2013 Nissan Rogue: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer were contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced after retrieving an undisclosed DTC. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed with the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Transmission · AZ

Ongoing issue with transmission. Original incident was loss of acceleration at on-ramp to highway. Continued driving, no repeatable issue. Later code P1778 with intermittent hesitation after idle-stop in traffic. Ordered replacement “stepper motor”. Tried changing transmission fluid, filters, “stepper motor,” oil cooler flush. Now vehicle does not go into reverse and _continuously_ hesitates after idle-stop in traffic. Consistent hesitation after stopping causes other drivers to tailgate, swerve and become obscene. Problem has not yet been observed or confirmed by dealer. Component has not yet been inspected by police, manufacturer or insurance representative. There was no warning light before the initial failure.

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Transmission · NJ

On June 25, 2013, I purchased a 2013 Rogue. Within 17 months I experienced transmission problems. I had 2 mechanics test drive the Rogue and both said to bring the vehicle back to the dealership and have the transmission checked - which I did. The dealer said he saw no problem, but the vehicle kept making noise and hesitated to accelerate and I kept complaining to the dealer (East Coast Nissan) located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, who has now been out of business for a few years. I went to Riverside Nissan in Hackensack, NJ. All I got from the dealership was they would do a maintenance check and if there was a problem it would show up. They found nothing wrong. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, and he said to bring it back to the dealer. Now, after almost 10 years of owning the Rogue, Riverside Nissan found what I have been complaining about for over 9 years. The problem took a week to find because the problem was sporadic. I should not have to pay the charges for repairs because the problem has occurred many times over the last 9 years. I have attached the e-mail from Riverside Nissan showing what is wrong with my Rogue. The vehicle has only approximately 60,000 miles (6,000 to 7,000 a year) and has been continually maintained so I should not have had a problem except my Rogue had faulty parts from the start and the repair should be covered by Nissan.

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · FL

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and vibrate upon the depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact then called the manufacturer where he was informed about an extended warranty that had been placed on certain model vehicles for the failure; however, his year vehicle was not included. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 118,340 miles · OK

This vehicle hesitates when accelerating which can be a deadly hazard when crossing an intersection or anywhere driving. This problem is very dangerous and nissan needs to repair this potentially deadly problem.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitate while accelerating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer a second time with the same result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · GA

When I accelerate I hear a wiring shortage of sorts. The horn blows and there's a hesitation in accelerating.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan rogue. While making a left turn, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Engine · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan rogue. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms increased and the vehicle stalled on the highway. The contact coasted the vehicle to the road shoulder. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a half an hour. The failure occurred a few times previously and the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was driven to jeff wyler nissan (8680 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 385-1400) and diagnosed, but the contact could not remember the details. The vehicle was then taken to matt castrucci nissan (3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh 45459, (855) 299-1946) to be diagnosed and they had to "drop the pan". The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that they would pay 60% of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 84,000 miles · NJ

Beginning in november of 2017, acceleration began to have issues. When accelerating, the car would drag and hesitate before fully dropping into gear. All other components worked fine. I would allow the car to heat up 10-15 minutes in the morning and that did not help. Shortly after, each time I step on the gas, the engine revs tremendously despite the slightest acceleration. The pin will not move then move quickly causing a grinding/buzzing sound between 2k & 3k before feeling like it drops I tom gear, even at 15-25mph. This problem continues, but the cause can no to be diagnosed. In january of 2018, the warning lights on the dashboard came on and the car lost acceleration. Upon taking it to the mechanic, I was told everything tested fine, the software simply needed to be reset. After resetting, the light has not returned, but the acceleration issue has not changed. In march of 2018 after experiencing another abrupt slow-down on a side street, I parked the car and smelled a burning of some type of fluid upon getting out of the car. Once the initial smell dispersed, no sign of damage, leaking, or other issue was present. In april of 2018, no further acceleration issues have occurred, but the warning lights again came on. Again, nothing was diagnosed, it was said there was some type of software issue and simply needed to be reset again. Shortly after, the AC unit completely stopped working. I turned off the car, restarted and the system came back on, but no matter what blows out hot air which is hotter often than if the heat is turned on full blast. The car has been well maintained and undergone regularly schedule maintenance and has 84k miles. My mechanic ran the VIN and there's were no open recalls, however, the car was just diagnosed with an 'electrical issue.'

Filed May 23, 2017 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MD

I had stopped briefly to pay a toll and when I was ready to drive the car hesitated and the RPM went to 4 and it started to go slowly then the engine light came on. Drove slowly to nearest repair shop and the codes that came up were p0744 and p1740. Had to tow my vehicle home at the cost of $360.