Owning a compact SUV like the 2013 Nissan Rogue is a way of making a statement. Compact SUVs are sporty and fun, while still having enough room and comfort to qualify as a “family vehicle.” But when something goes wrong during the manufacturing of a vehicle, it can sometimes lead to a safety recall.
Have any safety recalls been issued on the 2013 Nissan Rogue transmission?Ā
As of August of 2020, there are none. However, there is an issue with the 2013 Nissan Rogues continuously variable transmission, which has led to an extended warranty from Nissan.
In this article, we’ll talk about the one safety recall against the 2013 Rogue, as well as the transmission issue, and how you can have these problems fixed.
Electrical Short Due to Water Leak
NHTSA Recall ID: 15V032000
The harness connector in the 2013 Nissan Rogue is located beneath the driver’s side floor panel. This collection of wires controls many of the electrical features in the vehicle. However, the panel that provides access to the wires for service and repairs turned out to not be waterproof when it was first manufactured.
If a mixture of snow or water and road salts leaks into the harness connector, it can cause an electrical short. A short can cause a wide variety of safety problems. In some cases, a short can cause the electrical features of the vehicle to simply stop working. In a worst-case scenario, an electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Owners of 2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles impacted by this recall can have the issue repaired for free at an authorized Nissan dealership.
A Nissan technician will inspect the wiring harness connector. Then, the wiring harness will be replaced (if necessary). Nissan will also install a new waterproof sealant to prevent the possibility of any future water leakage onto the harness. All safety recall repairs are done free of charge.
2013 Nissan Rogue Transmission Extended Warranty
The 2013 Rogue, as well as several additional models of 2013 Nissan vehicles, uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). There have been enough complaints about the CVT in 2013 Rogue vehicles that Nissan has doubled the powertrain warranty for select Nissan vehicles, including the 2013 Rogue.
Due to an issue with the transmission, the vehicle may shake, shudder or vibrate when the driver reaches highway speeds. Over time, this can damage the transmission, leading to the need for a repair or full replacement.
The initial warranty for the 2013 Rogue’s transmission was for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever condition came first. Nissan has extended the warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles for the continuously variable transmission in the 2013 Rogue. The warranty covers all repairs, towing, or transmission replacement related to this issue.
It’s important to note that there has not been a safety recall related to this issue, and there have been no injuries reported as a result of issues with Rogue’s CVT.
How Do You Handle a Safety Recall on the 2013 Rogue?
If you own a 2013 Nissan Rogue, there are two ways that you can check to see whether there is a safety recall on the vehicle. Both methods require you to locate the vehicle’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN).
You can check the NHTSA Recall website and enter your vehicle’s VIN. You can also check your specific 2013 Nissan Rogue on the Nissan Recall Lookup website, or call 1 (800) NISSAN-1.
Before buying that seemingly perfect used car, be sure to check its Vehicle History!
