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2022 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Nissan Rogue owners filed 37 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 model year, 16% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 50,485 miles. NHTSA's related-recalls list for this area is empty, though some owners referenced an engine-bearing recall in their complaint text. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
37
16% of 237
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,485 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle rolling backward after being put in park, even while the driver's foot was on the brake.
  • Some describe a CVT warning light and a yellow warning box appearing on the dash during driving, with dealers unable to duplicate the failure.
  • Several owners report sudden power loss or an unexpected downshift accompanied by 'Engine Malfunction Power Reduced' and 'AWD Error Malfunction' messages, with the vehicle unable to accelerate past low speeds afterward.
  • Some owners describe rattling noises from the engine or front drivetrain during acceleration, which they link to a bearing-related recall.
  • A few owners report transmission mounts needing replacement outside of warranty coverage.
  • One owner reported a turbocharger leak found during a routine oil change, later linked by another owner to a full turbocharger failure and coolant entering the engine.

When 2022 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2024, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2022 Nissan Rogue transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2024Dec 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 37 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Rogue, which is 16% of all 237 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Nissan Rogue?
The data's related-recalls field for this problem area is empty, though some owners referenced a bearing-related recall in their complaint narratives.
At what mileage do 2022 Nissan Rogue transmission problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported for this problem area is 50,485 miles.
Did any 2022 Nissan Rogue transmission complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Rogue, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2022 Rogue compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2022 Rogue's 16% share of complaints in this area is lower than years like 2011 (52%) and 2013 (51%), but higher than 2020 (3%) and 2019 (7%).

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.