2013 Nissan Rogue Problems And Complaints

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    Gary

    06/08/2022

    Rating:

    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    The CVT transmission is defective. The transmission fluid doesn't cool properly and as a result most of their transmissions fail around 80 thousand miles with little warning. Very dangerous if traveling the interstate-the vehicle slows to 20-25 MPH top speed. The replacement trans is $6,000 andRead More

    Source: edmunds

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    Dave

    30/08/2021

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    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    Always had problems with transmission since 50,000 miles where the car wouldn't accelerate because it was in hot weather in Arizona. Changed the fluid twice in the 100,000 miles I've owned it. Now the transmission has cooked itself and no longer driveable.Read More

    Source: edmunds

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    Vel

    26/06/2020

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    (2 Out Of 5 stars)

    ... to take it apart to see what’s wrong with it so they know what to repair or rebuild. I was not aware of the CVT problem. I am ripped off and unhappy and will never buy another Nissan again but right now my problem is figuring out if I should take such a big loss & buy another vehicle or try to repair it. I now realize that the problems that I was having before might have been related to the transmission. In the past year,Read More

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2013 Nissan Rogue Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on June 27, 2022

The Nissan Rogue has been gaining decent momentum in sales after receiving its first facelift back in 2011. With starting price of just over $20,300, the Rogue offers a good amalgamation of affordability, practicality, and daily usability. Essentially being in the class of SUVs that mostly end up as daily commuters, the ease of maintenance and dependability is crucial for this midsize SUV, something which it came out doing just in our short initial tests. However, the user complaints generally have been on the higher side, with the NHTSA recording over 500 for this model year, which is by far the highest in its class with CVT issues being the major contributor to this significant rise in complaint numbers. So, should you be even looking at buying one of these or should you just put down the money on something like the Honda CR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, or the Mazda CX-5? This section lists out all the issues with the 2013 Nissan Rogue which should help you out with that decision.

2013 Nissan Rogue User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical Complaints

  • Transmission/CVT Problems- CVT problems, like most Nissan cars in recent times, is one common problem that has been plaguing the 2013 Nissan Rogue as well. Users complain about experiencing a sudden loss of acceleration combined with whining noises, lurching, excessive vibration, and over-revving of the engine as if the transmission has been shifted to neutral before failure. Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid, valve body issues, and premature internal component wearing are some common faults found on this CVT unit. Though the former issues could be rectified by replacing the affected part, failure due to excessive wear does require a transmission replacement. The cost involved is reported to be around $4,000 without warranty coverage. Improper cooling leading to transmission overheating is also another common issue to what out for on the Rogue’s CVT.

 Electric System complaints

  • Wiring harness issues- The wiring harness that goes under the driver-side carpet on the 2013 Nissan Rogue may short due to moisture. A few owners have complained about getting a ‘burning-plastic’ odor inside the cabin with a few instances of fire officially recorded by the NHTSA. Random stalls, loss of electrical functions like exterior lighting and power windows, or premature drainage of 12V battery are some indications of faulty wiring. The manufacturer has a recall (ID- 15V032000) initiated to inspect and rectify this issue.

Structural Complaints

  • Paint Peeling- The 2013 Nissan Rogue which has been optioned with the Pearl White paint job is subject to excessive coat peeling and chipping. As Nissan’s response was more or less laid back on this issue, a class action lawsuit even has been registered against the manufacturer. A settle meant has been rolled out to inspect and re-finish affected products, but multiple owners have complained about their VINs not being included.

  • Faulty door locks- Serval issues regarding malfunctioning of the door locks on the 2013 Nissan Rogue have been recorded by the NHTSA. The locks do not respond intermittently to the key fob unlock request and owners are forced to unlock the vehicle manually. A stuck or unresponsive door handle is another common issue that several owners have been pointing out. Since no service bulletin or recall is available on these issues, the complaints are dealt with on a customer basis.

Safety Complaints

  • Airbags Issues- Passenger side airbag issues have been common in the 2013 Nissan Rogue. Though the dealers have been approached with the issue, owners claim that no proper assistance has been provided. Recalls or warranty replacements are not available at the moment despite the frequency of occurrence and owners generally are forced to fix it at their expense.

2013 Nissan Rogue Recalls

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Date

NHTSA ID

Issues Noticed

Additional Remarks

Remedy

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26th January 2015

15V032000

Electrical short due to water seepage

The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector, increasing the risk of fire.

The dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015.

Should you buy a used 2013 Nissan Rogue?

With nearly 60% of the complaints prevailing against the Nissan Rogue coming soles under the transmission (CVT) issues, this midsize does come out to be a tough recommendation for us this model year. People browsing for a reasonably priced midsize SUV would mostly appreciate a trouble-free ownership experience and a $4,000 transmission replacement is something they probably won’t want to go through in under 100,000 miles of usage. This reason alone is enough to stay away from this SUV for 2013, however also knowing that this generation of the Rogue is soon to be replaced, this would be the worst year to get one brand new. However, if you are planning to buy one soon, the recently updated fourth-generation Honda CR-V or the brand new Mazda CX-5 would come out as better options.

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August 14, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11680726

Components: 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA ID Number:
11680726

Incident Date:
August 14, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
JN8AS5MTXDW

Consumer Location:
Unknown

Summary
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the...

July 14, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11673260

Components: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA ID Number:
11673260

Incident Date:
July 14, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
JN8AS5MT1DW

Consumer Location:
SOUTHLAKE, TX

Summary
Request for Recall Coverage 2013 Nissan Rogue Select Airbag Issue Dear Sir, I am the original owner...

June 11, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11666236

Components: 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA ID Number:
11666236

Incident Date:
June 11, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
JN8AS5MV1DW

Consumer Location:
WATONGA, OK

Summary
I was driving down interstate 40 at 75 miles an hour and my car just quit in traffic. Luckily I was able ...

June 10, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11666093

Components: 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA ID Number:
11666093

Incident Date:
June 10, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
JN8AS5MV6DW

Consumer Location:
MCCOMB, MS

Summary
Vehicle has a habit of losing speed, even on cruise control, when going more than 70 mph for extended tim...

May 29, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11663644

Components: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA ID Number:
11663644

Incident Date:
May 29, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
JN8AS5MV9DW

Consumer Location:
TRUSSVILLE, AL

Summary
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