Nissan Rogue Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Nissan Rogue across 15 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (123). The words owners use most often: “failed accelerate” (11% of reports).
- 211engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 53%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.
- Failed accelerate: mentioned in 23 of 211 complaints (11%)
- Depressing accelerator pedal: mentioned in 18 of 211 complaints (9%)
- Cooling contacted: mentioned in 14 of 211 complaints (7%)
- Message engine malfunction: mentioned in 12 of 211 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 173 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Nissan Rogue engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Rogue | 2 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2024 Rogue | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2023 Rogue | 123 | 17% | 54,604 |
| 2022 Rogue | 39 | 16% | 62,279 |
| 2021 Rogue | 12 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 1 | 0% | 47,865 |
| 2016 Rogue | 2 | 0% | 102,500 |
| 2015 Rogue | 1 | 0% | 15 |
| 2014 Rogue | 1 | 0% | 700 |
| 2013 Rogue | 5 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Rogue | 2 | 1% | 104,897 |
| 2011 Rogue | 2 | 1% | 42,089 |
| 2010 Rogue | 5 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Rogue | 5 | 2% | 28,200 |
| 2008 Rogue | 5 | 1% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:throttlebody/manifold
Model years: 2024, 2025
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
Risk: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, 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, R25E3 and R25A9. 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
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
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
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm); hybrid propulsion system
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
Risk: A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 80 MPH, the engine made…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with white fumes coming from underneath the front of the vehicle. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 65-75 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced reduced power and failed to exceed 30-35 MPH. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH uphill, the vehicle stalled and went into LIMP Mode, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that after the son started the vehicle, white exhaust smoke suddenly emerged from the engine compartment and entered the vehicle's cabin. The engine was turned off, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the engine…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Rogues have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Nissan Rogue. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Rogue engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “failed accelerate”, in 23 of 211 complaints, followed by “depressing accelerator pedal” (18).
Other Nissan Rogue problems
- Power Train problems (1,849)
- Engine problems (1,197)
- Electrical System problems (979)
- Air Bags problems (832)
- Service Brakes problems (643)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (605)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (537)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (438)
See all Nissan Rogue problems.