2015 Nissan Rogue: whining or grinding noise

Filed Jun 17, 2026 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MI

The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 40–45 MPH, the vehicle began making a whining sound. The "4WD Failure" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear differential was not operating properly. The local dealer was contacted for an estimate for the repair; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2023 · Transmission · 83,146 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a whining sound located on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to speak with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,146.

Filed Jun 9, 2022 · Transmission · OK

I bought the vehicle at 24,000 miles in 2015. at 40,000 miles I went in for the normal oil change and was told that the transmission was bad and needed replaced. Nissan replaced it. When I purchased the car I was given an extended warranty. I'm now at 116,000 miles and it loses acceleration power when driving (currently not being driven), and then all of a sudden the rpms jump up and it will go, causing danger while driving. It also makes a very loud whining noise. Had it towed to dealership and they diagnosed as bad transmission. Extended warranty is not wanting to cover. This is the second nissan I've bought that has had to have transmissions replaced due to the same failure. It is dangerous that so many are having this issue and Nissan won't issue a recall for the transmission that they are putting out to the public know that they are dangerous. I could've easily had a wreck or been rear-ended because of Nissan's failure. I also am a healthcare traveler that is over 1200 miles away from home without a vehicle now.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Airbags · FL

While driving on I-95, my Nissan Rogue Select 2015 was cruising at the speed limit of 70 mph when, all of a sudden, the speed had begun to drop to 65-50 mph. I pressed the gas pedal to accelerate, but the car wouldn't go past 65mph. Over a period of time, I began to hear a strange high pitch whining sound. Later, the speed had dropped as low as 40 mph, I switched lanes, and stopped on the shoulder of the highway. As I parked my car, I smelled the odor of the transmission fluid. As I parked, I began to read up about the transmission issue on the owner's manual as well as online. I later found out that the transmission, CVT transmission, had entered a mode called, "limp-mode" wherein the car limits the speed to a safe driving speed (this case it was 65mph) in order to prevent a transmission overheat. Not to mention, I noticed that my Rogue dashboard shows an air bag light flashing, something that happened recently. My family and I almost got into an accident with the transmission on limp mode. A recent bulletin from Nissan stated the issue with the CVT transmission. We had gone to Valvoline and they said that the transmission needed a tune-up. No lamps or indicators showed that the transmission was in limp-mode. The only lamp that was flashing was for the air bag ( there was a recall about that.)

Filed Jul 3, 2021 · Transmission · CT

The Nissan Rogue would not accelerate past 40mph on the highway. It was also making a whining sound. The failure of the car to accelerate made it impossible to drive at the appropriate speed limit on the highway. We had to put on the emergency lights and we had our children in the back seat. We took the car in to our own mechanic, as well as to our local Nissan service center, and they both confirmed that it is an internal transmission problem. We are attaching the diagnostic reports to this message. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Filed May 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 77,109 miles · NY

Lack or power,hesitation while accelerating,making whining noise and is shutting off plus topped when I was driving and waiting on the light

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Transmission · 62,912 miles · MD

Transmission failed at 62912 miles. Shudder, jerking, power loss, whining noise, lurching. The car 'jumping' forward almost caused me to hit a car in front of me on the thomas johnson bridge during rush hour traffic. . The sudden power loss caused great concern for safety on the I-95 beltway. I am grateful no one got hurt.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Transmission · 106,700 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan rogue. While driving various speeds, a loud whining noise was detected coming from the transmission. The contact mentioned that the failure worsened when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was then taken to lee nissan (793 center st, auburn, me 04210, (207) 784-5441) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a decision was pending. The failure mileage was 106,700.