2015 Nissan Rogue Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2015 Nissan Rogue, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (15% of reports).
- 140power train complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $6,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 21 of 140 complaints (15%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2015 Nissan Rogue at $6,750, and half of them between $4,850 and $7,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Nissan Rogue power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 7 | 13% | 1,587 |
| 2025 Rogue | 5 | 3% | 437 |
| 2024 Rogue | 44 | 20% | 53,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 79 | 11% | 16,500 |
| 2022 Rogue | 38 | 16% | 50,485 |
| 2021 Rogue | 27 | 9% | 48,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 4 | 3% | 2,275 |
| 2019 Rogue | 23 | 7% | 23,570 |
| 2018 Rogue | 47 | 7% | 38,590 |
| 2017 Rogue | 123 | 21% | 56,773 |
| 2016 Rogue | 176 | 32% | 74,938 |
| 2015 Rogue | 140 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 115 | 26% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 314 | 51% | 79,348 |
| 2012 Rogue | 136 | 43% | 80,500 |
| 2011 Rogue | 189 | 52% | 84,077 |
| 2010 Rogue | 124 | 44% | 73,476 |
| 2009 Rogue | 101 | 32% | 95,400 |
| 2008 Rogue | 156 | 36% | 85,500 |
| 1999 Rogue | 1 | 100% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Rogue vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to May 13, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem with the shift selector knob, it may be possible to shift out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector knob, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I acquired a 2015 Nissan Rogue, but it seems the transmission has failed. Interestingly, the transmission is identified as a 2014 model within the 2015 vehicle. I reached out to the dealership for clarification on whether the transmission had been replaced, but I received no assistance. Discussions…
The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 40â45 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…
I am the original owner of a 2015 Nissan Rogue (VIN: [XXX] ) with approximately 63,000 miles. After driving for about 20â30 minutes, the engine will suddenly rev up but the vehicle will not accelerate or will barely move when I press the gas pedal. This has happened multiple times when trying to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Nissan Rogues have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about power train for the 2015 Nissan Rogue (25% of the 553 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Rogue power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,750 (half paid between $4,850 and $7,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2015 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 21 of 140 complaints.
Other 2015 Nissan Rogue problems
- Air Bags problems (99)
- Electrical System problems (82)
- Engine problems (56)
See all 2015 Nissan Rogue problems or power train problems across all Rogue years.