2008 Rogue - Looking for opinions / advice

[jmon70]

Hello
I'd like to get some advice regarding my 2008 Rogue. We were recently coming back for a camping trip, Rogue was loaded down with 4 people + dog + gear and temp was about 90 deg for a 3 hr drive. As I got off the freeway, the transmission felt like it was slipping, and would not engage....totally lost power and i coasted to the shoulder. After a minute, I was able to get it going again.

I took it to the dealer, and told them what happened. They said my transmission overheated and they recommended a cooling device for around $3200 If I were to sell it right now I could maybe get $3000 for it...I still owe $3400 on it :-( So imo it's not worth the money. Unfortunately I am out of the warranty by 7 months.

I'm trying to decide if I should trade it in before the trans totally breaks down on me.

Trans flush at my local dealership is around $450 (seems really high) Service dept thinks as long as I don't take it on any long, grueling road trips it'll be fine. It hasn't given me any problems since....so maybe I'll be fine.

Has anyone had a similar experience? What would you do if this was your Rogue?
Thanks for any input!

2008 Rogue 115,000 miles

[Rogue Jarhead]

There is an extended warranty on the 1st generation Rogue up to 120k miles I believe. So you could tell the dealer to forget about the $3200 cooler and replace the transmission under the extended warranty.

I just double checked and it appears there is an 8yr time limit on that warranty also, but it can’t hurt to ask.

There is a thread around here about installing an aftermarket CVT cooler yourself.

post6657257.html?hilit=Install%20CVT%20coolant#p6657257

[datechboss101]

I'd first do a D&F on that craptrans that Nissan loves. My local dealer was asking $209 + tax, whereas the dealer I got the Rogue from was asking $139 + tax. Do some search on the prices, or just grab 5-6 quarts, a drain pan, a 19mm socket and your trans dipstick and DIY it. But before doing the change, check your CVT fluid color, since the 2nd Gen Rogues doesn't have a dipstick

RogueJarhead, OP might be out of that warranty too, depending on which month he bought his Rogue.

[casperfun]

Get 5 qts of cvt NS-2 fluid on ebay for around $70-80.

Easier than a regular oil change.

Cured my slippage. Running smooth ever since.

Transmission coolers are so affordable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Trans-Oil ... 2045293435

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hayden-Transmi ... 1467106910

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Upgraded-4 ... m570.l1313

Or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CVT-Oil-Cooler ... SwR5dXTg5m

Go to youtube on install examples.

[jmon70]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, unfortunately I am out of the warranty by 7 months. I did plead my case to the Nissan customer service and they offered to split the $3200...better than nothing I guess, but still not sure I will go for it. Thanks for the ebay links...I'll weigh that option as well.

[casperfun]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, unfortunately I am out of the warranty by 7 months. I did plead my case to the Nissan customer service and they offered to split the $3200...better than nothing I guess, but still not sure I will go for it. Thanks for the ebay links...I'll weigh that option as well.

Split the $3000 labor?

Isn't a new cvt like around $4000?

They on Crack?

[jmon70]

casperfun...i hear you...they on crack. lol...oh well, my bad luck

[ras_oscar]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, unfortunately I am out of the warranty by 7 months. I did plead my case to the Nissan customer service and they offered to split the $3200...better than nothing I guess, but still not sure I will go for it. Thanks for the ebay links...I'll weigh that option as well.

Split the $3000 labor?

Isn't a new cvt like around $4000?

They on Crack?

I paid $4k for my new transmission. Unless the cooler is going to provide... other.... services, that's way too much, and it does nothing to reverse prior damage.

[worldbikr]

Try sucking cvt fluid out the dipstick with a pump can. I've done this several times when mine overheated in men climbs. 270k on my 2008.

[worldbikr]

Try sucking cvt fluid out the dipstick with a pump can. I've done this several times when mine overheated in men climbs. 270k on my 2008.