Rogue Transmission



Rogue Transmission is one of ten original Multiplayer Maps in Battlefield 4. It is set around a giant transmission dish in China during the day. Most of the map is relatively leveled and green,. A common customer complaint stems from the Rogue’s continuously variable transmission (CVT). As a result of a design failure, Nissan was forced to increase its initial drivetrain warranty on early.

A class action lawsuit was filed on February 5th 2021, in US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against Nissan of North America, Inc. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Nissan) on behalf of individuals who purchased or leased any 2014 through 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicle in the United States.

The complaint (PDF), filed by three individuals and on behalf of other owners similarly situated, alleges that Nissans’ continuously variable transmission (CVT) used in the Nissan Rogue contains defects that cause the SUV to jerk, shudder, lurch, shake and suffer from acceleration problems that poses a safety hazard to vehicular operations.

The complaint alleges that Nissan has known since 2013 that the Rogue’s CVTs are defective and dangerous based on pre-production testing, numerous consumer complaints, warranty data dealership repair orders and prior experience with earlier model vehicles with the same or substantially similar CVTs.

Yet despite hundreds if not thousands of complaints, Nissan continues to conceal and not disclose to prospective consumers that a trasmission defect exists. After purchase, Nissan regularly denies the existence of a CVT defect until after a consumers’ five year / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty has expired. Some Nissan dealers require customer payment to repair the CVT defect even when the vehicle is under warranty.

The Plaintiffs all state that had they known that the Nissan Rogue transmissions were defective, they would not have purchased the vehicle.

Nissan CVT Transmission Failures: A Recurring Problem

The Nissan CVT problems are not new. Indeed, in a 2019 class action settlement, Nissan agreed to extend warranties and reimburse repair expenses for consumers who purchased Sentra, Versa or Versa Note vehicles with defective transmissions.

In that settlement consumers received an extension of their Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty from 60 months or 60,000 miles to 84 months or 84,000 miles. Consumers were also eligible to have their repair expenses reimbursed.

What to do if you have a Nissan Rogue

If you own or lease a 2014 through 2016 Nissan Rogue, you may qualify as a member of this class action. The action seeks the following restitution –

  • replacement of defective CVT with a non-defective CVT
  • extension of powertrain warranty
  • consumer reimbursement for all CVT expenses previously incurred
  • requirement that Nissan disclose to prospective consumers that a transmission defect exists

If you have any questions or would like to join this action, please contact our attorneys. There is no charge to you.

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2016 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

66129 kmStrange noise coming from the engine and right front wheel when under power. Noise was loud enough that it could not be ignored. Dealer diagnosed the transmission after dropping it off for a few hours. Replaced the entire transmission. I was - to say the least - surprised.

2015 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

64516 kmfactory recall, adjusted transmission pressures

2015 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

32258 kmCVT transmission software update.
17742 kmVoluntary recall for transmission module reprogramming.
Vehicle had a manufacturing defect involving the front left axel and wheel, allowing it to shimmy, which created friction at the wheel.

2014 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

79906 km
US $458
Outer CV boot failed and was leaking grease. Replaced boot, repacked grease, and aligned.
32258 kmStill vibrates, factory representative rode in it and he said all Nissans that have the blue 'Pure Drive' badge have the same vibration live with it and he gave me a 100,000 mile Nissan gold Warranty. I still have the rattle and fuel mileage
132258 kmTransmission replaced. We are very disappointed about replacing the transmission. This was reported to Nissan but Nissan would not do anything at all to help. We do not intend to ever purchase another Nissan.

2013 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

18000 kmMechanics were unable to duplicate problems we were having. The vibration is inconsistent. The day after we got home vibration began again for a few days but has not occurred since. Car ckd thoroughly no problems located.
54839 kmLeak in transfer case, repaired under warranty.
182258 km
US $20
Transfer case service. Leaking.

2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

80645 km
US $104
Gear shifter was locked up. I could not shift out of park.

2012 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

Rogue Transmission Fluid

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

67742 kmGear box oil had built up and was chunky
91935 km
US $380
Replaced axle seal
91935 km
US $600
Shifter would not move out of park. Shifter assembly had to be replaced.
59165 kmTransmission whined at highway speeds and/or 3,000 RPM. Transmission completely replaced under warranty.
Rogue Transmission
48387 km
US $700
Car would not shift without using the override button. I was advised that the computer said I needed a new shifter $700 estimate. Seem ridiculous. I drive 30K a year never had a failure in the first 30K miles. Also never had a Nissan.
153387 km
US $340
Drivers side (left) axle boot leaking. Inspected vehicle found drivers front inner axle boot has small crack causing grease to leak out when wheel is in motion. Replaced drivers front axle boot.
179032 km
US $691
1 new R/F drive axle assembly installed

2011 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

83871 kmHeard buzzing noise. Thought it was bearings, but dealer says it might be the CVT. Told me to drive a couple of thoudsand miles more to see if the noise becomes louder and determine if it was the CVT or the wheel bearings.
254839 km
US $10
Front left inner CV axle boot was torn and leaked grease.
301613 km
US $200
Replaced both CV Axle with new ones from Autozone Duralast Gold.
41000 kmrattle when accelerating. change transmission.

2011 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

123081 km
US $1000
Torn CV boot. Replaced axle on one side.
82258 km
US $2100
Replace internal CVT items Replace Transmission, Used parts.
151613 km
US $450
Torn Right Front CV Boot - Replaced the entire Half-Axel
45000 kmReplaced a washer in the transfer case - minor leak

2010 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

Rogue
182385 kmTransmission replaced under extended warranty During transmission replacement dealer broke CV axle boot. Replaced passenger side CV Axle
183887 km
US $95
Drivers side CV Axle

2010 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

72581 km
US $600
The transmission oil cooler was leaking and was replaced.
180645 km
US $350
I had a torn CV boot repaired. (Not sure which system this is.)
174194 km
US $200
Both front CV joint boots had rips in them. Replaced both CV joints and had an alignment done after the repair.
112903 km
US $550
Axle shaft assembly broke, shooting grease all over engine compartment. Mechanic replaced all and aligned wheel.

2010 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

55000 kmCVT transmission is brutal. Full replacement. Cost was 3600.00 though covered under warranty.
66700 km
C $700
Replace Driveshaft to address drone and vibration at 80 to 100kmh

2009 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

Was driving at higway speed,about one hour of driving,was hot summer day, wanted to pass some vehicles, small hill, car lost power. Manage to get off hwy, came to stop light, car had hard time moving, eventually picked up speed at lower rpm Went to Nissan dealer, told them of the problrm Left car for 3 hours was told to come back after one hour of driving at hwy speed so they can measure tran temp and order cooling system from nissan Made dessicion to get rid of car felt unsafe
148387 km4th CVT transmission failure
137097 km
US $517
Black oil appeared under car. Driver front CV axle needed replacement including wheel alignment.
188710 kmTransmission was failing and was completely replaced under Nissan's extended factory 10 Year / 120,000 Mile warranty.
162677 kmTransmission failed, replaced with rebulit transmission. Dealer ordered correct transmission, but wrong one came in. So it took 8 days.
219355 km
US $325
Replaced drivers side shift boot was ripped
22068 km
US $13000
Grinding Noise from Tranny after ECM /TCM update. Nissan decided to replace the tranny.
50000 km
US $260
Warped Brake Rotors, Jerk and Noise from tranny
54326 kmShifter Assy locked in P. Replaced under warranty.
72581 kmTransmission was replaced under warranty. Transmission had developed a bearing whine and was slipping.

2009 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

120968 km
US $357
Under warranty an auxiliary transmission cooler was added to prevent overheating. I had to pay for a service outside of warranty to replace the fluid
142742 km
US $750
Cv boot torn replaced boot. Should have replaced the entire CV joint instead of just changing a torn boot very upset with this it still making noise

2009 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

8065 kmRear differential bolts were loose causing a loud bang occasionally from the rear. Bolts were torqued to spec and no further noises.
99000 kmTransmission was getting noisy,
100500 kmTransmission was replaced under warranty, vehicle was in for service for 2 days for routine maintenance and to investigate the noisy transmission. It was determined that a new transmission would need to be oredered. After transmission replacement, a different noise was discovered. A number of parts had not been properly tightened after transmission replacement - required another day in the shop.
116129 km
US $664
CV joint dust boots on right front axle replaced with new.
375806 km
US $733
Replaced front passenger side axle, rear drive shaft. Car exhibited a low frequency humming noise that varied with speed.
524194 km
US $1000
Front right axle replaced
548387 km
US $700
Replaced left front axel,
156452 km
US $676
Inner CV boot on passenger side was torn, axle replaced
220968 km
US $600
Had Driver axle replaced.
237097 km
US $700
noticed a noise at high and low speeds
115837 km
US $339
Clicking noise on deceleration during Turning. Clicking coming from axle splines. Suggested lubing them but said not necessary and will not cause any damage. No repair performed $0
227503 km
US $1003
Replace left inner CV boot $211.00
19855 kmRight front axle assembly replaced. Car still has Vibration
59677 kmGrinding/Chain dragging on ground sound when driving at low speeds.

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

207000 kmcomplete failure, manufacturer has no charge replacemment on vehicules under 200,000 K
75806 kmGear shift stuck Exact same problems as before...gear shift is stuck have to use a pin.
275806 km
US $900
Boot axle
9000 kmCVT Transmission was replaced, due to inherant manufacturer defect. The new replacement part was an upgraded, newly designed CVT transmission.
101000 km
C $730
Front passenger-side CV Joint boot was torn, grease found to have leaked out. Dealer recommended replacing entire axle. Dealer sourced aftermarket replacement part, repair was successful.
96774 kmTransmission was replaced on vehicle and was under warranty
146300 kmNoisy transmission during accelerating, and above 90km/h. Dealer replace CVT with new one.
198000 km
C $450
Boot broken
225000 km
C $2650
1.Transmission fluid cooler replaced.
242000 km
C $359
left side axel replaced, and axel seal replaced

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 CVT AWD

104839 km
US $1000
CVT rattle which was not resolved by a previous TCM reflash recommended in a TSB. Reflash was still present in system so no additional repair could be made. Dealer states all make some noise.
59365 kmgear shifter would not release from park position. Dealer ordered part and replaced shifter.
67000 kmCan't shift out of Park. Must use a pin to stick in shift lock to get it out. It was replaced before but acting up again. Fixed again.
6452 kmAlso defective CV boot.
53226 kmpark lock solenoid failure. Unable to shift out of park. Had to override the lock to drive to dealer.
118529 km
US $590
CVT Transmission violent and total failure. Transmission and axles damage beyond repair. The trans was covered under extended warrantee but the axles damage was not covered. One week plus in shop and there was no warning at all.
212903 km
US $280
nothing was DONE.. I refused the 3,000 repairs and did them elsewhere for 700.00. In the end Nissan was wrong on all 'bad' parts and it was unusual wear from bad motor mounts that were not on nissans repair list. The instal of the front right axle was # 4 since I owned it in 2018... In the aftermarket instructions it said to check motor mounts and BEHOLD- the answer.
137097 km
US $1000
Cv joint fell apart
209677 km
US $360
busted CV boot replaced
93235 kmDealer finally admitted something was wrong with the transmission and said it needed to be replaced, under warranty. I had heard the well-known Rogue CVT transmission rattle since I got the car at 30,000 miles. A day after warranty replacement for transmission, the half-shaft disconnected after travelling over a rough railroad crossing. This resulted in a horrible grinding sound. Dealer admitted it was due to their failure to connect it properly.
182258 km
US $2082
Front right drive axle was bad and was replaced. The wheel hub was also replaced. In the process the ABS sensor was found to be rusted and broke upon removal; it was also replaced.
24194 kmTook in for another issue and had them check noise. New transmission was needed and replaced. No further issues so far. New transmission
38000 kmPaddle shifter cable anchor came lose, rubbing on the drive shaft. Delivery of the replacement part from Nissan took a week.
191935 kmTransmission making a whining sound, CVT replaced
241935 km
US $100
Boot torn, replaced with new half shaft
67742 kmNoticed 'crunching' sound when accel or decel at 10-40 mph. Took to dealer, and they ordered warranty transmission replacement immed.
131832 kmDealer did test drive. Unable to duplicate transmission noise, so no fix. Rattle is intermittent
153226 km
US $438
Replace torn CV inner boot, passenger side.
180645 km
US $425
cracked left front boot, leaking grease. Boot replaced along with seals at both ends of thr drive shaft.
4032 kmCVT rattle...checked by dealer. Mo repair, they have referred it to Nissan
29032 kmDealer replaced CVT to fi 'rattle' issue...rattle went away

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

72581 kmRattling noise
148387 km
US $1500
CV joints
82258 km
US $400
Tear in left CV boot, replace both.
39297 kmRattling sound at low speeds. Drove a 2009 and had the same sound. Eas told that was a normal sound of the transmission.
42789 kmHeard the rattle at newer speeds than before earlier recall. dealership replaced transmission. replace transmission
30645 kmTransmission is beginning to have issues, vehicle would over rev (go will into redline, 7000 RPM and a knocking and shudder is present)
273242 km
US $70
Drivers side cv joint replacement. Inner boot failure.
147000 km
C $1500
Inside passenger CV boot throwing out grease
109465 km
US $1800
New transmission. Boots, sender, crossmember bar, shock absorber, engine mount bracket and other.

2008 Nissan Rogue 4dr SUV

127 kilowatts 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

209677 km
US $3500
Torn front CV boots
80000 km
$4000
Was not able to climb hill as well as moving slow 10Km/h
100000 km
US $1000
Tear in CV boot. Replaced entire axel due to lower cost.
125806 km
US $1400
Transmission started making whining noise. Replaced. CV boot torn. Replaced.
5000 kmRubber boot had come loose and was hanging on driveshaft causing a very loud noise when driving vehicle.
52000 kmRattling noise from transmission when de-celerating.

2012 Nissan Rogue Transmission Warranty

16129 kmTransmission/transaxle failed.
25806 kmTransmission failed again. Original Transmission failed at 7,000 miles, replaced. Failed again at 15,000 miles, replaced again.
29032 kmtrans replaced
another transmission issue. Poor shifting, NOT shifting causing high gear during low speeds causing valvetrain rattling
163900 km
C $2000
Replaced transmission cooler Replaced right, front, inner CV boot
45000 kmNOISY TRANSMISSION
133871 km
US $1550
CVT oil cooler valve cracked and hoses leaking. Replaced assembly and hoses.
158065 kmCVT failed and was replaced under warranty
159677 km
US $1450
re-sealed leaks on transfer case
29032 kmCVT rattle - replaced under warranty
Rogue transmission battlefield 4
232258 km
US $125
Inspection. Dealer determined cvt needed replacing
117742 km
US $85
Leaking transmission cooler. Replaced cooler and lines. The cooler was still covered under under extended warranty, I had to pay for the new lines. The parts were difficult to find and took several days.
159365 km
US $325
Torn axel boot, grease was leaking out
166129 km
US $275
Torn axle boot on other side - Right.
216129 km
US $3600
Had to replace the CVT transmission.
14516 km
US $57
CVT transmission was replaced on my 2008 Nissan Rogue AWD. Nissan has issued replacement with an updated transmission to Rogue owners complaining of grinding sounds and occassionaly lurching at low speeds.
3226 km
US $35
Grinding noise from CVT
19355 kmManufacturer defect from time of purchase. Faught with Nissan for 8 months until I received acknoledgement of the problem and CVT replaced. Nissan has poor customer service. See google or go to their NICO forum.
201613 km
US $245
CV boot cracked
12000 kmFamous CVT rattle. Dealer and Nissan Canada are aware of problem and are working on a fix
18000 kmCVT rattle, CVT was replaced.
22000 kmCVT started rattling again. Replaced CVT for the second time. I am now on mthe 3rd CVT
12903 kmStrange noise coming when driving forward, isolated to the Transfer Case and the CVT, ordered new Transfer Case to be installed.
16129 kmStill have not fixed issue, despite transfer case replacement.
17742 kmEntire transmission replaced.
137000 km
C $1850
Some pressure valve, probably for the transmission. There was a buzz coming from behind the dash.
150000 km
C $500
Right Inner front CV Boot leaking fluid/oil. Need to replace entire unit.
12903 kmReplaced CVT at insistance of Nissan. They claimed that Rogues within a certain VIN range have been showing signs of the same problem--a 'clicking' sound at slow speeds. I think they are trying to avoid a recall, but they did us good!

Nissan Rogue Transmission Problems

52000 kmCVT transmission went out. Was stuck in highest gear so the entire transmission had to be replaced. All work was under warranty. CVT transmission stuck in high (6th) gear. Dealership had to order an entire new transmission.

Rogue Transmission Cvt

19355 kmRear Diff replaced for knocking noise during reverse.