There are 3 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2026 Nissan Roguein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission malfunctioned when I shifted from reverse to drive. It took extra effort to put it into drive from reverse, and when it finally shifted/clunked into place it made a loud sound, literally jerking the car. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not, yet. I have an appt at 7:30 a.m. on 3/24 with Pinnacle Nissan repair, but they are not aware of this issue yet. I will add it this morning, 3/23/2026. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Auto On/Off is becoming less reliable. Hesitant and jerking upon restart at times. Consistent with Recall 26V081 Throttle/Power Train. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car hesitates upon restart when Auto On/Off is on. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. I have an appt on 3/23/2026 at 7:30 am, but this issue was not reported when I called on 7/20 to make the appointment. I will add it to the service ticket. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not Yet Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
On 11/4/25 with only 377 miles on the odometer after backing out of my driveway I put the car into drive, nothing happened initially but then it stalled out in the road way. The vehicle displayed no warning lights and it did go into drive after that point. Vehicle has yet to be diagnosed.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026