, the service man stated I had to wait until the service light on, what he really meant to say is we are not going pay over three thousand dollars for a new transmission, or wait for the extended warranty to expire. The tire pressure indicated light has came on since I bought the car, which is also a defect , and repeatedly informed them, just filling the tires up and reset the buttons prior to me owning this car it was serviced for emissions defect, their website indicated that they merely reset the button,but the fact that are hazardous fumes don't even direct them to look for leak. The gentleman from nissan said was resolved, pushing a button, just like they did with tire pressure sensor. Nys adhere to one hand watches the other,hence they would place a recall, I just hope an inexperienced driver go through any of this.

Filed Jul 22, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 95,800 miles · OH

The car loses power due to CVT malfunction after driving for 40 minutes on highway. Thecar will not go past 50-55. Also will not move after stopping after driving on highway.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · 200 miles · WI

2008 nissan rouge transmission CVT should not have been built while driving at top speed car shuts completely down or revs up very high. Very serious matter should remove all 2008 off the streets someone will get hurt no matter the year or mileage it's not a safe vechiele!

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Transmission · 146,500 miles · OH

After driving for a while, my nissan CVT transmission stops working properly. When I take off from a stop at a light or intersection, the car initially takes off for a few feet, but then the transmission stalls, and the car literally creeps through the intersection at a snails pace. Very dangerous when it occurs in a busy intersection. You do not know it is happening until you are already in the intersection as it feels normal when you first hit the gas, and then it goes into what is best described as a very low gear. Someone is going to die from this. Nissan is aware of this issue and extended its warranty on the CVT to 10 years and 120,000 mile, but never issued a recall that I am aware. Unfortunately, this issue did not occur with my vehicle until after the mileage stated. It may have to do with transmission fluid temperature and a fail safe mode. There is discussion of such on the internet.