Nissan Rogue Forum

When I am going down a steep road and I don't accelerate I hear my Rogue make a noise like it is downshifting. Is this OK? Normal?

I also notice that when I am going down a steep hill and after I stop giving it gas, the RPM'S increase. Is this normal?

I never noticed this in my other cars I have owned, but they did not have the CVT.

Yes this is normal, it is the CVT's ability to maintain your current speed. Normally your car would speed up going down a hill and you would see a minor increase in RPM, with the Rogue and our CVT, it does the equivalent of a downshift for engine breaking (reason for higher RPM) to keep you are approx the same speed.

If you have ever taken you Rogue down a mountain, you'll see how well this works!! No more burning out your breaks.

Thank you for the information.

Much appreciated!