repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Nissan RogueProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 777 owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Rogue, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-437 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Nissan Rogue has problems
777 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
315Engine5 crash/fire/injury
126Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
100Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
91Power train3 crash/fire/injury
63Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
54Forward collision avoidance
41Vehicle speed control
38Visibility/wiper
27Visibility
10016 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 315 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 126 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 100 | 1 |
| Power train | 91 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 63 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 54 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 38 | 0 |
| Visibility | 27 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 100 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 Nissan Rogue recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
57kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 engine complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 20% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
10under 30k miles25under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
Middle half: $700 – $4,100
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Rogue year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Nissan Rogue safety ratings
2023 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Nissan Rogue, and the recalls they led to.
- Complete loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-437
- 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What Rogue owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Due to the oil pan being plastic and drain plug metal. When taking the drain plug out the plastic pan cracked. I have researched about this and it seems to be a problem with the Nissan’s. That have the plastic oil cover. I have coverage but with a $250 deductible I don’t feel like this is something…
1. The internal combustion engine assembly failed. Specifically, the variable-compression 1.5L VC-Turbo engine suffered a severe mechanical breakdown in Cylinder #3, resulting in only 5 PSI of compression and a 75-80% air leak due to an intake valve failure. The authorized dealership confirmed that…
I am reporting recurring engine warnings on my 2023 Nissan Rogue. On November 2, 2026, an engine malfunction warning appeared, followed by the check-engine light. I also saw a reduced-power warning. On November 6, the engine warning returned when I first started the vehicle and cleared after…
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