2019 Nissan Rogue

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 336 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 336

Of the 2019 reports, 28 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 29 people were injured.

Primary concernService brakes124 reports · 37% of complaints
Owner complaints336Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship3 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes124
  2. Forward collision avoidance99
  3. Electrical system61
  4. Other or unspecified57
  5. Power train23
  6. Vehicle speed control21
  7. Engine17
  8. Electronic stability control (ESC)11

Recalls and investigations

  1. Electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, immobilizer/proximity, key/senderFeb 16, 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

    Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

    Campaign 23V093000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Engine and engine cooling, engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)Oct 26, 2021

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

    A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.

    Campaign 21V839000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2019

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    Campaign 19V654000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: power train

23 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Electrical system, Sep 17, 2026

    While the vehicle was being driven on a busy city street, it suddenly lost the ability to accelerate. The vehicle displayed multiple warning messages, including “Warning Low Oil Pressure — Stop Vehicle” and a collision warning. The accelerator no longer operated the vehicle normally. After the vehicle was shut off, it would not restart. The vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealership. The dealership initially could not communicate with the vehicle’s CAN system. After approximately three days of diagnosis, the dealer determined that there was a short to ground in the vehicle’s main wiring harness.There was no accident or other known event that caused the failure. The vehicle was operating normally before the incident. I am particularly concerned because the failure occurred while the vehicle was being driven and resulted in a sudden loss of acceleration. This created a potentially dangerous loss of propulsion. I am asking NHTSA to record and review this incident as a potential safety-related defect involving premature failure of the main wiring harness and the resulting loss of vehicle propulsion and CAN communication. I do not know whether this is an isolated failure or a broader design/manufacturing problem. I am reporting it so that NHTSA can determine whether similar complaints exist involving this vehicle, wiring harness, or failure mode. Note-Main harness replacement cost was approximately $4,450. In my opinion the work was diagnosed incompletely and the fauly could have been traced to individual wire (s) or electronic module. Photos show no obvious burning.

  2. Power train, Other or unspecified, May 20, 2026

    Confirmed transfer case broken by independent auto technician., No warning lamps detected

  3. Power train, Jan 21, 2026

    Driving and smelled a strong odor of burning rubber and engine started to make a strange noise, causing engine to stop then hesitate and jump .

  4. Power train, Jan 12, 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started lurching forward and hesitating as if the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH. The vehicle was pulled off the highway, and the gear shifter was shifted to reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

  5. Power train, Dec 10, 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that there was a slight hesitation while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the ABS warning light intermittently flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while accelerating up an incline, the hesitation was more noticeable while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that during the failure, the contact felt heat and an electrical surge in her right foot and felt heat on the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and informed the dealer was informed about the failures with the vehicle. The dealer test drove the vehicle, and the contact was informed that even though the ABS warning light did not illuminate, the mechanic experienced hesitation and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair and the transmission replacement. Despite the new transmission, the contact stated that the failure persisted, and there were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,358.

  6. Power train, Nov 6, 2025

    My car has about 61,000 miles and gas been properly maintained with routine oil changes and such. At around 60,000 miles the car started jerking up on the freeway when I was driving at 20mph due to traffic. The accelerator would also jump up from 1 to 2 quickly. The issue became worse and now there's problems with the car driving forward when I turn it on and select D. I press the gas and it takes a few seconds for it to start driving. No issues with reverse. A diagnostic found that the cars transmission overheats quickly.

  7. Power train, Aug 4, 2025

    The CVT transmission in my 2019 Nissan Rogue failed unexpectedly at approximately 45,000 miles, just one year after the factory warranty expired. I first noticed issues on July 4, 2025, when the vehicle began hesitating and jerking in idle and occasionally during acceleration. On Monday, July 7, I drove it to a certified Nissan dealership for inspection, and during that drive, the check engine light came on. The dealership confirmed complete transmission failure. There were no warning lights or messages prior to July 7. The failure made the vehicle unsafe to drive, especially when merging onto highways or crossing intersections. The quoted repair cost was $6,500, which was unaffordable, forcing me to purchase a new Nissan vehicle instead. Nissan declined to offer any goodwill assistance despite the low mileage and known history of CVT issues in similar models.

  8. Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 18, 2025

    Vehicle was issuing a judder feeling, and it had lack of power to the gas pedal at times. The check engine light ended up coming on for P0101 (mass air flow sensor). Dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor and cleared the code. Said they test drove it without any issues. After picking up the vehicle, it was within 10 min, the judder was being felt. Then taking the exit and slowing, I felt the lack of power to the gas pedal. Dealership was called instantly and did a further inspection. Advised that the code P17F2 was coming up and I needed a new transmission.

  9. Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 18, 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the transmission inadvertently downshifted and the accelerator pedal was inadvertently depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The dealer recommended to the manufacturer that the gear shift lever be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer approved the recommendation by the dealer and the contact was informed that the shift gear lever would be replaced. The contact also was informed by the dealer that parts for the gear shift leaver were not available and were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,200.

  10. Power train, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 22, 2024

    When driving taking off from a stand still. My Rogue is giving me hesitation. And try’s to stall when accelerating Then it starts to jerk real hard and dies sometimes it doesn’t take off from the light. Also the car starts breaking out of nowhere causing to a sudden stop. I’ve had this car less than 2years now I do not feel safe driving it at all.

  11. Power train, Electrical system, Sep 5, 2024

    I was driving my daughter to school and started hearing a crunching noise, mostly when I turned or stopped. It also sounded like rattling. Once I got to my daughters school the noise became extremely loud and there was a loud bang and smoke coming from behind my car. It smelled burnt. A piece of my car had broken from underneath. After my husband looked at the car he found it to be the rear differential that exploded from under my car. I had the vehicle towed to my house because its not safe to drive. What I am most am concerned about is there was no warning or light that came on to indicate I had a issue with my car that required servicing.

  12. Power train, Feb 8, 2024

    The rear differential (carrier assembly) basically exploded through the housing. This happened at a very low speed but not sure what would have happened if it were at highway speeds.

  13. Power train, Engine, Dec 15, 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that a warning light was illuminated; however, the contact was unable to recall which warning light was illuminated. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The failure had become more constant while accelerating. The contact stated that the vehicle was revving however, the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 15 MPH on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved an unknown sensor failure code. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

  14. Power train, Dec 12, 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the Automatic Brake Assist inadvertently stopped the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a computer update was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. On another occasion while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stopped independently. The contact stated that the seat belt locked and there was a burning rubber odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 43,088.

  15. Power train, Nov 1, 2022

    Foot off gas pedal and downshifting to 1k rpms nose is loudest : "clack, clacking." Can cock steering wheel right / center right / center the nose changes severity. Nose coming from underneath the vehicle center / right side. Found metal filings is transmission fluid. First inspected by local car repair shop. Nissan automotive department then inspected and said a new transmission is needed. Vehicle has 67,993 miles. No previous warning lights but onset 1 day and precipitous worsening next day. The vehicle could've failed at any time and caused a serious injury to the driver and passengers as well as other vehicles in the road. It is available for your inspection at any time!

  16. Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 31, 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while attempting to stop or make a turn, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted when the brake pedal was depressed. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the vehicle be taken to another dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 22,640.

  17. Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 10, 2022

    while i was on the freeway the 2019 nissan rogue began to stall and the vehicle lost speed i try to get off the freeway almost crashed into on going freeway traffic and it stopped moving i put the car in park and i could not move the gears it was like they were stuck.no warning lights came on.I got the vehicle towed home, Then monday morning i got it towed to the dealer the service rep told me it wouldnt move or anything it needed to see a transmission specialist, i brought this car certified used,worst car ever.

  18. Power train, Jan 27, 2021, crash

    CAR LEFT RUNNING (NOT TURNED OFF) WITH TRANSMISSION SET TO PARK BEGAN ROLLING UNTIL HITTING A BUSH. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH 2015 MODELS.*DT*DT*DT

  19. Power train, Electrical system, Jan 21, 2021

    WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE LACKS SPEED, JERKS AND DOESN'T HAVE GOOD PICK UP. YOU CAN BE IN MOTION AND IT JERKS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY BE BAD.

  20. Power train, Mar 8, 2020

    MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION ON MY 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SV AWD HAS BEEN SLIPPING FROM THE MOMENT I RECEIVED IT IN LATE MAY, 2019. ON 6/19/2019, I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN I'VE BROUGHT IN MY CAR FOR REPAIRS ON 10/15/19, 10/18/19, 1/30/20, 2/15/20, 2/20/20, AND 3/7/20. TO NO AVAIL BECAUSE I'VE BEEN REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT THE "CODES" ARE NORMAL. ON 1/30/20, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED BUT MY CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING, SPECIFICALLY IT REVS HIGH, BUT DOES NOT RESPOND/ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED. THIS SITUATION CONTINUES TO ENDANGER ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. TO DATE, MY CAR ONLY HAS 8K MILES.

  21. Power train, Service brakes, Mar 8, 2020

    THE AUTO BREAK SYSTEM CRASH SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, THE BRAKES COME ON BY THEMSELVES WITH NO CARS AROUND. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING WITH HIGH RPMS FROM A DEAD STOP.

  22. Power train, Feb 29, 2020, crash

    I LEFT MY CAR RUNNING WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. I WENT INTO MY HOUSE FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN I LEFT MY HOUSE I SAW THAT MY CAR WAS ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR HIT A TREE AND CAME TO A STOP. WHEN I GOT TO THE CAR IT WAS STILL RUNNING AND IN REVERSE GEAR. NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. I AM POSITIVE THAT WHEN I LEFT THE CAR IT WAS IN PARK.*DT

  23. Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 28, 2020

    VEHICLE HESITATES OR JERKS DURING LOW SPEED