2009 Nissan Rogue: whining or grinding noise

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · AL

Once the car has been driven continually for at least 45 minutes or more the service engine light comes and the car loses pressure and starts making a whining noise. This has happened several times while driving on the highway.

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · TX

Item one-whining noise when accelerating item 2-engine intermittently shuts off when stopping at an intersection

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · CT

The CVT transmission failed in june 2016 with 122k miles, just 7 years old. I was on the highway with 4 others in the SUV when the vehicle jerked made a howling noise and failed to accelerate. Lucky I was able to coast onto the shoulder without getting into an accident. I went to the dealer for a diagnostic check and they informed me that the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost will be $3600. I have reached out to my local dealership, nissan north american, and bbb because they know that the CVT transmissions are faulty and may not break until the vehicle is out of the warranty period. Nissan does not want to cover the cost nor acknowledge that there is a problem with their CVT transmissions. There are many customers on various websites reporting transmission failures and all complaints are similar- failed transmissions and nissan refusing to fix the problem without being paid $3000+. It's shocking that a recall hasn't been done for these transmissions. I've already read dozens of horror stories online over this. I'm shocked that there hasn't been a fatality. It's just a matter of time before all these customers get together and file a class-action lawsuit against nissan.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · DE

Transmission failed in august 2013 with 86k and was repaired by nissan dealership. This problem existed on 2 occasions with me and I was almost struck by another vehicle since it failed as I was driving on highway. The vehicle jerked made a howling noise and failed to accelerate. I was able to coast onto the shoulder. Dealership informed me that originals parts were installed in vehicle. Now transmission failure is occurring once again and quite recently after getting off the highway the car failed to accelerate after stopping for a light. This has occurred many times within the month of may and as a long distance driver to and from work everyday, I am petrified of what can happen if it stop suddenly. I went to the dealer for a diagnostic check and once again they informed me that the transmission needs to be replaced and the cost will be $4100. Nissan does not want to bear some of the cost nor acknowledge that there is a problem with their cars/rollovers that has the CVT (continuous variable transmissions) many customers on various websites are reporting transmission failures in nissan as well as on the bbb site. . All complaints reported from customers are similar- failed transmissions. The problem is that the transmission belt breaks with caused a sudden stop. I have reached out to nissan north american, bbb, and the district attorney office in my state because nissan knows that the CVT at times may not break until the vehicle is out of the warranty period. Although, they has been no recalls the evidence to date suggests that CVT transmission has become a nightmare for me as well as for other car owners. Since my transmission failed in 2013, it is my belief that the whole transmission didn't not come out but was overhauled due to the cost of replacement. I can't afford to replace the transmission at the moment and I am afraid of my safety.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 81,000 miles · CA

Car transmission makes whining sound. As you drive up an incline it gets worse. Car shuts down while driving. You are forced to pull over as you have no power. After 5 -10 minutes the car will start up again. Car was brought to nissan and they were aware of the issue. They installed an external oil cooler as their CVT transmission has issues with overheating. This is most definitely a safety issue as the car just shuts down and apparently this is a known problem by nissan. Nissan charged $1000 to fix the issue which should be a recalled safety issue with the car. There have been numerous complaints and situations where this has happened to other rogue owners.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · CO

I was driving on I-25, my car set on cruise control at 75 MPH when suddenly the speed dropped to 45 MPH in a matter of seconds - without warning. I pushed the gas pedal down to the floor but it didn't do anything. There was also a whining sound like the car was working extra hard. I immediately pulled off the highway; fortunately, there were no cars behind me. I was confused and didn't know what happened so I sat there a few minutes thinking the car overheated. I thought I would give it a chance to cool down. After about 10 minutes, I put my emergency lights on and got back on the road. I kept the emergency lights on and drove slower to see if it would happen again. It seemed to be okay as long as we didn't have to go up hill and I kept my speed down, I tested it along the way. Upon taking it in to nissan for inspection, they thought the problem was due to too much transmission fluid, put in at the factory, so they removed some. After a couple months I got back on the highway and it happened again. This time nissan replaced the transmission. I don't feel safer, as I understand this CVT problem occurs in mountainous areas, such as colo. I have also read blogs from people with 08 & 09 rogues that had the transmission replaced and it went out again, not always right away. Driving at high speeds then quickly losing speed with no indication (brake lights) to the drivers behind is without question a potentially deadly situation. I still fear it will happen again. I won't drive my rogue in mountainous areas and stay away from highways as much as possible. I purchased this rogue with the expectations it would take me where I need to go safely. I have asked nissan to switch vehicles with me - asking for a model that doesn't have safety issues. They refused.

Filed Jul 10, 2011 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · KY

After driving 2009 nissan rogue at highway speeds for twenty or more miles, the vehicle begins making high pitched whine on acceleration, and the smell of burning transmission fluid is present. Upon completing a stop after traveling at highway speed, the vehicle fails to accelerate upon depressing the accelerator. The vehicle fails to move for approximately five seconds, then it proceeds to move very slowly. The vehicle engine does not rev, the RPM gauge remains at idle, even with the accelerator fully depressed, the vehicle will not move. In situations requiring quick bursts of speed, such as entering a multi-lane highway from a side street, this has placed the vehicle in the position of blocking the highway while fast moving vehicles are approaching. The vehicle has been taken to a nissan dealership as well as a transmission specialty repair shop and have been told nothing is wrong with the vehicle.