Vibration

[JohnMac]

I have been reading your forum about transmission noises. My problem is similar with my 2008 Rogue (perhaps the same). When the revs are below 1500 and I am coasting around city streets between 30 - 60 kph, barely touching the accelerator, I get a definite vibration from the steering wheel. When the revs increase and I am driving at normal highway speed it disappears and the Rogue runs fine. The dealership seems to "think this is normal", but it is very annoying. Any suggestions.

[ahhbeebee]

Hey John,

Congrats on the new Rogue.

This is typical of this car and the CVT. There are a bunch of threads on this (I think one is anchored - or is in the FAQs section). Essentially - when compared to other transmissions - the engine RPMs are much lower than you'd find in other cars which results in the vibration/rumble.

It took me a little while to get used to it, but I find now I'm hard pressed to feel the vibration even if I'm trying to. I've certainly grown accustomed to it, but I think the vibration is not as severe after the engine breaks in.

Good luck!