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2017 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 122 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, 20% of its 596 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 56,773 miles, with 6 crashes and 11 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
122
20% of 596
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
56,773 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report hesitation or delayed response when accelerating from a stop, followed by a sudden jolt or lurch forward.
  • Some describe the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly after shifting into park or after using the push-to-stop button while in reverse, drive, or neutral.
  • Several report the transmission becoming stuck in a low gear with high RPM, limiting speed and preventing normal acceleration.
  • Drivers describe shuddering, vibration in the steering wheel, and jerking at highway speeds around 45 mph.
  • Some owners report the transmission overheating on steep grades and entering a failsafe mode that blocks downshifting, forcing heavier brake use.
  • A few describe sudden loss of power while merging onto highways, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate and coasting to a stop.

When 2017 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 27, 2017, latest Aug 1, 2026.

2017 Nissan Rogue transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter92017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32021 Q42023 Q12024 Q22025 Q3
122 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q3 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Nissan Rogue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Rogue model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 2008156 (36%)
  3. 2009101 (32%)
  4. 2010124 (44%)
  5. 2011189 (52%)
  6. 2012136 (43%)
  7. 2013314 (51%)
  8. 2014115 (26%)
  9. 2015140 (25%)
  10. 2016176 (33%)
  11. 2017122 (20%)
  12. 201847 (7%)
  13. 201923 (7%)
  14. 20204 (3%)
  15. 202127 (9%)
  16. 202237 (16%)
  17. 202375 (10%)
  18. 202443 (21%)
  19. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 122 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Rogue, which is 20% of the 596 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Nissan Rogue?
According to the data provided, there are no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Rogue, even though some owners mention hearing about one.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 Rogue is 56,773 miles.
Have transmission issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Rogue?
NHTSA data tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Rogue includes 6 crashes and 11 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2017 Rogue better or worse than other years for transmission complaints?
The 2017 Rogue's 20% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is lower than 2010-2016 model years, which ranged from 25% to 52%, but higher than most years from 2018 onward.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.