The Nissan Rogue is a popular crossover, but it shares the same Jatco CVT issues as the Altima. The 2014-2018 Rogue is the riskiest used buy, with documented CVT failures and transfer case issues on AWD models. The 2021+ redesign has improved things.
The 2014-2018 Rogue has documented Jatco CVT failures (class action) and AWD transfer case issues. Repair costs run $3,500-5,000 for CVT replacement.
CVT shudders, slips, and fails - often between 70-130K miles. Class-action settled with extended warranty in 2021. Watch for shudder, RPM flares, and whining.
View P0700 Diagnosis →The AWD transfer case has documented failures, often related to overheating or fluid neglect. Symptoms: noise, AWD warning light, vibration.
Run free diagnosis →Many owners report real-world MPG well below EPA estimates. Often related to CVT condition and tire pressure but persistent.
Run free diagnosis →FEB system activated incorrectly on some Rogues. Recall and software updates address it.
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2014-2018 (Jatco CVT class action and AWD transfer case issues)
2021+ redesigned Rogue with the new 1.5L variable-compression turbo (in 2022+) and improved CVT software. 2019-2020 are also significantly better than 2014-2018.
On 2014-2018 models, factor in potential $4,000+ CVT repair. Lifetime non-routine $7,000-12,000. The 2021+ redesigned models track better at $4,000-6,500.
If your Rogue is throwing a check engine light, these are the codes most often associated with the problems above. Click any code for full diagnosis steps and typical repair costs.
Be cautious with 2014-2018 models - CVT and AWD transfer case issues are well documented. The 2021+ redesigned Rogue is a much better buy with fewer reported issues so far.
2021+ redesigned Rogue. Refined platform, improved CVT, and the optional 1.5L VC-Turbo (2022+) is a clever engine.
Same Jatco CVT family as the Altima. The transmission overheats, the belt and pulleys wear, and the valve body fails. Class-action settled with extended warranty for affected 2014-2018 models.
On 2014-2018, often 80,000-150,000 miles before major CVT or transfer case work. The 2021+ has not been on the road long enough to have firm data, but early signs are positive.
On 2014-2018 models, no - transfer case failures are documented. On 2021+, the AWD system is more refined and has fewer reported issues.