2023 Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2023 Nissan Rogue, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,966 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine malfunction” (12% of reports).
- 291engine complaints
- 56,966median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $3,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%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.
- Engine malfunction: mentioned in 35 of 291 complaints (12%)
- Oil pan: mentioned in 22 of 291 complaints (8%)
- Power reduced: mentioned in 17 of 291 complaints (6%)
- Consumer affairs: mentioned in 15 of 291 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2023 Nissan Rogue at $3,050, and half of them between $980 and $8,950.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 291 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 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 | 291 | 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 (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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. 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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. 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Every time put gas in the car smells inside and out side with gas fumes
I own a 2023 Nissan Rogue with the 1.5L VC Turbo engine. I am reporting an ongoing engine/drivability safety concern involving hesitation, vibration, shuddering/stuttering, abnormal RPM behavior, and trouble accelerating from a stop. On XXX, at about 68,365 miles, a Nissan dealer documented…
For about two years, I have experienced recurring engine malfunctions accompanied by the warning "Engine Malfunction â Power Reduced." I have taken the vehicle to Nissan for this issue on at least four occasions, and the problem has continued.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 291 owner complaints about engine for the 2023 Nissan Rogue (39% of the 737 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 2023 Nissan Rogue engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,966 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,050 (half paid between $980 and $8,950), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “engine malfunction”, in 35 of 291 complaints, followed by “oil pan” (22).
Other 2023 Nissan Rogue problems
See all 2023 Nissan Rogue problems or engine problems across all Rogue years.