Top 5 Problems w/ Nissan Rogue 2014-2020 (2nd Generation)

[@mssmimi5507]

I have a 2014 Nissan rogue sl with 213,000 miles and I didn’t have any problem at all. I just kept up with the maintenance that I needed to do. My vehicle was great absolutely no issues at all.

[@gs9771]

My sister had 2000 altima model, did 250k and the engine needed major work, so she donate it, but there were no transmission problems, no problems with suspension

[@cliffm8112]

True, Every vehicle has some problems but if you fix them asap you will be fine.. people tend to disregard their car manual.

[@moonpieface7627]

Common problems don’t mean every car will have them. And if you do have them it doesn’t mean you haven’t kept up with regular maintenance.

[@PrevailPal]

Same here my 2014 Nissan Rogue AWD got 172,500 miles on it. Just keep up maintenance on time. So far so good.

[@jigs8437]

I have got 77000 miles on my 2015 Nissan Rogue and have had absolutely zero problems. Only did regular oil change and transmission fluid change every 30000 miles

[@ERICtheLATE]

Your not "what to buy" but "what to fix" approach is refreshing. We know the 2 brands that do everthing right, but either not present or extra expensive at the dealerships, you go over the affordable set. Auto mechanics are an important part of life.

[@isaiah794]

for the rest of us who don't have the $$ to pay double for those two

[@redfaman]

2018 Nissan Rouge is a beast I bought it brand new and knock on wood never had 1 problem. I bought my mom 1 and she never had a CVT issue. I kept it maintained and hers also was a beast.

[@redfaman]

We both abused it even took it mudding. Once you fix Nissan or Toyota, they last forever. You have to maintain them

[@bobg6715]

I have a 2018 Rogue SV AWD with 186K miles. Original owner, oil change 5-6K miles, CVT fluid every 40K. Already replaced the alternator and belt. Already replaced struts, shock, all rotors and LCA at 150K. Replaced spark plugs and coolant at 110K. I always use OEM Brake Pads when servicing my brakes. One of my tailgate struts went out and replaced with a cheap one from Amazon, learned a lesson not to go cheap on this one, ended up spending $400 for the OEM. I am already on my 3rd battery and 4th set of tires. I drive my Rogue like a sports car always using the Sport Mode or the Manual Shift, this motor likes to be on the high end and its responds well even with a CVT. Current issue is that my Fuel Temp Sensor that is attached to my Fuel Pump went out so I have a CEL on and the driver side subframe bushing has now failed so I am getting that noise from time to time whenever I am hitting a dip and on a turn. I will be replacing my transfer case and diff fluid which is way overdue on my next oil change. My Rogue has or is serving me well, I would not categorize it as bad car, I think it just comes down to maintenance.

[@vlz.matthew]

Maybe stop driving it like that then . If you want to race this is definitely not the car , it’s extremely slow

[@bobg6715]

@@vlz.matthew Its my car, I’ll drive it anyway I want. It does not have to be fast car for it to be a fun car to drive.

[@shorelinearmorllc477]

Your car is only 5 yrs old most people on a budget are buying older models. I came here trying to figure out if a 2012 or 2014 was gonna last me the next 5 yrs. If a car company can't make a car that last 5 yrs they should be out of business even my moms old Kia lasted 10 yrs be4 the frame rotted out. Theres a huge difference between a 2018 with 200,000 miles and a 2010 with 200,000.

[@shorelinearmorllc477]

My dilemma is I can by a 2014 rogue for 5000 or a 2005 toyota highlander or rav4 so do I want a newer car that maybe someone dumped cuz they didn't do maintenance and it's on the last leg or maybe get lucky and be ok or an old reliable toyota. Tough decision

[@vlz.matthew]

@@bobg6715 but then you want to come to youtube and cry about how you have had to replace almost everything in a car?? maybe stop trying to drive a rogue like its a ferrari, every car has its limits, m4ron

[@lovehope8666]

I’ve had my 2018 Nissan Rogue SV for 7 years. It had 18k miles when purchased. It now has 215k miles. I’m a sales rep for a medical company and I haven’t had any major issues with my rogue. She’s still chucking along. lol. Fingers crossed we’ll make it way past 300k! Routine oil changes, tires, and new spark plugs. 🙏🏽❤️

[@jareddavis105]

I guess my 2014 Rogue has been a unicorn. Bought it new in December 2013 and now have 211K miles, everything is original. Around 170K the dealer advised me I should replace lower control arms but a friend with a shop looked at it and said they were ok. At 210K my engine light came on and it's the catalytic converter. I had the transmission serviced at 30,60,90, 140, and 190K miles and is doing fine. The Cat is going to be $1500 to replace and will need brakes and tires in another 3-6 months so I will probably let it go soon to avoid putting 2500-3000 in this car and put it towards the next. My 2014 Nissan Rogue has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

[@alexlaura1486]

Thank you for your comment, just a quick question, have you changed the transmission fluid or have you done the flush and refill for the transmission fluid? Thanks.

[@jareddavis105]

@@alexlaura1486 Yes I had it changed every 40-50K miles

[@mb1407]

True talk! I have a 2018 Rogue with 194K on it...and it's still going strong. I have kept up with the oil change and transmission fluid flush...and that's all I do. I bought it 3yrs ago with 42K miles on it. Yes, I had a oil leak at 16oK miles that cost around $900 to fix and had to change the alternator around 180K miles (which is not too bad at that mileage). Other than this, it has been a great vehicle, great on gas, and otherwise low maintenance. I didn't mind spending the money when it needed attention because the car pays for itself...I've made an average of 70K a year in the last 3 yrs driving the same car for Uber. My point is, if you find a good one with good maintenance history, you buy it and follow the Nissan recommended service schedule, you will be happy😅

[@efthimios]

Judging from all the comments this review is baloney- this is one of the most reliable little subs out there

[@jamesbrandon8582]

I'm only at 19k miles on my 2016 rouge. I came here looking for maintenance advice. I'm glad to hear about the transmission maintenance before I get any surprise bills 😅.

[@TheSundayGamer]

The mechanic’s stethoscope killed me. 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching buddy

[@cgillette1726]

I have a nissan Rogue 2015 I purchased new, and I've never had a mechanical issue with it. I've charged the oil every 5000 miles and the filter. Just changed the spark plugs a year ago. Ive never had an issue with the transmission. It has $119,000 miles on it. I love my Rogue.

[@VCena-c8d]

My wife’s rogue is a 2017 with 93000 miles right now and we have had 0 problems with it. Would I recommend it to anyone absolutely yes 100% it has been reliable like I said with zero problems.

[@monsaka7827]

I have two rogues and drive my 2016 everyday for work. I haven't had much trouble with mine but I started life out as a mechanic and I wouldn't really recommend this car to anyone. I know the weaknesses of the this car and actively fight against them. If you aren't changing your transmission oil and filters regularly then you will be changing the transmission or the car, possibly both. I already had the job done on my nephews 2014.

[@cmc200]

We had a 2014 Nissan Rogue with the 2.5L engine as well. It was the previous body style, not the one in this video. At 68,000 miles I had to change the lower control arms, strut assemblies, and outer tie rods. At 72,000 miles I had to change the passenger side cv axle because the inner joint started to fail. Right after that the transmission started going and we traded it off for a 2015 Toyota Highlander. That was a great decision because the Highlander is a much better vehicle.

[@naudyw9107]

Literally going thru the same problem now 😢😢😢😢😢lol the same problems

[@GetErDun8445]

I just clocked 100K miles on my 2017 rogue. Live in FL and have no issues with the car to date. Done all the maintenance (except the transmission). They don't push it at the dealership.

[@Raul-ys5vm]

2017 Nissan Rogue SL trim75,000 miles no problems..

[@mustangmar2001]

I have a 2018 Nissan rogue and I have had great success with it. I maintenance the vehicle as I should (oil, filter, air filter, cabin filter, transmission, transcase and rear differential.) I have changed spark plugs, put new breaks/rotors on too. The only problem I have had so far is the alternator and I went ahead and replaced it and put a new battery in as well. I am at 124,000 miles and still going good. Thanks for pointing out other issues, I will keep an eye on them. Would you please discuss other possible problems with a Rogue so I can keep it up. Thanks 😊

[@t4n4t0s7]

I have a 2015 and same regular maintenance, now the transmission is going to shit which will make the car just a pile of junk.

[@austinhs6925]

what intervals do you do for your transcase as well as the rear differential?

[@joeidaho5938]

@@austinhs6925 I think some of these posts seem to be by bots......often saying similar things.....to try to convince people these are good cars....and they are not. I just cae across another person this week...with a failed CVT transmission...that is very expensive to repair.

[@austinhs6925]

@@joeidaho5938 currently sitting on a $4,200 shop bill for a new rear differential replacement, we drove on a spare tire for two days less than 20 miles and it ruined the rear diff. You live and you learn… expensive but its got to be paid, i didnt do the research i should have before buying a rogue back in 2020, 70,000 miles on the dot and had a transmission fluid change at 60k and now the new rear diff, it drives like new now, just hoping to keep the car in good shape until its paid off to TRADE IT IN!

[@realtornitinhira]

@@mustangmar2001 is it good on gas?

[@mr.z3161]

You nailed it. I had 4 out of 5 things you mentioned on 2009 Rogue

[@lp4926]

You are so right about the rogue. I have a 2009 rogue, bought brand new. I have done on schedule every maintance on it. It currently had 106 thousand miles on it and I had to have the CVT rebuild. I don't even wait 25,000 miles before replacing the cvt fluid abd it still didn't do NO GOOD!! I got replaced in 2020 and of yesterday the transmission is slipping again. I am saying bye bye to nissan. I am going back to where I came from. Will be shopping this week back ti Toyota and Honda. Not coming out if these 2 anymore. I have learned my lesson.

[@Prometheus1979]

My 2016 rouge sl has had zero issues with it. Other than regular maintenance on it and wear and tear it’s been a phenomenal car. Zero leaks, doesn’t burn any oil. Everything works in it and still looks new. But I also have the top of the line rouge. Not sure if that makes a difference

[@galaxiedance3135]

I have a 2016 rogue with 303,000 km. Only changed brake pads and 1 set of tires. I use highest quality synthetic and keep an eye on all fluids. Never had an issue. On extremely hot days when accelerating from a standstill. Pushing the accelerator down a bit wont make the vehicle to ahead right away, maybe 1.5 seconds later it will. Strange but I always just push it a bit if it happens and let the transmission finally engage. All other times it's great. I drive very gently all my life. If my trans goes, I may just replace it, the rest of the vehicle is perfectly fine. I'd rather buy Toyota, my wife picked the Nissan, I told her that I'd rather pick a Rav 4 but I told her she can choose, so she did and now she said I was right... we'll go Toyota from now on, no questions asked ! I still get amazing gas mileage! I've always gotten way better mileage on all my cars than the manufacturer says i should get.

[@EM-ml8jq]

I took over my wifes 2017 nissan rogue( lost her last year) its in great condition 50K miles garage kept and no problems. After viewing this clip i do believe im moving it forward. Houston Tx

[@jimsix9929]

Alex I love your channel, it is the 1st ever that I have subscribed to, good to know there are honest and competent mechanics like you as a 43 year veteran with my own shop the big problem is finding good help, it is almost impossible seems like you can get a guy that can do a few things but to find the guy that can handle what ever drives in is real hard

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You are absolutely right! Good help is hard to find. And on top of that, one of my employees passed away last week 😔 he was the best! I’m gonna miss him dearly! Also thank you for subscribing, it’s an honor that I’m the first 😏 and thank you for your service to our country 🫡

[@jimsix9929]

hey Alex I need to clear things up, when I said I was a 43 year veteran I was talking about my time in the auto repair field, was never in the military, although I feel like I have been in a few wars , a big battle with a prius, and a tahoe 6 speed transmission, won both wars, gotta take the good with the bad, and live to fight again

[@jimsix9929]

sad to hear that your friend and co worker passed away, you said he was an older guy (so am I), but us old guys know a lot and are hard to replace, but the young guys will learn it just takes time

[@deftone4u]

I had no clue about the CVT until after I bought my 2017 rogue. After 52K had my fluid changed. Now at 90k and had my fluid changed again. It sucks having to do this extra maintenance but it beats buying a new transmission

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Keep up the good work and it should last you a long time.yeah I agree

[@LooNeYlv]

Any automatic or manual transmission needs a fluid change! It is completely normal to change it around 40-80k Miles, depending of how you drive and type of transmission. (also DONT forget to change the CVT filter)

[@Spot0421]

You never changed transmission fluid in other cars???.

[@reyperez3424]

I have a 2015 Rogue S At 120,000 I have replaced motor mounts (4) Shocks and Struts CVT fluid change ( drain and fill) every 45000 miles and filter at 120,000 miles , with a good scanner you can find out how good is your CVT fluid (0/4000 new , at 45000 miles was 2600/4000 value ) Valve cover stars leaking very minimal at 100,000 miles so at 120000 I will get it replace and change spark plugs, boot coils.

[@rogeryanez8107]

So true Doc, my co worker bought a brand new Rogue and once it hit 81k the transmission started jerking .

[@John.1791]

Toyota has cvt in its vehicles as well but is much more reliable I believe it’s another manufacturer Aisin.

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

@@rogeryanez8107 Did he properly maintain it?

[@rogeryanez8107]

@ThouSwell-zx3fd He always took it to the dealer for maintenance.

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

@@rogeryanez8107 Don't scare me, lol. I've got a 2020 Kicks and it's performed flawlessly so far, knock on wood.

[@linkster5564]

honestly just sounds that aside from the transmission (which is horrible) everything else just comes down to the quality of parts and keeping up with maintenance. like you said i still wouldn't put my daughter in this, but if you already have one, you better make sure you keep up with the maintenance.

[@harizill]

Great video. I noticed control arm rot is usually a north out cold weather area issue due to salting of the roads

[@willl9319]

It all comes down to maintenance with any car. Most people don’t change fluids beyond an oil change or when something goes wrong. Everything you need is in the service manual. Just follow the recommendations and your car will last a lot longer than a 100k miles.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

The mechanics got jobs for life. People dont change their oil much less the other changes!

[@davidleslie949]

That rubber plug can be replaced with an aftermarket dipstick purchased on Amazon for about $30. Just FYI to inform your customers in an effort to increase the maintenance frequency for the transmission by replacing the fluid every 20,000 miles with a full synthetic.

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

Although I own the same car and I love it I can't argue with this video everything he saying is true the parts are just not made to last long. I haven't had any Issue with my Rogue but rest assure I'll take your advise seriously!!!! I'll service the transmission fluid when the time comes.

[@robertagudelo452]

I am a rogue owner and I had every one of those mechanical issues you describen.

[@kevino6464]

Good tips for what to lookout for. I have a '18 Rogue with 211k. Running like a champ. Just had to change the blower motor yesterday. Overall haven't had too many big issues. Haven't changed antifreeze or trans fluid yet. Bought it with 40k.

[@JoJo-vs9yq]

Your comment gave me hope. I purchased 2017 rogue for my daughter this past weekend. I am not sure how this experience will go but I need 4 years out of this car 🤣 hopefully I’m lucky enough

[@kevino6464]

@@JoJo-vs9yq I would buy another one in a hearbeat.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Maintenance is key. Keep up the maintenance and she’ll be fine.

[@WrexSR2]

I have a 2014 Rogue and just replaced the struts. Went to get an alignment and they told me my control arm bushings are bad too. Just tried to replace the control arms yesterday and I absolutely cannot get the ball joint bolt out. Got the nut off easy but the bolt is seized solid as a rock. Beat on it for an hour with my biggest hammer and it won’t even budge. I could only dream of having as little rust as the car in this video. Living in the rust belt is hell on vehicles.

[@victoralonzo1221]

I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue with 110,000 miles. Still no major issues. I'll be praying

[@monsaka7827]

Is it an SL Made in Korea?

[@dirk_v]

My 2020 Nissan 2.5 XTrail (Rogue) 4x4 with stepped 7 speed CVT has been super reliable and economical up to now and one of the best cars I have ever owned. I have owned ± 20 cars of various brands over the last 45 years. (All new exept two).

[@ebsound2003]

Y drive my Rogue for all most 10 years and I didn`t have a problem, Very nice car.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for your input. I can only speak from my experience as a mechanic. It’s nice to see what you owners have to say.

[@thebarbanterchronicles5882]

love that control arm dry rot close up. Thank you!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You’re welcome!

[@nategrey3291]

My mom has a 2017 Rogue that she bought brand new & at present it has a little over 30,000 miles. I had to pick her up from Nissan on Tuesday she had to take it in after it had repeatedly her gas peddle seemed to not work until shed turn the car off and back on again. Later tuesday she learned that the CVT has to be replaced and it's gonna cost close to $10,000. My mom's only mistake was not researching before she bought it but then as the comments for this video shoow some Rogue owners have had no problems and love their car. My mom loves her rouge and originally planned on getting another in the future when the time came to replace her current one. It seems like they can be great but when they go bad, they GO BAD. She is currently waiting to her from Nissan she contacted the quality control department who got back to her yesterday to say theyd contact the dealership to try and work out something a bit more reasonable considering shes not even reached 50,000 miles yet. I hope they do work with her as she cant afford the cuurent work needed. I'm trying to be positive for her sake but I have little faith in giant corperations given they are not legally required to do anything as shes owned the car for 8 years and while shes taken care of it the warrenty ended awhile ago. But hey maybe Nissan will surpise me and help her out. Alex thanks for the video and confirming what Ive come to suspect about Nissan and their CVT transmissions.

[@TAKENWTF1]

Nissan extended the warranty for transmission replacement warranty to 85k miles. There should be no reason she should pay out of pocket.

[@carlosmunoz7934]

My last rogue ran 288k changed the transmission oil Every 60k CVT , drive down hill and shift to neutral! Don’t let your car idle still more than 5 minutes . Treat it nice and it will return the favor!

[@FLYINGWARRIOR19661]

I aish you were my mechanic..you know your stuff and can be trusted..

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you for your compliment 👨🏽‍🔧

[@FLYINGWARRIOR19661]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor sadly the factory fuse reset didn't work for me, my battery was recently changed so next i will unhook the battery and rehook again to see if that resets the rear door latch. I hear it lock and unlock when at the back of the car and depressing the button on the lift-gate manually but it doesn't open. It had acted funny for a day or two before not opening buy only opening half way....i was going to try to reset the lift gate button to make sure it was set to open fully ...but needless to say that ship sailed. If the battery connection doesn't work...could it be an individual fuse itself..the lift gate button on the dash has no reaction at all.

[@crisstreet3886]

I guess I have a unicorn... I have 2016 Rogue and have had absolutely no issues. I have kept up the maintenance just like I would with any car that I own. I know that the CVT can be an issue, but I haven't had that with mine. I love my Rogue!!!

[@edwardwhite4015]

I purchased a 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport as a daily driver and one thing I noticed was that every time I drove it my ears would start ringing. I started doing research on the cause of the noise the Rouge was making and discovered it was due to the whine of the CVT. I was also upset to find that my Nissan was propelled by a friggin rubber band and had to be driven it like a grandmother. After 4 months I traded it in for a 2023 Mazda CX-30 Carbon and it is a fantastic automobile.

[@hc8714]

its a metal belt, not rubber band.

[@patriciajohnson4762]

I have a 17' and I have always changed my trans fluids every 30k miles. I now have 123k. My car still kicking thank God.

[@ginawilsonlonges7993]

Thanks for keeping it real. Loved your candid answers! Best to you. Unfrotunately, I have a 2017 Rogue and hate it.

[@TheGarageisFull]

Getting nervous about all the talk of CVT failure. I’m a DIYer and did the fluid filter and external filter yesterday.At 70k I was really surprised how clean everything was. Even the magnets were pretty clean. Got the CVT NS3 really cheap so I did an extra drain and fill after putting 50 miles on the new fluid.But I feel much better now.

[@Jaylikescar]

a weak battery also strains an alternator, so replacing your battery before its bad helps

[@ripsrt6822]

Some common problems I see with the rogues , especially first gen, are the sub frame bushings and a/c compressors. I believe the compressors go bad prematurely because of the cvt. Oh, and I had an 09 rogue that I did a drain and fill on the trans every oil change and added an extra cooler.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Did you change the filters in the transmission with the fluid change, it makes a difference.

[@robertoaltura4937]

Bushings are the common problem of nissan same as my 07 sentra

[@ripsrt6822]

@scrambler69-xk3kv just every third drain and fill. Sold the rogue about 3 years ago, still going but the new owner doesn't do the kind of maintenance I've done.

[@hhova29]

May I ask you, I’m about to pull the trigger on a used rogue 1st gen a 2013 to use as a daily. After reading so much about Nissans and how unreliable they are I am starting to look for alternative brands. But for the 1st gen fugues, you recommend changing the trans fluid at every oil change? It’s crazy. My first car was a b15 03 sentra which was a bullet. I own a cx9, and Rx 350f sport and thank goodness I don’t see any issues to date and I pamper them

[@Craig-o9m]

We have a 16 Rogue with 91k miles. Owned for 5 years and zero problems

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It doesn’t go by the length of time but the mileage. You’re still at 91k so that’s good. I hope the vehicle continues to serve you well!

[@robertfajardo2239]

ok im at 49.000 miles on my 2017 Rouge and after watching this i really wanna sell but it hasn't given me any issues at all and i change the oil myself.

[@rayjohnson863]

I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra with 123,000 miles on it. I have changed the fluid but every 30,000 miles. Still the original CVT. Never had a problem with it.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Excellent! Maintenance is key 🔑🔑🔑

[@twanaamin3508]

We have Nissan xtrail in Iraq which built in Japan it is very good car no issues at all, I think the problem in Rogue is manufacturer because Rogue is build in USA and Canada or maybe the parts are cheap.

[@r0902716]

Great points to know and remember! Great video! I am in my 3rd Rogue and I really like it! If you maintain it, it will last! I will buy another one just before 60,000 miles (because I get the best trade in value)!

[@HouseOfBlessings2023]

So true with transmission! I had mine's replaced after 70,000 miles.

[@MtPockets14U]

2017 Rogue sport SL with 32k miles. Last week radiator fan went out. Got one on amazon $80. Brought to dealer today for tranny flush $309. The told me both lower control arms are bad, both Outter tie rods need to be replaced as well... Oh and brake pads all around... Then recommend i flush the coolant and power steering fluid as well.. Shouldve had momma get a toyota Florida car, driven by a senior..

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Don't hammer on a CVT, and get the fluid and filters yes two on your CVT transmission changed every 30,000 miles.

[@fouadelhady]

I had a 2014 Nissan Rogue I drove it for 9 years and 292000 MI with no problems the only major issue that I had was changed the blowing fan besides regular maintenance and new tires I didn't do jack to that car.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Awesome, I love to hear stories like this! Yours definitely was the exception to the rule.

[@budsorbust4637]

I have a 2016 Rogue Sv awd. Front struts crapped out at 90,000 KM (covered by warranty), and both control arms needed to be replaced a few months apart from each other, recently the front left at 125000 km. Other than that, the vehicle has been great. I would like to add, Nissan has had issues with water drainage. The draining "tubes" or whatever in the side pillars of the vehicle tend to get clogged, causing water to leak inside the cabin around the sun roof tracks. Nissan wanted like $1000 to take apart my sun roof, replace perfect condition weather stripping, and clean out the drain tubes. I fixed it myself in my driveway with my father by simply removing the "filter" from the drain tube itself which was causing debris to get clogged, hence the back up of water comming in from my sunroof area. Bad design, 20 min fix for free.

[@dadirtydawg7789]

That tow truck in the back ground is beautiful

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks I have plans for it

[@jimsix9929]

great advice on cvt transmissions Alex, they will not last long if you drive like a teenager, if you are unlucky and have one change the filters every 20,000 ( yes I said filters, there is one in the pan and a 2nd behind the cooler) and drive it like Alex's grandma and you might have a chance, leading cause of failure on these is the high pressure pump overheating and they are not repairable

[@reyperez3424]

There’s one filter the other one is a screen made of strong aluminum

[@retrodude9185]

I have a 2016 Xtrail and 150,000 klm on the mileage. No issues and no mechanic repairs. Only had battery die after 5 years. Car travels from the east coast of Australia to the outback. Never 1 issue.

[@joshuacagle5866]

I have owned my 2017 Nissan rouge for 5 years now got it with 53k miles on it and it now has 194k miles on it. I have never had problems yet with the transmission

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Awesome! I’m glad. You don’t want those problems! Do you change your fluid often?

[@joshuacagle5866]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I have only changed my Oil often. I have changed my coolant a couple of times but that is about it.

[@teetee614]

Damn I just got this, wish I saw this earlier.

[@kornyque8081]

@@teetee614 how has it turned out so far?

[@monsaka7827]

My 2016 rogue sl has 286,000 miles on it. I know I'm on borrowed time. Right now its down for the the alternator. That would be the original but I was quoted $497 for the alternator at Advanced auto parts. I drive it for Lyft these days and baby for decent MPG.

[@classicG342]

Nissan Rogue SUV (2018). My car has 66,822 miles on it. Problem: Transfer Case!!! Bucking/jerking sound occurs briefly 8 out of 10 times when slowing down coming into neighborhood between 15-25mph without using brake (just lifting foot off accelerator!). Nissan says "it's a characteristic of the shifting". Also, they make money on major repairs OR car sales! They never told me I had a Transfer Case (never had an SUV before) and that it needed gear oil changing/replacement every 30,000mi - they've never done it for me and now overdue for sure! The transfer case fails, the Transmission fails. Dealerships love this kind of situation, Also, may dealerships do not have good mechanics. They charge you for tire swap and balance and you'll figure out (by marking tire yourself first!) they never did it but charged you! They may not have even changed my transmission oil at 25,000 oil. They didn't fix a front axle leak properly. My new mechanic has to re-do everything AND figure out why I have Hollow sound with wheels when driving - not the wheel bearings. It may be gear set in the, guess what? TRANSFER CASE, etc, etc. Hate this vehicle!

[@GrannyLaLa1960]

2015 Rogue and check engine light is on. Put code reader on and it says running rich. Or could be a couple other things. Light for passenger side air bag on. Saw recall and took to local dealer. Got a call that they couldn’t see anything wrong under the dash about the air bags. For $230 they’d find the problem. I said there’s a recall and that should take care of any problem. Nope, got to pay $230 for them to look. Still have airbag light on. Otherwise good vehicle.

[@Neral10]

Everything you discussed is everything my mother had replaced on her 2017 Rogue (362,000 miles), it now has a broken window motor. She wants my Land Cruiser instead.

[@tedpirsig154]

At that kind of mileage I would expect almost EVERYTHING to have been replaced :)

[@princeswagger1able]

brother you’re making the car look good! gawd damn! at 362k that’s damn near Toyota levels

[@Ozzierob]

Going to disagree here. We are on our second Xtrail ( Rogue ) here in Australia and out of 500,000kms of driving we have only had one issue between both cars and that’s the cruise control just stopped.

[@Mike-mp1hk]

I am in the USA and this thing has been a nightmare, in the Pacific Northwest. I crashed it into a cement curb in the snow and it bent the the tie rod, and some other damage. Since I got it back from the shop, it has been all over the place in normal weather. I don't feel safe with my daughter in the back seat. This vehicle is too tall and prone to breakdowns. I am already experiencing transmission failure at 82,000 miles. I changed the CVT fluid and replaced the filter in transmission, which was a bad idea. I torqued the pan to spec and it stripped, the pan bolts to aluminum transmission block. Had to pay a shop $2400 to plug, drill and tap new bolts. This vehicle has been nothing but problems.

[@nayanjittilak2584]

Hey buddy from Australia. Use your noggin ok? America/Canada Nissans are built to different specs and have harsher climates to deal with. It may not get as hot as Australia but the issue is extreme ranges of temp doubt a number on cars not to mention the tons of road salt rotting out the underbody. Good for you, but the context of this video is for North American owners egghead.

[@radiotubes]

One of a million

[@faraitakaendesa5356]

My T32 cruise control has stopped and would want to know what could be the issue and how it can be fixed.

[@yactabay]

At 6:40 the word you’re looking for is MOUNT. It’s the strut mount. We know you know the word. Happens to all of us: a word you use all the time and one day you just can’t remember.

[@thirurajah1]

My wife car 2014 clock 90k done, zero problem. still like baby. I highly recommend the car

[@talented195]

Nissan to me is still probably #5 of my top 5 most reliable brands

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Nissan has always had strong engines. They didn’t go downhill until they brought in the CVT transmissions. Tell me your top 5!

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

​@@AlexTheCarDoctorI bet he has Toyota and Honda up there. And maybe Mazda?

[@curtisshelton8680]

We bought a 2016 X-trail new. NO problems with the drive train. Struts and dry rot bushings. 225k kilometers and driving great. Yes, we will buy a new X-trail in 2024. Still can't solve the bouncy hood problem. Checked many cars my model and they all have this problem.

[@FMJ247]

I had the 15, 17, 19, 21 SL -- never had a problem.

[@thelazy3d431]

i didnt realize this car had a cvt till i purchased it and i traded in my lincoln mkz bc the rocker panels rusted out. now i have buyers remorse and im constantly worrying about the tranny

[@wolfganghoffmann1599]

I can not confirm all the statements in this video. We're a really long-time user of Nissan cars in the US as in Germany as well. We owned Altima, Serena, Rogue, Primera, Versa. On only one ( Rogue) we run in engine problems after 108000 miles. I don't know what it was because Carmax traded it with no questions. I think to avoid all these problems the most important thing is, search a good authorized repairshop whom you can trust, go there when Nissan Service-Intervalls come out and drive the car with an understanding of a technical device. If you safe the money for maintenance, you will pay it for towing!

[@reyadsingh8802]

Have a look at the Rogue hybrids also 2016-2017.. they are a piece of work also. Early transmission failures and brake motor failures, suspension issues, sunroof leaks... Nissan has never acknowledged these problems!

[@mplscarsales6652]

Thanks u saved me was just about to purchase one same color too they sure do look nice 👍

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad I could help!

[@nateave11]

That was a great break down thank you. So in your opinion which vehicle low in price, most reliable and has the least maintenance problems to purchase.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Look into Mazda, or Mitsubishi without the CVT transmission

[@ofcbob6391]

The comparable Mits Outlander is very similar to the Rogue (same engine as the 21 Rogue)...and it has the same CVT as the 21 Rogue. No turbo.@@AlexTheCarDoctor

[@key981]

I been waiting for a video on this yessssss 🎉

[@alexTXA23]

Thank Doc for the advise🤘🏻🤠

[@robme3660]

Continuously variable transmission. I got you, though. Good stuff!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for lookin out!

[@kelvinbrijmohansingh3472]

I'm a cop in Trinidad. We use these vehicles. They can take abuse. But the problem still pops up with the transmission cooling kit

[@fasthandsz]

Keep up the hustle, just stumbled on your channel . Good info 👍

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you! Welcome to the fam!

[@samtarariverasanchez59]

I’m sorry but this really is more dependent on the Owner. What you think is Bad is just Maintenance. I have 130k miles zero issues. But I take care of my car. I probably have more years in Experience and I’m a Junk Yard builder.

[@asadb1990]

I got one back in 2020 and i went from a corolla. Lets just say it has its issues. Firstly everything is rusty for a 4 year old car. Now im gonna trade it in for lexus rx. Yeah its a big step but i will be going for a way better car at the end of day.

[@canubeetquad]

Not one mechanic I've talked to has second the problems he insists with with the Nissan engine. As long as you don't try and tow another vehicle you should be fine. The engine was built to cruise, not to be used for heavy loads or racing.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s why I put emphasis on what “I” see in “my” shop. Read the other comments under the video. There are a few people who have experienced what I stated in the video and some haven’t. Just sharing what people could look out for. Thanks for watching.

[@judydavidson2937]

Hey Alex , very refreshing approach to vehicle maintenance and repair. I appreciate your openness. I have a 2015 Nissan Rogue select that is losing power upon acceleration. Any advice you could give on where to start

[@Danielbulldog]

We had a 2018 or 19 Nissan rouge it was decent but it was on a lease it had some problems we had it 3 or 4 years it had 125,000 miles on it

[@liambrown9777]

We have had nothing but problems with our 2018 model, it’s been in for faulty air valves the electric boot stopped working the breaks needed doing and it’s back in now with a broken flywheel

[@liambrown9777]

Also ours only has 50,000 miles on it

[@nunezmario716]

Please do a Ford Focus one! Thank you for this video 🙂

[@404notfound.....]

Change the entire driveline to amsoil full synthetics. And change the filter in the transmission.

[@davidrogers6985]

Great video, wish you could do one on a Ford 150 truck or a ford explorer. New to your channel, love your videos.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Great suggestion! As soon as I can get my hands on one, I’ll make the video.

[@flacko001]

Lots of people still think you don't have to change any trans fluid I drain and fill mine every 30 thousand

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Do not forget the two transmission filters as well.

[@andrescastro6538]

@@scrambler69-xk3kv only at 100k - i have a friend with a 2014 - 276k miles and original CVT , bought new and maintained the cvt every 30k, besides tires, battery and brakes. No issues at all

[@daily.crushes]

best suv i love my 2014 rogue

[@EdBruce-t4x]

Alex great video noticed in the background Tow Mater is he visiting shop is he part of team.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

He is apart of the team! I hope to get started working on him soon.

[@guyallphin1295]

Thank you! Great advice. Rev

[@goofyfuhh]

290000 km in my 2014 rogue best car I ever had just now replaced the transmission for 4grand all in

[@CurtisDJunior]

This is WILD lol I just replaced my torque mount, control arms in 2023 80k. Replaced my alternator around 70k in 2022. Transmission at 63k. On a 2014 Maxima just interesting you hit all my problems on a different Nissan. I'm gonna do the Transmission service once I hit 83k it was covered under the extended warranty so i didn't have to pay just 50$ deductible My rack and pinion was replaced under warranty as well

[@markcatcash4688]

Draining and refilling the CVT is easier then changing the oil. Hardest part is getting the dipstick cover thing off :) Just measure what you take out and add the same amount back

[@luismarty1685]

Thank you, Alex.

[@mattv1670]

Really a piss poor design by Nissan. My wife had a 2015 Rogue the CVT went out at 140k. Will never support this manufacturer again regardless we did all the normal maintenance for her vehicle and it still failed. My recommendation stick with Toyota and Honda and you won't be disappointed.

[@negritorican]

Replace transmission fluid every 25k? Sounds to me like Nissan way of dodging a recall. That's ridiculous.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You have a point there

[@roadk88]

Hi Alex, just want to say CVT transmissions belong in golf carts. Do not understand, they tried changing the timing chain to a belt with bad results. Believe they are going back to chains. So some genius decided "if it can not drive the cams, let's try to drive the whole car with a belt and put it in a place when it fails you have to take half the car apart to fix it." Cars are not built like they used to be, they have become disposable items..just like most things today. Try getting your TV fixed. If can find someone the cost is so high you are better off buying a new one.