2011 Nissan Rogue: check engine light

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · Transmission · MS

The CVT transmission started to fail. 1 day it started jerking some. 2 or 3 times. The next time was more jerking and harder. The last day the jerking was longer in length of time. Then the transmission became a little louder. The jerking was constant with acceleration. We made it home and parked the car. I did not see a code, the engine light only came on after three condition became questionable as to returning home. No dealer or mechanic has inspected the car. I'm positive it is the transmission from all i read on the internet.

Filed May 22, 2024 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal odor after which the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer the vehicle to the shoulder before getting the vehicle to restart. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Transmission · GA

My son was driving our 2011 Nissan Rogue that only has 58K miles on it. At first you could just feel a difference in the accelerator pedal and the transmission shifted gears. The car was shaking bad at 45 miles per hour when the car was warm. The gears started making noise during certain shifts in the transmission and sounded like driving over a rumble strip in the road, then would vibrate the same at about 55 miles per hour. The noise changed so when the car switches gears the noises would change in pitch. When it drives the noise is loud and you can feel it rock when the transmission is switching gears. You have to grip the steering wheel. If you consistently drive the noise and shaking would get worse and would make squeaking sound. When breaking the car rocks and hesitates as it downshifts. We first took the car to pep boys and they changed the front axle. They did a thorough check under the vehicle and everything look like normal wear and tear. There were no leaks. The car moved somewhat smoother drive wise, but there consistent mechanical problems were still the same. We took the car back to pep boys for the same issues and we replaced all the tires, brakes, checked wheel bearings, they did another thorough check and the transmission fluid was fine and there were no leaks. They did finally do a good test drive to and recommended a full replacement of the transmission. We then took the car to Nissan for another opinion and they said it was the transmission and that we had problems with the axles, even though we just had the axles replaced. Nissan ran full diagnostics and there are no codes or an engine light and the computer was good. We definitely don’t think these are normal problems. 1. The car only has 60K miles and has regular upkeep and maintenance. 2. It is definitely a safety hazard with the shaking and rocking and feeling like it won’t break in time. At this point it even does it at low speeds. It is not safe!

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Transmission · 164,864 miles · FL

The vehicle will not go over 40 miles per hour makes a noise check engine light came up took it to the shop he said problem with transmission (torque converter clutch solenoid .. This issue happens when I was driving on the highway with the speed of 70m/h then the car started making the noise and RPM went up to 4 and it wont go over 40 .

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 138,000 miles · CA

Takata recall I'm having my car turn off when I turn it while driving and when I turn the blinkers the radio turns off while I'm driving as well whether on the streets or the freeway. My car has turned off on my while im on the road on it's own as well. I received the acsd steering switch circuit malfunction code on my car engine light.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

My emergency lights does not work my engine is slipping transmission fluid going bad after one week keep changing it my AC don't come on and when I travel a distance my car go 20 MPH and can't go no faster help and got the problem fix and the problems still occurring and now the check engine light is on again I was stuck on the side of the road for six hours

Filed May 22, 2018 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · OH

The CVT transmission on the vehicle failed at just under 115k miles. I followed the maintenance plan provided by the manufacturer and had the transmission inspected at a dealer as part of that maintenance schedule. The transmission failed in rush hour traffic on a busy city street, and there were no check engine or other warning lights in advance of the car suddenly struggling to accelerate and jerking to a stop when trying to brake. This happened in rush hour traffic with a child in the car, which was extremely dangerous. Even after I was able to coax the car off the road and into a parking lot, jerking and practically stalling along the way, there were no warning lights or other indicators that subsequently came on to indicate there was any potential trouble with the vehicle. The dealer service advisor could only say the transmission suffered an internal failure and could not explain why it happened, what caused it or how the transmission passed prior inspection fewer than 30k miles prior to sudden failure. It is fortunate we were not rear-ended when the acceleration failed and that I was able to get off of the road so that me and my child were not in further danger on the road. This transmission is hazardous to have in vehicles as it can bring one to a stop almost immediately with no warning at all, and the manufacturer can't even explain why or what happened. They also will only replace the failed CVT with another CVT, which I believe is unsafe so I won't be having it repaired. The nissan cvts should not be on the road. They are as dangerous to others in traffic with one of their vehicles when the transmission fails as they are to the owner/occupants of that nissan vehicle.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The contact heard a whining noise and the RPM gauge displayed a high reading. The contact also noticed a burning odor and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact did not see any fire or smoke, and the fire department was not contacted. No components were found to have melted. The vehicle was taken to reed nissan (3776 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The contact did have information regarding the necessary repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Engine · 80,785 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. While idling at a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who refused to diagnose the failure when the contact requested a work order. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 80,785.

Filed Dec 24, 2016 · Acceleration · FL

After being on the highway for about an hour, the car will no longer accelerate. It will hold a constant speed but will not increase. If speed drops it will not increase beyond the current speed. Cruise control kicks off. No check engine light or over heating. Mechanic could not diagnose.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · CA

While driving a 2011 nissan rogue back from the dealership, the engine light came on and the vehicle stopped accelerating. The accelerator was pressed to the floor and nothing happened at all. Luckily, I was alone in the vehicle and not my wife and two young kids. That could have be devastating if loss of acceleration occurred on the freeway. This vehicle is equipped with a CVT transmission which nissan is apparently is aware of but refuses to fix even with the mass amount of complaints that currently exist.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Transmission · 73,347 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan rogue. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH. The vehicle emitted a noise in the rear before the failure occurred. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 73,347.