Nissan Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 6,949 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 8 Nissan models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Nissan Rogue (1,784). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Nissan Titan at 0.55 and the lowest is the Nissan Murano at 0.17, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Nissan models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 1,784 | 0.22 | 25.5% | 2013, 2011 and 2016 |
| Nissan Altima | 1,770 | 0.34 | 18.1% | 2013, 2016 and 2014 |
| Nissan Sentra | 1,122 | 0.37 | 32.7% | 2013, 2014 and 2015 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 956 | 0.33 | 30.9% | 2013, 2014 and 2008 |
| Nissan Versa | 603 | — | 19.4% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
| Nissan Murano | 313 | 0.17 | 16.5% | 2009, 2015 and 2010 |
| Nissan Frontier | 203 | — | 22.8% | 2008, 2022 and 2012 |
| Nissan Titan | 198 | 0.55 | 21.1% | 2016, 2008 and 2021 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nissan have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 6,949 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 8 Nissan models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Nissan Rogue (1,784). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Nissan Titan at 0.55 and the lowest is the Nissan Murano at 0.17, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Nissan models have the most transmission complaints?
the Nissan Rogue (1,784), the Nissan Altima (1,770) and the Nissan Sentra (1,122), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Nissan has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Nissan Murano, at 0.17 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration