Nissan Rogue Fuel/propulsion System Problems
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).
- 438fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 54%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.
- 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.
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
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Rogue | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Rogue | 11 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Rogue | 99 | 13% | 39,407 |
| 2022 Rogue | 45 | 19% | — |
| 2021 Rogue | 33 | 11% | 3,000 |
| 2020 Rogue | 2 | 1% | 300 |
| 2019 Rogue | 7 | 2% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Rogue | 7 | 1% | 46,000 |
| 2017 Rogue | 17 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Rogue | 16 | 3% | 47,500 |
| 2015 Rogue | 13 | 2% | 60,100 |
| 2014 Rogue | 64 | 15% | 42,000 |
| 2013 Rogue | 32 | 5% | 77,000 |
| 2012 Rogue | 17 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2011 Rogue | 6 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2010 Rogue | 18 | 6% | 92,000 |
| 2009 Rogue | 15 | 5% | 85,081 |
| 2008 Rogue | 32 | 7% | 101,500 |
When owners reported it
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
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…
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…
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…
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…

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).
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)
- Structure problems (316)
See all Nissan Rogue problems.