P0744 on NISSAN ROGUE — Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent

Q: "What does P0744 mean on a NISSAN ROGUE?"

"P0744 indicates: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent. This is a transmission code. 15 NISSAN ROGUE owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0744 on NISSAN ROGUE?"

"Based on 15 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0744 serious on my NISSAN ROGUE?"

"Of 15 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN ROGUE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my NISSAN ROGUE shows P0744?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0744 Means on Your NISSAN ROGUE

P0744 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

15 NISSAN ROGUE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2008-2015. Most reports come from the 2013, 2015 model years. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (73.3% of reports).

Real NISSAN ROGUE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Transmission is failing, torque converter problem code p0744, torque converter locks and car won’t make it uphill"

— 2008 NISSAN ROGUE owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE · Filed 10/08/2021

"The first incident took place on 06/03/13, the second incident on 08/24/13 and the third incident on 12/22/13. all 3 incidents were road trips where the problem appeared on the interstate after having been driving for about an hour and a half or so."

— 2010 NISSAN ROGUE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 07/03/2013

"On 7/31/2020, traveling from ft. lauderdale to sarasota, florida, on i-95, (alligator alley) around 1 hr in after turning on cruise control, (90+ outside temps), cruising at around 82 mph ... car suddenly decelerated to -60 mph and, pedal to the metal, would not accelerate, continued to slow down."

— 2011 NISSAN ROGUE owner · POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · Filed 07/31/2020

"P0744. Torque Converter Clutch Circuit. Intermittent issue, TSB issued back in 2008 but only affected certain models in that year. (NTB09-148a). current vehicle-2013 Nissan Rogue has intermittent code and has issue traveling down highway above 70 mph."

— 2013 NISSAN ROGUE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 12/11/2024

"While driving home from vacation I started noticing my car wasn't letting me drive over 65 mph. It felt like the car need to shift but wouldn't. I pulled over and turned my car off. Opened the hood of the car and everything seemed ok."

— 2013 NISSAN ROGUE owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE · Filed 07/16/2023

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'08

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'10

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'11

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'13

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'14

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'15

Common Causes on NISSAN ROGUE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 73.3%

UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 6.7%

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 6.7%

ENGINE 6.7%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0744 mean on a NISSAN ROGUE? ▾

P0744 indicates: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent. This is a transmission code. 15 NISSAN ROGUE owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0744 on NISSAN ROGUE? ▾

Based on 15 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0744 serious on my NISSAN ROGUE? ▾

Of 15 NHTSA reports for this code on NISSAN ROGUE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my NISSAN ROGUE shows P0744? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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