Nissan Rogue Fuel/propulsion System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 438 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 438 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Rogue across 19 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (99). The words owners use most often: “gas smell” (5% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Gas smell: mentioned in 24 of 438 complaints (5%)
  • Fuel gauge: mentioned in 24 of 438 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?

Based on 153 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles22 · 14%
10k–25k miles10 · 7%
25k–50k miles20 · 13%
50k–75k miles30 · 20%
75k–100k miles33 · 22%
100k–150k miles32 · 21%
150k+ miles6 · 4%

How serious are the reports?

Of 438 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.

Nissan Rogue fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year

Peak: 2023, with 99 complaints
2008: 322008322009: 15152010: 182010182011: 662012: 172012172013: 32322014: 642014642015: 13132016: 162016162017: 17172018: 7201872019: 772020: 2202022021: 33332022: 452022452023: 99992024: 112024112025: 332026: 120261

n = 438 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel/propulsion System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Rogue12%—
2025 Rogue32%—
2024 Rogue115%—
2023 Rogue9913%39,407
2022 Rogue4519%—
2021 Rogue3311%3,000
2020 Rogue21%300
2019 Rogue72%4,000
2018 Rogue71%46,000
2017 Rogue173%26,000
2016 Rogue163%47,500
2015 Rogue132%60,100
2014 Rogue6415%42,000
2013 Rogue325%77,000
2012 Rogue175%75,000
2011 Rogue62%72,000
2010 Rogue186%92,000
2009 Rogue155%85,081
2008 Rogue327%101,500

When owners reported it

Peak: 2023, with 81 complaints
2012: 4201242013: 112014: 152014152015: 31312016: 372016372017: 18182018: 312018312019: 33332020: 232020232021: 17172022: 132022132023: 81812024: 492024492025: 38382026: 47202647

n = 438 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.

Every time put gas in the car smells inside and out side with gas fumes

Received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771479

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…

Received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770588

My 2022 Nissan Rouge lost power and engine light came on said i engine needs servicing I Drove it to dealership they want to charge me 7300 to fix both cats and sensors. I asked about the recall on the KG bearing. The said the updated the program but my vehicle is now totally clogged and wont…

Received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769141

Failed Components: Engine valvetrain, powertrain/transmission, and electronic throttle control, directly linked to open federal safety recalls NHTSA 26V-080 and 26V-081. Safety Risk: The vehicle was sold CPO by Downey Nissan with unaddressed safety recalls. It suffers from severe engine vibration…

Received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769098

The EGR Cooler failed and caused a significant coolant leak into my engine. Causing sudden engine failure while driving. I experienced sudden power loss, loss of throttle control due to the motor being placed in the "safety mode" due to the engine coding, and was only able to drive on the shoulder…

Received Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768269
Nissan Rogue
A 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek AWD photographed during the 2025 New York International Auto Show , inside the Javits Convention Center , at Hudson Yards, Manhat. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Nissan Rogues have fuel/propulsion system problems?

No. NHTSA has 438 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?

No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Rogue?

The most frequent phrase is “gas smell”, in 24 of 438 complaints, followed by “fuel gauge” (24).

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