2013 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 610 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 14 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 9 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemJan 26, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V032000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
610 reports, newest first.
Power train, Sep 7, 2023
The 2013 Nissan Rogue Vin no: [XXX] only has ~83,000 miles. The transmission is totally out. No incidents and no accidents caused the transmission failure. It is believed upon seeing similar year, make and models of the Nissan Rogue that this is a significant issue to consumers and buyer protection should be granted through a forced recall by Nissan for transmission replacement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power train, Engine, Sep 1, 2023
While driving up a mountain with no guard rails, my car lost power and failed to accelerate. The car was still running and I had the gas pedal pressed all the way to the floor but we weren’t moving. I then had to reverse my car down a narrow, no guard rail mountain road, while also directing traffic coming at us and behind us to go around my vehicle. All with my 68 year old father and 62 year old stepmom passengers who were terrified; I was also but had to hold it together to get my family to safety. I finally reversed us to a switchback that had enough pavement for me to carefully turn the car around and drive down the mountain road to safety. There were no warning lights or symptoms before the failure occurred. Then while driving home on regular highway, the check engine light came on (solid, not flashing). I drove to my house and haven’t driven or started car since. My car is available for inspection upon request. This vehicle had the CVT transmission replaced under warranty around 30,000 miles and I suspect it has failed again.
Power train, Aug 12, 2023
reduced performance due to CVT fluid temperature protection logic. after driving car in 90 degree weather on highway, the car will fail to accelerate when I exit and come to a stop light. after the stop the car will fail to accelerate and i end up driving too slow thru an intersection which is extremely dangerous. this has been happening for years with this Rogue and i now only drive it very short distances for fear it will fail. this seems to be a common occurrence with Nissan cars but no one told me before i bought it. the dealer says it's not under warranty so they suggested i pay them $6000 to replace it. they sent a bulletin about this NTB16-090
Power train, Aug 11, 2023
The powertrain component that failed was the transmission system, and it is currently available for inspection upon request. This malfunction posed a significant safety risk as the car abruptly stalled in the middle of a busy highway, putting both myself and other road users in imminent danger. The issue was subsequently reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center. Notably, a week prior to the failure, the car's dashboard DOES NOT displayed a warning light and message indicating a transmission problem, which was the first sign of this issue.
Power train, Jul 29, 2023
While driving, the vehicle failed to maintain speed. The cruise control would cut out and the vehicle struggled to accelerate. While attempting to merge onto freeways the vehicle would attempt to accelerate and then it would not shift causing the vehicle to be much slower. This occurred while I was driving cross country to move. The CVT transmission is the culprit. I am being told my VIN is not covered despite there being a known issue with these transmissions during the model year. This issue occurred without warning and compromised my safety and the safety of other drivers as the transmission would fail to shift unexpectedly at critical moments during driving.
Power train, Jul 19, 2023
I am filing a claim here today because I feel that Nissan has ripped me off in coverage of my Nissan Rouge. I was told by 4 different people about the CVT Transmission problem that has been going on with Nissan Rouge Vehicles. I was stranded on the side of the interstate 84 with two small children. I had to get into an UBER because tow truck couldn't allow more than 2 in truck. Of course I could not leave 1 child. My vehicle should be covered under warranty because this is a known problem with Nissan Rouge vehicles. However, Nissan is not covering this issue on my vehicle.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 18, 2023
While driving home from vacation I started noticing my car wasn't letting me drive over 65 mph. It felt like the car need to shift but wouldn't. I pulled over and turned my car off. Opened the hood of the car and everything seemed ok. When I got back on the road and started to pass traffic my car wouldn't engage when pushing on the petal. I had multiple cars behind me that needed to brake for me to be able to get back over into another lane so they could drive past me. My engine light then turned on. I could not drive over 65 when pushing the petal all the way to the floor. I stopped by an auto supply store and they helped me read my engine light. The code stated P0744/ Torque converter clutch circuit intermittent. I have made an appointment to get car looked out and have been told they believe it is my CVT. My car is just at 80,000 miles.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Jul 14, 2023
1) Air bag light on indicating it doesnt work 2) horn sounding continusly, activate on a left wheel turn 3) cruise control doesnt work but is active in the screen panel 4) radio start automatocally increasing volume continiously driving me crazy.
Power train, Engine, Jul 6, 2023
Transmission is the issue. It is available for inspection. I have to have my transmission fluid changed every 8,000 miles - my car will stop at red lights/stop signs. The RPM’s will go up but the car will not move. This has almost caused multiple accidents as the car behind me thinks I am going when I cannot move. If I stop, I may not get going for several seconds. It’s taken up to a couple minutes at times. This has been looked at by our mechanic and it does this for him as well. There are NO warnings. No check engine light, no change in the car. No signs of this happening. It is terrifying not knowing when this may happen. The transmission fluid is black when we get it changed after inly 8,000 miles.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jun 30, 2023
3 of the 4 door handles are broken and have stopped working. Airbag light on Headlight not working wiring bad
Seat belts, Electrical system, Jun 27, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the passenger’s side seat belt signaled that the seat belt was detached despite being correctly attached. The horn also failed intermittently. The contact spoke to the dealer and was informed that the horn and seat belt failure was related to an electrical failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 24, 2023
I was driving on the interstate when my car suddenly stopped accelerating. There were no warnings or messages on my dashboard. I was almost rear ended by a semi truck because the car rapidly lost speed. I pulled off of the road for over an hour before the car would accelerate again.
Power train, Jun 20, 2023
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.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 13, 2023
Transmission failure was diagnosed. The car stopped accelerating on me on winding back roads putting myself and others at risk. Nissan told me there are no recalls so they will not repair it. This is the second issue I had with the car, however the first was not related to safety concerns. This one most certainly is! My life was at risk as a curvy road has blind spots other vehicles will not expect a car to be broken down when they come around a curve. This is due to the 2013 Nissan Rogue Transmission failure my SUV only has 97,000 miles
Other or unspecified, May 25, 2023
MY 2013 NISSAN ROGUE S 2.5L 4CYl GAS QR25DE IS HAVING A CLOGGING WATER LEAK ISSUE. I STARTED EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO UPTIL NOW FOR MY SUV. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE HAVING THAT LEAK IN MY PASSENGERS FRONT SIDE COMING OUT FROM MY OPEN ROOF AREA AND WETING MY INTERIOR CAR FRONT FOOT MATS AND STINCTS. THE LEAK FLOWS OUT UNDER MY VEHICLE, THERE BY, WATER GUSHES OUT WATER UNDER MY VEHICLE, LIKE A TAP WATER RUNNING OUT. I HAD TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC WORKSHOP 6 MONTHS AGO & STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE OVER AGAIN. AFTER UNCLOGGING IT, IT COMES BACK CLOGGED BACK AGAIN. I NEED HELP FOR RECALL OR ANYHOW THAT NHTSA WILL HELP TO CONTACT NISSAN TO TAKE CARE OF IT, SO IT BE FIXED PROPERLY, NOT UPTO A YEAR I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I'M NOT HAPPY THAT NISSAN PRODUCTS FOR OPEN ROOF WILL BE HAVING THIS ISSUE & PEOPLE COMPLAINS IT ALSO AS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MAKE & MODEL. THANK YOU!
Power train, May 18, 2023
2013 Nissan stalled and suddenly RPMs s went up and would not accelerate and I was out in the middle of the HI way was not able to accelerate had to coast over on the side of the HI way. would not move forward or backward. close to causing serious car accident.
Other or unspecified, May 16, 2023
The water leaking on driver floor and I don’t know what happens so I think air conditioner because I checked the sunroof and it is good.
Air bags, May 15, 2023
Recently the Air bag light on dashboard continually flashing. No collision. They do not turn off. I cannot reset
Power train, Apr 7, 2023
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.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 5, 2023
While driving, alarm on car just started horn blowing and all hazzard lights began to flash. This happened on a second occasion that after parking car, the alarms and lights went off when door was opened to get out. The third occurrence lights and horn began blowing while parked. Was unable to get it to stop Drove it home with all horns and lights flashing. On the first occurrence the sudden blowing, non stop of horn and all hazard lights flashing startled me, the driver, and I frantically searched for a place to pull over It took over 15 minutes before it stopped flashing and blowing. Each episode was sudden and unexpected. No buttons keys etc had been touched during these episodes, except the opening of the door during 1 previously mentioned time. I do not know if it is an electrical issue or component issue. But car definitely is being taken to the shop, which leaves me hunting transportation until something can be figured out. I had a disabled individual in the care with me that caused a fear and anxiety with him. He was riding in the back seat.
Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 4, 2023
My seatbelt warning light stays on flashing even when seatbelts are in use I’m afraid airbags will go off at any time
Air bags, Mar 2, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the air bag safety warning light became illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was flashing on and off. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to operate as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2022
THERE HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION FOR 5 YEARS AT LEAST AND AS OF 2 WEEKS AGO, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT.
Seat belts, Nov 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was blinking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Power train, Nov 14, 2022
I was traveling on the interstate and the vehicle RPMs jumped up to 4k but the vehicle began to slow down. I removed my foot from the accelerator to reduce the RPMs and then reapplied the accelerator which increased the RPMs to close to 5k but the vehicle continued to slow down. I traveled in the emergency lane until the next exit as the vehicle continued to lose speed down to 20 MPH. At the end of the exit ramp, I came to a complete stop and needed to make a left turn. During this turn, the vehicle did not exceed 10 MPH even though the RPMs exceeded 4k. Once I reached the parking lot of the gas station, I turned the car off. I opened the hood to see if there was anything noticeably wrong and was not able to identify anything. I restarted the vehicle and everything seemed to be functioning fine and was able to complete my trip to my destination. This incident was the second of its type in 2 years. I took the vehicle to a shop for diagnostics as I did the first time. This time the mechanic was able to identify a code that showed an issue with the transmission. I consulted my personal mechanic and was notified of the reported transmission issues with the 2013 Nissan Rouge. I then contacted Nissan regarding the issue and was advised that owners would not have been notified of the safety issue and that they could not assist with repairs of the reported safety issue.