2013 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Nissan Rogue, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (9% of reports).
- 104engine complaints
- 72,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 72%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 9 of 104 complaints (9%)
- Way floor: mentioned in 6 of 104 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Rogue engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 10 | 19% | 3,640 |
| 2025 Rogue | 13 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 66 | 31% | 32,222 |
| 2023 Rogue | 290 | 39% | 56,966 |
| 2022 Rogue | 136 | 56% | 58,500 |
| 2021 Rogue | 52 | 18% | 4,514 |
| 2020 Rogue | 8 | 5% | 32,228 |
| 2019 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 2,476 |
| 2018 Rogue | 57 | 9% | 24,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 70 | 12% | 21,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 64 | 12% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Rogue | 56 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Rogue | 53 | 12% | 61,323 |
| 2013 Rogue | 104 | 17% | 72,500 |
| 2012 Rogue | 43 | 14% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 45 | 12% | 79,393 |
| 2010 Rogue | 46 | 16% | 69,192 |
| 2009 Rogue | 30 | 9% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Rogue | 36 | 8% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2013 Nissan Rogue. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have already reported a crash due to sudden loos of power and submitted everything except the info that the air bags did not deploy and they should definitely
My 2013 nissan rouge looses power and makes a jarring noise immediately after stopping at every stop when I accelerate it suddenly losses almost all power its already caused a crash I got hit right after take off because its immediate deceleration
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The primary system affected appears to be the CVT transmission. Additionally, the engine computer (ECU) and electrical system (including battery, driver-side window, and turn signals) have shown…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Nissan Rogue (17% of the 610 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Rogue engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 9 of 104 complaints, followed by “way floor” (6).
Other 2013 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2013 Nissan Rogue problems or engine problems across all Rogue years.