2014 CVT problem

[ricbrk]

Got our 2013 Rogue back. On the initial test drive with the Service Manager a warning light came on. They found a code from the new transmission, but it was something that they weren't worried about. they cleared it and in 350 miles it hasn't come back. The motor is not revving high now, it is as new. The mpg is back up to 24mpg. This car is smooth once again. I am hoping this CVT stays as it is. I wonder if you notice the rpm's going up after awhile and it starts losing mpg if their's anything the dealer can do to the cvt to stop it, or if this how these transmissions get after break in. If this one does it, then these cars are not good if you live in the mountains. Hopefully we won't have to get rid of it. Time will tell.

[lopki12]

I am glad your car seems to be fixed. I hope ours will get fixed, the transmission was suppose to be here today but it did not come in. I read a couple of different things that said CVT's cannot be fixed just replaced. I will listen more carefully to my engine when I get the car back to see if notice a difference. Stay safe!

[zywan0124]

I am planing to buy my first CUV sometime in the middle of this year. I did not consider the old Rogue, but when I saw the new Rogue last month, I was feeling this is the one I really want. It offers the most for the money and looks the best compare to other options. I do know that Nissan had CVT problems a few years ago, and they extend the warranty on the it. I thought the problem must be solved by now, otherwise they won't put the CVT on most of their models. However, what I ready about the 2013 Altima and now the 2014 Rogue makes me worried. The safety and reliability is the most important factor of my car purchase, it will be the only car in my family and I am planing to start having kids pretty soon. If Nissan cannot resolve the problem with their CVT, the CRV might just be a much safer option for me and my family.

[DTASFAB]

Hate to tell you this, but the 2013 Rogue offered the most options for the money. The trim lines and option packages of the 2014 aren't as buyer-friendly. The sunroof and navigation package on the 2013 SV also came with fog lights and some other inconsequential stuff for $1700 total. In 2014 they're separate packages that will cost a lot more. If you really care about the panoramic glass roof, then you need the 2014. Otherwise, the only real drawback to a leftover 2013 is worse fuel economy. And since the CVT in the 2013 has been around longer, it's more of a known quantity. It's very delicate and sensitive, but if you treat it right, it will be reliable. Eventually, I'm sure we'll be able to say the same about the new CVT that's in the 2014 model, but I'd wait a while before buying it.

[Leonard1818]

We plan on purchasing a 2014 CUV in the next 1-5 months. We have driven the crv, rav4, escape, and forester. Prior to seeing the 2014 rogue we planned on purchasing the forester... After seeing the new rogue we love the looks and options (the local nissan has a SV in their showroom) it has to offer. We presently have a 2005 accord and 2002 Sienna "both purchased new", our Toyota went 9 years without requiring any non maintenance repairs, strictly tires/brakes etc... Same with our accord, 2 months ago I needed to have a sensor done (not sure which one) but service light came on; other than that car ran perfect, this was a $45 repair... We've become accustomed to this kind of reliability! The comments I've read on this site (about 2014 rogue) relative to build quality and transmission issues give me serious doubts about considering this vehicle. I will continue to monitor for any pertinent updates, positive or negative. On a positive note; I've spoken with half a dozen friends/co-workers that own the Nissan Altima, ranging from 2007 to 2013, they all love it and have had no issues. Is there any definitive information that Nissan USA has addressed the hatch leak and any cvt issues within the build process? Thanks

While I can't answer your question, I can chime in and add that we just purchased a '13 Rav4.

We looked at everything in the segment (minus the Forester, idiot subaru salesman heard us say Forester, brought around an Outback to test drive... they had 2 Foresters on the lot and 87 Outbacks...trying too hard to push inventory) and it came down to CR-V, Nissan Rogue, or Rav4. Being a die-hard Honda fan, the CR-V had a leg up already just because it sat behind an "H". Sadly, the CR-V seems very dated in comparison to the Rav4. Looks being subjective, the Rav had a slight edge over the CR-V in my opinion but neither are my favorite, looks-wise. The Honda is also lacking a lot of new and what I consider "standard" features. It's a great vehicle for what it is, no doubt. Had Toyota not offered special financing and such, it would have been a more difficult decision.

This very thread helped push us over the edge in terms of ruling out the Nissan. Rogue has the looks, inside and out. And the feature list. But ultimately, I wanted something that was safe, reliable, and versitle in terms of our plans for the vehicle. See, we're not sure how long we're going to keep this CUV. We may decide to trade up in 3 years or we may keep it for 10. The Rav seemed to be a win in either regard. If we trade in 3 years, we lessen the financial loss and if we decide to keep it longer, we know it's going to be solid. Not to mention, I searched for common problems with the Rav being that it's in the first (well now second) year of the model. Couldn't find anything. They didn't hardly change ANYTHING between 13 and 14 so that right there tells you that it was a good design to begin with (or the major flaws havn't come out yet in a year).

My main concerns with the Nissan were reliability of the CVT (which can also lead to a safety concern), and nothing solid on resale or trade-in numbers. I didn't want to set myself up to have to take the vehicle in for large or small repairs regularly and I didn't want to set myself up to take a loss should I want to trade in -- forcing myself to be stuck with something that isn't as reliable as I would have hoped.

Did we make the right move? I don't know. Time will tell. Thanks to everyone for all of the info. I would recommend anyone interested in the Rogue to give the Rav4 a solid look too.

[McHale]

Am I the only one that would consider this car worth more if it had a standard automatic transmission?

-Mc

[Leonard1818]

Am I the only one that would consider this car worth more if it had a standard automatic transmission?

-Mc

Not at all. As mentioned, the trans is the one thing that really turned us off to this one. I normally don't like buying the first year of a new body style anyway (though we just did with the rav4) but certainly if it has a new engine or transmission. I like the MPG numbers that the Rogue boasts, but not enough to roll the dice on the revised trans.

[lopki12]

The service manager called today. My transmission is in and he says he is very happy with the replacement and confident in the repair. He said they test drove it quite a bit and everything sounds good. I pick it up tomorrow so I guess time will tell.

[McHale]

The service manager called today. My transmission is in and he says he is very happy with the replacement and confident in the repair. He said they test drove it quite a bit and everything sounds good. I pick it up tomorrow so I guess time will tell.

"happy with the replacement" as in the new transmission is BETTER than the original or just that it's a new one like the original?

[Leonard1818]

The service manager called today. My transmission is in and he says he is very happy with the replacement and confident in the repair. He said they test drove it quite a bit and everything sounds good. I pick it up tomorrow so I guess time will tell.

"happy with the replacement" as in the new transmission is BETTER than the original or just that it's a new one like the original?

Probably "happy with the replacement" as in happy that they didn't mess anything up and happy to have it out of the service bay.

[CapeCodChips]

This wasn't mentioned in this thread, but everyone should know.
Consumer Reports rated the 2014 Forester #1 for PREDICTED reliably of all SUVs.
The Forester has a Jatco CVT. I don't know if it is the same generation or one step behind the Jatco in the 14 Rogue.

Every product has a % fail rate. Is the 2014 Rogue CVT fail rate normal or high? Forums like this help but aren't highly accurate. I use Consumer Reports to help make a decision. The older Rogues and most Nissans are very trouble free, including their CVT's!!!
People know that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. The bad part about that is when one person screams about a transmission, everyone freaks out and wonders if mine is next.
Manufacturers stand behind their products.
My Caravan had 4 recalls, some were safety, some were because they discovered parts that higher percentages of premature failure. They stood behind their vehicles.
I'm 56 yrs old and have a million stories of manufactures and dealers not supporting you after the sale.
Now they have to stand behind their products, the internet will expose you in an instant and trash your reputation.

BTW, 2 Nissan dealers in Buffalo offer free lifetime warranty on powertrain.

[lopki12]

My 2014 rogue has got to go back to the shop Tuesday. We got it back it seemed fine on the drive home but the next day as I drove it more I noticed a resistance when cruising between 50-55. I also noticed that my dahsboard is coming apart, there is condensation in one of the headlights, I get an error that reads B-CAS card error when I plug my phone into the usb port, my gas mileage went from 29 to 25. This car has a whole host of problems. The CVT was probably just a bad apple, and truly this car might be the only one out of 5,000 that has as many problems. All I know is I bought a brand new car and I should not have to deal with this many problems.

My screams about this car have not been anything uncalled for, just a scream for help because I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. As I said before this is a family car. I told the rep. from Nissan that my husband and I did not buy this car for ourselves we bought it for OUR CHILDREN TO BE SAFE! End of discussion. This car is a bad seed. Nissan has been very helpful and pleasant, the rep is willing to listen to every issue I have, and help me find a solution.

I have done quite a bit of research on the issue and should others be worried, maybe not, but I do think others should be aware. That is all I am trying to do is make others aware. As far as the Forester being the #1 for predictable reliability that is great, we cannot afford a Subaru we could afford a Nissan with very few options. I predicted that this car would be reliable just because of my past experience with Nissan. As I said we have 2 others Nissans that we love and have not given us near the problems this ONE has. I guess my prediction was wrong.

My rep from Nissan has put in the paperwork for a buyback or trade. I just really hope it goes through.

[Leo2005]

BTW, 2 Nissan dealers in Buffalo offer a lifetime warranty on powertrain.

I wish I knew about it earlier.

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I just read this discussion ( my Nissan Rogue's transmission is broken). I own a 2011 Nissan Rogue S model , only 30000 KM and last week, it's transmission had some serious problem . On my way to work on cold morning, my car break down on a ramp to a highway ( lucky that it didn’t happen on the highway !!). After waiting in the very cold Canadian winter for an hour and a half for the Road assistance , I was able to start the car and get out of the highway.
Dealership replaced the transmission with a re-manufactured transmission ( that is what Nissan calls its refurbished transmission).I called Nissan Canada customer service raised my serious concern. I was upset with putting a re-furbished transmission ( who knows the quality of the transmission).

After driving the car for 150 KMs , the same problem is happening again , you can feel the big jerking when the car is around 60 KM/hour. I am taking the car to the dealership Monday morning . The dealer ship offers loaner car , but, I have to pay for it ( what a rip off).

I suggested Nissan Canada to take back my car and pay my money since I don’t feel safe on this car.
I will be calling them again on Monday to complain, I am wondering is there any one out there faced same issue my car is having . I am very disappointed on the quality of Nissan product,

[pure drive]

My 2014 Rogue has came without temperature gauge, motion detector and blind spot is also not working, weird crackling sound form dashboard and doors sometime(I have noticed it since last few days). They kept my car for overnight in service center but the technician couldn't figure out why motion sensor and blind spot is not working.(Technician told me that it's brand new vehicle so they don't know anything about it, they have contact Nissan Canada for support) Why they sells such vehicle that their technician can't fix it? It has been now two weeks since I complained to Nissan Canada but they said they are still reviewing my complain. They will contact me when they have any outcome. Worst customer service I have received so far in my life. one day I asked customer service rep. to transfer me to her supervisor or senior she said she will tell him to call me. On next day he called me while I was on job I asked him to call back and he said he will call next day at 6.30pm. He didn't call me back for 2 days and he called me after I called twice Nissan Canada about his call.
IMO Don't expect any thing from them.They are here to sell big junks in name of brand new vehicles and when we call them they says they understand our frustration but they can't do anything.
No more Nisaan!!! is this the what you expect from BRAND NEW VEHICLE?

[RyleyinSTL]

My 2014 Rogue has came without temperature gauge

Can you explain this? Engine temp or ambient temp? Also...you are in the wrong thread, this one is about CVT issues.

[pure drive]

My 2014 Rogue has came without temperature gauge

Can you explain this? Engine temp or ambient temp? Also...you are in the wrong thread, this one is about CVT issues.

ambient temp.

[lopki12]

Well, Nissan said they are not in a position to buy back my car. I told the rep that if they were going to "stick" me with this car that I wanted an appointment with the DTS and the shop foreman to drive around with me some more since we couldn't duplicate the problem. We could not cruise at the correct speed in town, so I want to drive them on the roads that I usually drive so we can get and stay at the correct speed.
They are ordering a new headlight, new dash piece and he fixed the plastic cover on the underside. I am really disappointed in Nissan, my rep told me the buyback would not be reviewed until after my car went to the shop. That was yesterday so I guess my buyback wasn't that important so he turned in incomplete paperwork. He says they want me to be satisfied, I am very upset with whole situation. My car is a lemon plain and simple.

[seldomseen]

Well, Nissan said they are not in a position to buy back my car. I told the rep that if they were going to "stick" me with this car that I wanted an appointment with the DTS and the shop foreman to drive around with me some more since we couldn't duplicate the problem. We could not cruise at the correct speed in town, so I want to drive them on the roads that I usually drive so we can get and stay at the correct speed.
They are ordering a new headlight, new dash piece and he fixed the plastic cover on the underside. I am really disappointed in Nissan, my rep told me the buyback would not be reviewed until after my car went to the shop. That was yesterday so I guess my buyback wasn't that important so he turned in incomplete paperwork. He says they want me to be satisfied, I am very upset with whole situation. My car is a lemon plain and simple.

If you are pushing for a buy back/lemon law out, you will first need to carefully understand your states lemon law and more than likely retain an attorney. The chances of Nissan buying back your car because of your complaints is slim to none.

[Leonard1818]

Well, Nissan said they are not in a position to buy back my car. I told the rep that if they were going to "stick" me with this car that I wanted an appointment with the DTS and the shop foreman to drive around with me some more since we couldn't duplicate the problem. We could not cruise at the correct speed in town, so I want to drive them on the roads that I usually drive so we can get and stay at the correct speed.
They are ordering a new headlight, new dash piece and he fixed the plastic cover on the underside. I am really disappointed in Nissan, my rep told me the buyback would not be reviewed until after my car went to the shop. That was yesterday so I guess my buyback wasn't that important so he turned in incomplete paperwork. He says they want me to be satisfied, I am very upset with whole situation. My car is a lemon plain and simple.

2,317 views. That's what this thread has (right now). I recall Nissan PR reaching out to you on this forum. What ever came of that?

[lopki12]

Well when Nissan reached out I just told them that I was already in contact with Nissan North America. They said they looked it up and saw that a rep was going to contact me that day and if I needed more help to let them know. I have not written about this except here on this forum. I didn't really think they would find this thread and I just wanted some advice and information. But they did and I think I might have to get on their Facebook page and talk about it because they seem like they don't want to admit this is a bad car and replace it. I have looked into the lemon law and I am also getting some advice on that as well, but I am going about it privately.

[Leonard1818]

Well when Nissan reached out I just told them that I was already in contact with Nissan North America. They said they looked it up and saw that a rep was going to contact me that day and if I needed more help to let them know. I have not written about this except here on this forum. I didn't really think they would find this thread and I just wanted some advice and information. But they did and I think I might have to get on their Facebook page and talk about it because they seem like they don't want to admit this is a bad car and replace it. I have looked into the lemon law and I am also getting some advice on that as well, but I am going about it privately.

eesh... keep your head up. I know for me, it would be very difficult to take off in a vehicle every day, kid strapped in back, wondering if it was going to just crap out in the middle of the road.

I also would NOT be very accepting of the little things like moisture in the headlight, dash issues, error codes on radio, etc. These obviously aren't show stoppers but I can tell you right now that our SATURN (yes, GM, Saturn brand) VUE is 10 years old and just started getting condensation in the headlight. (the dash is worn, the radio replaced, etc.). I was bummed, but it's a 10-year-old GM... so it's to be expected somewhat. You've got a BRAND NEW Nissan... things like this are flat unacceptable (in my opinion). Unless Nissan is doing something extraordinary with the headlight assembly -- I don't see how/why moisture would be getting in. Nearly every headlight I've ever seen (and I've actually seen a lot) for the last 10 years or so has been the same design. This is something that should be gotten right, every time, by every car company. Not sure about your other QC issues, but they all sound like things that shouldn't be....

The gas mileage would bug me too... When we were shopping the Rogue, it had the best MPG rating (something like 32 or 33 MPG highway). More and more reports are that you're lucky to get high 20's. Well, that's what everything else in the segment is rated... so... no win there.

I've always been REALLY hesitant to buy the first year of a new body style. The ONLY reason I did w/the Rav4 is that the 2nd year is now out and it's no different... they changed next to nothing on it... so that tells me that the first year is probably pretty solid. Oh, and I really wanted a traditional auto. 6 spd is cool too.

Again, I'm really sorry for your experiences. It does sound like you got a true lemon at this point. I would hope Nissan will step up and do the right thing. I'll be watching (as will several hundred other people I presume).

[lopki12]

Met with the DTS yesterday and he actually felt the problem in my car. We got to the dealership I chose to wait for an hour while he called engineering and spoke with them. When he came back over he said they were asking more questions than answering at this point and they had not heard of this before. So we had already decided we were going to take a rogue off the lot and drive it to see if it did the same thing and IT DID, but worse than my car. So he just told as of right now it is a characteristic of these cars and engineering will be looking into it. They did keep my car overnight to pull some data and other things. I would love to know if other are experiencing this it only happens between 50-55 mph. You have to cruise for a minute and really feel your car to know something is not right. If anyone will try it or has had experience with it please let me know.

As for my headlight and dash, the headlight is here and the dash is on order. I do not know when they will be put in, I was thinking they might have put the headlight in since they had the car but when I called to see if I could come pick it up the guy said he did not know and would call me back in a little while. So here I am waiting to get a call to pick up my car. Hopefully it will at least have a new headlight in it.

[uduman]

Greetings Nicoclub!

Ohh boy! I just bought a brand new 2014 Rogue S - literally just got the call that the financing was approved 5 minutes ago - and I am quite concerned about this issue. I will be following intently...

EDIT: Just realised last post was in February, so nothing new on this issue?

[lopki12]

Transmission has been working good. New headlight and dash piece are fine. But display for the radio still gets cooky every once in awhile. Good luck with your new car. i think mine just has a gremlin in it or something.

[tsumeone]

Greetings Nicoclub!

Ohh boy! I just bought a brand new 2014 Rogue S - literally just got the call that the financing was approved 5 minutes ago - and I am quite concerned about this issue. I will be following intently...

EDIT: Just realised last post was in February, so nothing new on this issue?

I think you'll be fine. There will always be some cars that are just lemons or have gremlins in them, but from what I've seen there have been relatively few complaints with this revised CVT transmission (first used in the 2013 Altima if I recall correctly). Time will tell. For what it's worth, I have not had any transmission related issues with my 2014 Rogue yet and I just hit 6k miles.

[uduman]

Lopki, thanks for the update and I'm glad to hear the situation has improved.

Tsumeone, thanks for the encouragement. I've been so stressed about the possibility of having made a bad decision that I haven't enjoyed a single moment since we signed the offer. I'm beginning to get excited now because we'll be picking it up in just over 24 hours

[darylzero]

Don't stress it, you have a power train warranty that covers it for 5yr/60,000 miles. If you want it covered longer just get an extended warranty before you take delivery or before the 3yr/36000 mile warranty is up.
Just have fun with your new ride!

[uduman]

Hi darylzero,

yeah, I'm getting there. Don't know how I'm gonna concentrate at work tomorrow

[cl1chicago]

I got a 150K on my sorry A$$ CVT and just replaced it... Here's my story: replace-your-cvt-yet-i-did-t591979.html

The point in my post? I will never get a JATCO CVT again....