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Engine Failure and Power Loss

Owners describe engines that stall on highways, enter reduced-power mode repeatedly, or fail completely. The regulator recorded a recall for Rogue and Altima vehicles with turbo engines in which defective bearings can cause sudden engine failure and may breach the block, discharging hot oil. When an engine defect returns after repair or a dealer cannot identify the cause during repeat visits, the history may support a claim under the statute.

Rogue · Frontier · Pathfinder · Altima

Electrical System Malfunctions

Complaints describe infotainment screens that reboot continuously, radios and climate controls that fail intermittently, and batteries that drain unusually fast. One recall addresses Rogue and Sentra vehicles in which water intrusion through an improper cowl seal can corrode electrical components, potentially causing loss of wiper function, exterior lighting failure, inoperative airbags, or unintended gear shifts. Electrical failures that persist after multiple repair attempts may meet the statute's standard for a nonconforming defect.

Rogue · Frontier · Sentra · Pathfinder

False Emergency Braking

Owners report that forward collision systems brake suddenly when no obstacle is present, a condition often called phantom braking. Complaints describe warnings that illuminate and remain on, sensors that deactivate without cause, and hard stops that occur on clear roads or when entering parking structures. When a dealer inspects the system, finds no obstruction, but cannot resolve the false activations, the unresolved pattern may satisfy the statute's repair-attempt threshold.

Rogue · Frontier · Sentra · Altima

Transmission and Driveline Defects

The regulator recorded a recall for Frontier vehicles in which the transmission parking pawl may not engage when shifted into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Owners also describe power-loss events and driveline concerns that leave vehicles undriveable. A transmission defect that is not corrected after a reasonable number of repair visits may qualify under the warranty act, particularly if the vehicle has spent substantial time out of service.

Rogue · Frontier · Pathfinder · Sentra

Fuel System Leaks and Odors

Several recall campaigns address Rogue fuel-system defects, including fuel pumps that overheat and fail, fuel hoses that leak, and fuel tanks with thin walls vulnerable to puncture. Owners report strong gasoline odors inside the cabin that cause nausea and dizziness. Fuel leaks increase fire risk, and a fuel pump that fails can stall the engine. Repeat repairs for fuel odor or system integrity concerns may establish a claim under the act.

Rogue · Pathfinder · Frontier · Sentra

Brake Fluid Leaks and Braking Performance

The regulator recorded campaigns for Rogue vehicles in which rear brake calipers may be missing an internal bushing, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking performance. Owners also describe brake failures during emergency stops and unusual noises when braking. Loss of brake fluid is a safety defect under the statute, and when brake concerns recur after repair attempts, the claim may be stronger due to the severity of the risk.

Pathfinder · Frontier · Rogue · Sentra

A

Two or more attempts (safety)

For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

B

Four or more attempts

For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

C

30 days out of service

Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.