2023 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 722 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2023 reports, 22 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 15 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalFeb 12, 2026
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 failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Campaign 26V080000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalJun 27, 2025
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 failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Campaign 25V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerFeb 28, 2024
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."
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.
Campaign 24V156000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 27, 2024
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Campaign 24V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, critical fastenersMay 25, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time.
A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value required for any future seat belt repair. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC978, PC979.
Campaign 23V374000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, critical fastenersApr 13, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.
An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.
Campaign 23V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
403 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the abnormal sound was persistent and had become louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed to wait until the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle hesitated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle occasionally experienced a loss of automotive power. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was provided with a cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Power train, Engine, Oct 7, 2025
While driving, the engine started making a loud rattling noise, as if there were loose parts inside. The noise increases when accelerating, and the vehicle has noticeably lost power, especially during gear shifts. It feels like the transmission is struggling or the engine isn’t delivering enough power. This issue raised safety concerns because the vehicle doesn’t respond properly when accelerating or merging into traffic.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 5, 2025
So my engine failed at 70K. Nissan replaced it with a remanufactured engine the is failing faster than the original engine. Currently at 112K, I have replaced the catalytic converter, muffler, Egr sensor twice, mass airflow sensor and oil changes at 3K just to have the vehicle in the shop for 6-7 months in 2025 alone. Do not buy a 2023 Nissan Rogue with the 1.5L. The reman engine is under a safety recall for bearing degradation, but the dealership won't even look at it unless I pay upfront for a full diag fee of 4500 dollars for a wiring harness that is a secondary condition. Apparently the remedy won't be out until late in Q4 of 2025. No rental or loaner assistance was offered at all. The vehicle has a deep knocking and won't accelerate properly to use roads and interstate driving safely. The latest symptom is low oil pressure and stalling. Completly unsafe car and ridiculous amount of time getting repaired. All of this has been since October 31st of 2024.
Engine, Oct 5, 2025
The grommet that goes into the plastic oil pan failed and came out with the oil plug.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 4, 2025
Component/System: Engine — Main Bearing (KR15 VC-Turbo Engine Recall 25V-197) I own a 2023 Nissan Rogue manufactured in Smyrna, Tennessee, equipped with the 1.5 L VC-Turbo (KR15) engine. Nissan issued a safety recall stating that the engine bearings could fail and cause sudden loss of power while driving, but the company still has no remedy or repair available. I have been told by the dealership and Nissan Consumer Affairs to “drive the vehicle as minimally as possible” due to the risk of stalling or crashing. This situation puts my safety and the safety of others at risk because the vehicle could lose power at highway speed without warning. I must continue to make car payments for a vehicle I am afraid to drive, and Nissan has not provided a loaner or alternate transportation despite repeated requests. The issue was confirmed by both a Nissan dealer and independent mechanics, who verified that the vehicle has the KR15 engine affected by the recall and noted that it drives roughly and feels shaky. A diagnostic scan showed a code stored in the telematics/GPS system, though no warning lights are illuminated. I have contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs multiple times, and they have documented my case but have not provided any solution or inspection. As of October 2025, the promised repair “available in October” has not been released. The vehicle remains in use only when absolutely necessary and is available for inspection upon request. Warning indicators: No check-engine or dashboard warning lights; symptoms include rough driving and engine vibration beginning earlier this year (2025).
Engine, Oct 4, 2025
My mechanic has discovered metal shavings on my engine oil dipstick. This is a serious condition caused by defective engine bearings. This defects can cause engines to seize which can cause crashes, and injury/death. Nissan is aware of this manufacturing defect and has not provided me with a recall notice or a remedy.
Engine, Oct 3, 2025
the vehicle still hesitating, it has very poor acceleration, the car drinks, some more gas than usual, and the car also burns oil. Also, the transmission light comes on more than usual.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and occasionally jolted while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel consumption while driving the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the part was not yet available. The local dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine was running rough. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the failure but refused to inspect the engine due to front bumper damage from a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Engine, Oct 2, 2025
No incident yet but filing a complaint because the recall process is taking too long. I called the Nissan phone number on the recall site and the automated system stated letters will be sent out the end of December. My dealer offers a loaner car for repairs up to 36,000 miles and I will be beyond that by the end of December. Nissan is very ambiguous as to coverage for a rental car during the repair. My dealer has been very slow with repairs in the past and an engine replacement could take weeks. They had the vehicle 1 week just to replace a seat cushion. They had it 4 weeks to replace the PVC hose.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. When the vehicle was purchased, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact brought the issue to the attention of the dealer and was informed that the warning light was illuminated due to a sensor issue. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 71,630.
Engine, Sep 30, 2025
I bought a 2023 Nissan Rogue from a dealership. 3 hours after leaving the dealership, I was driving down the highway @ 65MPH & the vehicle started a knocking sound, and before I could pull over to the side of the road, the dash lights started illuminating, and the vehicle stalled, the exhaust was smoking and so was the motor. We had to tow the vehicle to the dealership, and now I am concerned to drive it after it gets fixed. If I wouldn’t have acted extremely fast, this could have hurt me or someone else. I am reading the concerns from others and that this is an ongoing issue, and I wish I could re-do the car sale because I traded my vehicle in solely because I needed a reliable vehicle…. This is by far reliable. Please help me and all these other people..
Engine, Sep 28, 2025
Oil pan plug damage when changing oil
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine, ABS, powertrain, 4WD, a triangle warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact exited the freeway and pulled over into a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was overfilled with oil, causing an inaccurate camshaft sensor reading. The dealer removed, cleaned, and reinstalled the sensor. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with rear-end failure, and the warning lights were reset; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the warning lights were reset, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), which the contact related to the failures; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to Rairdon's Nissan of Auburn (713 35th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002) to be diagnosed, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer advised the contact to trade the vehicle, but the contact declined. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, several warning lights, including the front and rear sensors, 4WD, oil, and engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,687.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 23, 2025
Back window shattered while closing the door and also the car lost power while driving.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound at start-up and while driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Variable Compression Turbo", "Overheating" and another message related to the transmission were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while driving from a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Engine, Sep 17, 2025
The engine was replaced in this vehicle.Because it shut off while I was driving lost power and everything they replaced the engine.And then just for it to do it again, and a lady who was behind me had to kind of run herself off the road to avoid.Hitting me because she would have pushed me into another car.Hitting meSo she ran her car door but she didn't damage her car.
Engine, Sep 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was a slight shudder coming from the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost power and then went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and off the exit ramp, and then parked. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact inspected the vehicle but saw no visible leaks. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,400.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.