2023 Nissan Rogue engine and engine cooling problems

“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.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. An exhaust odor entered the cabin when the failure occurred. Upon restarting the vehicle, the electrical system powered on, but the engine failed to start. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed head gasket requiring a complete engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 81,983.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with white fumes coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and there was sludge built up in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled and went into LIMP Mode, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC P210B was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that an ECM reprogramming had been completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred after the vehicle was returned. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Recall Number: 26V081000 (Fuel System, Gasoline; Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.”

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after the son started the vehicle, white exhaust smoke suddenly emerged from the engine compartment and entered the vehicle's cabin. The engine was turned off, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had sustained a catastrophic failure; however, the cause of the failure had not been determined. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 98,000.”

“The contact's mother owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power with the message "Engine Malfunction - Power Reduced" displayed. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode and was towed to the dealer. The dealer initially replaced the water pump under warranty; however, several months later, the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, and the mass airflow sensor code was retrieved. The contact declined to pay the estimate provided by the dealer and sought a second opinion from an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic retrieved codes associated with the throttle body, knock sensor, and mass airflow sensor. The mechanic replaced the mass airflow sensor and the throttle body, but the failure persisted. Additional tests indicated an Engine Control Module failure, which the mechanic associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer acknowledged the report but refused to provide additional assistance because the vehicle had previously been repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”