P0744 on Nissan Rogue
Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Nissan Rogue context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0744.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
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.
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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Nissan Rogue
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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