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Transmission Overheat and Failure
Kirk, 08/04/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
104 of 106 people found this review helpful
2013 Rogue, Vin ….638061 Transmission failed at 62,135 miles. Overheated. No prior problems or repairs. Dealership recommendation is replace transmission and add an transmission cooler. Sold in Georgia operated in Georgia and needs a transmission cooler to continue to operate in Georgia?! Escalated to Nissan regional but will not cover it. Nissan has had an endemic problem with prior year model across multiple models that is clearly continuing. I have owned multiple Nissan products for close to 30-years that I have happy with, but no more. Lifetime customer lost. WILL NOT BUY OR RECOMMEND NISSAN!!
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I'm expecting to an accident soon
ailinmmm, 07/21/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
81 of 83 people found this review helpful
I purchased a pre-owned 2013 Nissan Rouge S eight months ago, the car now has 79k miles on it and the transmission has issues...after driving the car for an hour when i get to a stop sign or intersection, the car does not accelerate no matter how hard i hit the gas pedal...supposedly it goes to a fail safe mode. The car makes loud whining noise on a steep hill, the car kicks shifting from 1st to 2nd gear...I almost got into an accident yesterday, because when the light turned green and i tried to move, the car wasn't moving, the car behind me hit the breaks so hard and started honking and cussing me for not moving...not my fault. I've contacted the consumer affairs, waiting for their specialist's phone call. The car is out of warranty and my VIN does not fall under the extended warrantly. I took the car to an authorized nissan service center and they confirmed the issue is the cvt tranny. It's my first time owning a nissan and i am very disappointed. I cannot afford to pay 5k to replace the tranny, this is the cost according to nissan service center. Does it have to take someone to get in an accident, a lawsuit for nissan to get its act together????? whoever has the same CVT issues, please keep us posted. Thanks,
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Don't take a trip more than an hour and a half fro
Dan, 04/19/2016
updated 10/25/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
Transmission is terrible. The car will not exceed 60 mph after driving it for more than an hour and a half, and good luck going anywhere that you may encounter a slight hill or mountain. IT WILL NOT GO ROGUE!
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The Transmission Should Be Trashed
Unhappy Purchaser, 01/28/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
66 of 69 people found this review helpful
On a cold winter trip, the 2013 Rogue had only 56,000 miles on it, the engine light went on. The car had been super sluggish going up hills..I thought it was the 3 suitcases bogging it down. It had been sluggish on a previous trip also. I had read reviews that the car was noisy, just thought it wasn't a well made car. I was right. Made it 142 miles to the nearest Nissan dealer. Transmission was shot. They replaced the tranny, radiator and added an external cooling system for the transmission. Nissan already has a fix-it kit for the transmission. There is a problem with the design of the transmission. It gets too hot and burns up the fluid and then the transmission. No steep grades for more than 6 miles I've read. Really? How can you go anywhere? So if your car is sluggish, it's the transmission. The earlier models, Nissan changed the warranty to 100,000 miles but for the 2013, it's only 60,000 mile warranty.
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CVT Transmission Issues
Chip G, 11/30/2016
updated 12/12/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
77 of 83 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2013 Rogue from a local dealer. It had less than 20,000 miles and was in excellent condition. The sales person remarked that it was like new and had "Plenty of warranty coverage left". For the first year of ownership the vehicle was great. Last summer when driving home form the beach it suddenly lost power on the interstate. Even with the gas pedal on the floor I could only go around 60 MPH. We pulled over and grabbed lunch and filled up. I thought maybe it was simply over heating. After lunch everything seemed normal so we continued our trip home. We had no further issues during the next 9 months. Earlier this summer I was driving home on the interstate and the same issue occurred. I was in the fast lane and suddenly lost power. Once again I pulled off the freeway and re-fueled. Once again the vehicle seemed ok and I had no more issues on my trip home. Last week I was driving home from work and suddenly I lost power in traffic. I was able to pull into a parking lot safely. This time the vehicle performed as if it was a manual transmission that had been knocked out of gear. Pushing the gas pedal did absolutely nothing. I had my Rogue towed to a local dealership and waited on their response. On Monday I found out that the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $4,200. I also found out that my powertrain warranty was only good up to 60,000 miles. The dealership recommended I call Nissan Customer Service and plead my case. I explained my issue to a very empathetic rep and he told me I would hear something back within 24 hours. This morning I was told they would be unable to provide any assistance. She went on to tell me that if I had history of service they could consider a compromise. I told her that it was two isolated issues over the last year and both occurred after 60,000. I told her that I had researched the issue and it was a common problem with the CVT transmissions. She told me that unfortunately there was nothing they could do. I will never purchase another Nissan vehicle. Follow Up 2019 Thelocal Dealership accepted my Rogue as a trade in on a 2016 Altima. This summer they replaced the CVT Transmission in my Altima under Warranty.
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Terrible Transmission and Cheaply Made
Megan, 09/27/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Like many others have said, the transmission is terrible. I purchased the car brand new and hadn't had many issues until the last 2 years. Three months into owning the car, the windshield cracked during the winter when I had the defroster on while clearing snow from my windshield. Next, the drivers' side window stopped working. My mechanic said Nissan used a cheap plastic mechanism and that's why it fell apart. Next to go was the rear wiper, which I'm not going to bother fixing. Then the transmission issues started. The issue seems to happen when it's very hot and after at least an hour of driving. I'll be driving on the highway with no issues at all, and all of a sudden the car will slow down. I'll press the pedal to the floor and the car will not go over 50-60 MPH. If I'm driving in traffic and have to slow down, it takes 10-15 seconds for the car to speed back up. It's scary and dangerous. Once the car is off for an hour or so, it will start back up with no issues. If it's still scorching hot out, the problem does start again after driving for a while. Other than those issues, the car runs pretty loudly, the light cloth seats stain easily (like from dark jeans), the button to change into sport mode is in an awkward spot that I always turn on accidentally, I get complaints that there's loud background noise while using Bluetooth, the car mats are cheaply made and have tears in them from normal use, etc. I hate to complain about Nissan because I've driven a Nissan for the last 17 years, but I'm incredibly disappointed in this car and will be switching to Honda when I trade in this piece of junk. It seems like they've cut corners and cheapened what was once a very reliable company.
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Save up for a transmission replacement
Jay in Baltimore, 08/16/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Our 2013 Rogue has between 70-80 thousand miles. This summer, the the engine suddenly lost power while on a long trip, and I couldn't accelerate beyond 60 mph. We took it to a mechanic, and they said the transmission was shot. Apparently the transmissions in most 2013-2016 Rogues have these issues after 60k miles, and need to be replaced. Nissan's warranty on the 2013 Rogue is 60K miles, but we're appealing to Nissan to see if they will work with us on fixing the issue. The newer Rogue's don't appear to have these issues, but I'd advise against buying a used Rogue made between 2013 and 2016.
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In one word: Practical
it4life, 01/04/2015
updated 08/22/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I was happy with my 2013 Nissan Rogue for the first 5 years as I wasn't experiencing the transmission issues. I figured Nissan fixed all that. Nope. The CVT has always struggled going up basic hills and mountain terrain. I have an auxillary transmission cooler as part of the deluxe package, which I think is helping to keep it from losing power due to overheating. But it has begun leaking and needs replaced at only 40,000 miles. I recommend having this extra cooler for CVT longetivity but it also introduces the potential for leakage (extra hoses, etc.). The OEM tires dry-rotted within a year - garbage. The body rattles underneath and some cheaply-made exhaust shields make a metal grinding noise at certain RPM ranges. The electric power steering gave out during sub-zero cold weather. The car is easy to maintain otherwise and it runs pretty good, getting about 25mpg fuel efficiency on average. I don't follow the manual and instead change the coolant and transmission oil every 30,000 miles despite it being touted as 'lifetime'. Using full synthetic 5W30 engine oil has proven to be good for it. If Nissan hadn't put such garbage underpowered CVTs in these, and had used some better quality parts (exhaust shields, tires, etc.), these would be decent cars. Cargo room is good. Comfort is good. SV / SL package options are nice. There are blind spots but easily overcome by adjusting mirrors and using rearview camera. Engine runs good and is easy to maintain. Nissan used to be good but the Renault aquisition brought the quality downhill. Hopefully, with a rigid maintenance schedule and light use, I can get 100K out of this. But I'm losing confidence in that. I will never buy another Nissan.
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Death trap
Rosalie, 08/27/2016
updated 08/27/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Accelerated on it own. Could have killed someone or have been killed. Noticed early on that if I left in running in the driveway it would accelerate while in park. Just thought it was a idiosyncracy of the car. What really got me is the first thing Nissan asked was how OLD was the driver. Then within a few hours after reporting the incident I got a call from a Nissan salesman suggesting I by a new car. How tacky. We were still in shock that this happened.
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lucky my family survived road trips
tara, 02/28/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2013 rogue had issues as soon as it reached 60,000 miles. Accerlation would stop on major highways with my foot to the floor on the gas pedal it would not accelerate, and actually would almost stop completely. I stalled once at a turn getting onto I-95 and went into full panic attack since I had my children in the car. I managed to get it to the side of the road and after an hour it came on and drove like nothing happened. Brought it to the garage several times explaining my problems. They replaced the o2 sensor, fuel pump, battery you name it and the problem never resolved and was extremely apparent it wasn't fixed only when i tried to make any trip longer than 3 hours. This is a dangerous problem and if i see anyone at any store get out of a nissan rogue I will make them aware of my problems so maybe i could save a family from dying if they choose to take this family car on any vacation. oh and come to find out it was a faulty transmission all along...I want to rid myself f this vehicle since I am scared to drive it again after all of the same posts i have seen from other families with the same exact problems of this 2013 rogue. what a nightmare...I always bought Nissan, not after this last experience and a complete waste of my money.
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Go Rogue
Alison Bartlett, 09/20/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Never leave the keys in the ignition, you will be locked out of the car! I hope this to is a glitch particular to my vehicle though, since no car should auto lock with the keys in the ignition, but beware. My dealership, of course, says nothing is wrong with it, go figure. Blind spots are larger than I would like. The CVT transmission is NOT loud! The gas mileage is great for an AWD vehicle, and my tires are not wearing out due to that, which I had always believed would be the case. Storage of personal items interior is awkward, but the rear storage and split back seat is very convenient. I live in Maine, and have always driven with studded snow tires in winter months. Since I bought this car two years ago, with only average tires (Goodyear Destination) from the dealer, I have felt more than safe and have been in control of the vehicle at every moment. Nissan in general is a top choice for your money, this is my third. The cost of this certified pre-owned car included a 100,000 mile bumper-to-bumper from the dealer on top of the factory warranty, so I am confident you can get one for much less than I did.
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Long drives make it a bit sluggish
Mr. Brewski, 08/21/2016
updated 03/26/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I think the CVT basic problems and believe the computer system needs an update. My Rogue jerks every nce in a while and is not good lond distances. While driving from maryland to Hershey PA, after two hours of highway driving the Rogue tried to stall out and was sluggish off the line - like it was not getting gas. While driving from maryland ri the outerbanks NC. the Rogue was having trouble keeping up with traffic. After 3 hours of highway driving the car could not keep speed, when we stopped to get food at the first light it barely moved after stopping! After lunch it was back to normal and fine but this is two times in same summer. Currently has 89k miles.
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John G, 11/01/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Purchased vehicle in Feb 2013 and have problems. I only have 28000 on it now. Tires are Continental and are cracking in between the treads told I need new ones thats going to run about $600. Transmission is leaking and needs new gasket. Since the pan has to removed it is recommended to change the filter and fluid thats going to run over $200. Ihave read reports that the transmission has problems when mileage starts to go over 50000. I am getting a bit nervous as I will need to use the car much more then I am now. I have had steering noises which was taken care of while under warranty but now is happening again. I have no idea what this will cost. Others have reported that the doors lock on their own. Mine does that tried to tell dealer but didnt get anywhere as it seems to happen sporadically. I actually keep a spare key hidden under the car in case I get stuck. There is a "speed" feature which is supposed to make the car feel sporty when driving. I havent felt a thing. Headlight lenses are already fading. Definitely has blind spot problems and rear views are limited. Back up monitor could be better (wider views side to side and up and down). Engine noise is high and so so with acceleration and when cool out, tapping noise is heard. Dealer stated it was normal. Consumer reports survey done after a year of purchasing this model showed that only half would repurchase. I am in the half that wouldnt. I admit I went with the price being lower than the other comparable SUV's. I understand that as cars get older repairs have to be made but I worry that serious problems will need attention sooner than later.
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A solid CUV
terrancesneed, 02/19/2014
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Rogue in June of 2013. So far, it has proven to be a reliable, comfortable, and fun to drive vehicle. I test drove The Jeep Patriot, Toyota Rav-4, and Ford Escape, before choosing the Rogue. The Rav-4 and Escape were nice, but were pricey. As for the Patriot; no comment smh. The Rogue's smooth ride, decent acceleration, nice handling, and fair asking price were what sold me. The CVT does take some getting use to, but it serves it purpose. MPG ranges between 23.5 and 26.7. Only issue I have is I wish it was just a bit larger. The cargo space is modest but I knew that when I bought it. Overall it's a good vehicle, although I think a Tucson or Sportage gives more bang for buck.
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hollie, 10/12/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Long trips it will not pull and get over 60 or 70 mph. I was in fast lane and almost got ran over it just started not pulling. engine light came on and it showed torque converter clutch solenoid circuit intermittent 140,000 miles 2013 rogue loved it otherwise
The car we'd like to love !
ricbrk, 11/26/2013
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Rouge new. It was a attractive, solid car, nice to drive. But, first, the paint chips and scratches to easy. Navigation is dangerously inaccurate. We use our Garmin. After dealer changed oil at 3,500 miles, we noticed the engine getting loud on any load being put on it, passing, climbing grade etc.. Drowns out radio. New, mpg was 25.4 consistently. Now 23 and falling. We feel it is because of engine loudness issue. Interior is wonderful. Radio a little disappointing for a Bose. It now has 5,000 miles, and a dealer claims engine noise is normal ? If this car would have remained as we drove it off the lot, we'd love it. Unfortunately, it's in a downhill spiral.
Worst car
Cristina T, 10/18/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had 2 cars - very poorly made. Had to replace axle in both cars at less than 45K miles. I would never buy a Nissan again! car looks and feels cheap, doesn't drive that great either. Feels like an older car not a new car. If you want a better car that drives better please go for a Hunday and save your money in the long run.
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CVT main problem
Simon, 09/17/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car has a faulty design with its cvt trsnsmission. They don't honor the promised extended warranty of 10 years 120k. It is very expensice to repair. Just dont buy Nissan, it's only keeo giving you headache financially, mentally, emotionally.
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CVT should be recalled!!!!
tb303wpf, 08/06/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
CVT failure at only 90k miles. How has this not been recalled??
Only thing I like about my Rogue is it's a Nissan!
julies_22, 02/15/2016
updated 02/15/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue with a CVT. Nov 2015 I had to leave Seattle last minute (g'son hit by car) and head to Phoenix. My 14 yr old daughter and I got into California and were going thru mountains/steep grades, also hot outside. All of a sudden my Rogue started losing speed and got slower and slower...very scary and dangerous as cars were coming behind us so fast and so many it took me 3-4 mins to get over to the side of the road to get off. My car was dropping speed rapidly and I was terrified. When I finally pulled off the exit and came to the stop sign my car died. I started crying. :( Cars were honking and going around us. After about 5 mins it started up (barely...by the grace of GOD) and I was able to get off the road and pull into a car dealership which was the first place to stop. It was a Sunday. Everything closed including car rentals. I sat there for over an hour with my daughter crying. She was much more logical and practical then myself in the situation. :) I pulled it together and we got something to eat and came back to the car. She pulled out the owner's manual and it read if traveling in hot weather and going over mountains (which we were), the CVT/car automatically shuts down so it doesn't overheat and burn up. Really??? Why was I not told that? I just knew the transmission was shot. We checked the engine oil and water in radiator. All fine. I started the car back up and with my FAITH got back on I-5. We did not have any more problems all the way there nor back. However, I have an appt tomorrow to take it into Nissan to have the transmission checked as I have a 60,000 mi/6yr warranty and I'm at 58,000 miles now. I now the transmission is caput. I can tell. It's sluggish and sometimes sounds like it stays in one gear and doesn't want to shift up w/speed. TBH, there's not much I like about my Nissan Rogue except for it's a Nissan and they have a great reputation. It even says you can't drive steep grades for more than 6 miles??? Really? How can you travel or go anywhere if there's mountains for more than 6 miles because that's almost everywhere I live on the west coast. It's absurd. What to do? What to do? :( UPDATE: 2-15-17: I had to buy a new (used) car over the weekend as the transmission is almost out now on my Nissan Rogue. Could it last another day, week, month year??? I don't know, maybe, but I'm not willing to take that chance. I do not feel safe driving it much of anywhere other than to work and back which is only 10 mi. each way. I know one thing for sure I could NOT drive anywhere if there were steep hills and/or mountains. I live in Western WA and I certainly could not drive over the mountains to Eastern WA in my Rogue as I know for a fact the minute I hit the mountains my Rogue would NOT make it. It would completely just shut down. :( Just this past weekend while looking for a new (used) car to buy I traveled about 28 miles from where I live to North Seattle and my Rogue was having a very difficult time. It was so sluggish and even sounded as if I were revving up the engine. If I would've had another 5 more mi. to go I would've never made it. :(
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Annalyssa, 04/02/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
At 108,000 miles, my Nissan's transmission blew with no forewarning or signs. I have been taking it in regularly for oil changes and keeping up with fluids. Reached out to Nissan Consumer affairs and they said they could not help me because I did not purchase an extended warranty on the vehicle. I have had a Chevy with 131,000 and Ford with 180,000, no problems. I am even driving a temporary Mitsubishi car with 156000 on it and it still is running. Went online to see if others had this problem and it is the case. The car was great until it hit 100,000 and it just went downhill from there. The air had broken down and needed replacing. I replaced all 4 tires when one blew thinking it would be going for a little longer. Then a few days later the transmission was gone. Total waste and if I invest any more money, I will be paying more than what it is worth and do NOT want to chance something else going wrong... not worth it and get rid of it before 100,000 if you have one!
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Cvt transmission is horrible
Crystle, 04/25/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought car feb 2014 with 6,000 miles within 6 month brought to dealership complaining about loss power, lagging up hills. Seemed like transmission 3x they documented main complaint wasn't anything to do with transmission. Said was everything else that tranny was fine on their diagnostic machine yea ok!! Drove to PA from ct and loss power with gas pedal to floor had pull over let sit for while, that was only issue then. Few months later in warm weather could only drive for maybe 20 mins before tranny got too hot and would have pull over to let car sit. I called dealer back even though knowing the warranty was up but figured it could be put as a lemon car well they never documented me complaining about transmission I was pissed since I still have 2 more years of paying on it so last month I let them just repo the POS. I didn't know I could of called nissan but now know why previous owner also let car get repo'd. Never again with a cvt transmission let alone another rogue. Now car got auctioned off in new Jersey feel bad for next person with that nightmare. Really wish I read about the problems they had before I bought one.
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Saved my son and I
Beth Woodring , 05/06/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love love love my Rogue! Gas mileage is awesome. But the safety of this vehicle is beyond awesome.. I recently was in an accident with my Rogue and the front impact bar was ripped out and front end was wrecked! But my son and I both safetly inside the vehicle. We both made it put unscathed. Not to mention we are able to repair and still drive my car. I would buy another Rogue no questions asked.
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Rip off
Very disappointed consumer, 12/23/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's not worth it... you end up with a car that's not reliable and costs a lot of money for a repair that's not even guaranteed to last a reasonable time!! I bought a 2013 used Rogue 78k... had it 4 months and the cvt blew 4,300.00 to replace it. I brought it in 3 DAYS BEFORE MY warranty was up... Country Nissan Hadley Mass... told me it was me as a new owner of a cvt.. and nothing was wrong with it! 4 months later it blew! They said they didn't have it in their comp. That I visited with a complaint back during my warranty And my paperwork was missing from my car after the appt day... they said it was blown. Totally pist off and heres the kicker 2 weeks later and the codes were showing up for tranny again.
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I still Love this car!
Rogue owner, 12/12/2023
updated 06/13/2024
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It’s a very reliable car!
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Raja, 03/26/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Worst transmission failed too early
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I'm going to die in this car
Kristy Swanson, 02/25/2016
updated 02/27/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
If you are nervous about blind spots, don't buy this car! You will have to rely on only your mirrors for merging into traffic and changing lanes which scares the HELL out of me! You can't see out the back window! Seems like it whizzes thru the gas too and I barley go anywhere. Love the stick shift and the fact that you can pull the seat forward the old fashioned way using the lever under the drivers' seat. It's really tight up front with very little room for anything, especially a purse. If no one is in the car with you it's fine to put stuff on the passenger seat ie: purse/bags but impossible if you have other riders. In that situation, you might as well put your purse in the trunk LOL. I love the rear back-up camera and it is fun to drive but I did not test drive it on the freeway and wish I had b/c after reading horror stories about driving fast or going up hills/mountains, I was terrified to ever try it but my first time on the highway was much better than I expected. It was fine. One person said it quit on them going up mountains out west so I was a little scared but I don't live anywhere near a mountain anyway so who cares. My old 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan was a 6 cyl and I miss it to this day. My next vehicle will be a 6 for sure. I used to own a Honda Accord in my youth and it was only a 4 cyl too but I did think it was fun to drive so who knows. This car reminds me of that so much. The inside ceiling feels like cheap egg carton, I miss the fabric of my van for sure, esp. since I paid to get it relaid but the van is gone and I must accept it. Still wish I'd kept it and sold it outright however. I could have gotten $2,000 for it due to it's low miles and perfect upholstery but it did have many weird electrical issues. The Toyota dealership where I bought the Rogue only gave me a 300.00 trade for the van. Why didn't I fight that or just keep it? They said I could. Oh well, hubby wanted it GONE asap. Anyways, back to the Rogue, the whole thing feels cheap to me in contrast to my beloved van. Nissan might be reliable but it feels dirt cheap. The paint job looks cheap and the whole car feels like plastic cause it is lol. I recently, while backing into my curved driveway, smashed it into our yard bricks/fence but we were able to bend the back corner back to it's original state with the help of YouTube videos and a hairdryer. If I ever get rich, I will pay to just have the whole back bumper replaced. My car payment is $323.00 mo. thru the car dealership for 4% interest I think. I am going to just keep it and refinance it. It's worth keeping because I only put on maybe 5,000 miles per year tops and it will be a money maker someday like my van could have been :-( I don't care for the interior color at all but I will just have to live with it. I'm now used to using my side mirrors for merging. Impossible to see blind spots without using them but it's getting easier every day to trust those mirrors. All in all, I like it now.
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Keep walking
Green Mtn. Boy, 06/04/2019
updated 06/06/2022
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The CVTs on my 2013 Rogue is going , some surface rust around lift gate. Not a well built car, should of gone with a Toyota Rav or Mazda CX-5. Thought I was getting a good deal price wise, but had I known more about the issues this car has I never would of bought it.
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What can i say
CJ, 10/20/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a used Nissan Rouge AWD 2013 in 2015. It now has 43,000 miles. I have not had any issues with this Vehicle. It is mainly driven around town. I recently took it on a 300 mile trip, i noticed it struggled going uphill to an elevation of 4000 feet.felt like i was loosing RPMs. I am not sure if it was because of the CVT. I can say it was a little scary.I really like driving this vehicle. I think it is a small town car. I think i will try something else in 2020
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Rogue SUV review
Michael Hall, 08/01/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is great for a combination of urban and mountain, recreational use.
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Pros and Cons
wiquincy, 06/28/2013
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 32 people found this review helpful
Pros: 1. CV Tranny excellent, no constant shifting 2. Plenty of power when needed at any speed. 3. Drives comfortably, but shorter wheelbase of this class is a little bumpier. 4. I get 28 mpg, my wife gets 24 overall. Gets over 30 on the highway at 60 mph. 5. Door looking options are very nice. Cons: 1. The Navigation system is totally useless. I had to buy a GPS. Cannot be set while moving, no MPH check, No useful trip record, no elevation, etc. etc. Of no use whatsoever. 2. No option for power seats for passenger. 3. Cargo space is small for class. 4. Speedometer is analog only, no digital read.
2013 Rogue horrible
Rebecca, 07/01/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Nissan Rogue brand new. Thinking this vehicle would last me a while. I was wrong! After the 1st month of having it I brought it to the shop because it would shake and jitter and felt like it was about to just fall apart. Times I thought the car would lose all power. The dealership said it was normal everything was fine. Fast forward 2 years had to replace the ac compressor. Fast forward a year and half had to replace the engine and now 6 months later on a trip after riding with the cruise control on for about an hour I noticed it had slowed to 60 so I turn the cruise off and press the gas pedal and nothing. Nothing happen the rpms do not go up my speed doesn't go up nothing happens. I pulled over we got some food and checked oil and transmission fluid all looked good. Get back on the Interstate everything seemed fine about an hour or hour and a half in the middle of all kinds of fast moving traffic it does it again, slows wont go cars honking I'm was kinda just stuck in the way couldn't go. Made it home brought it to the dealership to be told I needed a new transmission.
2013 Rogue dead transmission
Vel, 12/24/2018
updated 06/26/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My vehicle was purchased with the thought that I would pay it off and have a car that would last me at least 10 years. I am absolutely destroyed and devastated that my 2013 Nissan with 109k miles broke down on the road absolutely no acceleration unable to go backward or forward, And I am lucky I was not on Interstate 295 or I95 cause I could’ve been killed. I had it towed to Aamco transmissions and they estimate approx $4500 to repair or rebuild it, and $460 just 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, on a long over the road trip, My vehicle would be sputtering and losing speed, but I thought it was bad gas and I put seafoam in it, and then it seem to work OK. This happened twice. I now realize that it was the transmission starting to go and I wish I had known so I would’ve got rid of the damn car before it broke down completely. I found out that this type of transmission is in all of the Nissans, and a Nissan admitted that they were aware of it. For some reason my particular model was not covered under the warranty even though it was less than five years old. I believe Nissan rip me off and I would never buy another Nissan again. I just purchased a 2019 Honda HRV and I am very pleased with it. I have been driving my Honda HRV SUV now for 14,000 miles. I love the vehicle. Lotta pick up and go, extremely quiet, great ride great looking vehicle and it’s got everything that I want or need at an affordable price. The Nissan Rogue, only 4.5 years old, was very noisy and slow compared to the Honda. I would never own another Nissan product in my entire life.
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Frustrated and Disappointed
ann8023, 11/08/2013
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new 2013 Rogue in May 2013. Last week, the malfunction light came on in the car. After experiencing difficulty accelerating while driving in town, I took the car to the nearest Nissan dealer. Eventually, it was determined that I needed a new transmission. The car had less than 5,000 miles! It has been 8 days and the car is still being repaired. I will never purchase another Nissan again. Clearly, there was a defect in the manufacturing process.
Terrible vehicle
Sue, 08/18/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Transmission was replaced at 70,000 miles. Even after the transmission being replaced, the vehicle will not go when accelerator is all the way to the floor at times. Forget taking a trip unless you want it to take double the time getting there because the vehicle only goes about 60mph after about an hour into the trip. This vehicle has been nothing but problems.
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So far, so good.
Darcey Kobs, 02/17/2018
updated 08/20/2020
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this 2013 model with only 17500 miles on it. Drove it back from Tucson, AZ at 80mph and got 30mpg.
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THE WORST CAR EVER !!!
Luis , 12/10/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Me and my wife bought 2013 nissan rogue S not even a year ago , the car had 116,000 miles already when we bought it , right away , transmission broke , we invest a lot of money but still car did not feel the same after that , then radiator exploted , then front axels , oil dripping , time chain broke while I was driving in the highway, thank God nothing happened to me and still I dont know what to do with the car , already spend $ 6,000 just in repairs and it feels broken when you drive it . Please NEVER BUY NISSAN cars for your own safety .
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Don't trade in your RAV4 for this!!!
dk81081, 03/01/2014
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 32 people found this review helpful
This car doesn't compare to a RAV4! My wife and I traded our 2010 Rav4 for this, thinking there wouldn't be much of a change, but I was wrong. I am a tall guy, I fitted just fine in our Rav4, but I noticed it was tighter in the Rouge at the test drive. The wife like the price of the Rouge and how we were able to get all the options for the same price of a new Rav4. I listened to wife and bought this for her and it's been a mistake ever since. It doesn't turn like our old car, blind spots all over, CTV transmission is noisy. You think it's going to break down every time you step on the gas. I ain't one to make up an account to talk about a car, but people need to be warned! Stay away!
transmission failure
rick s, 01/29/2021
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not really if, but when on the transmission. Nissan won't cover it. Ballpark $4000.00 repair. Now would i ever buy another Nissan product. Nope.
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Learned the hard way.
Alexandra, 08/16/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 3 months. CVT transmission went out. 5k to fix. Very unhappy. Nissan wouldn't even acknowledge the defective part. I will be covering the entire cost alone. Thanks for nothing Nissan. I will never buy another vehicle from them.
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Wish I didn't trade!
Lu MacKenzie, 09/13/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I own a 2013 Rogue that I bought used. I traded in a Subaru to save money. What an idiot I was! There is a noise in engine and vibration that when I asked they said that's normal (?), without checking it out! I live in the mountains and there is no pick up even in low going up the inclines. I am hopeful that Nissan has worked on these issues since and their newer model have come out but you should check it out.
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A comfortable SUV
Jane Allen, 10/30/2016
updated 04/30/2017
2013 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought the Nissan Rogue for two reasons: Very high safety and reliability ratings (why buy a car that doesn't have these?) and exceptionally comfortable. seats. Our other SUV is a Honda CRV, which is a bit bigger, and we needed the size for family trips. The two cars were equal in safety and reliability, but the CRV had a slight edge in many small convenience areas (no center console in the 2011 model, more cup holders, more cargo space, more flexible interior generally), which made us willing to live with its excruciatingly uncomfortable seats. (Really, Honda, get with it on seating. The Internet agrees that Honda seats have been uncomfortable for ages.) Anyway, the Rogue has seating like a dream, with proper support for your lower back. Plus, it includes variable speeds for the intermittent wipers, which the Honda (inexplicably) lacks. We've had this vehicle for about 8 months now, without a single issue or concern. It handles wonderfully, and is our go-to vehicle for local trips. To improve this vehicle Nissan could shrink or eliminate the front row console, which leaves you with no where to put a purse, and offer some interior colors other than gray/black, but overall, we love it. I have very long legs, and there's plenty of leg room.
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Transmission Gave Out Way Too Soon!
Chris, 02/12/2019
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have never been a huge fan of Nissans but my wife had purchased her 2013 Nissan Rogue prior to us meeting. She loved the vehicle, but I was not a fan. I felt that the seats were very uncomfortable, and it seemed like there were always little things here and there that needed to be fixed/replaced. At 112,000 miles, the transmission gave out without a warning. There was no check engine light or any other indication that something was wrong. It just locked down while she was driving it. We had it towed to a local mechanic and he said the transmission had given out. I was shocked that it had died at only 112k miles but he stated it was fairly common with this vehicle. After $4000, we had a new transmission. Within a month, while driving down a highway, the vehicle hit a small patch of ice, lost control, and slid off the road hitting a guard rail. The side airbags went off and thankfully all of us in the vehicle were completely unharmed. Out insurance declared it a total loss and I was grateful to be done with it. I just wished we had crashed it before wasting $4000 on a new transmission.
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Good SUV for value
Fred Esposito, 12/11/2016
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good lease option
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5 star safety
Ash, 12/05/2024
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing car. It was in an accident. It rolled more than three times, the car is totaled. But no one was hurt. All of the airbags deployed, the outside was smashed, but the inside held strong. I wish I could upload a picture, so everyone could see how amazing it is that no one was hurt in the accident. Because of the safety of this car.
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Just right.
Ridgent, 08/28/2023
updated 09/05/2024
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the size and feel of the Nissan Rogue! Decent mileage—30mpg, if I’m gentle with it since changing the transfer case fluid, differential fluid, CVT fluid, putting in new NGK Iridium IX spark plugs, and new coils. Prior to this work, it was getting 18mpg. It’s a bit rough riding (maybe needs new struts?) but, other than that, it is an amazing vehicle.
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Love it
Rey , 11/22/2021
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got my first car, it’s a nice small suv, it’s big enough to go to sams club but small enough to parallel park. Gets great gas mileage! All the cameras makes it easier to see what’s in front and behind you.
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Perfect price, Great looks and Cool features for the price!
thetodd1984, 03/09/2013
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am 28 and this is the 19th new car I have owned. I have had everything from a 2 seater smart car to a crew cab full size pick up truck with cars from basic to luxury fully loaded. My 18th new car was a fully loaded 2010 Nissan Cube which was a GREAT car and has made me a loyal Nissan owner now. The price to maintane the vehicle is cheaper then its other Japanese competitors. This little SUV has enough pep to keep you happy with the great fuel economy that is truely hard to achieve in this class of vehicle. I have the FWD SV with premium package. I test drove this in 12" of unplowed parking lot snow and it plowed right through it!
Buyer Beware!!
Mikki, 01/09/2018
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car brand new in Nov 2013. At the first oil change I asked the service advisorwhy my car shimmys when the A/C is on and I am stopped at a light. I was told that is just how a 4 cylinder acts. I was not satisified so I asked another advisor next oil change and was told the same thing. Well this is not true and now 4 years later it is worse than ever. But that is the least of the problems had to replace brakes front and back at less than 40,000 miles, new tires at 28,000 miles, was told at 60,000 that my rear shocks needed to be replaced and then the next service was told that my front shocks/suspension (CV boots/Tie rods/Bushings) need to be replaced, plus alignment with control arms. Odd thing nowhere was any mention of my rear shock!! I have owned many cars this was my first Nissan and I have never had to replace shocks front or back and my cars never shimmied when at a stop sign! I would not recommend a purchase of a Nissan Rogue and would look into any other model. Worst car I have ever owned!!..
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ROGUE 2013 MISSING SAFETY FEATURES
eyenthesky, 09/27/2013
2013 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 26 people found this review helpful
Nissan has decided to short customers buying the 2013 model. The hood insulator (black cover under the hood) is missing and they claim "it is no longer needed". When shopping for a 2013 Rogue, check under the hood and compare to a 2012 or the new 2014 and ask the dealer to explain why this safety feature is missing!