Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Nissan RogueRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 766 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Rogue. Most complaints involve engine (309) and engine and engine cooling (125). The EPA rates it 31–33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
31–33mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Feb 2026
Owner complaints
766
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$1,950est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

Engine and engine coolingReported Feb 12, 2026NHTSA 26V080000

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Engine and engine coolingReported Jun 27, 2025NHTSA 25V437000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Seat beltsReported Feb 28, 2024NHTSA 24V156000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

766 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2022 – Nov 2026
  1. Engine309
  2. Engine and engine cooling125
  3. Fuel/propulsion system100
  4. Power train90
  5. Electrical system60
  6. Forward collision avoidance54
  7. Vehicle speed control41
  8. Visibility/wiper38
  9. Visibility26

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Rogue model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2008429
2009320
2010282
2011363
2012319
2013610
2014440
2015554
2016543
2017601
2018609
2019340
2020153
2021295
2022270
2023766
2024227
2025199
202654
Crashes reported
24
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
16
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

309 reports2 crashes
“The vehicle suddenly lost power at Freeway speed and I had to pull over in traffic and then hobble to the next exit 45 mph which was the maximum speed I could reach. Then trying to get home on back roads I could barely accelerate through an intersection before the light turned red. It felt dangerous to even venture into the intersection because the power to accelerate was so incredibly low.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 1, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11775018

Engine and engine cooling

125 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. While driving at 45 MPH, the engine experienced reduced power and hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer on several occasions, and the throttle body, HVAC air intake and refrigerant, mass airflow, intercooler pipe, battery, idle air control (IAC) valve, rack and pinion, serpentine belt, and pressure sensor were replaced, and the 3-part fuel system was cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email and on the website. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 26, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11773704

Fuel/propulsion system

100 reports
“2023 Nissan Rogue SV Midnight Edition, 1.5L 3-cylinder VC-Turbo. Bought Nissan Certified Pre-Owned 12/11/2024 at 6,843 miles. Recall 25V-437 (engine bearings, Nissan R25D1) was open on my car and never done before the failure, even though I was at the dealer 1/6/2026 after the remedy came out. On 9/9/2025 at 19,759 miles I told the dealer the car burps, the RPMs drop and it loses power from a stop. They said it was operating as designed. On 7/9/2026 at 29,203 miles I was driving at normal street speed with my mother and my dog in the car. The RPMs surged and the engine ran rough with heavy vibration. I pulled into my parking spot, thick white smoke poured out of the exhaust and a burning wire smell came into the cabin. I got them out. It would not restart. No warning lights at any point. The dealer found coolant in the oil and coolant leaking between the head and block, and replaced the engine, turbo, catalytic converter and 2 sensors under the recall. The new engine kept having problems. 8/12 cylinder 3 misfire before I picked it up. 8/19 check engine light on the freeway. 8/21 limp mode on the street: Engine Malfunction, Power reduced, Service now, and a…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 21, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11772674
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
1.5L 3-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Rogue FWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI · Front-Wheel Drive
303733$1,950271
Rogue FWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start · Front-Wheel Drive
303733$1,950269
Rogue FWD SL/Platinum
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI · Front-Wheel Drive
293632$2,000278
Rogue FWD SL/Platinum
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start · Front-Wheel Drive
293632$2,000278
Rogue AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI · All-Wheel Drive
283531$2,050287
Rogue AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start · All-Wheel Drive
283531$2,050287
Rogue AWD SL/Platinum
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI · All-Wheel Drive
283431$2,050288
Rogue AWD SL/Platinum
Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start · All-Wheel Drive
283431$2,050287
  • Rogue FWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
    30 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue FWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
    30 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue FWD SL/Platinum
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
    29 city · 36 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue FWD SL/Platinum
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
    29 city · 36 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
    28 city · 35 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
    28 city · 35 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD SL/Platinum
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI
    28 city · 34 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Rogue AWD SL/Platinum
    Auto (AV-S8), 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
    28 city · 34 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Nissan Rogue SUV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.9%
Overall
5 / 5
Nissan Rogue SUV FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 18410Vehicle 18409
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Rogue questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners filed 766 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (309), engine and engine cooling (125), fuel/propulsion system (100). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Nissan Rogue get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Rogue at 31–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Nissan Rogue 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026