Problems · NHTSA complaints
2023 Nissan Rogue problems
Owners filed 766 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA between Dec 2022 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is engine (309).
Complaints
766
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
24
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
16
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine309
- Engine and engine cooling125
- Fuel/propulsion system100
- Power train90
- Electrical system60
- Forward collision avoidance54
- Vehicle speed control41
- Visibility/wiper38
- Visibility26
- Service brakes17
- Structure14
- Fuel system, gasoline10
- Steering9
- Suspension8
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
2
97
88
293
286
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 88 |
| 2025 | 293 |
| 2026 | 286 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
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.”
Engine and engine cooling
125 reports2 crashes2 related recalls
“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.”
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…”
Power train
90 reports3 crashes
“Beginning of October 2026 as I was driving on highway the cvt awd lights went on and the car wouldn’t accelerate while driving. Then they fix the issue at mechanic shop after $1500.00 later now had my car back week and half now it’s a rattling noise and won’t crank. My dad, stepdad and an uncle who works at Nissan dealership says I’m having problems that’s related to recalls that are ongoing but no open recall has been reported for my vehicle yet. And if it’s under these extended manufacture warranty I shouldn’t be coming out of pocket for these repairs with a vehicle under 6months of ownership.”
Electrical system
60 reports3 crashes
“I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden, the car started to vibrate roughly and make this loud grinding noise. Speed was instantly reduced down to 40 MPH. I heard a loud bell sound and then an error message appeared on the dashboard. It said, " ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW. The accelerator was un responsive. The car immediately went from 70MPH to "limp mode." VERY SCARY! I had to immediately pull over to the right before being rear ended by cars coming up behind me.”
Forward collision avoidance
54 reports10 crashes1 fire
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while accelerating forward and making a left turn, a second vehicle struck the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system failed to engage to prevent the collision. The contact sustained a left ankle fracture from the deployment of the front dashboard air bag and was transported to a local hospital. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and later deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Both the manufacturer and a local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,439.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.