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.
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.
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.