2018 Nissan Rogue: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Transmission · TX

On March 20, 2026, at 83,606 miles I reported to Gunn Nissan Dealership my 2018 Nissan was shaking and shuddering.   Over a five-month period , and repeated trips to Gunn Nissan the shaking and shuddering progressed to clunking without Gunn identifying the problem as a cvt issue. On September 6, 2026, Pep Boys discovered that the transmission cvt scudder had completely failed. The cvt failure threatened my safety by leaving me stranded on the road. It is my understanding that a failing transmission has the potential of suddenly seizing up or slipping into neutral while driving.   The Chassis Control error light came on the day after the replacement transmission was installed. The transmission failing has been an extreme financial burden. I  am a Senior Citizen on a fixed income and have had to unexpectedly acquire a new vehicle after having lost confidence in the car's future safety, in Gunn's ability to reliably diagnose needed repairs, and Gunn's and Nissan Consumer Affairs' willingness to comply with the federal safety agency Settlement Agreement, and/or extended warranty contracts as appropriate. I have also incurred expenses of at least $700.00 on rental cars and towing expenses.

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MD

I took my Rogue into a mechanic shop for a juddering/grinding noise when turning at low speeds. Upon further investigation, the mechanic found a recall (NTB20-069) for the AWD. This recall is the exact issue I am currently having with my car and they are stating there is no open recall on my VIN. I am writing in to note that the issue applies to more cars than just the ones on the bulletin. They also repaired a recall for the automatic braking system 6 years ago. The system was replaced but only lasted 5 years because that is when they assumed the 100,000 mile warranty would be over and owners would need to pay to replace it.

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · 141,832 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumping while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over safely and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics who determined that there was a malfunction error and CVT judder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 141,832.

Filed Jul 7, 2023 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2021 · Engine · CA

Vehicle failed to accelerate properly on an uphill incline. It felt as though it was stuck in a lower gear and unable accelerate due to gear change causing engine revving and shuddering. Very frightening experience which has now occurred twice.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · NY

I was just leaving my job, and driving down a local, double yellow-lined road, doing about 35-40 MPH, when my 2018 nissan rogue's automatic breaking system suddenly, and aggressively engaged, causing the entire vehicle to shudder, and make a horrible noise, along with flashing orange, triangle warning light. The terrifying part about it, was that there was absolutely nothing in front of me, and thankfully no one behind me. I pulled over, and had a small nervous breakdown. This is an extreme safety issue! I don't want to think about what could have happened, had I been on the expressway or had my daughter in the car, and there was an accident! Nissan should absolutely recall the cars affected by this! Not just issue bulletins to dealership's. Unacceptable. I'm calling the dealership tomorrow, to find out what can be done. Now, I'm afraid to drive my car.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 24,000 miles · MD

My nissan rogue has experienced the same issue 3 times in a 2 month period. 1st time - driving, crossing a busy intersection front end shuddered, shook heavily, check engine light came on. I was able to drive it to local mechanic who ran diagnostics and stated there were too many codes regarding the electric system and recommended I take it to dealership. Took it to local dealer, diagnostics were run again, and they reported they were not sure of the issue, suspected damage to the maf sensor (which was then throwing off the report of all other sensors). They replaced it with nissan manufactured part and electric tape and I was told it was good to go. 2nd time - stationary making a left onto busy main street, car shuddered, stalled, no check engine light completely stopped. Unable to drive it, when changing gears it just coasted backwards (due to the hill I was on). Had it towed to the same dealer, told the same thing as previous visit 'not sure what's wrong, probably the sensor,' was told they replaced it again with nissan manufactured part and 'taped up real good this time.' however could not guarantee it wouldn't happen again, also still no idea what exactly caused the stalling. 3rd time- driving straight after being stopped at res light, car stalls, engine light back on, and unable to drive it. The car coasted to the nearest shoulder and now waiting for a tow truck to take me to a different dealership, whom hopefully can fix the problem that continues to happen.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · NY

While moving at both highway speeds or speeds between 20 -40 MPH, the emergency braking system would engage without warning and without an object in front of the vehicle. This would cause the brakes to engage, the vehicle to shudder until I could re-take control, and an error alert on the dash board. The dealer's recommendation was to turn off the radar assisted emergency braking every time I got into the vehicle, as it was a "flawed technology". After multiple events and trips to the dealer, they replaced the part and updated the software.

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Brakes · 4,600 miles · WA

The automatic emergency braking system engaged on july 6 2108. There was not an obstruction in the road on this city street. While driving straight down the road, the car made a noise, the dashboard flashed, the car shuddered and came to a very quick, almost immediate stop. The vehicle resumed working as normal when I applied pressure to the gas pedal after the stop. There were no other cars on the road at the time. The road had some large patches on the asphalt. The vehicle was traveling ~25 MPH when this occurred.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · ME

The automatic emergency braking system activated without cause. It has done this twice on the same section of road several months apart. Both times it put on the brakes, gave a red warning banner on the dash, and then shortly later stopped braking. After the first occurrence we took it to the dealer, and they installed a software upgrade. Both times we were driving on a newly paved road well behind the vehicle ahead at about 40 MPH. The second time we think we noticed a shuddering feeling while the car was braking.