2013 Nissan Rogue Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 606 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Nissan Rogue overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE ACCELERATION. WHILE DEPRESSING THE…”NHTSA complaint 10925427 — filed 11/10/2016
“2013 NISSAN ROUGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO DECELERATE WHILE IN MOTION. DEALERSHIP ADVISED AN ADDITIONAL COOLANT WAS NECESSARY…”NHTSA complaint 10907913 — filed 09/27/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. IN ADDITION, THE…”NHTSA complaint 10908906 — filed 09/23/2016
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Nissan Rogue: 308 of 606 complaints on file (50.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Rogue have in total?
606 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
