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2023 Nissan Rogue: Too new to judge

The 2023 Nissan Rogue has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 716 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 4.1× the rate other Rogue years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the engine (56% of complaints, median 55,000 miles).

Complaint index
4.1×
partial: first 47 months
Rank
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rated after five years
Complaints
716
in 47 months so far
Recalls
6
campaigns
3rd generation, 2021–2026 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD

Photo: 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Engine56% · 399 complaints · median 55,000 miles
  2. Fuel and propulsion15% · 106 complaints · median 2,000 miles
  3. Powertrain10% · 75 complaints · median 17,000 miles
  4. Driver assistance8% · 59 complaints · median 26,000 miles
  5. Electrical8% · 56 complaints · median 40,000 miles
  6. Speed control5% · 34 complaints
  7. Brakes2% · 17 complaints
  8. Visibility8% · 55 complaints · median 30,000 miles
  9. Air bags1% · 7 complaints
  10. Steering1% · 9 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Engine

Many 2023 Rogue owners describe the engine losing power, stalling, or making abnormal knocking, grinding, or shuddering sounds, sometimes while driving on highways. Dealers frequently could not duplicate or repair the issue, and many owners were told replacement parts tied to a recall were not yet available.

Warning signs:
Many report warning lights,
Mileage:
most between 25,000 and 75,000 miles, among 116 complaints that give it

“the vehicle lost automotive power”

“the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating”

Fuel and propulsion

Owners of this model report a lingering gasoline smell in the cabin and garage that dealers often can't pinpoint or permanently fix, sometimes tied to later recall notices. Some owners also describe sudden power loss, stalling, or engine and turbo failures requiring repair or replacement.

Warning signs:
Many describe a strong fuel smell in the cabin and garage, sometimes with burning eyes, headaches, nausea, or dizziness; some also report knocking, rattling, or shuddering from the engine and warning lights such as check engine or reduced power messages.
What shops did:
Dealers often could not find a leak or duplicate the smell, replaced PCV hoses or blower assemblies with mixed results, and some cite pending recall parts or engine/turbo replacements.
Mileage:
most between 0 and 50,000 miles, among 11 complaints that give it

Powertrain

Owners describe sudden loss of engine power or stalling, sometimes tied to an engine bearing recall, along with CVT transmission issues like limp mode or unexpected shifting. Repairs range from engine and transmission replacements to unresolved diagnostic visits, leaving some drivers uncertain the issue is fixed.

Warning signs:
Many report warning lights like Check Engine, Engine Malfunction, or CVT Service Soon, along with rough idling, shaking, vibration, or unusual engine noise before the failure.
What shops did:
Dealers often replaced or attempted to replace engines, transmissions, throttle bodies, or CVT components, though many owners say the problem could not be duplicated or fully resolved, and recall parts were sometimes unavailable.
Mileage:
most between 5,000 and 55,000 miles, among 16 complaints that give it

“the vehicle automatically shifted out of park, back into drive, and lunged forward”

“the vehicle abruptly lost power, and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and tailpipe”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (6)

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  • NHTSA 26V080000February 2026323,917 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 25V437000June 2025443,899 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V156000February 20249,720 vehicles

    Seat belts: pretensioner

    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."

    Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 24V154000February 2024351 vehicles

    Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

    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.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge.

  • NHTSA 23V374000May 202371 vehicles

    Seat belts: critical fasteners

    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.

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts.

  • NHTSA 23V268000April 202312,400 vehicles

    Seats: critical fasteners

    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.

    Risk: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Nissan sent NHTSA 113 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2023 Rogue. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • NTB26-006A · May 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active.
  • NTB26-019 · April 2026MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND…
  • NTB26-006 · February 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC…
  • NTB25-008 · March 2025"ENGINE MALFUNCTION POWER REDUCED SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYED IN COMBINATION METER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that a "Engine Malfunction Power Reduced Service Now" warning is being displayed, or…
  • NTB25-007 · January 2025MIL ON WITH DTC P0196 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0196 for “EOT SENSOR” stored in the ECM.
  • NTB25-003 · January 2025CHARGE AIR COOLER SYSTEMS SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a body shop or dealer performs a repair affecting the charge air cooler (Figure 1), please be aware of the following information…
  • NTB23-064B · January 2025ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When draining and refilling the vehicle’s coolant for any reason, refer to the updated Electronic Service Manual (ESM) service procedure starting…
  • NTB24-035A · August 2024CHARGE AIR COOLER COOLANT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Rogue (T33) APPLIED ENGINES: KR15DDT only AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION July 10, 2024…

All 2023 Rogue bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue reliable?
The 2023 Nissan Rogue has been on the road for 47 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 716 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 4.1× the rate other Rogue years drew in their first 47 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Rogue years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2023 Rogue problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the engine (56%), the fuel or propulsion system (15%) and the powertrain (transmission and drivetrain) (10%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2023 Nissan Rogue been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, the most recent in February 2026 (engine and engine cooling). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. The 2023 Nissan Rogue on NHTSA.gov · How we rate