Nissan Rogue Engine Problems
Owners have filed 1,197 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Nissan Rogue across 19 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (291). The words owners use most often: “engine malfunction” (8% of reports).
- 1,197engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 17mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $3,100typical 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 92 of 1,197 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Nissan Rogue at $3,100, and half of them between $1,450 and $7,550.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), 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 475 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,197 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 17 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 (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.
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…
I was having performance issues and a slow loss of coolant so I took my car up to the dealership to run a diagnostics. It was confirmed to be due to the defect of the engine on my vehicle and all was replaced on Nissan. Now the dealership will not release my car to me after repairs have been…
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were…
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 Nissan Rogues have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,197 owner complaints about engine 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?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Nissan Rogue?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,100 (half paid between $1,450 and $7,550), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Nissan Rogue?
The most frequent phrase is “engine malfunction”, in 92 of 1,197 complaints.
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