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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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
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
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 🫡
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
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
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.
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.
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 😊
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. 🙏🏽❤️
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.
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😅
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 😅.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Hi! I am back, I've been wondering should I avoid the Honda Accord 2018 with the 1.5t engine? Pls let me know! I'd appreciate it haha, I am just really indecisive, wanting to make the best choice for me and my friend that're buying the car together!
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.
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
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.
Hey Alex I was searching for information on the Nissan rogue 2014 and came upon your video. I subscribed and like your video too. I must admit that I don’t know much about cars because I was to buy one of the same 2014 cars but the transmission needs to be replaced. Was wondering if I should go ahead and buy it and fix the transmission or should I just forget about it. Please advise me. Thanks
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!!!
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Currently looking at rogues, Toyota Rav 4 and Dodge Grand caravan. I really likes the feeling of the rogue compared to the Rav. Wasn’t as loud. Which one would you recommend purchasing? Looking at 2020 or newer .
I have a 2016 nissan Rogue where would the bcm be located. The Bcm went out on mine and my husband needs to know where its located to take the old one off to send off. No videos that i can find of where a 16 bcm is located. Please help!!
Well I've been having water leaking onto the passenger floor and have been smelling musky odor.... a few other owners who have experienced same issue.... ANY HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!!??? 2017 ROGUE
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.
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
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
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)
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.
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.
i dont think anyone has ever asked you this. my sister has 2023 civic and it has that dumb feature where at every red/stop light it turns off/on what possible things could go wrong with this?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
I've had my 22 Rogue for two yrs now (3rd gen) and the transm has been flawless and smooth. But I drive very conservatively and get 33 mpg overall. 20K+ miles on it.
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
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.
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!
Yup I hate them damn transmissions for sure and my family has 2 cars with them in it, the 2014 Chevy Sonic LTZ 1.4l turbo is getting ready to turn 30,000 on the OD so I’m thinking it’s that time to do the trans service on that, my question is do you just extract the fluid type service or should you do the GM full service where it’s fluid change and filter there are no problems with it other then when you tell them the Damn thing drives like a stick not a automatic and they look at you with 6 eyes 👀 but it’s a automatic 🤷🤦
I normally don’t mess with the filter if it’s not easy accessible. I’m not really a transmission expert, but I’ve had great success of doing transmissions fills only.
Just drain it dry, measure what came out, and carefully put in the same amount with new fluid. That's the drain-n-fill...just do it every 30,000 miles and drive a CVT like a conservative person should.
Hello , thanks for the video. Maybe someone can helps me out here. I'm having troubble with my 2012 automatic cvt Nissan Qashqai . Going down hill , taking my foot of the accelarator , the rmp needle goes up to 2500 , 3000 and there's a strong engine brake at the same time. Up hill no problem. Mechanic says it's transmission issue , but no sound coming from the transmission , no problem shifting gears , no oil leak , no check engine light on , no vibration , none of the symptoms of a failing cvt transmission. What else could it be ?
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.
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.
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
True, Every vehicle has some problems but if you fix them asap you will be fine.. people tend to disregard their car manual.
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.
Same here my 2014 Nissan Rogue AWD got 172,500 miles on it. Just keep up maintenance on time. So far so good.
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
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.
for the rest of us who don't have the $$ to pay double for those two
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.
Maybe stop driving it like that then .
If you want to race this is definitely not the car , it’s extremely slow
@@bigboymatthew7471 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.
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.
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
@@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
You nailed it. I had 4 out of 5 things you mentioned on 2009 Rogue
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
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 🫡
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
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
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.
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.
@@alexlaura1486 Yes I had it changed every 40-50K miles
I been waiting for a video on this yessssss 🎉
love that control arm dry rot close up. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
The mechanic’s stethoscope killed me. 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching buddy
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 😊
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.
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. 🙏🏽❤️
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.
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😅
Great video. I noticed control arm rot is usually a north out cold weather area issue due to salting of the roads
Thank you! Great advice. Rev
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 😅.
So true Doc, my co worker bought a brand new Rogue and once it hit 81k the transmission started jerking .
Toyota has cvt in its vehicles as well but is much more reliable I believe it’s another manufacturer Aisin.
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.
Literally going thru the same problem now 😢😢😢😢😢lol the same problems
Keep up the hustle, just stumbled on your channel . Good info 👍
Thank you! Welcome to the fam!
Thanks for the heads up❤
Thank Doc for the advise🤘🏻🤠
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.
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.
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.
The mechanics got jobs for life. People dont change their oil much less the other changes!
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
I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue with 110,000 miles. Still no major issues. I'll be praying
a weak battery also strains an alternator, so replacing your battery before its bad helps
Great video very accurate 💪💯
Thanks u saved me was just about to purchase one same color too they sure do look nice 👍
Glad I could help!
Great video 👍
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.
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
@@JoJo-vs9yq I would buy another one in a hearbeat.
Maintenance is key. Keep up the maintenance and she’ll be fine.
Hi! I am back, I've been wondering should I avoid the Honda Accord 2018 with the 1.5t engine? Pls let me know! I'd appreciate it haha, I am just really indecisive, wanting to make the best choice for me and my friend that're buying the car together!
Thank you, Alex.
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.
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
Hey, could you tell me if it’s normal to take off the carrier bearing in order to fix RF Transfer Seal on a 2019 Rogue? Really appreciate your time
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.
Hey Alex I was searching for information on the Nissan rogue 2014 and came upon your video. I subscribed and like your video too. I must admit that I don’t know much about cars because I was to buy one of the same 2014 cars but the transmission needs to be replaced. Was wondering if I should go ahead and buy it and fix the transmission or should I just forget about it. Please advise me. Thanks
Thanks for those video! Any idea about what would cause a P2004 code? Could it be the throttle position sensor?
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.
What is your recommendation as an alternative with the same budget spent on Nissan Rougue?
Great video, wish you could do one on a Ford 150 truck or a ford explorer. New to your channel, love your videos.
Great suggestion! As soon as I can get my hands on one, I’ll make the video.
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.
2017 Nissan Rogue SL trim75,000 miles no problems..
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.
Please do a Ford Focus one! Thank you for this video 🙂
We ❤ you Dr 😊
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).
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!!!
Continuously variable transmission. I got you, though. Good stuff!
Thanks for lookin out!
I aish you were my mechanic..you know your stuff and can be trusted..
Thank you for your compliment 👨🏽🔧
@@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.
So true with transmission! I had mine's replaced after 70,000 miles.
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.
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.
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.
One of a million
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.
Did you change the filters in the transmission with the fluid change, it makes a difference.
Bushings are the common problem of nissan same as my 07 sentra
@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.
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
Damn I just got this, wish I saw this earlier.
Currently looking at rogues, Toyota Rav 4 and Dodge Grand caravan. I really likes the feeling of the rogue compared to the Rav. Wasn’t as loud.
Which one would you recommend purchasing? Looking at 2020 or newer .
Most Defintely the Rav!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing sir
Most welcome
Could you share What causes the oil to leak from gasket cover. Your reply will be insightful 😉
quick question. is 2014 to 2019 Nissan rogue parts compatible to work on a 2020 Nissan rogue??
I have a 2016 nissan Rogue where would the bcm be located. The Bcm went out on mine and my husband needs to know where its located to take the old one off to send off. No videos that i can find of where a 16 bcm is located. Please help!!
Keep em on the road!
Well I've been having water leaking onto the passenger floor and have been smelling musky odor.... a few other owners who have experienced same issue.... ANY HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!!!??? 2017 ROGUE
Can u tell me where I can get parts? I’m interested in a differential
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.
Look into Mazda, or Mitsubishi without the CVT transmission
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
My 2020 nissian Rouge sport is hesitating when excellerating when I have the air on. What could that be? I bought it used in October. .
Would you know what p0448 in a Nissan rogue 2nd gen?
Hi what suv small can you recommend
Alex great video noticed in the background Tow Mater is he visiting shop is he part of team.
He is apart of the team! I hope to get started working on him soon.
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
Keep up the good work and it should last you a long time.yeah I agree
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)
You never changed transmission fluid in other cars???.
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.
Can u do a review on 2012 toyota Avalon
That tow truck in the back ground is beautiful
Thanks I have plans for it
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.
Nissan extended the warranty for transmission replacement warranty to 85k miles. There should be no reason she should pay out of pocket.
I keep getting an AWD Error; malfunction any info on this?
2018 Nissan rogue awd error suddenly flashed with all lights on dashboard what’s that about 76410 miles
i dont think anyone has ever asked you this. my sister has 2023 civic and it has that dumb feature where at every red/stop light it turns off/on what possible things could go wrong with this?
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.
its a metal belt, not rubber band.
Dear Doctor what is a good a SUV STURDY and durable ?
Have anyone had the rough with a little squeaking noise, if so i would like to know what you had to do to solve it.
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.
Awesome, I love to hear stories like this! Yours definitely was the exception to the rule.
that dipstick plug sucks when i put it back on i tilt it were it doesnt lock cause u need like a small flat head or like apick to press out the tab
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.
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
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.
Excellent! Maintenance is key 🔑🔑🔑
Is the 3rd generation Rogue CVT reliability improved compared to 2nd generation?
I've had my 22 Rogue for two yrs now (3rd gen) and the transm has been flawless and smooth. But I drive very conservatively and get 33 mpg overall. 20K+ miles on it.
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
There’s one filter the other one is a screen made of strong aluminum
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.
At that kind of mileage I would expect almost EVERYTHING to have been replaced :)
brother you’re making the car look good! gawd damn! at 362k that’s damn near Toyota levels
What’s the awd stop light mean
Don't hammer on a CVT, and get the fluid and filters yes two on your CVT transmission changed every 30,000 miles.
Do one on chevys please
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!
Yup I hate them damn transmissions for sure and my family has 2 cars with them in it, the 2014 Chevy Sonic LTZ 1.4l turbo is getting ready to turn 30,000 on the OD so I’m thinking it’s that time to do the trans service on that, my question is do you just extract the fluid type service or should you do the GM full service where it’s fluid change and filter there are no problems with it other then when you tell them the Damn thing drives like a stick not a automatic and they look at you with 6 eyes 👀 but it’s a automatic 🤷🤦
I normally don’t mess with the filter if it’s not easy accessible. I’m not really a transmission expert, but I’ve had great success of doing transmissions fills only.
Just drain it dry, measure what came out, and carefully put in the same amount with new fluid. That's the drain-n-fill...just do it every 30,000 miles and drive a CVT like a conservative person should.
Y drive my Rogue for all most 10 years and I didn`t have a problem, Very nice car.
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.
We have a 16 Rogue with 91k miles. Owned for 5 years and zero problems
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!
Do a video on dodge charger front end suspension 💯. Noise
I just found your channel 😀. Are you still selling cars? If so how can I get a hold of you.
Hello , thanks for the video. Maybe someone can helps me out here. I'm having troubble with my 2012 automatic cvt Nissan Qashqai . Going down hill , taking my foot of the accelarator , the rmp needle goes up to 2500 , 3000 and there's a strong engine brake at the same time. Up hill no problem. Mechanic says it's transmission issue , but no sound coming from the transmission , no problem shifting gears , no oil leak , no check engine light on , no vibration , none of the symptoms of a failing cvt transmission. What else could it be ?
i believe that’s normal engine braking!? I would do that as little as possible cause the engines sent that tough
I got 2015 n yes everytime I turn around time to service transmission
Change the entire driveline to amsoil full synthetics. And change the filter in the transmission.
I really want to know if I should get this charger with over 180k miles on it instead and the dealer gives me one year warranty
What year? What engine?
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.
Anyone has 2018 nissan Rogue? What kind of problem do u usually face it. Or what is your recommendation? Thank you