2014 Nissan Rogue: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Transmission · MI

While driving on the interstate and exiting at normal speed, my 2014 Nissan Rogue suddenly lost all propulsion. The engine continued to rev, but the transmission stopped delivering power to the wheels. This happened in active traffic and created an immediate safety hazard, as vehicles behind me had no warning that my car would lose power. After stopping and restarting the engine, the vehicle regained limited movement, but the power no longer matched the RPMs. This indicates internal CVT slip and loss of hydraulic pressure. Shortly after, the check engine light appeared. A diagnostic scan showed a CVT stepper motor fault, a critical component that controls pulley ratio and belt pressure. When this part or the related hydraulic system fails, the transmission cannot maintain pressure, causing slipping, overheating, loss of acceleration, and potential total failure. Many 2014–2016 Rogue owners report the same symptoms: sudden loss of power, delayed engagement, high RPM with no acceleration, and overheating. Transmission specialists consistently point to recurring internal CVT defects, including stepper motor failure, valve body wear, pressure control solenoid issues, and breakdown of the hydraulic system that maintains belt tension. These are not normal wear items but indicators of a systemic design flaw. Nissan has long been aware of widespread CVT problems. Earlier models using the same CVT design received warranty extensions due to high failure rates. Numerous Technical Service Bulletins address CVT slip, judder, overheating, and stepper motor issues. Despite this, Nissan denies responsibility for the 2014 Rogue. My dealer stated the only fix is complete transmission replacement costing thousands of dollars, with no goodwill assistance offered. This failure presents a serious safety risk. Losing propulsion without warning on a highway or while merging can easily lead to a collision. This is part of a repeat pattern of CVT failures, and I request the federal safety agency investigation.

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Transmission · AR

While driving down the interstate, as I exited my vehicle lost power. It would rev up but no movement. I turned the car off and restarted, now the car will drive but the power output to the wheels does not match rpm's. Check engine light came on, went to AutoZone and ran diagnostics and the code says stepper motor on cvt transmission. Started checking it out, the dealer says only transmission replacement will fix it.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Transmission · CA

The CVT Transmission in my 2014 Nissan Rogue was replaced by Nissan in 2018 at 30K miles. Now 52K the CVT Transmission has malfunctioned once again. Nissan has a Class Action Lawsuit on this issue. Nissan is refusing to pay to have this CVT replaced even though they know it is a failed and potentially unsafe system. I am now passed the time limits of the original new warranty, but not passed the mileage limits. The vehicle can be available for inspection. The problem began a few months ago when the vehicle stalled (lost all power) at least three times on the freeway and/or side streets. The vehicle totally lost all power. I had to slowly drift to the side of the highway and then the vehicle restarted. On the side street the vehicle stalled, and I put the vehicle in park and then the vehicle started up again. A few weeks ago, the engine light came on which prompted me to take the vehicle to the Nissan dealer for inspection. They could not reproduce the issue but, told me I needed another CVT transmission due to Code P1740.

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Transmission · FL

about 2 years ago (2021) both me and my wife's my nissan cvt transmission went out and needed repair. In my case the transmission overheated, losing power while driving 80mph almost leaving me and my family stranded on the highway while coming back from trip late at night. Took car to dealership where they diagnosed transmission had overheated. After contacting manufacturer Nissan they offered to repair the transmission. Now today [XXX] I took my car in again because the transmission seems to not switching gears as it should. To which After diagnostic and road tests the dealer advise I needed a new transmission which will cost at minimum $5000! This is the same dealership the transmission was supposedly "repaired" 2 years ago. After further research on my own I found out nissan vehicles has had a history of transmission issues with its cvt transmission. In both instances there could have been an accident. Why weren't nissan owners made aware of their faulty transmissions? Attached is a document I found while doing research showing they were aware of their transmission issues and chose not to make its customers aware. By paying out settlements. The document shows vehicles up to model year 2010. However me and my wife's vehicles was model year 2014. Bought the same time and had transmission issues around the same time! This is not a coincidence. Its a pattern. So I'm sure there are other later model years that may have same issues but Nissan is reluctant to admit that. Something needs to be done! Nissan needs to be held accountable for placing its customer's lives at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Transmission · MA

The CVT transmission lost power, deceleratted on highway causing significant loss of speed. Nissan knows of this manufacturing defect and fails to help. Driving these vehicles put occupants and others on the road at great risk. Nissan should replace these transmission free of charge to the customer.

Filed Jan 22, 2021 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan rogue. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power, an explosion occurred. The contact shifted into neutral and the contact coasted to the side of the road. No warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a vehicle that was following him alert him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated the fire was already out by the time he had coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that fire was coming from the front side of the vehicle underneath. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the piston through a rod outside the engine cause a fire and that there was an hole in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned the vehicle had lost power before and was taken to woodmen nissan, 6840 vincent dr, colorado springs, co 80918, but was not repaired because the dealer could not find a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · GA

When I drive longer than 30 mins my vehicle will start losing power. When I stop at a redlight or intersection and began to accelerate again it will not go. It will slowly start rolling and then it will jerk and the rpms start jumping and then it will just take off. I have been almost hit numerous times, but yesterday I was almost t boned with my daughter in the passenger seat because it wouldn't accelerate at a redlight and the light changed a car came thru and thank god they got stopped before they hit us!!!

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · IN

Vehicle currently has 70,300 miles on it. Vehicle began losing power while on the interstate at 70 MPH. The rpms would go up and down and the vehicle would jerk as if the transmission was trying to find the right gear. With in a few minutes, there was hardly any power transferring to the wheels. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer. No warning for transmission failure. Dealer recommends CVT transmission replacement for transmission judder.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced jerking, lunging, and a loss of power once it came to a complete stop. In addition, the esp faulty warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Nissan of downtown la (4111, 635 w washington blvd, los angeles, ca 90015, (213) 477-7361) was contacted to schedule an appointment. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v149000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The dealer provided case number: 36341350 for the call. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Transmission · 93,400 miles · NM

Cruising at highway speed(75mph), cruise control turned off, vehicle lost power and would not let us drive any faster then 45-MPH. Almost rear-ended by very large truck! Dealer says transmission is overheating and needs a $1200 cooler installed, which nissan is refusing to pay for! They do not stand behind their vehicles! Looked this issue up on internet, and it there are many individuals experiencing this same problem

Filed May 28, 2019 · Transmission · 8 miles · MA

"CVT failure" between march 2019 and may 2019 randomly stalling while traveling and when complete stop, this went on for about 1 month. Most noticeable occurrences were when the temperature warm and/or driving for an extended period of time. Vehicle then shuddered/shake when accelerating. Rpm level would fluctuate between 4k-5k rmps when attempting to accelerate.would not shift up or downward as designed.would randomly downshift causing a forward jerking.most noticeable jerk/shuddering was between 40-40mph.loss of or limited power when traveling up hill.speed would be limited to 60 MPH. On may 19, 2019 reverse would not engage unless the vehicle had not been driven for some time, enough to cool down.neutral would not be present either.there was no differentiation between drive/low/neutral. May 20 brought to nissan dealer they advised CVT replacement needed. May 21 and may 22 CVT did not engage, vehicle stopped proceeding while on highway. Turned vehicle off for 15 minutes. Turned on and was able to proceed. Still shuddered and jerked when shifting. Started vehicle after parking placed in drive with no movement. Turned off then on placed in drive was able to proceed. Vehicle limited to 40 MPH, lost power to CVT unable to move. Stopped for 45 minutes and was able to place into drive. Drove for approximately half mile, lost power while traveling up hill and rolled backwards luckily into a driveway without being struck by other vehicles. Neutral did not exist. Vehicle towed 5/22/19. Complaints made to nissan 5/23/19. Was advised 5/24 they would only cover 70% although there is a significant problem with their cvts.

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 93,000 miles · NM

Since purchasing this vehicle in the summer of 2016, I have had the same issues. The vehicle, after driving it for various lengths of time, slows and appears to lose power. When the accelerator is pressed, the vehicle does nothing. It seems as though the vehicle continues to coast but will not increase in speed. It has slowed down to 45 MPH on a busy interstate (with a speed limit of 75 MPH) before and will only increase in speed after a decline in elevation (probably due to momentum). The car will not increase speed even if the overdrive is turned off. The accelerator pedal will be pressed to the maximum and the car will not increase in speed. The revolutions per minute (rpms), will not increase either when the accelerator is pressed. All this has occurred on highways where the speed limit is increased and after driving the vehicle for about an hour (sometimes after longer). When I take the car off a highway and come to a complete stop, there is a delay once I try to accelerate again. The vehicle will move slowly after a few seconds of pressing the accelerator and then increases speed very quickly. When driving on a busy interstate, this becomes a safety concern. I cannot accelerate the vehicle when I want to and the vehicle will increase and decrease in speed without my control.