Affected Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Nissan Rogue. Our law firm is also investigating 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Nissan Rogue for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Continuously Variable Transmission.
New and used vehicle warranties are not new, dating back more than 100 years. Originally meant to aid in the sale of cars when they were new consumer items, they have become more important as time has gone by. An active warranty is a key factor in the qualification for a vehicle Lemon Law claim when it comes to your vehicle. Used vehicles will have a CPO, short for certified pre-owned. This is still considered a factory warranty, as the offer of it is a factory service and still performed at the dealership. This is set up after an inspection to verify the used vehicle remains in good enough shape for coverage.
When it comes to questions about Lemon Law, many people have heard of vehicles being referred to as lemons. This is usually a bad reputation to have because the vehicle can be almost impossible to sell. The reality of Lemon Law in California means the vehicle suffers a single problem that has not been successfully repaired and the vehicle is under warranty. More on the Lemon Law in California below and how it can help you.
If you bought a Nissan Rogue and are having issues with the transmission, the Rogue might qualify as a lemon under the law. When you think that the dealer has had sufficient chances to repair the transmission issue, and you are thinking of filing a lemon law claim on the Rogue, contact Guardian Lemon Law. We will complete a case review and confirm your claim that the car qualifies as a lemon. We will then assign a Nissan Rogue lemon law attorney who is experienced and able to review the options available for resolution.
Your first step in being able to file a lemon law claim is verifying your vehicle qualifies. If it does, we can sue Nissan for selling you a defective, lemon Nissan Rogue. Guardian Lemon Law will provide you a lawyer experienced in Nissan Rogue CVT failure/shudder lemon law cases to get this problem solved. Our initial meeting is free and covered under our Zero-Fee Guarantee. Ask us about this in our first meeting.
Lemon Law And Its Impact For Consumers
Originally known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the lawmaker’s intent was to create a path of resolution and remedy for people who were experiencing issues with a purchased item. With no rules limiting repair efforts, a manufacturer could continue to try and fix the issue with no time limit.
Signed into law in March of 1971, the remedies established after repairs had been tried were either a like for like replacement or a buy-back of the consumer product. Known primarily in reference to cars, people are surprised to learn that it also covers other consumer products like new homes, electronics, and appliances. The Warranty Act is still the foundation of Lemon Law.
The Qualifications Required For Lemon Law Eligibility
The qualifications listed below will be evaluated against your Nissan Rogue to determine what is met. This is provided under a case review to assess the vehicle eligibility as part of the services you get as a Guardian Lemon Law client. The items below do not all need to be met, but the first three should be.
- Your issue cannot be the outcome of misuse, abuse, or neglect at the hands of the owner at any point in filing a claim, including during or prior to any subsequent repair attempts by the dealer
- The vehicle remains covered under the Nissan manufacturer’s new car warranty for the initial repair and any follow-on repair efforts, for the same issue
- The dealer has been afforded the opportunity and completed a reasonable number of repair attempts for the issue, defined as 2 efforts for safety-related failures, and 4 for non-safety issues
- The issue being repaired is the same one for each visit in the claim, and it impacts the safety, use, or value of the vehicle to its owner
- Your Rogue has been in with the dealer for more than 30 days for the repairs with no resolution
Your Nissan Rogue CVT failure/shudder lemon lawyer will verify that your vehicle has met the qualifications and requirements, and by doing so, confirm that it qualifies under California Lemon Law to file a claim or lawsuit in pursuit of settlement.
Other than the qualifications and restrictions mentioned above, there is one other restriction that impacts your right to file a lemon law claim. The Statute of Limitations, recently updated in January of 2025, establishes a time limit for a Lemon Law claim or lawsuit filing. When you need a Nissan Rogue CVT failure/shudder lemon law lawsuit filed, call Guardian Lemon Law.
The Time Limit To File A Lemon Law Claim
The time limit for filing has two different target dates. The first date is 1 year from the expiration of your original vehicle warranty. The second date is 6 years from the date of vehicle delivery from the dealer. The applicable time limit will be the earliest of the two dates, and any action should be filed before that expiration. When you need an attorney that specializes in Nissan Rogue defective continuously variable transmission lemon lawsuits, Guardian is the easiest decision you will make.
The Consumer Reports Of Issues For The 2015-2020 Nissan Rogue CVT Faults
The 2015-2020 Nissan Rogue’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is documented for defects that cause jerking, shuddering, and power loss as symptoms of the issue. These issues will often escalate into a transmission failure if left unaddressed, resulting in a major repair. The symptoms and causes are:
- Shuddering, as a descriptive term, indicates the feeling of driving over rumble strips. It’s usually caused by the steel belt slipping and chattering across the metal pulley surface
- Hard shifting & sluggish acceleration usually happens when the transmission fluid overheats. The Transmission Control Module goes into a protection mode, reducing power to prevent severe damage from occurring
- Sudden power loss can often be a huge safety issue. When the transmission ceases transferring torque to the wheels at highway speeds, it might cause a nose dive followed by a spinout if the driver applies the brakes at highway speed. The rear end being light with the loss of power will cause it to swing around wildly
- The Rogue CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) may show some hesitation, or display violent shaking when you accelerate the Rogue. This is yet another symptom that is experienced. Nissan’s CVTs are documented for experiencing premature wear. The result affects the transmission’s ability to transfer power to the axle and wheels. The standard approach is that the mechanic pulls up pending diagnostic trouble codes. The repairs needed could be software updates and transmission fluid replacement, but could also be a valve body replacement or a full transmission swap to complete the repairs.
Dealers normally troubleshoot the transmission, focusing on known causes of the symptoms. Full repairs take time, so do not be surprised. Track the steps they are taking to complete the repair, and how long it is taking. When you need a lemon lawyer to sue Nissan for CVT failure/shudder, Guardian Lemon Law can provide one for your claim. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee Promise
The guarantee is pretty easy to understand in terms of what it provides our clients. Every initial consultation with Guardian Lemon Law is always free of charge. There will never be any upfront costs for our customers if they hire Guardian Lemon Law. When you take advantage of any free services, there is never going to be an obligation to hire Guardian Lemon Law. You might want a second opinion on your current case, and might be worried that it isn’t making any progress. We don’t charge a fee for this service either. If you are firing your current representation, we welcome the chance to display how we approach a case like your Lemon Law Claim.
The Zero-Fee Guarantee applies to lawsuits too. If we don’t win your case, there will be no charge for our time or investment in preparing and litigating your case. When we do win, Nissan is responsible for paying the reasonable legal fees of your claim. Please call Guardian Lemon Law if you need advice or representation and you are handling a Lemon Law issue. We are ready to assist you today.
